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General HBBC News 

Outdoor carol service to return

25 November 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S annual outdoor carol service will bring some early festive spirit to the town centre in December.
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Partnership supports White Ribbon Campaign

25 November 2021 HBBC
Awareness of how to report domestic abuse is being highlighted to residents across Hinckley and Bosworth this month. 
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A Festive Feast for shoppers

24 November 2021 HBBC
A Sunday food and craft market offering a selection of hot and cold food plus crafts, collectibles and gifts will be returning to Market Place, Hinckley on Sunday 12 December from 10am until 4pm.
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Have your say on Hinckley’s signs

23 November 2021 HBBC
RESIDENTS, motorists and visitors navigating the town centre are being invited to have their say on new signage that is being proposed for Hinckley.
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The Christmas lights switch-on makes a return, November 2021

22 November 2021 HBBC
Hinckley town centre welcomed the return of the town’s spectacular Christmas lights switch-on on Friday night (19 November) after the popular annual event was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
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Christmas Lights Switch-on and Tin Hat Fair

19 November 202110 September 2021 HBBC
The big switch-on of the Christmas lights in Hinckley. 19 November 2021
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Christmas and New Year arrangements 2021

11 November 2021 HBBC
THE following opening times during the Christmas and New Year period have been announced by the Borough Council, together with the arrangements that have been made for various council services.
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Hinckley’s Spectacular Christmas Lights switch-on

9 November 2021 HBBC
Hinckley’s spectacular Christmas lights switch-on event will be making a very welcome return to Hinckley Town Centre later this month after the popular annual event had to be cancelled last year.
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Trial of electric refuse and recycling bin lorry

2 November 2021 HBBC
In the drive towards fossil fuel alternatives to power vehicles, the Borough Council are trialling an electric refuse and recycling bin lorry for waste collections this week.
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How borough residents can support COP26

1 November 2021 HBBC
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) begins in Glasgow.
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley 2021

29 October 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S annual Remembrance Sunday service will take place on Sunday 14 November at the Argents Mead war memorial. 
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£19.9 million bid succeeds to boost local economy

27 October 2021 HBBC
A TRANSFORMATIONAL BID for a multi-million pound major new Natural Science and Conservation Centre at Twycross Zoo has been approved.
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Double accolade for town parks as ‘Green Flags’ awarded

15 October 2021 HBBC
TWO HINCKLEY parks are once again among the best in the UK after they were awarded a much coveted green flag – a prestigious accolade that is only awarded to the very best parks and green spaces.
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Hinckley high street heritage zone plans

13 October 2021 HBBC
Following a recent town centre survey, the Borough Council have taken the decision to retain a popular town centre car park in its entirety.
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Hate Crime Awareness Week | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

6 October 2021 HBBC
Anyone who has experienced hate crime in the borough will be encouraged to reach out to support services to report their experiences.
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Hate Crime Awareness Week

6 October 2021 HBBC
Anyone who has experienced hate crime in the borough will be encouraged to reach out to support services to report their experiences.
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No tricks, just treats as ‘Spooktacular Saturday’ returns to Hinckley

6 October 2021 HBBC
Look out for ghosts, ghouls, witches and wizards in Hinckley town centre on Saturday 30 October, 10am to 3pm when the town centre hosts its annual Spooktacular event. 
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Rugby Road park improvements | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

1 October 2021 HBBC
Works to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding are due to begin at Rugby Road Park on Monday (4 October).
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Rugby Road park improvements

1 October 2021 HBBC
Works to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding are due to begin at Rugby Road Park on Monday (4 October).
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Community initiative funds open for applications 2022/23

1 October 2021 HBBC
COMMUNITY groups in Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Borough Council’s Parish Community Initiative Fund and Hinckley Community Initiative Fund.
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New community house launched in Burbage

30 September 2021 HBBC
A community centre that will offer a range of new activities for adults, young people and children in Burbage has just been relaunched by the Borough Council. 
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Local artist Noel Brannan remembered as new exhibition to open at Atkins Gallery

27 September 2021 HBBC
Atkins Gallery is pleased to present the Noel Brannan Retrospective Exhibition, which will open on Monday 11 October.
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Householders in Hinckley to benefit from free security upgrades to boost safety

24 September 2021 HBBC
Nearly 300 householders in Hinckley will be offered free security upgrades as part of a major crackdown on burglary.
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Free parking in Hinckley for October half term, 18 to 23 October

24 September 2021 HBBC
October half term shopping Hinckley will be given a boost with free car parking in selected town centre car parks.  
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Avro Energy  | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

23 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council and its partners stand ready to offer support to any local Avro Energy employees after the Hinckley based business ceased trading yesterday. 
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Avro Energy 

23 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council and its partners stand ready to offer support to any local Avro Energy employees after the Hinckley based business ceased trading yesterday. 
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Councils collaborate to promote ‘Our Shared Heritage’

22 September 2021 HBBC
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council are delighted to announce the launch of their new joint heritage leaflet – ‘Our Shared Heritage’.
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Heritage Open Days to continue this weekend

14 September 2021 HBBC
HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS are set for a second weekend discovering more about the heritage of the borough as the Heritage Open Days festival continues this Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September.
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Music in the Mead wows music lovers with final performance of the year

13 September 2021 HBBC
The last concert in a series of popular outdoor live music performances wowed music lovers on Saturday afternoon (11 September) when 4th Avenue took to the bandstand in Hinckley’s Argents Mead.
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Have your say on Hinckley high street heritage zone plans

13 September 2021 HBBC
Local residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on some proposed improvements to Hinckley town centre.
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Hinckley BID hosts 10th annual motor show in Hinckley town centre

10 September 2021 HBBC
Now completely full, 550 entries have been received for Hinckley BID’s free 10th Annual Motor show on Sunday 19 September.
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Groby superhero scarecrow festival

10 September 202110 September 2021 HBBC
11 September 2021 – 12 September 2021. Scarecrow map £1 on sale at The Stamford Arms on both days.
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Proms in the Park a resounding success

7 September 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park came alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returned on Saturday 4 September. 
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Ask for Angela campaign extended across the borough

3 September 2021 HBBC
Pubs, bars and restaurants across Hinckley and Bosworth are supporting the Ask for Angela campaign, which encourages people to discreetly ask for help if they feel unsafe on a date.
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Heritage Open Days 2021 | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

2 September 2021 HBBC
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of Heritage Open Days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September. 
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Heritage Open Days 2021 | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

2 September 2021 HBBC
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of Heritage Open Days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September. 
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Heritage Open Days 2021

2 September 2021 HBBC
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of heritage open days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September. 
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Aged 11 to 19 and interested in local politics?

26 August 2021 HBBC
Why not join the Hinckley and Bosworth Voice Forum.
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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption

24 August 2021 HBBC
Borough residents are being warned they may not receive a regular garden waste (brown lidded bin) collection for the time being following ongoing national shortages of HGV drivers.
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Proms in the Park 2021

24 August 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park will come alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returns on Saturday 4 September. 
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Music in the Mead, 21 August 2021

21 August 202110 September 2021 HBBC
A performance of popular covers by Out of Gas. This event listed may be subject to COVID-19 guidelines. 21 August 2021
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Camera club showcasing members’ photographic skills at Atkins Gallery returns

20 August 2021 HBBC
Earl Shilton Camera Club are returning to the Atkins Gallery in Hinckley with its annual exhibition and it will be the first in-person event since the coronavirus pandemic started.
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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption 19 August 2021

19 August 2021 HBBC
People living in Burbage, Hinckley, Groby and Ratby may not receive a garden waste (brown lidded bin) collection next week and on Bank Holiday Monday due to ongoing HGV driver shortages.
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Wild play 2021 – Fire

18 August 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Join us for our fire session at wild play 2021. 18 August 2021
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Village residents warned of possible garden waste disruption

13 August 2021 HBBC
People living in Groby, Ratby and Earl Shilton may not receive a garden waste (brown lidded bin) collection next week due to ongoing staff shortages.
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Popular food festival returns to Hinckley

10 August 2021 HBBC
A POPULAR FOOD FESTIVAL wowed the public over the weekend (7 and 8 August) when it returned to Hinckley for its fourth year.
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Snap’tastic success for children’s festival

10 August 2021 HBBC
THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Family Festival returned for its 10th year this summer with a three-day schedule of activities that took place in Hinckley’s Argents Mead.
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Closure order issued on Hinckley flat

10 August 2021 HBBC
The tenant and all visitors have been banned from a council flat in Hinckley after a number of anti-social incidents were reported to both the Police and council.
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Garden waste collections in Hinckley and Bosworth to re-start

5 August 2021 HBBC
Garden waste collections (brown bin) are to restart on Friday 6 August following a two week suspension.
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Wild play 2021 – Wood

4 August 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Join us for our wood session at wild play 2021. 04 August 2021
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Luxurious Leicestershire glamping site and B&B could be named the best in the country at VisitEngland awards

14 May 2022 Leicester Mercury
They have already been recognised as the best in Leicestershire
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Centenary war memorial families found

12 May 2022 HBBC
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Mallory Mile returns on Monday 6 June

12 May 2022 HBBC
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Market Bosworth on Thursday 21 July

11 May 2022 HBBC
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Family fun at Burbage Common Open Day

10 May 2022 HBBC
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Borough Council launches solar panel buying scheme for residents

9 May 2022 HBBC

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