Leicester Mercury

Leicester Mercury is a British regional newspaper for the city of Leicester and the surrounding areas. It was established in 1874 and is one of the United Kingdom's oldest newspapers. The Leicester Mercury is published by Reach plc, a British newspaper, magazine and digital publisher.

History

The Leicester Mercury was first published on 31 January 1874. The newspaper was originally a four-page broadsheet, published on Saturdays. In its early years, the newspaper covered national as well as regional news. In 1879, the paper expanded to six pages and became a daily publication.

Content

The Leicester Mercury covers a wide range of topics, including news, sport, business, jobs, lifestyle, and entertainment. It also features a regular column by the newspaper's editor. The newspaper is known for its in-depth coverage of Leicester City F.C., the city's football team.

Digital presence

In addition to its print edition, the Leicester Mercury has a strong digital presence. The newspaper's website, leicestermercury.co.uk, offers breaking news, live blogs, video and interactive content. The Leicester Mercury also has a significant following on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

Awards

The Leicester Mercury has won several awards for its journalism. In 2006, it was named Regional Newspaper of the Year at the British Press Awards. In 2014, the newspaper won the award for Weekly/Sunday Newspaper of the Year at the Regional Press Awards.

See also

• List of newspapers in the United Kingdom
• History of British newspapers