Barwell parish councillor’s language breached code
A parish councillor from Barwell has been ordered to write a letter of apology to the Parish Council Chair.
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Groby parish councillor’s language breached code
A parish councillor from Groby has been ordered to write a letter of apology to the Parish Council Chair.
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Drink-driving gardener caused three-car smash at Pork Pie Roundabout
Botsalano Ramdeko will have to quit his business now that he cannot drive
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All of the Storm Babet flood warnings and alerts for Leicestershire
The county has a number of flood warnings and alerts on Saturday morning
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We tried food at The Forge Inn back open after a £200,000 refurbishment and it was thankfully the same as always
It looks impressive – but how good is the food?
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The AA recommended three-and-a-half mile walk through the history of Swithland Woods
Echoes of the old Charnwood Forest can be found in a wildlife-rich wood near Leicester says the AA’s guide
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Company fined thousands for failing to clean up land
A company has been given a hefty fine by magistrates after failing to ensure a clean-up of an eyesore section of land in Earl Shilton.
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Old John gets new lease on life after £20k donation from Leicester business
The two-month target of £30,000 was reached within two weeks of the campaign launch
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley 2023
Residents are being invited to pay their respects at Hinckley’s annual Remembrance Sunday service.
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Council host money advice and wellbeing events to support residents with the cost of living
Residents concerned about the national rising costs of living are being invited to explore the help and support available to them.
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Public picks the 24 best days out for Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards shortlist
The category is new for this year – and finalists have been chosen by the public
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Free tree scheme launches for 2023
Residents, businesses, community groups, schools and colleges are once again being invited to apply for free trees to help make the borough a greener place to be and to help fight climate change.
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Bradgate Park deer roar for lucky photographer in the right place at the rut time
“It is incredible to hear the roar of the stags in a peaceful park.”
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Review of polling stations underway
A review of all polling districts and polling places in the Hinckley and Bosworth area is being undertaken by the borough council.
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Mum ‘killed baby she had adopted 5 months earlier’ jury told
Jurors in the case of Katie Tidmarsh have heard that evidence of other serious injuries were discovered after baby Ruby’s death
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Inside Glenfield pub The Forge Inn which has just reopened after a £200,000 refurbishment
Popular pub The Forge Inn has a new look and a new menu
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Bradgate Park visitors warned to keep their distance during deer rutting season
“While it’s a captivating spectacle of nature to behold, let’s remember to stay safe”
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Bradgate Park worker spat at as trust experiences ‘spike’ of police incidents
“Staff at Bradgate Park Trust work closely with Charnwood Police and the rural team, unfortunately more so recently due to a spike in incidents”
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Borough’s Ukrainian community filmed for heart-warming sports documentary
The borough’s Ukrainian community have been filmed by Sports England for a heart-warming sports documentary.
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Leicestershire winners in the Great Food Club Awards 2023/2024 which have been announced today
Great Food Club aims to celebrate local independents
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New Exhibition Lights Up Hinckley
A new exhibition is set to light up Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery when it opens for visitors later this month.
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Scaffolding goes up around ‘fragile’ Bradgate Park landmark Old John
The Old John Tower is due a “restorative facelift”, the Trust has said
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1980s nostalgia is subject of pop-up show at Atkins Gallery
Visitors to Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery will be able to relive their memories of leg warmers, bold make-up, big hair and local history at a two-day 1980s pop up show that starts Tuesday 10 October.
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Heritage signs pave the way to Hinckley’s historic jitties
A SERIES of heritage signs have been installed to signpost Hinckley’s historic town centre jitties.
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New business support service launched in Hinckley and Bosworth
Businesses across the Hinckley and Bosworth now have access to a new funded business support programme, the Leicestershire Business Advice Service.
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‘Fragile’ Leicestershire landmark Old John needs urgent repairs with donations needed to fund £30,000 work
But there are hopes the work could be finished in time for Christmas
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Bradgate Park to host the Walk of Hope for cancer charity Brain Tumour Research
The event takes place on Saturday, September 30
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Councils join forces to tackle littering
The Leicestershire Waste Partnership has launched an awareness-raising campaign to stamp out littering.
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Long-standing councillor receives honorary title
The borough’s longest-serving councillor and former Mayor David Bill has received the title of Honorary Alderman at an event this week.
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Annual awards will honour volunteers who ‘make a difference’
THE HUNT IS ON to find Hinckley and Bosworth residents who make a difference to the lives of others through volunteering.
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Event offers free bicycle maintenance for residents
Keen cyclists and commuters are being invited to a special event which promotes sustainable transport in Hinckley and Bosworth.
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School children pick Hinckley’s historic heroes for new exhibition
Local school children have picked their favourite historic heroes for a new exhibition in Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery.
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Vote for your favourite park
Everyone is urged to vote for their favourite park in Hinckley and show how much they love their parks.
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Boy, 3, diagnosed with brain tumour after falling ill on family holiday
“There were times when I couldn’t see how he was going to get better”
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Borough’s Ukrainian Community Celebrate Independence
The borough’s Ukrainian community came together to reflect and celebrate Ukrainian Independence this weekend.
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Police cordon off field as hunt intensifies for missing Leicester woman
Gabriella Kosilko has not been seen since August 31 while her car was later found abandoned
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Date set for rail freight examination
The Planning Inspectorate will start its examination of the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange scheme on 12 September.
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Heritage Open Days 2023
History enthusiasts and families are once again invited to a series of Heritage Open Days across the borough this September.
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Family who moved 150 miles to Leicestershire to flee racism had slurs hurled at them by Glenfield neighbour
The family, who are Sikh, had moved to the county to flee racism in their former home town
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Weeds in the borough
Many residents have contacted us about overgrown grass verges.
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Hinckley tucks into a Feast
A popular food festival wowed the public over the weekend (5 and 6 August) when it returned to Hinckley for its sixth year.
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Children flock to Snap Dragon Festival
Children and their families flocked to Hinckley for the return of the Snap Dragon Festival, with three fun-filled days of free activities last week (Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 August).
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Top Leicestershire attractions through the eyes of disgruntled visitors
From sandwiches to poop causing an issue, these visitors were less than impressed
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Council Leader statement: Wilko
Please see below a statement issued on behalf of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Councillor Stuart Bray.
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The gold standard Leicestershire parks flying the Green Flag in 2023 in full
Leicestershire green spaces including Snibston Colliery Park and Bradgate Park have been recognised
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Feast Hinckley returns to Argents Mead 2023
Feast Hinckley, the food and drink festival organised by the Borough Council, returns to Argents Mead in Hinckley town centre on Saturday and Sunday 5 and 6 August.
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Common’s new playground opens to happy faces
Children and families have been celebrating summer at Burbage Common’s new nature-themed playground.
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Battling knights come to Hinckley for family-friendly event: published 24 July 2023
A fire-breathing jester, battling knights and a gruesome barber surgeon descended upon Argents Mead in Hinckley for two days of medieval fun last weekend (22 and 23 July).
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Town centre tennis courts renovation project complete
Popular Hinckley tennis courts have received a £14,000 renovation, as part of an exciting scheme to get more people into the sport.
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Snap Dragon Children’s Festival returns to Argents Mead for 10th anniversary with guest visit from TV’s Pip and Posy
THE Popular Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival is back with three fun filled days in Hinckley’s Argents Mead with a special visit from TV stars of Milkshake and Sky Kids Pip and Posy.
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