Weather warning of thunderstorms issued by Met Office
The national forecaster said the recent heatwave will end with a bump on Thursday
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General
Proms in the Park a resounding success
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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Arrests made after car park fight leaves man seriously injured
Police were called to reports of a number of men fighting
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A50 near hospital closed due to collision
A man was taken to hospital
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Ask for Angela campaign extended across the borough
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
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
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
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?
Why not join the Hinckley and Bosworth Voice Forum.
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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption
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
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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Vote for Leicestershire to be named UK’s Favourite Place
In this love letter to Leicestershire, Tom Mack shares why you should vote for the county in the nationwide poll to find the UK’s Favourite Place
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Searches as family and police concerned for missing man
He was dropped off and not seen since
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Driver left trapped with serious injuries after three car crash
Fire crews had to free the driver so paramedics could treat them
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Camera club showcasing members’ photographic skills at Atkins Gallery returns
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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Police stop drivers during operation on A5
One vehicle was seized
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‘Police incident’ shuts road near Bradgate Park
Drivers were advised to avoid the area
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Rider injured as horse collapses and dies near Bradgate Park
The animal died in the incident
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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption 19 August 2021
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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New owner sought for hidden gem historic mansion
The hall includes ‘fabulous architectural features’ but it’s a doer-upper
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Village residents warned of possible garden waste disruption
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
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
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
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
Garden waste collections (brown bin) are to restart on Friday 6 August following a two week suspension.
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More opportunities to have your say on the Local Plan
Residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the area now have even more opportunities to give their views on the Hinckley and Bosworth Draft Local Plan.
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Argents Mead enjoys the Sounds of Swing
Hinckley music lovers were treated to the Sounds of Swing on Saturday afternoon (31 July) as Dean Thomas returned to entertain the socially distanced crowds in Argents Mead.
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Victorian pumping station overlooking Bradgate Park up for sale
Cropston Reservoir’s former pumping station is ‘the most stunning and unusual property to come on the market in Leicestershire for some time’
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Feast Hinckley returns to Argents Mead
Feast Hinckley, the free to enter food and drink festival organised by the Borough Council, returns to Argents Mead in Hinckley town centre on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August from 10am 5pm each day.
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Snap Dragon festival returns next week
THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Families’ Festival will be back next week with three fun filled days for all the family in Hinckley’s Argents Mead.
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Driver taken to hospital after 2-car crash on A46 slip road
The casualty had to be freed by the fire service
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Local Plan drop-in events announced
A series of drop-in events have been planned for residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the Local Plan.
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Fury at council plans to use park cafe as venue for events
‘This area will inevitably be trampled on and destroyed’
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Man and teenager arrested for murder of Usman Patel
Two others have also been arrested in connection with the Green Lane Road stabbing
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Driver assaulted after helping man lying in lane near Bradgate Park
He also damaged other motorists’ cars
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Atkins Gallery hosts ‘Origins, Ghosts and Shadows’ art exhibition by local artist Geoff Bailey
Atkins Gallery is excited to be hosting the much anticipated exhibition by Barwell-based artist Geoff Bailey.
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Free summer activity brochure for children, young people and families
An electronic brochure packed full of summer activities and events for young people and families in Hinckley and Bosworth can now be downloaded from the Borough Council’s website.
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Leicester city museums now open for free summer fun
You can enjoy railway trips and an archaeology day, as well as some amazing new exhibitions
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Searches by police for Leicester woman missing for days
The woman takes medication and police are appealing for information
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Get the Covid jab this weekend in Hinckley
Anyone who has not yet been vaccinated or who is due their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine can get a jab at Hinckley Leisure Centre this Sunday and Monday (11 and 12 July).
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Music in the Mead returns
The first in a series of popular outdoor live music performances wowed the socially distanced crowds on Saturday afternoon (3 July) when the Misterons performed popular covers in Argents Mead.
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Bendy electric tram buses could hit city streets
It’s hoped the new vehicles will offer a genuine alternative to private car travel in the future
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Tardis-style police box at Bradgate Park STILL used by police today
It is a listed building and even still used today
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Have your say on the draft Local Plan
Residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the area are invited to give their views on the Hinckley & Bosworth Draft Local Plan in a consultation beginning 30 June.
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Ring containing ashes of victim’s father stolen in burglary
Anyone offered the distinctive ring to buy is asked to call the police
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Event honoured our Armed Forces
A SPECIAL outdoor service and parade was held in Hinckley on Saturday (26 June) to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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Bradgate Park only sixth most beautiful place to walk in UK
To be fair, it has been beaten by some of the most renowned spots in the country
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Bradgate Park plea after rangers’ Land Rover is stolen
The all-terrain vehicle helps rangers reach all parts of the park in emergencies
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Delays on new car park system at Bradgate Park
It had to revert back to pay and display just 24 hours after going live
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£108K secured to make Hinckley town centre streets safer
Hinckley town centre is to benefit from £108,000 of funding to reduce crime, create safer neighbourhoods and improve security following a successful bid to the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund.
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