New bus routes are coming to Ashby, Coalville and Measham - and are set to be launched by operator Arriva this summer.

They will connect Coalville to Leicester, Hinckley to Fosse Park, Ashby to Loughborough, and Witherley to Measham.

More details regarding the new routes can be found below.

Arriva said the services will launch over the next two months, and will run in addition to the existing journeys offered by the company.

The operator added it has worked "closely" with Leicestershire County Council to "shape services that truly meet the needs of local people".

Each of the new services are "fully accessible", Arriva continued, and customers can purchase single and return fares or use any valid Arriva ticket or app product "within the relevant boundary areas".

Jonathan Wills, network manager at Arriva Midlands, said: "These new routes are about better connecting communities – whether you're commuting, shopping or meeting friends, there's a bus for that.

"We've worked closely with Leicestershire County Council to make sure people have more reliable and regular options so they can get where they need to go.

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"We really hope these routes will make it easier for people to choose the bus over the car – it's a small improvement that can make a big difference to our roads and our environment."

The announcement comes after it was confirmed two North West Leicestershire bus services will continue to run in some form - after being under threat of being cancelled.

The Diamond Bus routes 125 and 129 were due to end - despite serving some of the district's rural areas.

The 125 runs from Castle Donington to Leicester - via Coalville, Hugglescote, Ellistown and Stanton.

The 129 runs from Ashby to Loughborough, taking in Peggs Green, Griffydam, Osgathorpe and Belton.

The new services

LC12: Witherley – Atherstone – Market Bosworth – Measham

Starting on Monday, July 14, this route will run once in the morning and once in the afternoon on weekdays. It also serves Fenny Drayton, Ratcliffe Culey, Sibson, Carlton and Newton Burgoland.

LC14: Hinckley – Sapcote – Stoney Stanton – Fosse Park

Running several journeys each weekday and Saturday, the buses will stop at Aston Flamville, Sharnford, Broughton Astley, Cosby, Littlethorpe, Narborough and Enderby Park and Ride. It starts on Monday, June 2.

LC15: Coalville – Stanton-under-Bardon – Markfield – Newton Linford – Anstey – Leicester

Starting on July 14, there will be multiple weekday and Saturday services on this route which will also stop at Hugglescote, Ellistown, Markfield Court, Glenfield and Glenfield Hospital.

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LC16: Ashby – Osgathorpe – Shepshed – Loughborough

Also running several journeys each weekday and Saturday, the buses start on June 2 and will connect Lount, Newton Coleorton, Peggs Green, Griffydam, Belton and Nanpanton.