Festive family fun run 2022
Taking place on Sunday December 4 2022 at 11am in Market Place, Hinckley town centre.
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General
Outdoor carol service to bring festive cheer
Hinckley’s annual outdoor carol service will bring some early festive spirit to the town centre in December.
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Crowds gather for another spectacular Christmas lights switch-on
Crowds of residents filled Hinckley town centre on Friday night for another spectacular Christmas lights switch-on.
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Amazing story of 18-inch dueling dwarf who owned pair of trousers sold for almost £10k
His tiny trousers come with a big back story
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‘Charming’ pub near Bradgate Park which dates back to 17th Century needs new owners
The traditional pub even has its own skittles alley
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Every zero and one star food hygiene rating handed out in Leicester and Leicestershire in September and October
Not great reviews from inspectors for these food firms
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Beloved labrador nearly lost sight after grass seed became lodged in her eye
The cause of Annie’s problems had been a mystery for some time
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Christmas and New Year arrangements
THE following opening times during the Christmas and New Year period have been announced by the Borough Council, together with the arrangements that have been made for various council services:
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Village land with planning permission for six homes goes on the market for £500,000
It is a short distance from a former leisure centre which is set to be demolished
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Meet Father Christmas in Old John Tower at Bradgate Park
Tickets go on sale on Monday
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Council mowing blasted for wasting resources clipping abandoned golf course in October
“The city council appear to have spare money to squander”
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Spooktacular Saturday returns to Hinckley
Ghosts, ghouls, witches and wizards descended upon Hinckley’s haunted Britannia Centre as Spooktacular Saturday returned at the weekend.
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The best 10 places to live in Leicestershire and Rutland named in new Muddy Stilettos guide
From the home of Adrian Mole to where a TARDIS has taken residence
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Canal towpath improvements completed in Hinckley
People in Hinckley are being encouraged to feel the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time by water.
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Stunning ‘House on the Hill’ with pool in beautiful part of Leicestershire on sale for a cool £3.3m
You might want to buy a lottery ticket if you want to be the next owner
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A5: Delays are costing drivers over £17,000 every day
Issued on behalf of Midlands Connect.
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New play equipment installed at Queens Park, Hinckley
Families and young children have been enjoying new play equipment installed at Hinckley’s Queens Park.
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Power cut hits LE3 area of Leicester, National Grid confirms as repair work continues
Car alarms were triggered by the problem with the high voltage network
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Charming £795k chocolate box cottage near Bradgate Park dates back 400 years
The three-bed home is on the market now
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Help decide which is the best park in Leicestershire – and your favourite could go on to be named UK’s top green space
Voting for the Green Flag People’s Choice Awards is now open
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley, 2022
Residents are being invited to pay their respects at Hinckley’s annual Remembrance Sunday service.
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New photographic exhibition opens in time for half-term
Art lovers, photographers, families and residents are being invited to visit the latest exhibition at The Atkins Gallery.
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Protestors call for ‘green oasis’ ex-golf course to be saved from bulldozers
The site is earmarked for a 466-home development
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Boy, 11, stuck with four-year-olds at childminder’s because local secondary schools are ‘full’
He had hoped to go to school in neighbouring village but this has not been possible
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Hinckley’s educational pioneer honoured with blue plaque
Three generations of one family gathered at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council to honour the latest recipient of a blue plaque.
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Council’s cost of living event a success
Residents concerned about the national rising cost of living attended a special money and wellbeing event in Hinckley on Saturday (1 October).
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Park and Stride trial gets more schoolchildren walking to school
A new programme to get children walking safely to school has been launched in Hinckley.
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Three police officers assaulted by suicidal man they tried to help
Damien Whitby had been drinking and smoking heroin on the anniversary of his partner’s death by overdose
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Electrifying trains through Leicestershire top priority, Sir Peter Soulsby says, despite Leicester’s A6 bridge barrier
It is hoped it would lead to faster and more reliable trains
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Recap on updates as police shut Anstey road over water main burst
The road was blocked in both directions
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Additional Electric Vehicle Charging Points to be installed across borough
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is planning to increase the number of public charge points for electric vehicles (EVCs) in the borough with a further 11 points being installed by early December.
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Grab yourself a free tree
Residents, businesses, community groups, schools and colleges are being invited to apply for a free tree to help make the borough a greener place to be and to help fight climate change.
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Horrific attack maims Labrador who was once the face of Warburtons
Her owners screamed as she was set upon by three dogs
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Nine new flats and shop plan for derelict site in Loughborough town centre
Previous plans for the site never came to fruition
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Gas leak shuts road near Bradgate Park for more than 3 hours
Fire crews were called and the leak was successfully capped off
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Recap – gas leak shuts main road in Anstey
Gas company Cadent and the fire service were at the scene
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Hinckley BID’s 11th annual motorshow breaks record
Hinckley BID’s 11th annual motorshow broke all records, with more than 900 exhibiting vehicles.
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Fears for wildlife and road safety over plan to build more than 150 homes near Bradgate Park
Local ward councillors and residents are opposing the proposal
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Council host cost of living event
Residents are being invited to explore the help and support available to them at a special cost of living and well-being event.
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Date change for Hinckley BID’s 11th Annual Classic Motorshow
The 11th Hinckley BID Motorshow has been re-arranged and will now be held one week later on Sunday 25 September.
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Bin collection changes for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Residents are being advised that household bins will not be collected this Monday (19 September) as the nation joins together to mourn and remember Queen Elizabeth II.
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Local ceremony marks start of King Charles Reign
Hundreds of residents came together in Hinckley’s Argents Mead on Sunday (11 September) for a ceremony to mark the start of King Charles III’s reign.
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‘Silent killer’ Sepsis almost took Leicester woman’s life
‘If you ask many people in the Leicester South Asian community, nobody knows what Sepsis is’
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Luxury home overlooking the Charnwood countryside goes on sale for £1.65m
The five-bed house is in the Charnwood Forest village of Swithland
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Mansion with Bradgate Park views goes on the market for £2.35m
The house boasts eight bedrooms, four bathrooms and four reception rooms, too
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Council pledges to press on with its local plan despite national uncertainties
The council has pledged to continue its work on progressing its Local Plan following consultation on a submission draft of the Plan which was published in February.
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Important information – energy rebate payment
We’re launching the next set of £150 energy rebate payments aimed at helping households on low incomes who did not qualify for the payments made earlier this year to those in council tax bands A to D.
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Haunted venues including Bradgate Park and Bosworth Battlefield to host ghost walks
A female apparition in a stairwell and the feeling of being pushed are among the experiences reported
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Borough Council enforcement officers to wear body cams
Enforcement officers around the borough will soon wear body cameras to provide greater transparency around the actions of enforcement.
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See films for just £3 as Leicester cinema takes part in national celebration of the big screen
Current blockbusters and cinematic classics will be part of the deal
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