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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Solo artists enjoy debut exhibition at Hinckley Gallery
A collective of four solo artists will be enjoying their debut exhibition at Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery this festive season.
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‘Highly sought after’ village land set for apartments to go under the hammer
Auctioneers say the Anstey site is a ‘prime location’ and comes with excellent transport links
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‘Warm Welcome’ grant scheme launched by Borough Council
Funding for community, voluntary and charity groups offering ‘warm welcome’ locations across Hinckley and Bosworth has been launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
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Plan for luxury glamping near Bradgate Park refused
Glamping pods and shepherds’ huts had been planned for land in Cropston
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A50 updates as road closed in both directions due to crash
Drivers were urged to avoid the area
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A Festive Feast for shoppers 2022
A Sunday food and craft market offering a selection of hot and cold food plus crafts, collectibles and gifts will be returning to Market Place around the town centre Christmas Tree in Hinckley.
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Free Festive Family Fun Run now open for registration
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and Hinckley BID have once again joined forces to bring you the Festive Family Fun Run on Sunday 3 December, Market Place, Hinckley.
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Press release issued by Hinckley BID, 22/11/2023
Hinckley businesses vote Hinckley BID back in for a fourth five-year term.
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Top 10 Park – public chooses Hollycroft park in awards to recognise country’s best green spaces
Park users across the country have voted for Hinckley’s Hollycroft Park as one of their most impressive green spaces in the 2023 People’s Choice Awards – a Top 10 park in the country.
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Council launches new bin service for home clear-outs
RESIDENTS who are having a home or garage clear out can now make use of the council’s new ‘Big Bin’ service.
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley
People across the borough paid their respects at this year’s annual Remembrance Sunday services this weekend.
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Extensive Bradgate Park ‘potholed’ pathways scheme given go-ahead
But objectors were concerned the plans for a new path would create ‘a road’ for park vehicles
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People in ‘buzzy’ Kirby Muxloe reveal real reason village is top place to live
The Best 260 Places to Live list is compiled by the Muddy Stilettos website but Kirby Muxloe residents agree on an extra reason it should rank
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Katie Tidmarsh sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years behind bars for murdering baby she was adopting
Tidmarsh shook the one-year-old and banged her head against a hard surface
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Historical buildings at risk of ruin across Leicestershire named on list
Historic England has released its Heritage Risk Register 2023 – and some of Leicestershire’s most iconic sites are on the list
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Community Initiative funds open for applications (published 8/11/2023)
COMMUNITY groups in Hinckley and the parishes of Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Borough Council’s Parish and Hinckley Initiative Fund.
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Borough council scores above national average in national climate change league table
Climate Emergency UK has released a league table of UK Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plans.
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Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange Scheme
Council Leader Responds.
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Works completed on refurbishment of Argents Mead moat
Work has been completed on the refurbishment of the historic Argents Mead moat.
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Spooktacular Saturday celebrated in Hinckley
Families, shoppers and visitors celebrated Halloween in style when they took part in the Borough Council’s popular Spooktacular Saturday (28 October).
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£400,000 Boost for rural businesses and organisations
Rural businesses and organisations are being invited to apply for grants to help them to become greener.
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New “state-of-the-art” mental health facility proposed for Glenfield Hospital to address Bradgate Unit care failings
The current building is “not suitable for a modern mental health service” and there is “an immediate and urgent need” to improve facilities
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Parish councillor’s language breached code
A parish councillor from Barwell has been ordered to write a letter of apology to a member of the public.
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Barwell parish councillor’s language breached code
A parish councillor from Barwell has been ordered to write a letter of apology to the Parish Council Chair.
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Groby parish councillor’s language breached code
A parish councillor from Groby has been ordered to write a letter of apology to the Parish Council Chair.
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Drink-driving gardener caused three-car smash at Pork Pie Roundabout
Botsalano Ramdeko will have to quit his business now that he cannot drive
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All of the Storm Babet flood warnings and alerts for Leicestershire
The county has a number of flood warnings and alerts on Saturday morning
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We tried food at The Forge Inn back open after a £200,000 refurbishment and it was thankfully the same as always
It looks impressive – but how good is the food?
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The AA recommended three-and-a-half mile walk through the history of Swithland Woods
Echoes of the old Charnwood Forest can be found in a wildlife-rich wood near Leicester says the AA’s guide
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Company fined thousands for failing to clean up land
A company has been given a hefty fine by magistrates after failing to ensure a clean-up of an eyesore section of land in Earl Shilton.
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Old John gets new lease on life after £20k donation from Leicester business
The two-month target of £30,000 was reached within two weeks of the campaign launch
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley 2023
Residents are being invited to pay their respects at Hinckley’s annual Remembrance Sunday service.
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Council host money advice and wellbeing events to support residents with the cost of living
Residents concerned about the national rising costs of living are being invited to explore the help and support available to them.
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Public picks the 24 best days out for Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards shortlist
The category is new for this year – and finalists have been chosen by the public
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Free tree scheme launches for 2023
Residents, businesses, community groups, schools and colleges are once again being invited to apply for free trees to help make the borough a greener place to be and to help fight climate change.
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Bradgate Park deer roar for lucky photographer in the right place at the rut time
“It is incredible to hear the roar of the stags in a peaceful park.”
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Review of polling stations underway
A review of all polling districts and polling places in the Hinckley and Bosworth area is being undertaken by the borough council.
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Mum ‘killed baby she had adopted 5 months earlier’ jury told
Jurors in the case of Katie Tidmarsh have heard that evidence of other serious injuries were discovered after baby Ruby’s death
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Inside Glenfield pub The Forge Inn which has just reopened after a £200,000 refurbishment
Popular pub The Forge Inn has a new look and a new menu
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