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Pubs and Restaurants open their doors again: Here's where to get a drink and a bite to eat in the Ashby area

By Graham Hill

12th Apr 2021 | Local News

It's April 12 and finally some of Ashby's pubs and restaurants can re-open as part of the roadmap out of lockdown.

A number of venues will be welcoming back customers today.

Central England Co-op "considering options" for former New Look site in Market Street

By Graham Hill

12th Apr 2021 | Local News

The former New Look store in Ashby is now vacant. Photo: Ashby Nub News

Central England Co-op is considering an option to turn the Ashby shop formerly occupied by New Look back into a supermarket.

The unit vacated by the clothing store during the most recent lockdown and joined a number of businesses leaving the town centre.

Ashby barbers open for business again: Here's where to get that much needed haircut

By Graham Hill

12th Apr 2021 | Local News

Desperate for that much needed haircut after months of watching your locks grow?

Ashby's barbers have the solution with most of them re-opening again and some extending their hours to make sure everyone who wants a cut, gets one.

Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen issues message of condolence following death of the Duke of Edinburgh

By Graham Hill

11th Apr 2021 | Local News

Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen has issued a message of condolence following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Mr Bridgen paid tribute shortly after the news of Prince Philip's death on Friday.

Moira Forest School gets go-ahead for extra classroom space

By Graham Hill

11th Apr 2021 | Local News

Plans to provide an extra classroom at Chestnut Woodlands Forest School in Moira have been given the go-ahead by North West Leicestershire District Council.

Located on land at Sweethill Oak Cottage off Ashby Road, the wider site is also known as Chestnut Farm.

Police break up 'under-age mini-Glastonbury drinking party' at Staunton Harold Reservoir

By Graham Hill

11th Apr 2021 | Local News

Police collected bottles and put them on the roof of a patrol car. Photo: Melbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team

Police had to break up a 'under-age alcohol-charged party' at Staunton Harold Reservoir on Friday night - and want to speak to the organisers of the event which broke Covid-19 rules.

It was described as an 'after-dark pre-arranged, social media-advertised gathering of dozens of blurry-eyed youths'.

NHS lists Ashby supermarket as collection site for Covid-19 home test kits

By Graham Hill

10th Apr 2021 | Local News

The NHS has listed Tesco in Ashby as 'Pick-up site' for Covid-19 home test kits.

It is one of a number of rapid lateral flow test and collection sites in the UK.

Ashby Mayor sends message of condolence to Queen Elizabeth following death of the Duke of Edinburgh

By Graham Hill

9th Apr 2021 | Local News

Your Majesty,

It is with heartfelt sorrow that the people of Ashby de la Zouch learned of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

North West Leicestershire District Council sends condolences after death of Prince Philip

By Graham Hill

9th Apr 2021 | Local News

North West Leicestershire chairman Virginio Richichi has released a statement following the sad news of the death of Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh.

A statement from Buckingham Palace said today (Friday): "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Leicestershire health chief urges caution as lockdown measures ease again on Monday

By Graham Hill

9th Apr 2021 | Local News

Leicestershire County Council's director of public health says the lowest COVID-19 infection rates since the summer of 2020 are "welcome news" - while re-iterating a 'stay cautious' message as lockdown restrictions further ease from Monday.

As non-essential shops, libraries, gyms, hairdressers and outdoor hospitality begin to re-open in Ashby and beyond, Mike Sandys says that, despite the encouraging drop in rates, he does not want people to "drop their guard".

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