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More opportunities to have your say on the Local Plan

3 August 2021 HBBC
Residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the area now have even more opportunities to give their views on the Hinckley and Bosworth Draft Local Plan.
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General HBBC News 

Argents Mead enjoys the Sounds of Swing

2 August 2021 HBBC
Hinckley music lovers were treated to the Sounds of Swing on Saturday afternoon (31 July) as Dean Thomas returned to entertain the socially distanced crowds in Argents Mead.
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General News 

Victorian pumping station overlooking Bradgate Park up for sale

31 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
Cropston Reservoir’s former pumping station is ‘the most stunning and unusual property to come on the market in Leicestershire for some time’
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General HBBC News 

Feast Hinckley returns to Argents Mead

29 July 2021 HBBC
Feast Hinckley, the free to enter food and drink festival organised by the Borough Council, returns to Argents Mead in Hinckley town centre on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August from 10am 5pm each day.
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General HBBC News 

Snap Dragon festival returns next week

29 July 2021 HBBC
THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Families’ Festival will be back next week with three fun filled days for all the family in Hinckley’s Argents Mead.
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General News 

Driver taken to hospital after 2-car crash on A46 slip road

27 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
The casualty had to be freed by the fire service
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General HBBC News 

Local Plan drop-in events announced

22 July 2021 HBBC
A series of drop-in events have been planned for residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the Local Plan.
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General News 

Fury at council plans to use park cafe as venue for events

21 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
‘This area will inevitably be trampled on and destroyed’
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Man and teenager arrested for murder of Usman Patel

20 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
Two others have also been arrested in connection with the Green Lane Road stabbing
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Driver assaulted after helping man lying in lane near Bradgate Park

20 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
He also damaged other motorists’ cars
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General HBBC News 

Atkins Gallery hosts ‘Origins, Ghosts and Shadows’ art exhibition by local artist Geoff Bailey

20 July 2021 HBBC
Atkins Gallery is excited to be hosting the much anticipated exhibition by Barwell-based artist Geoff Bailey.
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General HBBC News 

Free summer activity brochure for children, young people and families

16 July 2021 HBBC
An electronic brochure packed full of summer activities and events for young people and families in Hinckley and Bosworth can now be downloaded from the Borough Council’s website.
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General News 

Leicester city museums now open for free summer fun

13 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
You can enjoy railway trips and an archaeology day, as well as some amazing new exhibitions
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General News 

Searches by police for Leicester woman missing for days

12 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
The woman takes medication and police are appealing for information
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General HBBC News 

Get the Covid jab this weekend in Hinckley

7 July 2021 HBBC
Anyone who has not yet been vaccinated or who is due their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine can get a jab at Hinckley Leisure Centre this Sunday and Monday (11 and 12 July).
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General HBBC News 

Music in the Mead returns

5 July 2021 HBBC
The first in a series of popular outdoor live music performances wowed the socially distanced crowds on Saturday afternoon (3 July) when the Misterons performed popular covers in Argents Mead.
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General News 

Bendy electric tram buses could hit city streets

5 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
It’s hoped the new vehicles will offer a genuine alternative to private car travel in the future
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Tardis-style police box at Bradgate Park STILL used by police today

5 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
It is a listed building and even still used today
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General HBBC News 

Have your say on the draft Local Plan

30 June 2021 HBBC
Residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the area are invited to give their views on the Hinckley & Bosworth Draft Local Plan in a consultation beginning 30 June.
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General News 

Ring containing ashes of victim’s father stolen in burglary

29 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
Anyone offered the distinctive ring to buy is asked to call the police
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General HBBC News 

Event honoured our Armed Forces

29 June 2021 HBBC
A SPECIAL outdoor service and parade was held in Hinckley on Saturday (26 June) to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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Bradgate Park only sixth most beautiful place to walk in UK

27 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
To be fair, it has been beaten by some of the most renowned spots in the country
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Bradgate Park plea after rangers’ Land Rover is stolen

26 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
The all-terrain vehicle helps rangers reach all parts of the park in emergencies
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Delays on new car park system at Bradgate Park

24 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
It had to revert back to pay and display just 24 hours after going live
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General HBBC News 

£108K secured to make Hinckley town centre streets safer

23 June 2021 HBBC
Hinckley town centre is to benefit from £108,000 of funding to reduce crime, create safer neighbourhoods and improve security following a successful bid to the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund.
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General News 

‘Routine scan saved my life’ says nurse after tumour found

22 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
Sue Sharman underwent surgery within one month of the mass being discovered
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Burglar hunted down and beaten up after JD Sports spree

22 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
He gave himself away by splashing the cash prompting furious citizens who knew the victim to exact revenge
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10,000 households on western edge of city urged to drive less

19 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
Incentives are being offered to tempt people out of their cars
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General HBBC News 

Armed Forces Event, Saturday 26 June

18 June 2021 HBBC
A SPECIAL outdoor service, parade and military vehicle display will be held in accordance with coronavirus guidelines on Saturday 26 June to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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General News 

Places visitors to Leicestershire should visit say locals

13 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
The county is full of parks, museums and historic streets
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Cost of revamping Leicester’s hospitals could rise to £500m

11 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
An initial £450 million budget approved this week is unlikely to be enough
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Road in Glenfield still closed due to burst water pipe

11 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
The road originally closed on Wednesday evening and is set to remain closed
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General News 

Road closed due to burst water pipe in Glenfield

10 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
The road shut yesterday evening for emergency works
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General HBBC News 

Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary constituencies 

10 June 2021 HBBC
Hinckley and Bosworth residents are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to Parliamentary constituencies.
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General HBBC News 

Rural Community Council welcomed as new lead voluntary partner 

9 June 2021 HBBC
The Rural Community Council (RCC) are now lead voluntary community sector organisation, overseeing the Borough Council’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) work across the borough.
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General News 

‘Once in a lifetime’ £450m hospitals transformation decided

9 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
Big changes have been drawn up for the LRI, Glenfield and General Hospitals
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Dog-friendly Leicestershire pubs to visit with your pooch

29 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
There’s lots of places providing a warm welcome – and free dog treats!
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New car park system at Bradgate Park fails after one day

28 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
The car park is reverting back to the pay and display system
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Bradgate Park’s new car park barrier system to start

24 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
There will be a 10-minute drop off allowed
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Bradgate Park backtrack after parking ticket blows over in wind

24 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
The park agreed to refund the fine after being contacted by LeicestershireLive
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You can see the Super Flower Moon rise into the sky next week

21 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
It will be the biggest and brightest full moon of the year
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Teen fined £95 at Bradgate Park for leaving ticket face-down

20 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
‘It ruined our day and I think it is really mean-spirited and awful’
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General HBBC News 

New Mayor chosen at annual meeting

19 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
ONE of the highlights of the civic year took place at the council’s annual meeting last night (18 May) when a new Mayor of the Borough was installed for the next 12 months.
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General HBBC News 

Cadent relocation | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

19 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council and partners stand ready to offer support to local Cadent employees affected by the company’s recent announcement to close its Hinckley office and relocate to Ansty Business Park.
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General HBBC News 

Injunction extended until the autumn

19 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
The council has secured an interim injunction order which will remain in place until mid-October in an ongoing bid to prevent unauthorised works on land off Leicester Road, Hinckley.
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General HBBC News 

War memorial set to be restored this summer

14 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S WAR MEMORIAL is set to be restored to its former glory this summer after the stone on the monument suffered weather damage.
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General Groby Parish Council News 

Support for Community Litter Pickers

14 May 202110 September 2021 Groby Parish Council

Local womblers do a fantastic job keeping our county clean and tidy we are committed to helping the continue to

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General Groby Parish Council News 

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order – Ratby Road, Groby

14 May 202110 September 2021 Groby Parish Council

Leicestershire County Council is proposing no waiting at any time restrictions at the request of the Local Councillor. Numerous complaints

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General HBBC News 

Art galleries at Atkins Building to reopen 17 May

13 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Hinckley’s Atkins Building will be reopening to the public on Monday (17 May) following the Government’s announcement of further easing of coronavirus restrictions starting next week.
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General News 

Where to see a waterfall within 70 miles of Leicester

9 May 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
There are plenty around the East Midlands
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General HBBC News 

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
General HBBC News 

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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