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Plans to build house 'in the garden' of Ashby property are withdrawn after residents and council object

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

27th May 2023 | Local News

The detached house was planned for land at Grange Close in Ashby de la Zouch. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

It was suggested the planned home would 'dwarf' nearby houses and invade residents' privacy.

Councillors declare Ashby to be 'a Labour town' after taking control of Town Council at May elections

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

26th May 2023 | Local News

Ashby's Labour councillors are now in control of the Town Council. Photo: North West Leicestershire Labour

"Labour's Team have great plans and look forward to working with everybody to make Ashby and Blackfordby even better places to live".

Ashby community comes together for the annual Big Tidy Up - with 75 bags of rubbish collected by volunteers

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

25th May 2023 | Local News

Volunteers collected around 75 bags of rubbish from the streets of Ashby. Photo: Ashby Hastings Rotary Club

The organisers of the event wish to thank all who contributed in any way: volunteer litter pickers, cake makers, local retailers and councils.

What's On in Ashby this Bank Holiday weekend: A two-day food extravaganza and the town's Arts Festival

By Graham Hill

25th May 2023 | Local News

Ashby Food Gusto returns on Saturday and Sunday. Photo: Ashby Nub News

What's On in Ashby is sponsored by the Lyric Rooms - you can list your event for FREE at Ashby Nub News.

Ashby Leisure Centre staff told their actions 'saved man's life' after he suffered a heart attack

By Graham Hill

24th May 2023 | Local News

The incident happened at Ashby Leisure Centre earlier this month. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

A fantastic tribute to their professionalism and we are very proud of how they reacted in this situation.

Labour group leader says party is ready to take control if new North West Leicestershire District Council alliance collapses

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

24th May 2023 | Local News

North West Leicestershire Labour Group Leader, Cllr Sean Sheahan

Councillor Sheahan said 'We have a talented new team who will now rapidly gain in experience'.

Details of rededication service for Rorke's Drift survivor John at Ashby Cemetery have been released

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

24th May 2023 | Local News

Members of the Whitwick Royal British Legion attended the unmarked grave earlier this year. Photos: Whitwick Royal British Legion

The rededication in Ashby is to honour him and to mark his grave, so that future generations can “show their respect for a brave man”.

North West Leicestershire District Council leader says new alliance control is built on 'respect and trust'

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

24th May 2023 | Local News

North West Leicestershire District Council leader Richard Blunt will head up the new alliance

The election results returned 17 Labour, 12 Conservative, five Liberal Democrat and four independent councillors across the district including Ashby de la Zouch.

Ashby Ivanhoe FC receive three nominations in prestigious national football awards

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

24th May 2023 | Local News

'Our nominations means someone in our football community has taken the time to nominate our club or an involved individual'.

Conservative alliance sees Blunt re-elected as council leader - but Labour's Sheahan highlights 'fragile' arrangement

By Graham Hill

23rd May 2023 | Local News

Labour councillor Sean Sheahan and council leader Cllr Richard Blunt

"We don’t so much have a hung council here, more of a deadlocked council - either of us could be in control in six months’ time".

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