Becky Jones
Leicester Mercury
United Kingdom
Contact Becky
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Becky:
Newton Faulkner gig announced for stately home near Ashby
The singer-songwriter will be performing at the venue this summer → Read More
Mums can get in free to Twycross Zoo this week to celebrate Mother's Day
You could enjoy a family day out to celebrate Mother's Day → Read More
Leicestershire and Rutland pubs and bars at risk as Marston's puts 61 sites up for sale
Marston's Brewery has today revealed that 61 of its pubs have been put up for sale following a review of its estate - including a number in Leicestershire and Rutland. Marston's, which operates more than 1,400 pubs across the UK, has put 61 of it describes as its "non-core" venues on the market. The places that have been put up for sale are a mix of leased, tenanted, retail and managed pubs.… → Read More
Inside new entertainment venue that's opened in former Hinckley nightclub
Carter's Courtyard has opened in the former home of Eivissa → Read More
Fosse Park jobs on offer at recruitment event with hiring on the spot
'Speed interviews' are available so you could walk away with a new job → Read More
Hinckley town centre restaurant permanently closes after moving to delivery only to cut costs
The Hinckley eatery moved to delivery only in October, but has now announced its permanent closure → Read More
Village pub, restaurant and deli in 'fantastic location' near Melton up for sale
It would suit a first time landlord or established operator, according to the agent → Read More
I tried the tiny Leicester city centre takeaway that's always got a queue
If you've ever walked down Leicester's Gallowtree Gate, you'll no doubt have noticed Falafel and Shawarma Land. Or, more to the point, noticed the queue forming outside the place - especially at lunchtime. I've often walked past and thought 'that place must be good' because it's always got a crowd outside. So, I finally decided that it was time to join the queue and get myself a taster of what… → Read More
Leicester city centre pub The Royal Standard serving free drinks as it reopens after £200,000 refurbishment
A well-known city centre pub is about to re-open following a big refurbishment, and customers can toast their new look with a free drinks. The Royal Standard, in Charles Street, has undergone a £200,000 revamp, giving it a "traditional but contemporary" look. According to pub company Craft Union, The Royal Standard is remarkable in that it has stayed in the same Leicester family for generations.… → Read More
Leicester St Patrick's Day 2023 events including parade and pub celebrations
A Guinness and Oyster Festival is returning for its 10th year → Read More
Leicestershire corner shop discovers huge demand for burnt cobs with more than 500 sold in two weeks
"I think it's almost as traditional as pork pie on Christmas Eve. That's how much of an impact this item makes." → Read More
Leicestershire Aldi stores giving Greggs customers free hot cross buns
It comes after Greggs revealed that it will not be selling the seasonal treat this Easter → Read More
Happy Mondays and Celebrity Gogglebox star Bez is coming to Leicester
Maraca-wielding Happy Mondays star Bez is heading to Leicester. Bez, aka Mark Berry, will be coming to 2Funky Music Cafe on Thursday, March 16 as part of his 'In Conversation' UK tour. You're invited to join him as he talks about his extraordinary life and career - the story of a bad lad who has turned his life good, tracing his passage from 20 and 30-something casualty to middle-aged… → Read More
Another Leicester city centre business confirms permanent closure
It gave people the chance to fly a Spitfire or drive a Formula One car → Read More
New Indian vegetarian restaurant opening in Leicester city centre and jobs are available
A new restaurant, specialising in South Indian vegetarian food, is preparing to open in Leicester city centre. Posters have gone up in the windows of 49 Gallowtree Gate, advertising the new eatery, called Crispy Dosa. The posters say that it will be a "100 per cent pure Indian vegetarian restaurant." It is launching in the unit that was occupied by Indian fast food restaurant Wrapchic, which… → Read More
UK garage brunch coming to Leicester featuring Sweet Female Attitude and bottomless cocktails
There will be brunch food, games and prizes as well as plenty of tunes → Read More
Burger King branch giving away 1,000 free Whoppers to mark grand opening in Loughborough
The new branch has just opened and you could get a freebie to celebrate → Read More
Award-winning family-run chippy in Market Harborough town centre up for sale
The takeaway is described as a 'highly profitable opportunity' → Read More
World-famous British Pie Awards return to Melton this week with more than 900 entries
Entries have come from butchers, chippies and even a prison → Read More
Leicester Asda supermarkets launch 150 new products for Ramadan
Four local branches have been chosen to sell the range → Read More