Leicestershire’s ‘Nine Day Queen’ gets radical new look for Prime Video’s My Lady Jane
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
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
There is ‘significant local opposition’ to the plan
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Council Community Houses transformed into Centres for Warmth
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
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
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
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
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
The beauty spot even inspired a young David Attenborough’s love of nature
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Shoppers urged to ‘Love your local market’
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
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
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
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
A warning remains in place for Leicestershire drivers as prices continue to rise
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Council urges residents to ‘Walk This May’
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
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
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
The fire was believed to have started accidentally, emergency services said
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Crash shuts A50 near Glenfield – live updates
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
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
It has more than 150 pubs across the region
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Where to find Leicestershire’s cheapest petrol and diesel this weekend
Industry bodies have warned continued price rises are ‘not a good sign’ for drivers
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Memorial unveiled to woman who gifted Argents Mead
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
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
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
The Competition and Markets Authority has issued a warning about ‘concerning’ price rises across the board
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Atkins Building launches flexible workspace solution
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
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
Issued by MIRA Technology Park:
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Council unveils plans to boost tourism
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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Easter arrangements 2024
THE following opening times during the Easter period have been announced by the Borough Council, together with the arrangements that have been made for various council services:
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Free parking on Easter Saturday in selected Hinckley car parks
Shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Easter Saturday.
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Warning to Leicestershire dog owners over out-of-control pets
‘I hope we can all work together to make the horrific stories we read about a thing of the past’
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The Leicestershire history behind Sky Atlantic’s royal drama Mary and George
Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine are currently bringing the royal seducers to life on screen
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Leicestershire’s cheapest places for petrol and diesel this weekend
Prices are continuing to rise amid the cost of living crisis
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Planning performance recognised by government
The council’s planning team has been acknowledged for the second year running by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) for their work in improving planning performance.
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Leicestershire’s cheapest place to buy a house is revealed
House prices have severely declined across the UK and in parts of Leicestershire in the past year
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Six things you’ll only know if you go to Bradgate Park a lot
From the car park to the cafe, there are a few things that can get annoying if you visit the park regularly
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Drug plants worth over £220,000 found in ‘recipe for disaster’ Glenfield cannabis factory
Two men have been charged following the police raid
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Leicestershire’s cheapest places for petrol and diesel this week
Motorists in Leicestershire continue to pay less than the national average
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Luxury home near Bradgate Park with swimming pool and triple garage on the market for £1.8million
It’s got six bedrooms a pool and a gym
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Borough Council to celebrate 50-year anniversary
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is celebrating its milestone 50-year anniversary this year by holding a series of special events, including a celebratory music festival.
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Top ten Valentine’s Day date ideas to try in Leicestershire
If you are stuck on Valentine’s Day ideas, we are here to help
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‘Stunning’ luxury Leicestershire home near Bradgate Park for sale
The home in Newtown Linford is surrounded by 16 acres of woodland
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Church Walk works move into next phase
Works to make Hinckley town centre’s Church Walk more welcoming to shoppers and visitors are progressing well, with the scheme now ready to move into the next phase.
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New petrol station becomes cheapest in Leicestershire for fuel this week
Residents continue to pay less than the national average for fuel in the county
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Gas outages continue for thousands as the restoration ‘has been a lot slower than anticipated’
Cadent Gas has pumped 45,000 litres of water from the gas network in Ratby and Kirby Muxloe
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Major incident update: Efforts continue round the clock on gas outage
Issued by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum:
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Borough celebrates its active heroes
The Hinckley and Bosworth Sports and Health Alliance Awards celebrated local active heroes at their recent awards ceremony, held at Hinckley Rugby Club.
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Residents describe ‘nightmare’ as thousands left without gas in Leicestershire villages
Cadent believe 2,652 properties have been affected
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