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General HBBC News 

£80,000 available to boost rural businesses and organisations

8 July 2024 HBBC
Rural businesses and organisations are being invited to apply for grants.
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Leicestershire pubs owned by England cricketers to launch breakfast menu

7 July 2024 Leicester Mercury
‘We’ve been contemplating serving breakfast at both of our pubs for a while now’
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Discover the best photo locations in Leicestershire: From Bradgate Park to Leicester Canal

30 June 2024 Leicester Mercury
We’ve selected some of our favourite places in the city and county that are perfect for a photoshoot
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Leicestershire forever home sought for Staffy who could be anyone’s ‘snuggle buddy’

30 June 2024 Leicester Mercury
The ‘invaluable’ work of Dogs Trust Loughborough has helped many dogs find a new home
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New petrol station becomes Leicestershire’s cheapest for fuel this weekend

29 June 2024 Leicester Mercury
Latest figures show that prices are remaining steady, but the cost of living crisis is affecting many at the pumps
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Council awarded top prize at Royal Town Planning Institute Awards Ceremony

28 June 2024 HBBC
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council was awarded ‘Planning Authority of the Year – East Midlands’ at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence (26 June).
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Uniform Swap Shop launched by Borough Council

28 June 2024 HBBC
School uniform swap shops are set to open in local co-ops and community venues across Hinckley and Bosworth this summer to help families prepare for the new school term.
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Petition to increase pupil numbers at popular school launched

27 June 2024 Leicester Mercury
The appeal has attracted scores of signatures
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Leicestershire’s cheapest places for petrol and diesel as prices begin to fall

14 June 2024 Leicester Mercury
Some pumps are charging around 3p per litre fewer than just a week ago
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Police confirm body found near Glenfield Hospital is missing man, 36

14 June 2024 Leicester Mercury
Daniel Ludkin had been last seen early on Tuesday morning
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General HBBC News 

Change of constituency for some voters 

14 June 2024 HBBC
Some people in the borough will cast their votes in a different constituency during the general election on Thursday 4 July. 
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Body found in search for missing man, 36

13 June 2024 Leicester Mercury
Officers had turned to the public to help find Daniel Ludkin
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Pedestrian hit by car on A50 near Glenfield Hospital

10 June 2024 Leicester Mercury
The county-bound section of the A50 was closed for several hours
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Cheapest places for petrol and diesel this weekend in Leicestershire

1 June 2024 Leicester Mercury
Prices have fallen, but warnings are still in force amid the continuing cost of living crisis
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General HBBC News 

Proms in the Park 2024

31 May 2024 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park will come alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returns on Saturday 8 June.  
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Beacon lighting to mark D-Day anniversary 

31 May 2024 HBBC
Hinckley and Bosworth will shine a light as it prepares to take part in an historic national event marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 
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Leicester Buzz Bingo player wins nearly £22,000

27 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
The player won the Community Pot of Gold Jackpot Game
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Grand 1850s house and 129 acres near Bradgate Park on market for £5 million

27 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
It has panoramic views of its grounds
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Leicestershire stars and stories nominated for National Television Awards

26 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
Huncote’s Fool Me Once star Richard Armitage also has four nominations
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Britain’s top 30 villages revealed – and Leicestershire makes the list

25 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
Property experts have now compiled a list of the most sought-after villages in the entire country
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Leicestershire’s ‘Nine Day Queen’ gets radical new look for Prime Video’s My Lady Jane

25 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
A star-studded cast will look at an alternate history where the Bradgate Park-born monarch survived
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Tenants’ satisfaction survey results revealed 

24 May 2024 HBBC
Council housing tenants in Hinckley and Bosworth have given housing services a thumbs up in a recent survey. 
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Company re-applies for permission to run controversial children’s home in Leicestershire village

23 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
There is ‘significant local opposition’ to the plan
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Council Community Houses transformed into Centres for Warmth

22 May 2024 HBBC
Community Houses will also be operating as ‘Centres for Warmth’ to provide warm, safe, and welcoming spaces for residents who are struggling with the cost of living thanks to funding from Cadent.
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Communities set to celebrate with anniversary fund

22 May 2024 HBBC
Community and voluntary groups across Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of a fund to commemorate the Borough Council’s milestone anniversary.
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Order to protect public spaces renewed

22 May 2024 HBBC
Rules that help tackle the problems associated with public drinking, the taking of drugs and so-called ‘legal highs’ in all public areas of the borough have been renewed by the Borough Council.
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Borough Council celebrating 50-year anniversary with event at Hollycroft Park

21 May 2024 HBBC
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council will be hosting a one-off dedicated ‘birthday celebration’ on Saturday 25 May at Hollycroft Park, 12 noon until 8pm to commemorate its 50-year anniversary.
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Woman’s trauma after being groped by hospital drunk

21 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
Jonathan Saunt denied the offence but turned up drunk for his trial and was found guilty in his absence
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Bradgate Park gains National Nature Reserve status to protect rare fossils

20 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
The beauty spot even inspired a young David Attenborough’s love of nature
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Shoppers urged to ‘Love your local market’

17 May 2024 HBBC
Hinckley Market traders have joined thousands of others around the country to unite as part of the ‘Love Your Local Market Campaign’. 
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Burbage Common open day event cancelled to ground conditions

17 May 2024 HBBC
Due to recent weather conditions, the Borough Council have reluctantly had to make the decision to cancel this Sunday’s Burbage Common Open Day (19 May).
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Move into mindfulness with new exhibition

16 May 2024 HBBC
A new exhibition will open at Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery coinciding with National Mental Health Week and to support residents’ health and well-being.
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New Hinckley and Bosworth Mayor Robin Webber-Jones 

16 May 2024 HBBC
One of the highlights of the civic year and an event which marks the official start of the council’s 50th anniversary celebrations took place on Tuesday (14 May).
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Leicestershire’s cheapest places for petrol and diesel this Bank Holiday weekend

3 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
A warning remains in place for Leicestershire drivers as prices continue to rise
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Council urges residents to ‘Walk This May’ 

3 May 2024 HBBC
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is encouraging residents to take some walking exercise as part of the ‘Walk This May’ national campaign.  
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Big Pit Contractor now on notice to keep road clean 

3 May 2024 HBBC
Contractors working on Hinckley’s Big Pit site have been served a Community Protection Notice, requiring them to clear mud from the road surrounding the Ashby Road site or face criminal sanctions.
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HSE concludes investigation into water main ‘explosion’ that left woman seriously injured

28 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
The firms were working on behalf of Severn Trent Water at the time
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BMW destroyed in blaze near Bradgate Park as fire service provides advice to drivers

24 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
The fire was believed to have started accidentally, emergency services said
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Crash shuts A50 near Glenfield – live updates

22 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
The crash happened near Station Road on the A50 Leicester Road
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash near Glenfield

21 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire Police said it was called to a report of a collision between a motorbike and a car
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See inside the pubs a Leicestershire brewery is looking for people to run

20 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
It has more than 150 pubs across the region
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Where to find Leicestershire’s cheapest petrol and diesel this weekend

19 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
Industry bodies have warned continued price rises are ‘not a good sign’ for drivers
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General HBBC News 

Memorial unveiled to woman who gifted Argents Mead

12 April 2024 HBBC
A Hinckley woman who gifted Argents Mead to the council so that residents across the borough could enjoy the open space has been honoured with a commemorative memorial plaque in her name.
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Leicestershire Police launch appeal to find missing man

9 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
He was last seen in Leicester yesterday morning (Monday, April 8)
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Sky Atlantic’s Mary & George is an eye-opening romp of Leicestershire’s royal seducers

7 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine swear to their heart’s content in a bid to charm the monarch
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The cheapest places in Leicestershire to fill up with petrol and diesel this weekend

5 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
The Competition and Markets Authority has issued a warning about ‘concerning’ price rises across the board
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General HBBC News 

Atkins Building launches flexible workspace solution

28 March 2024 HBBC
The Atkins Building in Hinckley is launching a new flexible workspace solution ‘Co-working’ suitable for a range of work styles. 
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Community equipment grant fund launches 1 April

28 March 2024 HBBC
A community equipment grant fund will open for parish and town councils and constituted community groups on 1 April 2024.
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MIRA Tech Park Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Development with Commencement of Plot 9 Construction

28 March 2024 HBBC
Issued by MIRA Technology Park:
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Council unveils plans to boost tourism

22 March 2024 HBBC
Plans to encourage more tourists to the borough and help the local economy to thrive have been unveiled by the Borough Council. 
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General News 

Bradgate Park ruins set for vital £1m repairs to allow them to reopen to visitors

12 July 2025 Leicester Mercury
The site’s chapel has recently been renovated
General HBBC News 

Highly successful food festival Feast Hinckley returns 

10 July 2025 HBBC
General HBBC News 

Council recognised for tackling fuel poverty

9 July 2025 HBBC
General HBBC News 

Deadline to have a say on future of councils

8 July 2025 HBBC
General HBBC News 

Residents advised of earlier bin collections

7 July 2025 HBBC
General HBBC News 

Grants available to boost conservation areas

4 July 2025 HBBC

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