Householders in Hinckley to benefit from free security upgrades to boost safety
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
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
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
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
It sure beats sitting in an office
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Councils collaborate to promote ‘Our Shared Heritage’
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
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
‘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
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
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
A team started the dig yesterday at the Leicestershire beauty spot
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Leicester City awarded ‘highest honour’ after recent success
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
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
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
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
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
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
Three people were taken to hospital.
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Three pedestrians taken to hospital after collision with car
Enquiries into the collision are ongoing.
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Road near Bradgate Park closes as police deal with ‘incident’
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
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
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
Police were called to reports of a number of men fighting
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A50 near hospital closed due to collision
A man was taken to hospital
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Ask for Angela campaign extended across the borough
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
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
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
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?
Why not join the Hinckley and Bosworth Voice Forum.
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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption
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
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
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
He was dropped off and not seen since
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Driver left trapped with serious injuries after three car crash
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
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
One vehicle was seized
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‘Police incident’ shuts road near Bradgate Park
Drivers were advised to avoid the area
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Rider injured as horse collapses and dies near Bradgate Park
The animal died in the incident
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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption 19 August 2021
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
The hall includes ‘fabulous architectural features’ but it’s a doer-upper
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Village residents warned of possible garden waste disruption
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
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
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
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
Garden waste collections (brown bin) are to restart on Friday 6 August following a two week suspension.
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More opportunities to have your say on the Local Plan
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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Argents Mead enjoys the Sounds of Swing
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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Victorian pumping station overlooking Bradgate Park up for sale
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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Feast Hinckley returns to Argents Mead
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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Snap Dragon festival returns next week
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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