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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Funding boosts for borough businesses and organisations
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
Cadent Gas have warned Ratby and Kirby Muxloe residents could be impacted for ‘days, not hours’.
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Gas supply to Leicestershire villages cut off after water pipe bursts
Engineers are currently investigating what went wrong
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Developers warned to keep road clean
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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Where to find Leicestershire’s cheapest petrol and diesel prices this week
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
Travel disruption is possible across large parts of the county as heavy downpours continue
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Some of the things I love most about Leicester
I have often heard people talk about Leicester as an ‘underdog’ and I have to agree
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Arrest after pedestrian in her 40s dies on A50 near Glenfield in Leicestershire
The tragedy happened late on Saturday night
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The big changes on the horizon for the Leicestershire landscape
From huge plans for Leicester’s hospitals to thousands of homes
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The best free things to do in Leicestershire according to TripAdvisor
You might have to pay to park but otherwise, these wonderful days out all cost nothing
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‘What I love about Bradgate Park’
Great views, hundreds of deer, the rocks, the stream and the feeling really being properly outdoors
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Active flood alerts across Leicestershire as heavy rain blasts the county
Three flood alerts are active
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Why we love Loughborough
From nice independent shops to a ‘community feel’ and a handy location – residents reveal all
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Leicestershire’s best garage is officially crowned by readers
The winners are said to be ‘lost for words’ at receiving the most public votes
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Work to restore ‘fragile’ Old John landmark completed in time for Christmas
The Bradgate Park Trust said they were “delighted”
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Leicestershire’s cheapest places to fill up with petrol and diesel this Christmas
Tis the season for filling up for long journeys so it’s best to get your money’s worth
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Ghosts map shows where Christmas spirits are expected in the next week
They include Lady Jane Grey and her headless horses at Bradgate House in Leicestershire
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Leicestershire places to visit for a scenic winter walk over Christmas and New Year
Why not pull on your boots and head out for a bracing walk?
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Storm Pia: Hundreds of Leicestershire villagers left without electricity
Winds of more than 50mph have battered the county
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Church Walk set to undergo major improvements
Works to improve Hinckley town centre’s Church Walk will begin early in the New Year.
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Christmas events spreads festive cheer in Hinckley
Residents were able to step into Christmas after three of Hinckley’s most beloved festive events were held last week.
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Awards honour volunteers who make a difference
VOLUNTEERS who have made a difference to the lives of other people in Hinckley and Bosworth have been recognised at a special event held at Hinckley Rugby Club.
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Santas, snowmen and elves enjoy Festive Family Fun Run
Santas, snowmen and Christmas elves braved the cold to race through Hinckley on Sunday (3 December) for the annual Festive Family Fun Run.
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Village road near Bradgate Park closed due to crash
The incident affected traffic on the A50
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Free trees to be planted across borough
Thousands of free trees and hedging will be planted across the borough this winter after residents, businesses, community groups, schools and colleges collected their free trees.
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