News in Ashby

A man was arrested for drugs offences this morning (Thursday) after a Measham property was raided by police.

Officers executed a search warrant at The Croft under the Misuse of Drugs Act after being alerted by members of the local community.

Blackfordby St Margaret's CofE Primary School is closed today (Monday) to allow for a deep clean after a pupil tested positive for the virus over the weekend.

A statement provided by the Oval Learning Trust said: "We have received notification over the weekend of a confirmed case of Covid-19 at Blackfordby CofE Primary School.

Parents and carers with children due to start secondary school in Leicestershire in September 2021 can now apply for school places.

The application process is now open, with parents required to apply for their preferred schools by Saturday, October 31, 2020.

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Ashby United Community Football Club begin their debut season this weekend after forming 10 teams consisting of 125 players.

The club was set up just over 90 days ago at the beginning of June.

A family-run Moira company is working with the Leicester City Council to help with social distancing measures by installing over 60 planter boxes.

Hedera Screens has been commissioned to provide the boxes containing living, ivy screening to enforce COVID-19 safety across the city.

The Hello Heritage event is returning in a Covid19-safe format this month.

North West Leicestershire District Council and South Derbyshire District Council have been working together to ensure Hello Heritage can return for its fourth year in 2020.

Two new cases of Coronavirus have been identified in North West Leicestershire during the last 24 hours.

It means the current figures for the district on Tuesday, September 1, are: 351 total cases – Rate per 100,000 population: 338 - which is the lowest in the county.

Virtual appointments will be the new normal for 70 per cent of outpatients if Leicestershire health bosses meet a target set as part of plans to build on changes made to local services during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Health chiefs want to see the majority of outpatient appointments, including initial assessments and follow-ups, take place either via video or phone call by the end of this year.

Campaigners for the installation of a new solar-powered speed awareness camera in Blackfordby say it will play a key role in continuing to reduce the speed of vehicles through the village.

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council has funded the updated camera and arranged for its installation.