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Borough Council celebrating 50-year anniversary with event at Hollycroft Park

21 May 2024 HBBC
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

21 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

20 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
The beauty spot even inspired a young David Attenborough’s love of nature
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Shoppers urged to ‘Love your local market’

17 May 2024 HBBC
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

17 May 2024 HBBC
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

16 May 2024 HBBC
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 

16 May 2024 HBBC
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

3 May 2024 Leicester Mercury
A warning remains in place for Leicestershire drivers as prices continue to rise
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Council urges residents to ‘Walk This May’ 

3 May 2024 HBBC
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 

3 May 2024 HBBC
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

28 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

24 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
The fire was believed to have started accidentally, emergency services said
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Crash shuts A50 near Glenfield – live updates

22 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

21 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

20 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
It has more than 150 pubs across the region
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Where to find Leicestershire’s cheapest petrol and diesel this weekend

19 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

12 April 2024 HBBC
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

9 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

7 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

5 April 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

28 March 2024 HBBC
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

28 March 2024 HBBC
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

28 March 2024 HBBC
Issued by MIRA Technology Park:
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Council unveils plans to boost tourism

22 March 2024 HBBC
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

22 March 2024 HBBC
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

20 March 2024 HBBC
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

19 March 2024 Leicester Mercury
‘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

16 March 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

15 March 2024 Leicester Mercury
Prices are continuing to rise amid the cost of living crisis
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Planning performance recognised by government

13 March 2024 HBBC
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

4 March 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

2 March 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

1 March 2024 Leicester Mercury
Two men have been charged following the police raid
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Leicestershire’s cheapest places for petrol and diesel this week

24 February 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

18 February 2024 Leicester Mercury
It’s got six bedrooms a pool and a gym
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Borough Council to celebrate 50-year anniversary

14 February 2024 HBBC
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

10 February 2024 Leicester Mercury
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

9 February 2024 Leicester Mercury
The home in Newtown Linford is surrounded by 16 acres of woodland
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Church Walk works move into next phase

7 February 2024 HBBC
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

2 February 2024 Leicester Mercury
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’

2 February 2024 Leicester Mercury
Cadent Gas has pumped 45,000 litres of water from the gas network in Ratby and Kirby Muxloe
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General HBBC News 

Major incident update: Efforts continue round the clock on gas outage

31 January 2024 HBBC
Issued by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum:
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Borough celebrates its active heroes

31 January 2024 HBBC
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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General News 

Residents describe ‘nightmare’ as thousands left without gas in Leicestershire villages

31 January 2024 Leicester Mercury
Cadent believe 2,652 properties have been affected
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General HBBC News 

Funding boosts for borough businesses and organisations

31 January 2024 HBBC
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council urge businesses and organisations to apply for two new grants.
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‘Major incident’ as thousands of Leicestershire homes affected by gas outages amid burst water main

30 January 2024 Leicester Mercury
Cadent Gas have warned Ratby and Kirby Muxloe residents could be impacted for ‘days, not hours’.
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General News 

Gas supply to Leicestershire villages cut off after water pipe bursts

30 January 2024 Leicester Mercury
Engineers are currently investigating what went wrong
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General HBBC News 

Developers warned to keep road clean

26 January 2024 HBBC
The developers of Hinckley’s Big Pit have been served a community protection warning letter to require that all mud is cleared from the road surrounding the Ashby Road building site.
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General News 

Where to find Leicestershire’s cheapest petrol and diesel prices this week

4 January 2024 Leicester Mercury
The differences are so big that some motorists could be spending 44p per litre more on their petrol
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Flood warnings in place as Leicestershire battered by yellow alert wind and rain

2 January 2024 Leicester Mercury
Travel disruption is possible across large parts of the county as heavy downpours continue
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List of some of the best winter walks in Leicestershire

26 December 2025 Leicester Mercury
Even a brisk 10-minute walk provides health benefits
General News 

Woman’s diabetes almost killed her – and now she’s home for Christmas

23 December 2025 Leicester Mercury
General HBBC News 

Awards celebrate local volunteers

17 December 2025 HBBC
General HBBC News 

BALLERS Pool Lounge opens in The Crescent, Hinckley

16 December 2025 HBBC
General HBBC News 

Visitors enjoy popular Festive Feast market in Hinckley

15 December 2025 HBBC
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Give your views on economic future of Hinckley and Bosworth

15 December 2025 HBBC

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