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Police Reveal £60,000 Drugs Haul Was Recovered During Four-Day Operation In Ashby And Coalville

By Graham Hill

16th May 2020 | Local News

Police have revealed they recovered £60,000 worth of cannabis during a four-day operation in North West Leicestershire.

Operation Hatch covered Coalville and Ashby - and resulted in 22 warrants.

Starbucks Ashby Says It Will Re-Open Next Week

By Graham Hill

15th May 2020 | Local News

Ashby Starbucks says it will be open from next Thursday.

The coffee giant is situated in Lountside, just off Flagstaff Island and close t the junction with the A42.

Piers Morgan Offers £10,000 Bet After Ashby MP Suggested Controversial Presenter Could Be Sacked

By Graham Hill

15th May 2020 | Local News

Piers Morgan has offered Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen who said the Good Morning Britain presenter would be fired by Christmas.

The pair were involved in a heated exchange of words on Monday when Mr Bridgen, the Conservative MP for North West Leicesterhire, was interviewed by Morgan and Susanna Reid.

Vandals Cause Damage To Church At Breedon On The Hill In What Police Say Is A 'Heritage Crime'

By Graham Hill

15th May 2020 | Local News

The church at Breedon on the Hill. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

A 'heritage crime' has been committed after vandals struck at The Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill.

The church is well-known to people in North West Leicestershire as it can be seen for miles due to its position high above the village.

Lount Tip: What You'll Need To Know When Ashby Site Re-Opens On Monday With Coronavirus Restrictions In Place

By Graham Hill

15th May 2020 | Local News

People wanting to visit Lount Tip when it re-opens on Monday morning will need to book an appointment online.

Leicestershire County Council has launched a booking system so sites are not overwhelmed Leicestershire Waste and Recycling

Ashby Fire Crew Called Out To Coalville Bungalow Blaze On Friday Morning

By Graham Hill

15th May 2020 | Local News

A fire broke out in a bungalow in Coalville this morning (Friday) with crews from Ashby and Swadlincote called to the blaze.

The incident happened at Western Avenue and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service reported that a call was made by a neighbour at 8.22am.

How To Book A Slot For Bulky Waste Removal In Ashby When Collections Resume Next Week

By Graham Hill

14th May 2020 | Local News

North West Leicestershire District Council will be resuming bulky waste collections starting on Monday.

The council has compiled a list of acceptable items should you need anything removed List of accepted bulky waste items

These Are The Roads That Will Be Closed In And Around Ashby Later This Month

By Graham Hill

13th May 2020 | Local News

There will be two temporary road closures in the Ashby area towards the end of May.

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council made them known on their Facebook page with Leicestershire County Council agreeing to the closures.

Measham Community Responds In Style To Make Sure Saskia Celebrates Special Birthday

By Graham Hill

13th May 2020 | Local News

Dad Dave, birthday girl Saskia and mum Joanna with the specially made cake

A Measham mum has thanked the community for rallying round to celebrate her daughter's special lockdown birthday in style.

Saskia Corsie turned 13 on Wednesday - but with less than 48 hours to go before the big day mum Joanna realised she had completely forgotten about a birthday cake.

This Garden Centre Near Ashby Will Re-Open Its Doors On Friday With Strict Guidelines In Place

By Graham Hill

13th May 2020 | Local News

Staunton Harold Garden Centre is to re-open on Friday with social distancing measures in place.

Garden centres were told this week they could open their doors again on Wednesday after the Government made a slight easing of the Coronavirus lockdown.

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