Leicester Mercury

Leicester Mercury

The Leicester Mercury is a regional newspaper serving Leicester and the surrounding areas of Leicestershire and Rutland in the UK. It started in the 19th century as the Leicester Daily Mercury before adopting its current name.

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#17077

United Kingdom

#620

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#54

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  • 18 hours ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Sara Baalla

    Viewers of the British Soap Awards 2025 were united in their reaction as Denise Welch made history on Thursday (June 5). The glittering event saw stars from Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders, and Hollyoaks gather at London's Hackney Empire to mark another year of unforgettable soap drama. Jane McDonald, aged 62, was back to present the awards, which aired on ITV1 this evening. During the ceremony, Denise Welch took to the stage alongside Martin Kemp to present the award for Best Newcomer.

  • 19 hours ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Sara Baalla

    Fans tuning into the British Soap Awards 2025 were met with frustration just minutes into the show on Thursday (June 5) as a technical glitch interrupted the broadcast. The glittering event, which saw stars from Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders, and Hollyoaks congregate at London's Hackney Empire to honour a year of memorable soap drama, was hosted by Jane McDonald, 62, and aired on ITV1.

  • 19 hours ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Sara Baalla

    Emmerdale fans are convinced that a major couple will split up in upcoming scenes, as a soap legend is set to "return" to the Dales. The Sun has disclosed that Samantha Giles, known for her role as Bernice Blackstock, is reportedly poised for a Dales comeback after a two-year absence - though it won't be for long.

  • 1 day ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Jordan Blackwell

    Playing for Leicester City in the Championship again would harm Wout Faes’ international opportunities, it has been suggested, pushing the Belgian defender towards a summer exit. Faes is a contender to leave City this summer having attracted reported interest from the likes of Lazio over the past six months. And it has been reported in his native Belgium that his continued involvement in the national set-up is dependent on him earning a transfer.

  • 1 day ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Jordan Blackwell

    Leicester City managerial favourite Russell Martin is the new Rangers boss, taking him off the market should Ruud van Nistelrooy be sacked. Just over a week ago, widespread reports suggested van Nistelrooy was on the verge of losing his job at City and that former Southampton manager Martin was on course to take his place. Now, Martin has signed a three-year contract with Rangers and will do battle with Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic in the Scottish Premiership from next season.