Corder Catchpool: Leicester's heroic conscientious objector
On 15 May each year, people around the world mark International Conscientious Objectors Day.
Without alternatives or safety nets to fall back on, closures of fast-fashion factories left workers worse off
Plus: SEND transport protest, Tory councillor suspended, and a new education centre opens in the city.
I’m exactly the right age (46) to look back with nostalgia on the significant part that The Body Shop played in my teen years.
Plus: Council ‘cyber incident’ update, major repairs to major roads, and interviews with bar staff across Leicester.
A raw and unfiltered glimpse into the challenges workers in the hospitality industry face.
Plus: Mett Centre set to close, Seyi Omooba loses appeal and Green Party’s shock withdrawal.
Elizabeth Heyrick and Susannah Watts still inspire those looking to make a difference today.
Plus: Reserve your spot for AGM, Friday Features gets a new look, and more
Plus: break-ins across east Leicester, new homes at Western Park and turmoil at LRI.
First-hand accounts from frontline workers and patients reveal the crisis gripping Leicester Royal Infirmary's A&E department.
"Samaritans has estimated that renewing this funding would only cost £1.40 per person"
Plus: Council tax set to rise, adventure playgrounds at risk and Leicestershire Police funding shortfall.
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