News in Ashby

An Ashby man has been charged with alleged assaults and thefts in Swadlincote.

Andrei Maxim, aged 30, of Abbey Close, will face the charges which relate to incidents that happened in January of this year.

Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen has predicted a 'remarkable' renewal of the UK economy when Coronavirus restrictions have been eased.

With a severe downturn expected as a result of the Government lockdown, which has lasted almost a month, a recession has been forecast.

Central England Co-op Funeralcare is asking Ashby people to help families pay their respects to loved ones during this uncertain time.

Fiona Thompson, Senior Funeral Director at Central England Co-op Funeralcare, in Ashby, has issued a plea for people to come together and help those who have lost someone close to them at this time.

North West Leicestershire Police have issued an appeal following the theft of a purse in an Ashby pub last month.

Investigating officers would like your help to identify and trace this woman.

Blackfordby is to get a solar-powered speed monitor on a road where one car was clocked racing into the village at 85mph.

The Evolis 'radar' speed warning sign has been in place for around six months to show motorists heading into Blackfordby on the A511 how fast they are travelling along Heath Lane which has a 30mph limit.

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council has written a letter of complaint about the lack of disabled parking spaces in the Lower Church Street and South Street area of the town.

This follows the introduction of a residents' parking scheme.

A new pop-up village shop is opening in Blackfordby on Tuesday - from a converted horse box.

It is being set up by Sarah Byrd whose local, family-run, business will be offering the service, selling essential items.

Ashby Angling Club have threatened to ban anyone caught fishing at their venues during the Coronavirus lockdown.

The club are believed to have caught offenders and told anyone thinking of doing the same that they must stay away or they will be ejected.

Police had to break up a street party around a fire pit in Woodville - just four miles from Ashby - on Saturday night.

Swadlincote Response Unit have labelled the incident - which involved around 15 people in the middle of the road - as 'unacceptable'.

It was a Good Friday they will never forget in Overseal.

Even the Coronavirus lockdown could not stop Cinderella, Mickey Mouse and the Easter Bunny touring the village bringing gifts for children and putting smiles on faces at a time when the advice over the holiday weekend is to stay at home.