The Evington Echo is a community-led newspaper and online media resource focused on local news, events, opinion, history and club activities for the Evington ward in Leicester. Published by volunteers and managed by the Friends of Evington charity, the Echo has been produced since 1981 and remains free to residents, reflecting the voices and priorities of the local community. It circulates printed editions six times a year to thousands of homes and institutions in the Evington area and maintains a regularly updated website featuring news, features and event listings. Its editorial scope includes local governance, community campaigns, wellbeing, heritage, clubs and societies, and opportunities to advertise and contribute content.
The Leicester Gazette is a locally focused independent newspaper based in Leicester, operating as a multi-stakeholder co-operative owned by its readers and journalists. Originally launched online in March 2023 (as the Great Central Gazette) and rebranded to its current name in 2024, the Gazette produces investigative reporting, in-depth features, opinion and community stories that reflect local interests often underserved by legacy media. It emphasises public-interest journalism, media literacy and community engagement, offering a collaborative platform for contributors and readers. In December 2025 the Gazette published its first free quarterly print edition, distributed across Leicester and surrounding areas.