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  • Tags: multiculturalism

'Curry is dish of the day!'

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Leicester Mercury article about British people being more likely to buy Indian food in the supermarket than traditional British food

Census 2011: country of birth

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Census data showing the country of birth of Leicester residents

Census 2011: ethnic group

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Census data showing the ethnic groups living in Leicester

Census 2011: main language

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Census data showing the main language of Leicester residents

Census 2011: religion

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Census data showing the religion of people living in Leicester

"Serving success"

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Leicester Mercury article about Shireen Tandoori, a restaurant on London Road, being named the best Indian restaurant in the Midlands

"Currying favour!"

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Leicester Mercury article about the city's history of South Asian food and the fact that Leicester is named the best place for a curry in Britain in the book 'The Real Curry Restaurant Guide 1994'

'Tastes have changed in 30 years' / 'It's hot stuff!'

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Two Leicester Mercury articles, one discussing how British people have become accustomed to South Asian food and another that is an "AZ guide to Indian food"

'Restaurant plan set for rejection'

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Leicester Mercury article about planners rejecting a proposal to open a restaurant on London Road

'Tikka not turkey'

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Leicester Mercury article about people eating at Akash Tandoori, a South Asian restaurant, on Christmas Day