News in Ashby

Chris Dickinson, from Ashby, has been concerned by the decline in swift numbers in the skies above the town over the last few years.

The volunteers are working on a project to record the names of as many members of the workforce of Donisthorpe Pit.

"This shows that the community is behind us, so that we can replace this kit and don't need to panic".

The Friends of the ODA Memorial Gardens have a long way to go and they say the second stage to install footpaths and hard standing will prove more difficult .

Black History Month recognises and celebrates the remarkable contributions of black people across society.

Friends of the ODA Memorial gardens are working hard to reinvigorate the Parish Memorial Gardens in Donisthorpe, near Ashby de la Zouch.

Volunteers from Friends of the ODA Memorial Gardens have tasked themselves with rejuvenating the gardens at the centre of the parish.

Co-op, with stores in Ashby and Moira, has announced its biggest ever price reduction across essential items.

"At first, there wasn’t much awareness. But we wanted local people to see what was going on".

One of the Co-op's partners Mind is using this week to focus on the impact of the cost of living crisis on mental health.