News – Page 14 – Groby Village

Camera club showcasing members’ photographic skills at Atkins Gallery returns

20 August 2021 HBBC

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

20 August 2021 Leicester Mercury

One vehicle was seized

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‘Police incident’ shuts road near Bradgate Park

19 August 2021 Leicester Mercury

Drivers were advised to avoid the area

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Rider injured as horse collapses and dies near Bradgate Park

19 August 2021 Leicester Mercury

The animal died in the incident

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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption 19 August 2021

19 August 2021 HBBC

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

14 August 2021 Leicester Mercury

The hall includes ‘fabulous architectural features’ but it’s a doer-upper

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Village residents warned of possible garden waste disruption

13 August 2021 HBBC

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

10 August 2021 HBBC

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

10 August 2021 HBBC

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

10 August 2021 HBBC

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

5 August 2021 HBBC

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

3 August 2021 HBBC

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

2 August 2021 HBBC

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

31 July 2021 Leicester Mercury

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

29 July 2021 HBBC

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

29 July 2021 HBBC

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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Driver taken to hospital after 2-car crash on A46 slip road

27 July 2021 Leicester Mercury

The casualty had to be freed by the fire service

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Local Plan drop-in events announced

22 July 2021 HBBC

A series of drop-in events have been planned for residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the Local Plan.

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Fury at council plans to use park cafe as venue for events

21 July 2021 Leicester Mercury

‘This area will inevitably be trampled on and destroyed’

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Man and teenager arrested for murder of Usman Patel

20 July 2021 Leicester Mercury

Two others have also been arrested in connection with the Green Lane Road stabbing

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Driver assaulted after helping man lying in lane near Bradgate Park

20 July 2021 Leicester Mercury

He also damaged other motorists’ cars

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Atkins Gallery hosts ‘Origins, Ghosts and Shadows’ art exhibition by local artist Geoff Bailey

20 July 2021 HBBC

Atkins Gallery is excited to be hosting the much anticipated exhibition by Barwell-based artist Geoff Bailey.

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Free summer activity brochure for children, young people and families

16 July 2021 HBBC

An electronic brochure packed full of summer activities and events for young people and families in Hinckley and Bosworth can now be downloaded from the Borough Council’s website.

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Leicester city museums now open for free summer fun

13 July 2021 Leicester Mercury

You can enjoy railway trips and an archaeology day, as well as some amazing new exhibitions

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Searches by police for Leicester woman missing for days

12 July 2021 Leicester Mercury

The woman takes medication and police are appealing for information

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Get the Covid jab this weekend in Hinckley

7 July 2021 HBBC

Anyone who has not yet been vaccinated or who is due their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine can get a jab at Hinckley Leisure Centre this Sunday and Monday (11 and 12 July).

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Music in the Mead returns

5 July 2021 HBBC

The first in a series of popular outdoor live music performances wowed the socially distanced crowds on Saturday afternoon (3 July) when the Misterons performed popular covers in Argents Mead.

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Bendy electric tram buses could hit city streets

5 July 2021 Leicester Mercury

It’s hoped the new vehicles will offer a genuine alternative to private car travel in the future

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Tardis-style police box at Bradgate Park STILL used by police today

5 July 2021 Leicester Mercury

It is a listed building and even still used today

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Have your say on the draft Local Plan

30 June 2021 HBBC

Residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the area are invited to give their views on the Hinckley & Bosworth Draft Local Plan in a consultation beginning 30 June.

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Ring containing ashes of victim’s father stolen in burglary

29 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

Anyone offered the distinctive ring to buy is asked to call the police

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Event honoured our Armed Forces

29 June 2021 HBBC

A SPECIAL outdoor service and parade was held in Hinckley on Saturday (26 June) to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.

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Bradgate Park only sixth most beautiful place to walk in UK

27 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

To be fair, it has been beaten by some of the most renowned spots in the country

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Bradgate Park plea after rangers’ Land Rover is stolen

26 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

The all-terrain vehicle helps rangers reach all parts of the park in emergencies

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Delays on new car park system at Bradgate Park

24 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

It had to revert back to pay and display just 24 hours after going live

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£108K secured to make Hinckley town centre streets safer

23 June 2021 HBBC

Hinckley town centre is to benefit from £108,000 of funding to reduce crime, create safer neighbourhoods and improve security following a successful bid to the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund.

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‘Routine scan saved my life’ says nurse after tumour found

22 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

Sue Sharman underwent surgery within one month of the mass being discovered

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Burglar hunted down and beaten up after JD Sports spree

22 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

He gave himself away by splashing the cash prompting furious citizens who knew the victim to exact revenge

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10,000 households on western edge of city urged to drive less

19 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

Incentives are being offered to tempt people out of their cars

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Armed Forces Event, Saturday 26 June

18 June 2021 HBBC

A SPECIAL outdoor service, parade and military vehicle display will be held in accordance with coronavirus guidelines on Saturday 26 June to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.

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Places visitors to Leicestershire should visit say locals

13 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

The county is full of parks, museums and historic streets

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Cost of revamping Leicester’s hospitals could rise to £500m

11 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

An initial £450 million budget approved this week is unlikely to be enough

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Road in Glenfield still closed due to burst water pipe

11 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

The road originally closed on Wednesday evening and is set to remain closed

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Road closed due to burst water pipe in Glenfield

10 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

The road shut yesterday evening for emergency works

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Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary constituencies

10 June 2021 HBBC

Hinckley and Bosworth residents are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to Parliamentary constituencies.

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Rural Community Council welcomed as new lead voluntary partner

9 June 2021 HBBC

The Rural Community Council (RCC) are now lead voluntary community sector organisation, overseeing the Borough Council’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) work across the borough.

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‘Once in a lifetime’ £450m hospitals transformation decided

9 June 2021 Leicester Mercury

Big changes have been drawn up for the LRI, Glenfield and General Hospitals

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Dog-friendly Leicestershire pubs to visit with your pooch

29 May 2021 Leicester Mercury

There’s lots of places providing a warm welcome – and free dog treats!

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New car park system at Bradgate Park fails after one day

28 May 2021 Leicester Mercury

The car park is reverting back to the pay and display system

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Bradgate Park’s new car park barrier system to start

24 May 2021 Leicester Mercury

There will be a 10-minute drop off allowed

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