News in Ashby

Fishers solicitors in Ashby has been shortlisted for a top county award.

The long established Ivanhoe Office Park company, which has been part of the town for over 200 years, is a contender for the Leicestershire Live Business Awards, Employer of the Year.

An application to demolish a disused house in Ashby town centre has been refused because it is part of a conservation area and attached to a listed building.

The house is at the rear of Bird's Bakery which owns the site and is also to the rear of a site co-occupied by Johnson's The Cleaners and the Air Ambulance shop.

North West Leicestershire District Council has given a glimpse behind the scenes of the new-look Ashby Lido at Hood Park Leisure Centre.

The pool is due to be officially re-opened on May 29 following a refurbishment by leisure centre owners Everyone Active who work with the District Council.

An Ashby company is offering the Midlands' best virtual reality experience after making a huge investment during lockdown.

Rebound Inflatable Park in Smisby Road has installed machines that will give you the feeling of riding a motorbike, riding a rollercoaster, driving an F1 car, being on a bridge over a huge drop or skiing down a mountain.

Ashby United FC have launched a 'Community Kickabout' session - and it is open to anyone.

The community club was launched last year and say it want to be an inclusive part of the town.

Ashby Christians Against Poverty Debt Counselling is among the good causes sharing nearly £8,000 of funding to tackle COVID-19 related problems thanks to Central England Co-op's community fund.

The cash boost is part of its revamped Community Dividend Fund aimed at providing quick funding to help those impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak.

Ashbeians took to social media yesterday afternoon (Saturday) to let Radio 2 presenter Rylan know about Ashby de la Zouch.

He raised more than a few eyebrows as he attempted to pronounce the name - and then suggested it might be in Germany.

Voluntary Action Leicestershire is looking for volunteers who can support with the smooth flow of patients in vaccination sites across the region - including Measham Leisure Centre.

As Covid-19 vaccinations continue to roll out across the county, VAL wants people to act as greeters, stewards and chaperones for patients who are arriving to receive their vaccinations.

Indulgent Chocolates is opening is doors for the first time at its new Bath Street shop in Ashby today (Saturday).

Founder Keith Tiplady announced the opening on Facebook last night.

Castle Medical Group in Ashby has reported an increase in abusive incidents towards members of staff.

The Burton Road health centre has reposted a social media message from 2019 to remind patients it will not stand for 'unacceptable' behaviour.