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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ITV British Soap Awards 2025 fans admit 'I'm crying' as Denise Welch makes history

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.
ITV British Soap Awards 2025 sparks complaints just minutes into glitzy ceremony

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.
Emmerdale couple's shock split 'confirmed' as legend 'returns' to soap after two years

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.
Remaining at Leicester City 'out of the question' for defender as summer transfer beckons

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.
Leicester City next manager odds after favourite Russell Martin joins Rangers

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.
Leicester City must make transfer decision on 10 players this summer

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

Leicester City have 10 players who will enter the final 12 months of their contracts at the end of June and so decisions on their futures are a priority. If City foresee them having a long-term impact, then they ideally need to be signed up to a new deal sooner rather than later. If City do not envisage them representing the club into the future, then they either have to sell them this summer or utilise them for one more season before letting them go on a free transfer.
Emmerdale John Sugden's downfall 'confirmed' as police make grim lake discovery

1 day ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Sara Baalla

Emmerdale fans believe they've "uncovered" John Sugden's downfall as the police made a grim lake discovery on Wednesday (June 4). The Dales has been filled with drama this week, following a shocking cliffhanger on Friday (May 30). As Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) embarked on their honeymoon, Kyle Winchester (Huey Quinn) disclosed that he had witnessed a body being retrieved from the lake.
ITV Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen DC Cole before

1 day ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Sara Baalla

Emmerdale fans are only just realising where they've seen DC Cole before. There's been significant drama in the Dales this week after a nail-biting cliffhanger on Friday night (May 30). At the end of the episode, Kyle Winchester (Huey Quinn) revealed that he witnessed a body being extracted from the lake, just as Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) embarked on their honeymoon. "Guess what I just saw at the lake? Police divers pulling out a body," declared Kyle.
Leicester City's new reality means Enzo Maresca ploy may not wash - leaving huge transfer task

2 days ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Jordan Blackwell

In the week before Leicester City’s last Championship campaign began, Enzo Maresca claimed six players had had a change of heart over their futures. The half-dozen had signalled their intent to leave the King Power Stadium at the start of the summer, but after a month of working with the Italian had told him of their desire to stay. Maresca turned down the opportunity to name the City players and so the claim was his word alone, but it doesn’t feel far-fetched with what followed after.
BBC iPlayer fans have just one week to watch Gossip Girl and Sex And The City 'mash-up'

2 days ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Hayley Anderson

BBC iPlayer fans only have a week left to indulge in the acclaimed drama widely regarded as a mix of Gossip Girl, Sex And The City, and Devil Wears Prada. The Bold Type, first aired on Freeform in 2017, charts the trials and tribulations of friends Jane (played by Katie Stevens), Kat (Aisha Dee), and Sutton (Meghann Fahy) working at the esteemed women's magazine, Scarlet. Through its five series, the narrative explores their career obstacles, friendship struggles, and romantic endeavours.