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Rugby Road park improvements | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

1 October 2021 HBBC
Works to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding are due to begin at Rugby Road Park on Monday (4 October).
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Rugby Road park improvements

1 October 2021 HBBC
Works to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding are due to begin at Rugby Road Park on Monday (4 October).
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Community initiative funds open for applications 2022/23

1 October 2021 HBBC
COMMUNITY groups in Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Borough Council’s Parish Community Initiative Fund and Hinckley Community Initiative Fund.
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New community house launched in Burbage

30 September 2021 HBBC
A community centre that will offer a range of new activities for adults, young people and children in Burbage has just been relaunched by the Borough Council. 
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Local artist Noel Brannan remembered as new exhibition to open at Atkins Gallery

27 September 2021 HBBC
Atkins Gallery is pleased to present the Noel Brannan Retrospective Exhibition, which will open on Monday 11 October.
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Householders in Hinckley to benefit from free security upgrades to boost safety

24 September 2021 HBBC
Nearly 300 householders in Hinckley will be offered free security upgrades as part of a major crackdown on burglary.
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Free parking in Hinckley for October half term, 18 to 23 October

24 September 2021 HBBC
October half term shopping Hinckley will be given a boost with free car parking in selected town centre car parks.  
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Avro Energy  | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

23 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council and its partners stand ready to offer support to any local Avro Energy employees after the Hinckley based business ceased trading yesterday. 
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Avro Energy 

23 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council and its partners stand ready to offer support to any local Avro Energy employees after the Hinckley based business ceased trading yesterday. 
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Bradgate Park is hiring and the pay is decent too

23 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
It sure beats sitting in an office
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Councils collaborate to promote ‘Our Shared Heritage’

22 September 2021 HBBC
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council are delighted to announce the launch of their new joint heritage leaflet – ‘Our Shared Heritage’.
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Another 500 homes look set to be built near Bradgate Park

19 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
A village near the beauty spot looks set to expand further
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Mum who feared she would die lost 11st 7lb in just 18 months

19 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
‘I didn’t want to die and leave Mohamed to look after our seven children’
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Bradgate Park named 10th most loved park in the UK

19 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
It’s certainly a popular spot for a walk
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Three sets of dog owners in a panic after their pets disappear

16 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
Harvey’s Army is appealing for help from the public to help track them down
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Weapons of Ice Age hunters being searched in Bradgate Park

15 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
A team started the dig yesterday at the Leicestershire beauty spot
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Leicester City awarded ‘highest honour’ after recent success

15 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
Susan Whelan, Brendan Rodgers and Kasper Schmeichel received the honour on behalf of Leicester City yesterday evening
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Heritage Open Days to continue this weekend

14 September 2021 HBBC
HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS are set for a second weekend discovering more about the heritage of the borough as the Heritage Open Days festival continues this Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September.
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Music in the Mead wows music lovers with final performance of the year

13 September 2021 HBBC
The last concert in a series of popular outdoor live music performances wowed music lovers on Saturday afternoon (11 September) when 4th Avenue took to the bandstand in Hinckley’s Argents Mead.
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Have your say on Hinckley high street heritage zone plans

13 September 2021 HBBC
Local residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on some proposed improvements to Hinckley town centre.
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Fraudsters’ ghost worker scam costs charity and council thousands

13 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
Trio found guilty in lengthy and complex fraud and money laundering case
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Hinckley BID hosts 10th annual motor show in Hinckley town centre

10 September 2021 HBBC
Now completely full, 550 entries have been received for Hinckley BID’s free 10th Annual Motor show on Sunday 19 September.
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Road near Bradgate Park closes as police deal with collision

8 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
Three people were taken to hospital.
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Three pedestrians taken to hospital after collision with car

8 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
Enquiries into the collision are ongoing.
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Road near Bradgate Park closes as police deal with ‘incident’

8 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
The incident is ongoing – motorists have been warned to find a different route
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Weather warning of thunderstorms issued by Met Office

7 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
The national forecaster said the recent heatwave will end with a bump on Thursday
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Proms in the Park a resounding success

7 September 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park came alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returned on Saturday 4 September. 
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Arrests made after car park fight leaves man seriously injured

5 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
Police were called to reports of a number of men fighting
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A50 near hospital closed due to collision

3 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
A man was taken to hospital
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Ask for Angela campaign extended across the borough

3 September 2021 HBBC
Pubs, bars and restaurants across Hinckley and Bosworth are supporting the Ask for Angela campaign, which encourages people to discreetly ask for help if they feel unsafe on a date.
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Heritage Open Days 2021 | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

2 September 2021 HBBC
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of Heritage Open Days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September. 
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Heritage Open Days 2021 | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

2 September 2021 HBBC
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of Heritage Open Days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September. 
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Heritage Open Days 2021

2 September 2021 HBBC
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of heritage open days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September. 
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Aged 11 to 19 and interested in local politics?

26 August 2021 HBBC
Why not join the Hinckley and Bosworth Voice Forum.
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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption

24 August 2021 HBBC
Borough residents are being warned they may not receive a regular garden waste (brown lidded bin) collection for the time being following ongoing national shortages of HGV drivers.
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Proms in the Park 2021

24 August 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park will come alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returns on Saturday 4 September. 
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Vote for Leicestershire to be named UK’s Favourite Place

23 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
In this love letter to Leicestershire, Tom Mack shares why you should vote for the county in the nationwide poll to find the UK’s Favourite Place
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Searches as family and police concerned for missing man

21 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
He was dropped off and not seen since
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Driver left trapped with serious injuries after three car crash

21 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
Fire crews had to free the driver so paramedics could treat them
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Camera club showcasing members’ photographic skills at Atkins Gallery returns

20 August 2021 HBBC
Earl Shilton Camera Club are returning to the Atkins Gallery in Hinckley with its annual exhibition and it will be the first in-person event since the coronavirus pandemic started.
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Police stop drivers during operation on A5

20 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
One vehicle was seized
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‘Police incident’ shuts road near Bradgate Park

19 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
Drivers were advised to avoid the area
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Rider injured as horse collapses and dies near Bradgate Park

19 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
The animal died in the incident
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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption 19 August 2021

19 August 2021 HBBC
People living in Burbage, Hinckley, Groby and Ratby may not receive a garden waste (brown lidded bin) collection next week and on Bank Holiday Monday due to ongoing HGV driver shortages.
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New owner sought for hidden gem historic mansion

14 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
The hall includes ‘fabulous architectural features’ but it’s a doer-upper
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Village residents warned of possible garden waste disruption

13 August 2021 HBBC
People living in Groby, Ratby and Earl Shilton may not receive a garden waste (brown lidded bin) collection next week due to ongoing staff shortages.
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Popular food festival returns to Hinckley

10 August 2021 HBBC
A POPULAR FOOD FESTIVAL wowed the public over the weekend (7 and 8 August) when it returned to Hinckley for its fourth year.
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Snap’tastic success for children’s festival

10 August 2021 HBBC
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

10 August 2021 HBBC
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

5 August 2021 HBBC
Garden waste collections (brown bin) are to restart on Friday 6 August following a two week suspension.
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Councillors set to approve proposed extra planning checks for shared houses

15 April 2026 HBBC
Councillors are set to introduce extra planning checks on new shared houses in and around Hinckley town centre.
General News 

I visited Leicestershire’s ‘poshest village’ and joined the afternoon tea club

11 April 2026 Leicester Mercury
General News 

‘They’re building hundreds of homes on Leicester’s green lungs’

10 April 2026 Leicester Mercury
General HBBC News 

Borough Council secures local facilities for ongoing use

2 April 2026 HBBC
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New book exchange scheme launched to celebrate National Year of Reading

1 April 2026 HBBC
General HBBC News 

Town set to celebrate St George’s Day 2026

1 April 2026 HBBC

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