Background and Format: Launched in 1874, the Leicester Mercury is published by Reach plc daily and is aimed at residents of Leicester and neighbouring towns and villages in Leicestershire. Covers news, what's on, sport, business and special features. For more information about advertising rates, the team can be reached here. Circulation: Source: ABC (print and digital edition combined). Awards: 2018 - Regional Press Awards, Front Page of the Year (daily paper): Dream Maker (nominated) 2015 - Midlands Media Awards, Supplement of the Year: The King’s Final Journey (nominated) 2015 - Midlands Media Awards, Headline of the Year: Preposterous (nominated) 2015 - newsawards, Regional Daily Newspaper of the Year (weekday and weekend editions) (winner) 2014 - Regional Press Awards, Supplement of the Year: More (nominated) 2013 - Regional Press Awards, Daily/Sunday Newspaper (Above 25,000) (nominated) 2013 - Regional Press Awards, Supplement of the Year: More Mercury (nominated) 2012 - Regional Press Awards, Supplement of the Year: More Magazine (winner) Alerts: Gorkana UK Financial Alert: Thursday 30th March 2017 Leicester Mercury has moved to a new address. The team are now based at 16 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 6TF. All email addresses and phone numbers remain the same. Gorkana Alert: Monday 22 June 2015 Local World, in exclusive partnership with Google, has launched new apps for 10 evening edition newspapers. The free apps will be delivered to Android mobile and tablet handsets every workday at 5pm to capture the engagement of the homeward-bound commuter and to offer readers a collection of the most important and entertaining content from their city. The first wave of titles in Local World’s portfolio to publish the new apps are the The Post (Bristol), Cambridge News, Derby Telegraph, Gloucestershire Echo, Hull Daily Mail, Leicester Mercury, Nottingham Post, South Wales Evening Post, The Sentinel (Stoke) and The Herald (Plymouth). iOS versions of the apps will be available later in the year.

Launched in 1822, The Sunday Times is published by News UK weekly and is aimed at readers nationwide. Covers news, sport, money, culture and lifestyle. It is the sister paper of The Times of London.

The New York Times offers the latest news from around the world. It has several different editions for Eastern and national regions. In addition, the paper gets much of its content and reporting from its many bureaus. The foreign desk oversees correspondents and stringers around the world. Daily deadlines are usually between 5pm and 6pm ET. The paper does not accept artwork. The lead time for news coverage is one day to one week, the lead time for special section features is three weeks. The lead time for advertising is 30 days.

Chicago Tribune covers local, regional, national and international news, as well as business, entertainment, lifestyle and sports. The paper was founded in 1847. In August 2009, Tribune Company formed a national sports content-sharing alliance between its properties, most notably between the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times.

The Boston Globe focuses on news for the general public in the New England area as well as state, national and international news. Other coverage areas include business, healthcare, technology, features, lifestyle, arts and sports. There is also an emphasis on regional and suburban coverage. Lead times vary depending on the department.

The Huntsville Times is a weekly newspaper that covers weather, news, sports, entertainment, classified ads, politics, travel guides and Alabama commerce. Contact via Online Contact Form.

Founded in 1848, Associated Press is an international news organization offering news, photos, graphics, audio and video for 1,700 newspapers and 5,000 radio and television outlets in the United States as well as newspaper, radio and television subscribers internationally. There are bureaus worldwide representing over one hundred countries. It features a massive digital photo network, a continuously updated online news service, a television news service and one of the largest radio networks in the United States. The AP's Web site tracks changes in the media and provides breaking news like its wire service. There are various departments covering a variety of news, including international news, national news, spot news from around the United States, regional coverage, Washington, business, technology, finance, health, science, arts, entertainment and sports. The Associated Press has received 48 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other news organization in the categories for which it can compete. It has 29 photo Pulitzers, the most of any news organization. Daybook items for New York City should go to the alternate email. Tips: Do not send attachments in emails. If the story is of regional significance, send to a local AP bureau. The AP has a bureau in every state. To send press releases to specific departments, consult the list of beats, AP editors and writers, and the release will be forwarded to the appropriate party. The AP only wants exclusive pitches.

New York Post is a tabloid-format newspaper aimed at the general public in the New York City area. The publication covers local and regional news, business, sports, entertainment, celebrities, fashion and travel.

Launched in 1821 as the Manchester Guardian, The Guardian is published by the Guardian News & Media Ltd daily and is aimed at readers nationwide. Covers news, sport, culture, lifestyle, environment, society, science, technology, global development and business. It also has a sister publication, The Observer.

BBC News aims to provide news for a national and international audience. It is available on Freeview, Sky channel 503 and on BBC iPlayer.