New ‘Indie’ market coming to Hinckley
A new community ‘Indie’ market is coming to Hinckley town centre from the end of March.
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Rail hub decision a victory for borough residents
The Borough Council has warmly welcomed the government’s decision to turn down planning permission for a massive new Rail Hub on land outside Hinckley.
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School uniform swap shops set to re-open across Hinckley and Bosworth
School uniform swap shops are set to open again during April 2025.
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Funding grants launched for community VE Day anniversary celebrations
Funding grants are available to support a range of community VE Day celebration projects across Hinckley and Bosworth.
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Dad on benefits stole diesel after overspending on children’ gifts
Jay Jesson went to the same petrol station twice and took diesel totalling more than £130
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Woman’s life saved by ‘humble hero’ after hit-and-run incident
Tina Mcbrien said she had been left for dead in the road
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Council officer recognised for saving colleague’s life
A Borough Council employee who saved the life of a colleague while at work has been recognised with a community award.
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Council continues to maintain one of the lowest Council Tax rates in the country
The Borough Council is to increase its council tax charge for 2025/26 by £5 following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting on 20 February 2025.
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Great grandmother among 22 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes have also been paid to those who died unexpectedly
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Putting communities at the heart of future local government services 21/02/2025
An emerging preferred model for new local government structures which puts residents at the heart of public services and ensures councils stay connected to communities has been outlined.
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Putting communities at the heart of future local government services
An emerging preferred model for new local government structures which puts residents at the heart of public services and ensures councils stay connected to communities has been outlined.
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No collaboration – our residents deserve better, say the leaders of district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council
Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have issued a joint statement.
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New Taste Adventures map now available
A new online map has been launched to help Hinckley and Bosworth residents discover a range of places to eat and drink across the borough.
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Have your say on the dog lead rules for Bradgate Park
Four deer were killed by dogs in the past month
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Dogs to blame as four Bradgate Park deer die
The park has strict rules for dog walkers but deer deaths still happen
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Queen’s rebellion letter from 16th century smashes auction expectations
The letter is signed ‘ Mary the quene’
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Solar panels to be installed at Hinckley Leisure Centre
More than 700 solar panels will be installed on the roof of Hinckley Leisure Centre this month.
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Joint statement by leaders of the district and borough councils in Leicestershire
The following is a joint statement from the leaders of Leicestershire district and borough councils:
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Sporting heroes celebrated at Active Awards
The Hinckley & Bosworth Active Awards to celebrate local sporting heroes have been awarded at a ceremony at Hinckley Rugby Club.
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Council Leader urges residents to warn the government against damaging council reforms
Just before Christmas, the UK government published their plans to restructure local government in England.
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Man fined in court over Hinckley health risk waste
A Hinckley man has been ordered to pay a total of £924 by Leicester Magistrates Court after failing to clear waste that posed potential health risks.
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Woman fined in court over Ratby fly-tipping
A Leicester woman has been ordered to pay a total of £352 by Leicester Magistrates Court after a fly-tip was discovered in Ratby.
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Hinckley students to showcase talents at creative arts exhibition
An free-to-enter exhibition in Hinckley is showcasing the work of talented artists from a local college.
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Local Leaders express serious concerns about the Single Unitary Council Proposal for Leicestershire
Leaders from Rutland County Council and the seven district/borough councils in Leicestershire have made it clear they have concerns about proposals to create a single unitary council for the county.
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‘Well known’ councillor among 28 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes are also paid to a woman who died suddenly aged 49
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Hard-hitting letter presses government to release flooding cash
The following press release was issued by LLR Prepared on 9 January 2025.
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Leicestershire’s most popular walking trails from Bradgate Park to Bosworth Battlefield
There are plenty sights to discover along the trails
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Five little-known facts about Leicestershire’s Bradgate Park
You may have always wondered how many deer there are in the park
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Council Leader comments on English Devolution White Paper
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Leader, Councillor Stuart Bray, has commented on the government’s English Devolution White Paper.
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Public chooses Hollycroft Park, Hinckley as one of country’s top 10
Park users across the country have once again voted for Hinckley’s Hollycroft Park as one of their most impressive green spaces in the 2024 People’s Choice Awards – a Top 10 park in the country.
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Festive Feast goes down a treat
Hundreds of Christmas shoppers and food lovers enjoyed a Festive Feast at Hinckley’s Christmas market this past Sunday (15 December).
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Young people help to shape future of Hinckley and Bosworth at Youth Conference
Young people are already helping to shape what the next 50 years in Hinckley and Bosworth will look like.
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Mystery over strange lights appearing regularly in sky over Leicestershire
The lights have been seen over recent days in the west of Leicester
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Festive carol service brings Christmas cheer
Residents are invited to get into the Christmas spirit and join together at Carols around the Tree, Hinckley’s annual outdoor carol service on Friday 13 December at 4:15pm.
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Free exhibition celebrating last 50 years of Hinckley and Bosworth now open
A free exhibition celebrating Hinckley and Bosworth over the last 50 years has opened in Hinckley.
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Council launches communications survey
A new communications survey has just been launched to find out more about how residents receive council news and services in Hinckley and Bosworth.
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‘Stunning’ six-bed house near Bradgate Park goes on sale for £1.6 million
The house has panoramic views and comes with nearly two acres of land
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Homeless Leicester mum ‘told to move into mould-riddled house’
The disabled mum said she has been left in tears
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Time to nominate your active heroes
Nominations are now open and it’s time to celebrate your community heroes.
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Leicestershire’s ‘Best Day Out’ finalists revealed for 2024 Tourism and Hospitality Awards
A number of top attractions from the city and county are on the list
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‘Warm Welcome’ grant scheme updated by Borough Council
Funding for community, voluntary and charity groups offering ‘warm welcome’ locations across Hinckley and Bosworth has been launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
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‘Warm Welcome’ grant scheme updated by Borough Council for 2024
Funding for community, voluntary and charity groups offering ‘warm welcome’ locations across Hinckley and Bosworth has been launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
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Community Initiative funds open for applications
COMMUNITY groups in Hinckley and the parishes of Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Borough Council’s Parish and Hinckley Initiative Fund.
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New hospital school hub opens in Hinckley
A school which helps young people return to their mainstream school has opened in Hinckley.
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Two injured by ‘screwdriver and pencil’ as man arrested after ‘dispute’
A man and a woman were ‘attempting to carry out work’ before the alleged incident
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Anti-litter campaign and poster competition launched by Borough Council
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC) are working with council’s countywide on a two-week campaign to reduce littering.
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Ban for drink-driver who passed police car then swerved ‘erratically’ across road
Jayravi Thakrar also ignored a no entry sign
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The Leicestershire beauty spot named one of the UK’s best for seeing autumnal leaves
The area’s ‘enchanting’ wildlife helped inspire Sir David Attenborough
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Groundbreaking video game, TV and film artist to be honoured at Atkins Gallery
Two-time BAFTA-winning artist and animator Brett Jones will be celebrated with a memorial art exhibition at the Atkins Gallery in Hinckley this November.
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Headless horses to the ‘phantom lady’ – Leicestershire’s spookiest stories and hauntings mapped
There are some very gruesome tales
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