Engelbert Humperdinck offers Eurovision advice to Anstey's Molly...
Singing superstar Engelbert Humperdinck says this year's UK Eurovision Song Contest entry Molly Smitten-Downes should "just get out there and do the best she can".Two years after he was voted second...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: Pair will be following Leicester's Molly...
Two avid New York-based Eurovision fans Martin Phillips and Darron Copeland will be bringing us daily coverage direct from Copenhagen, Denmark, home of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Copenhagen...
View ArticleThousands head to Copenhagen for Eurovision weekend
Eurovision aficionados in their thousands are beginning to descend on Copenhagen in readiness for the two semi-finals and next Saturday's final. The city centre has been taken over by Eurovision...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: Molly Smitten-Downes sparkles on red carpet
Molly Smitten-Downes experienced a rousing reception at the Eurovision Press Centre yesterday. Fresh from her first rehearsal on the massive stage at the B&W shipyard warehouse, the UK Eurovision...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: Making my mind up: Why Molly is flying the flag...
Leicestershire's Molly Smitten-Downes is hoping to end 17 years of hurt when she represents Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen next week. Becky Jones hears about her musical journey,...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: Molly Smitten-Downes backed for contest glory
Leicestershire could have yet another reason to celebrate this weekend, when Molly Smitten-Downes takes to the stage in the 59th Eurovision Song Contest.The Anstey-born UK entrant is third favourite to...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: Molly Smitten-Downes honoured at embassy as...
Leicester's Molly Smitten-Downes was honoured yesterday with an afternoon reception at the British Embassy in Copenhagen. Vivien Life, the Ambassador to Denmark welcomed Molly, as she had done Bonnie...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: Molly Scores a late advantage being drawn last
New York-based Eurovision fans Martin Phillips and Darron Copeland's latest blog from Copenhagen, Denmark, home of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. All the British Eurovision fans here in...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: Messages of support pour in for Molly Smitten-Do...
Students, politicians, reality stars and even children at an African orphanage are rallying behind Molly Smitten-Downes's bid for Eurovision glory tonight.Good luck messages to the Leicestershire...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: The formula for song contest success
Experts at the London College of Music have come up with a formula for the perfect Eurovision entry which points to possible success for Molly Smitten-Downes.The month-long study, sponsored by music-...
View ArticleMercury opinion: Molly faces tough task in Eurovision
Good luck to Leicestershire's Molly Smitten-Downes in tonight's Eurovision Song Contest. If she wins it will be against the odds, given the way in which countries have tended to vote in this...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: All you need to know, from Wogan's last words ...
The first Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland in 1956.The UK made its debut the following year, when Hull singer Patricia Bredin came seventh with the song All.Despite recent...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: Who are the favourites to win?
The UK's hopes of winning the Eurovision Song Contest are pinned on Leicestershire singer Molly Smitten-Downes - but how strong is the competition? Molly's entry, 'Children Of the Universe' is tipped...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: Can Leicestershire's Molly Smitten-Downes end...
The hopes of a nation rest on the slender shoulders of Leicestershire's Molly Smitten-Downes tonight when she bids for Eurovision glory.Proudly representing Great Britain, the 27-year-old...
View ArticleEurovision 2014: Leicestershire's Molly Smitten-Downes misses out...
Singer-songwriter Molly Smitten-Downes failed to end Britain's Eurovision misery despite a powerful performance in Saturday night's show. She was the last of the 26 acts to perform amid loud cheers...
View ArticleMercury opinion: Leicester's success will inspire more achievemen...
Leicester is not a city which has traditionally blown its own trumpet. Folk here tend to be modest by nature, if not downright self-deprecating. So, the Mercury's front page today may go slightly...
View ArticleWe're top for talent: A stellar run of sporting and showbiz...
Forget Britain's Got Talent, it should be Leicestershire's Got Talent. From the country's best bun maker, to the world's number one snooker player, Leicester has been bursting with success stories.With...
View ArticleTaking issue with Eurovision votes
Well, as usual, I must have been watching a different Eurovision Song Contest to everyone else!Copenhagen were excellent hosts, but I think they had too many special effects this year, which sometimes...
View ArticleI'll be a big hit, too, says Eurovision star's brother Babyface...
Molly Smitten-Downes has been transformed from a virtual unknown to a Eurovision star, performing to millions around Europe.Now, big brother Sam is hoping for a share of the limelight – but on a very...
View ArticleThat was the year that was - a look back at Leicestershire news,...
May kicked off with a massive party as Leicester City lifted the Championship trophy at the end of an amazing season.Fireworks and streamers filled the air and X Factor winner Sam Bailey led a packed...
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