News – Page 7 – Groby Village

General HBBC News

Statement: Update on the Klondyke site, Newtown Linford Lane, Groby

17 March 2023 HBBC

The council is continuing to pursue planning enforcement action at the Klondyke site in Groby with regards to unauthorised occupation and engineering operations at the site.

General HBBC News

New Planning Team heralds a speedier service

16 March 2023 HBBC

Residents of Hinckley and Bosworth are benefiting from a speedier planning application process after a new director and head of planning have joined the council’s planning department.

General HBBC News

Borough hosts annual rural conference – 13 March 2023

13 March 2023 HBBC

The annual Rural Conference, organised by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC), was recently held at Twycross Zoo, attracting delegates from across the borough.

The Leicestershire bucket list of 11 things everyone should do here at least once

12 March 2023 Leicester Mercury

These are the must-do things for

General HBBC News

Bin collections suspended

9 March 2023 HBBC

Due to current weather conditions the Waste Teams have had to suspend bin collections for the moment.

General HBBC News

Coronation Fund launched to support local community groups

8 March 2023 HBBC

To mark the Coronation of King Charles III, the Borough Council in partnership with the Rural Community Council, who co-ordinates the voluntary and community sector work across the borough is launching a new fund to help community groups to celebrate and commemorate this historic occasion.

Glenfield man sentenced for ‘one-off’ violent punch which broke man’s jaw

8 March 2023 Leicester Mercury

The victim was left needing to eat liquidised food weeks after the attack

General HBBC News

Hinckley National Rail freight plans withdrawn for further work

3 March 2023 HBBC

Developers Tritax Symmetry have had to withdraw their application for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange.

Why police were called to Bradgate Park today

2 March 2023 Leicester Mercury

A number of police vehicles and an ambulance descended on the scene

General HBBC News

Sheltered housing tenants raise funds for Blood Bikes

2 March 2023 HBBC

Residents in a Hinckley-based sheltered housing scheme have pulled together to raise money for a charity whose volunteers transport blood, blood products and medical equipment.

General HBBC News

‘Hinckley Illustrated’ exhibition captures the local area through drawing

1 March 2023 HBBC

A new free exhibition capturing the beauty of the local area through drawing opens at the Atkins Gallery next week.

The people Leicestershire schools are named after and how they found fame

26 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

From Henry VIII’s grandma to a farmer from Loughborough

General HBBC News

Rail hub consultation is incomplete and inadequate says council

22 February 2023 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has submitted its first response after the application for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNFRI) was submitted.

Two Glenfield homes could be demolished to make way for 74-bed care home

18 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

Applicant says the home would come with gardens, a café, cinema, wellness centre and hairdressers

Motorcyclist killed in collision with van in Glenfield

17 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

The road was closed for several hours

Recap after road closed in Glenfield near M1 after ‘road traffic incident’

17 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

Drivers were urged to avoid the area

General HBBC News

Creative arts students’ talent shines through windows in the borough

16 February 2023 HBBC

Press release issued by North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC):

Pensioner, 91, dies from hospital infection after mobility scooter accident

16 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

Wilfred Granger was frail and died from a chest infection

Inspectors find ‘dirt and debris’ inside inadequate and under-staffed care home

16 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

It is the latest of almost 50 care services in Leicester and Leicestershire to fail an inspection in 2022

Rescue plans revealed for Bradgate Park’s ‘potholed’ paths

15 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

The park now hosts 750,000 visitors a year

‘Luxury’ holiday lodges to be built near East Midlands Airport to boost tourism

13 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

Some concerns had been raised by conservation teams

Luxury glamping site planned on doorstep of Cropston Reservoir and Bradgate Park

13 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

Glampers could take part in relaxing activities, such as yoga and meditation

War veteran learns new language at 100 to make sense of his time as POW in Nazi-occupied Europe

13 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

Former RAF airman Richard Whateley-Knight, of Glenfield, was shot down over Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge on Christmas Eve, 1944

General HBBC News

Rail freight application submitted

9 February 2023 HBBC

Developers Tritax Symmetry (Hinckley) Limited have submitted their application for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) to the Planning Inspectorate.

Repairs needed to Leicestershire’s royal Tudor birthplace

7 February 2023 Leicester Mercury

The ‘Nine Day Queen’ hails from the site which goes back to medieval times

General HBBC News

Borough celebrates its sporting heroes

31 January 2023 HBBC

The Hinckley and Bosworth Sports and Health Alliance Awards celebrated local sporting heroes at their 16th awards ceremony, held at Hinckley Rugby Club.

Japanese knotweed in Leicester as worst affected areas mapped out

31 January 2023 Leicester Mercury

Japenese knotweed hotspots unearthed on new map

Animal charity among more than 450 Leicestershire groups to miss out as Amazon Smile closes

28 January 2023 Leicester Mercury

Many small charities in the UK, including Leicester Animal Aid, have relied on Amazon Smile over the past decade

General HBBC News

Residents invited to have their say on proposals to improve Hinckley and Bosworth health services

23 January 2023 HBBC

People are being given the opportunity to have their say on proposed improvements to community health services in Hinckley and Bosworth. (Press release from NHS Leicestershire & Rutland)

General HBBC News

Council to host cost of living events in Earl Shilton and Barlestone

20 January 2023 HBBC

Residents concerned about the national rising cost of living or who are looking for advice or support are invited to attend a cost-of-living event in either Earl Shilton or Barlestone.

General HBBC News

Press release issued by Leicestershire Waste Partnership:

20 January 2023 HBBC

Long-term plan for recycling and waste set to progress: Twelve key pledges for recycling and waste plans in Leicestershire have been set out in a revised partnership strategy to 2050.

General HBBC News

College Students showcase talents at Atkins Gallery exhibition

18 January 2023 HBBC

Young artists from a Hinckley college have used their talents to create a moving exhibition about respecting the environment.

General HBBC News

Change in Hinckley and Bosworth Bulky Waste Collections

13 January 2023 HBBC

Upholstered furniture such as sofas and chairs will be collected and disposed of in a new way, due to a change in the law, which is now being enforced.

General HBBC News

New electric vehicle charging points installed in Earl Shilton

13 January 2023 HBBC

Electric vehicle drivers in Earl Shilton have been charging their vehicles at a new public point which has just been installed in the town centre.

General HBBC News

parkrun comes to Market Bosworth

9 January 2023 HBBC

Keen runners or anyone looking to get more active can now join Market Bosworth’s new free and friendly parkrun.

Chocolate box village in rural Leicestershire named one of poshest in UK for 2023

2 January 2023 Leicester Mercury

The Telegraph has named the poshest village in each county across Great Britain

The 31 foods, inventions and famous faces Leicestershire has given the world

2 January 2023 Leicester Mercury

From pop music and crisps to pioneers and comedy

Huge 5-bedroom Art Deco house with views of Bradgate Park on sale for £2.1 million

28 December 2022 Leicester Mercury

Three Oaks comes with more than an acre of ground, a beautiful kitchen and its own tennis court

Most people in Leicester are happy with life a surveys suggests, so we went out to find what makes them so joyous

27 December 2022 Leicester Mercury

It turns out that it’s life simple pleasures that are behind it

The 10 most expensive houses in Leicestershire

24 December 2022 Leicester Mercury

They are pretty huge

The leafy Leicestershire street that’s the most expensive to live on in the East Midlands

21 December 2022 Leicester Mercury

Only a few houses are sited along the stretch of road but they would all command a hefty price tag if they were on the market

General HBBC News

Works to start on the refurbishment of Argents Mead moat

19 December 2022 HBBC

Work will begin on the refurbishment of the historic Argents Mead moat in January 2023.

Incredible thatched Gimson cottage with views of Bradgate Park and acres of land on sale

17 December 2022 Leicester Mercury

The property comes with seven acres of land and dates back to the 1800s

Woman talked down from bridge over the A46 in Leicestershire

15 December 2022 Leicester Mercury

The busy Western Bypass was shut in both directions during the ‘police incident’, causing gridlock and widespread delays also affecting the A50, M1, M69 and outer ring road

Recap after police close off crossroads near Bradgate Park following crash

15 December 2022 Leicester Mercury

Drivers were urged to avoid the area

Possible new owner steps in to save Burleighs Gin from administration

14 December 2022 Leicester Mercury

Burleighs makes a range of gins including its own Signature London Dry Gin, Distiller’s Cut and Pink Editions

General HBBC News

Work set to begin on flood-prone park path

13 December 2022 HBBC

Work will soon begin on a footpath and cycle route to prevent surface water issues in a Hinckley-based park.

General HBBC News

Christmas events spread festive cheer in Hinckley

13 December 2022 HBBC

Residents were able to step into Christmas after two of Hinckley’s most beloved festive events were held at the weekend.

Leicestershire-based Burleighs Gin goes into administration

13 December 2022 Leicester Mercury

HMRC claims it is owed money by the company

General HBBC News

Festive Fun Run hailed a success

5 December 2022 HBBC

Despite the chilly weather, more than 200 residents of all ages took part in the fourth annual Festive Family Fun Run on Sunday 4 December in Hinckley town centre.

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