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How Ashby de la Zouch brought the popular Paddington Bear statue to a bench in Market Street

By Graham Hill

12th Oct 2024 | Local News

Paddington can be found at the Ashby Spa WI Garden in Market Street. Photos: Ashby Nub News

“Most of the places who got a Paddington are big city centres - we're probably the smallest, but we see it as drawing tourism to the town centre" .

North West Leicestershire District Council's school uniform campaign collects second national award

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

11th Oct 2024 | Local News

Helen Crouch, Food Poverty Officer at NWLDC with the LARAC trophy and certificate. Photos: North West Leicestershire District Council

“Thank you to everyone who has worked behind the scenes on this project and to everyone who has supported this campaign".

National Forest visitor attraction near Ashby makes through to prestigious awards final

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

11th Oct 2024 | Local News

The Conkers site in Moira. Photo: Supplied

"As always, the competition is extremely fierce and we look forward to revealing the deserving winners at the renowned ceremony in December".

Police threaten action against e-scooter riders causing anti-social behaviour problems in Ashby

By Graham Hill

10th Oct 2024 | Local News

"This is against the law and we urge parents not to let your child use their e-scooters on the public roads or pavement".

Free Saturday bus travel from Ashby and across the county to start later this month

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

10th Oct 2024 | Local News

The scheme starts on October 19. Photo: Dreamstime.com

'It means that Leicestershire residents have an alternative and cheaper way to stay connected as we head into the winter months'.

What's On in the Ashby de la Zouch area this weekend

By Graham Hill

10th Oct 2024 | Local News

The Lyric Rooms in Lower Church Street, Ashby de la Zouch. Photo: Instasntstreetview.com

You can add your Ashby de la Zouch area event for free at Ashby Nub news - go to the What's On page and click Add Your Event.

Ashby primary school turns library from 'Drab to Fab' - and helps develop children's lifelong reading habits

By Graham Hill

9th Oct 2024 | Local News

The children now have a 'Fab' new library at Ashby Hill Top Primary School. Photos by Darren Cresswell Photography

"What we did was knock down walls and create a whole new space that was fitted by Barrett Homes".

Swannington charity Bright Hope secures funding from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

9th Oct 2024 | Local News

(L-R) Matt Buckley, Care Services Manager at Bright Hope; Guy Bennett, Hinckley & Rugby Building Society; Jan Shepherd, charity Trustee. Photo: Supplied

"Their regular, planned phone calls provide a real lifeline, and often act as an introduction to the other services Bright Hope can provide".

Severn Trent is one of only four water companies not to underperform according to Ofwat

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

9th Oct 2024 | Local News

Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay

“Companies must implement actions now to improve performance, be more dynamic, agile and on the front foot of issues".

Pool pooches get one more chance to take a doggy dip this weekend at Ashby Lido

By Graham Hill

8th Oct 2024 | Local News

"Doggy Splash at Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido has proved hugely popular with the local community and beyond".

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