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Another one of eight dachshund dogs stolen from village near Ashby has been found

By Graham Hill

17th May 2021 | Local News

One of the eight dogs that was stolen in February - three have now been recovered

Another one of the eight dachshunds stolen from a village near Ashby in February has been found.

No details have been officially released yet, but a social media post says that one more has been recovered to add to the two that have already been found.

Presentation held for Aldi Ashby 20 Paul Enion Award winners

By Graham Hill

17th May 2021 | Local News

Pictured left to right are Sophie Turner, Damon Bland, Adam Knight (General Manager), and Richard Bebbington (Race Director). The children are Sophie, Josh, Archer and Ollie.

We were delighted to hold the delayed presentation of the Aldi Ashby 20 Paul Enion award last Friday.

The Aldi Ashby 20 is an annual undulating 20 mile road race around Ashby, Swepstone, Heather, Normanton le Heath and Packington.

Holiday cabins plan for Packington is withdrawn again

By Graham Hill

17th May 2021 | Local News

The cabins were planned for the outskirts of Packington. Photo: Instantstreeview.com

Plans to build three log cabins on the outskirts of Packington - to be used as holiday accommodation - have been withdrawn for a second time.

The application - which had been re-submitted last month - was for the cabins to be part of Whitegate Stables in Coleorton Lane.

Village day nursery brings back Smizkids Holiday Club this summer

By Graham Hill

15th May 2021 | Local News

Smisby Day Nursery has announced the return of Smizkids Holiday Clubs with restrictions due to ease next week.

The nursery has been disrupted by the pandemic and associated lockdowns.

North West Leicestershire District Council ranks highly in new UK Prosperity Index

By Graham Hill

15th May 2021 | Local News

North West Leicestershire District Council has made the top 10 strongest performing East Midlands local authorities for overall prosperity, according to the Legatum Institute's UK Prosperity Index.

The council ranks 10th in the region - with Rutland taking top spot and Harborough second.

Village school is raising funds to stage Coronavirus-based play out in the open - as Covid rules mean pupils cannot perform indoors

By Graham Hill

14th May 2021 | Local News

Snarestone Primary's play is based on the pandemic. Photos: Claire Richardson

Snarestone Primary School is raising funds for pupils to stage an outdoor play about the coronavirus pandemic - because Covid rules mean they cannot perform it inside.

The school plans to put on a production of 'WOW, What A Year', next month.

Local Elections: Result of Ashby de la Zouch division vote

By Graham Hill

13th May 2021 | Local News

The count was being held at Hermitage Leisure Centre in Whitwick. Photo: North West Leicestershire District Council

John Coxon has held on to the Ashby de la Zouch division seat at the County Council elections.

Cllr Coxon, the leader of Ashby de la Zouch Town Council, won almost 50 per cent of the vote with Labour candidate Debra Jackson gaining 30 per cent.

Ashby de la Zouch Town Councillors resume face to face meetings - in Coalville

By Graham Hill

13th May 2021 | Local News

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council meetings are currently being held at North West Leicestershire District Council's offices in Coalville

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council meetings are now being held face to face - but have moved to Coalville for now.

Monday's meeting of the council's planning committee was held in the Council Chamber at North West Leicestershire District Council in Coalville to ensure social distancing measures were adhered to.

East Midlands Chamber welcomes opening of borders – but warns people need assurances from Government

By Graham Hill

13th May 2021 | Local News

East Midlands Airport is set to be welcoming back holidaymakers soon

East Midlands Chamber has called for complete clarity over foreign travel for passengers after the 'Green List' of countries was announced today (Friday).

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed there are 12 countries on that list.

North West Leicestershire now 'almost Covid free' as figures reveal big turnaround

By Graham Hill

13th May 2021 | Local News

North West Leicestershire has had just 10 confirmed Covid cases in the past seven days.

Rates and cases are dropping across the county with more than half of the area's districts and boroughs now having seven-day infection rates below the national average.

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