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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‘Routine scan saved my life’ says nurse after tumour found
Sue Sharman underwent surgery within one month of the mass being discovered
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Burglar hunted down and beaten up after JD Sports spree
He gave himself away by splashing the cash prompting furious citizens who knew the victim to exact revenge
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10,000 households on western edge of city urged to drive less
Incentives are being offered to tempt people out of their cars
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Armed Forces Event, Saturday 26 June
A SPECIAL outdoor service, parade and military vehicle display will be held in accordance with coronavirus guidelines on Saturday 26 June to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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Places visitors to Leicestershire should visit say locals
The county is full of parks, museums and historic streets
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Cost of revamping Leicester’s hospitals could rise to £500m
An initial £450 million budget approved this week is unlikely to be enough
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Road in Glenfield still closed due to burst water pipe
The road originally closed on Wednesday evening and is set to remain closed
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Road closed due to burst water pipe in Glenfield
The road shut yesterday evening for emergency works
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Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary constituencies
Hinckley and Bosworth residents are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to Parliamentary constituencies.
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Rural Community Council welcomed as new lead voluntary partner
The Rural Community Council (RCC) are now lead voluntary community sector organisation, overseeing the Borough Council’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) work across the borough.
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‘Once in a lifetime’ £450m hospitals transformation decided
Big changes have been drawn up for the LRI, Glenfield and General Hospitals
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Dog-friendly Leicestershire pubs to visit with your pooch
There’s lots of places providing a warm welcome – and free dog treats!
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New car park system at Bradgate Park fails after one day
The car park is reverting back to the pay and display system
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Bradgate Park’s new car park barrier system to start
There will be a 10-minute drop off allowed
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Bradgate Park backtrack after parking ticket blows over in wind
The park agreed to refund the fine after being contacted by LeicestershireLive
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You can see the Super Flower Moon rise into the sky next week
It will be the biggest and brightest full moon of the year
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Teen fined £95 at Bradgate Park for leaving ticket face-down
‘It ruined our day and I think it is really mean-spirited and awful’
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New Mayor chosen at annual meeting
ONE of the highlights of the civic year took place at the council’s annual meeting last night (18 May) when a new Mayor of the Borough was installed for the next 12 months.
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Cadent relocation | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
The Borough Council and partners stand ready to offer support to local Cadent employees affected by the company’s recent announcement to close its Hinckley office and relocate to Ansty Business Park.
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Injunction extended until the autumn
The council has secured an interim injunction order which will remain in place until mid-October in an ongoing bid to prevent unauthorised works on land off Leicester Road, Hinckley.
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War memorial set to be restored this summer
HINCKLEY’S WAR MEMORIAL is set to be restored to its former glory this summer after the stone on the monument suffered weather damage.
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Support for Community Litter Pickers
Local womblers do a fantastic job keeping our county clean and tidy we are committed to helping the continue to
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