Outdoor carol service to return
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
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
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
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
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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Pumping station for sale with stunning views over Bradgate Park has price slashed
You’ll still need to have quite a lot of cash burning a hole in your pocket mind
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Christmas and New Year arrangements 2021
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
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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Bradgate Park offering unique opportunity to visit Santa in Old John Tower
Certainly a different kind of Santa’s grotto experience!
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Trial of electric refuse and recycling bin lorry
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
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) begins in Glasgow.
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Map reveals the healthiest and unhealthiest parts of Leicester to live in
Where gets the worst ratings?
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Spooky tales of hauntings at Leicestershire landmarks for Halloween
Ghosts and ghouls abound at some of our more eerie historical haunts
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley 2021
HINCKLEY’S annual Remembrance Sunday service will take place on Sunday 14 November at the Argents Mead war memorial.
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The unique Leicester experiences you can’t get anywhere else in the East Midlands
Take that, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln and Northampton
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£19.9 million bid succeeds to boost local economy
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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Rutland teacher finds entire potato in pack of Kettle Chips
He says it simply refused to be a crisp
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Double accolade for town parks as ‘Green Flags’ awarded
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
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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Antlers clash as Bradgate Park rut gets into full swing
The battles have been captured by park volunteer photographers
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Six picturesque Leicestershire villages for perfect days out
Give the theme parks and tourist traps a swerve with these gorgeous spots
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Cash boost secured to improve safety of women and girls
18 parks across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will see improvements
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Hate Crime Awareness Week | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Bradgate Park is hiring and the pay is decent too
It sure beats sitting in an office
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Councils collaborate to promote ‘Our Shared Heritage’
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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Another 500 homes look set to be built near Bradgate Park
A village near the beauty spot looks set to expand further
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Mum who feared she would die lost 11st 7lb in just 18 months
‘I didn’t want to die and leave Mohamed to look after our seven children’
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Bradgate Park named 10th most loved park in the UK
It’s certainly a popular spot for a walk
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Three sets of dog owners in a panic after their pets disappear
Harvey’s Army is appealing for help from the public to help track them down
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Weapons of Ice Age hunters being searched in Bradgate Park
A team started the dig yesterday at the Leicestershire beauty spot
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Leicester City awarded ‘highest honour’ after recent success
Susan Whelan, Brendan Rodgers and Kasper Schmeichel received the honour on behalf of Leicester City yesterday evening
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Heritage Open Days to continue this weekend
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
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
Local residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on some proposed improvements to Hinckley town centre.
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Fraudsters’ ghost worker scam costs charity and council thousands
Trio found guilty in lengthy and complex fraud and money laundering case
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Hinckley BID hosts 10th annual motor show in Hinckley town centre
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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Road near Bradgate Park closes as police deal with collision
Three people were taken to hospital.
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Three pedestrians taken to hospital after collision with car
Enquiries into the collision are ongoing.
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Road near Bradgate Park closes as police deal with ‘incident’
The incident is ongoing – motorists have been warned to find a different route
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