LEICESTER MERCURY AWARDS

Leicester ladies came runners up in the Leicester Mercury team of the year awards last night (20th January) behind winners the Leicestershire Foxes. Josie Inverdale and Lauren Turner were there to recieve the award at Welford Road, home of Leicester Tigers.

On a gala occasion attended by many international sports stars, Mark Selby, the world number 1 snooker player, known as the Leicester Jester, won sportsman of the year. Leicester goalkeeper Maddie Hinch was among those nominated for sportswoman of the year, in a category won by long distance runner, Gemma Steel.

Thanks to The Leicester Mercury for a great evening.