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District Council says it will 'save five-figure sum' this year in change to waste collection calendars

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

4th Oct 2024 | Local News

The calendars will no longer be delivered to every household. Photo: Ashby Nub News

'We know that waste collections are hugely important to local people, so the decision was not taken lightly'.

Affordable housing 'demand' claim is contested as 18 home scheme at Breedon on the Hill is given go-ahead

By Hannah Richardson

4th Oct 2024 | Local News

The plans for Breedon were given the green light. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

Concerns were raised about flooding in the area, which, despite backing the plan, were echoed by some on the committee.

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

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

3rd Oct 2024 | Local News

The Venture Theatre in Ashby de la Zouch. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

You can list 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'.

New Ashby steering group set up to push for ‘comprehensive master plan’ at Money Hill site

By Graham Hill

2nd Oct 2024 | Local News

The site at Money Hill is taking shape. Photos: Ashby Nub News

The same meeting also considered comments from Ashby Civic Society which described plans for the Money Hill development as 'unclear and indefinite'.

Free Covid and flu vaccination programme begins this week in Ashby and across the county

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

2nd Oct 2024 | Local News

Photo: © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com

"The immunity you have built up from previous vaccinations reduces over time and may not be as effective against currently circulating variants of both viruses".

Organisers call time on popular National Forest festival near Ashby - due to rising costs

By Graham Hill

1st Oct 2024 | Local News

The Festival featured live music in the woods at Feanedock. Photos: Ashby Nub News

'We remain immensely proud of the unforgettable memories, vibrant community, and creative spirit it has fostered in the National Forest'.

Demolition work has begun at Ashfield House - the site of controversial new Ashby supermarket

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

30th Sep 2024 | Local News

Ashfield House is now coming down to make way for the supermarket. Photo: Ashby Nub News

A “clean and contemporary” supermarket is due to be built in its place, creating 40 local jobs, the supermarket chain said.

Ashby store Customer Host Mark celebrates 25 years with famous high-street name

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

30th Sep 2024 | Local News

Mark Sinclair, Customer Host at M&S in Ashby. Photos: Supplied

"During Covid, I was a door host at Ashby, ensuring trolleys and baskets were kept clean and managing the queueing system".

Plans for 18 homes in Breedon on the Hill go before District Council - amid fears of village being 'overdeveloped'

By Hannah Richardson

30th Sep 2024 | Local News

The development is planned for Breedon on the Hill. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

The developer said in its application that social housing is 'much-needed' in the area and the plans were 'high quality'.

Ashby residents can nominate local voluntary groups for prestigious Royal recognition

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

30th Sep 2024 | Local News

Lord-Lieutenant Mike Kapur OBE. Photo: Supplied

“The award is held for life, and there are 33 groups in Leicester and Leicestershire who have been honoured in this way since 2002".

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