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Council Leader Nick Rushton Praises Role Of Local Government In Covid-19 Fight Ahead of Coronavirus Report

By Graham Hill

19th Oct 2020 | Local News

Leicestershire County Council leader and Ashby councillor Nick Rushton says local government has led the way in keeping people as safe as possible during the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus cases are 10 times higher than in September – and have trebled since the beginning of October, a new report shows.

Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of GBH After Police Called To Ashby Address

By Graham Hill

19th Oct 2020 | Local News

Police were called to Avenue Road in Ashby on Saturday evening. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

A woman was arrested after an incident at an address in Avenue Road, Ashby, on Saturday in which two people were injured - with one needing hospital treatment.

Police were called at around 9pm with a number of officers and vehicles in attendance - after 'concern for the welfare of a woman inside'.

Traders Chair Calls For Ashby Town Centre To Get Government Cash Boost

By Graham Hill

18th Oct 2020 | Local News

A call has been made to increase security measures for Ashby shops by becoming a Business Improvement District.

The chair of the Ashby Town Traders, Mandy McIntosh, is pushing for the move as it would bring an injection of money which could be spent on resources.

Mayor Explains Puzzle Of Ashby Christmas Lights In October

By Graham Hill

17th Oct 2020 | Local News

Ashby Mayor Graham Allman has explained the apparent arrival of Christmas lights in the town in October.

Festive lights were seen being switched on in Market Street on the corner of Bath Street on Friday night.

Coronavirus: Dramatic Drop In Newly Recorded Cases Across Leicestershire

By Graham Hill

16th Oct 2020 | Local News

There has been a dramatic drop in the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases in Leicester and Leicestershire.

More than 350 cases were confirmed both yesterday (Thursday) and on Wednesday, before that there were six days when cases topped 200.

Measham Parish Council Urging Residents To Mark Remembrance Day From Their Homes Next Month

By Graham Hill

16th Oct 2020 | Local News

Measham Parish Council is asking residents to mark Remembrance Sunday at home this year.

The Woodfield Team Churches are producing an online service which will be available to watch.

Ashby's Lyric Rooms Lines Up Christmas Show With Social Distancing Measures In Place

By Graham Hill

16th Oct 2020 | Local News

Ashby's Lyric Rooms has announced it will be staging a Soul, Motown & Reggae Christmas Dinner in December.

Despite the current Covid-19 restrictions, the Lower Church Street venue is gradually re-introducing socially distanced live performances.

Liquidation, Fresh Investment, New Owners, Covid-19: Why Ask Italian In Ashby Took Almost Seven Months To Re-open

By Graham Hill

16th Oct 2020 | Local News

Ashby's Ask Italian restaurant re-opened this week as part of a fresh investment package from the parent company's new investors.

Ask was shut for almost seven months following the introduction of the Government's Coronavirus lockdown in March.

Leicestershire Health Boss Will Resist Any Attempt To Put County Areas On Higher Alert Level

By Graham Hill

15th Oct 2020 | Local News

The county's public health boss has said that he would "push back strongly" if it was suggested areas of Leicestershire were moved to higher alert levels.

Mike Sandys said that he has "no desire for us to lock down the county any earlier than we need to."

North West Leicestershire Residents Can Now Apply for Government's Covid-19 Isolation Support Scheme

By Graham Hill

15th Oct 2020 | Local News

Residents in North West Leicestershire can now apply for the Government's new Test and Trace Isolation Support Scheme which was announced at the end of September.

The scheme, administered by North West Leicestershire District Council aims to support people on low incomes who are unable to work from home and whose finances are reduced by isolation due to Covid-19.

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