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Moira Furnace crowdfunder to raise money for stolen equipment passes the £1,000 mark - but appeal for return still stands

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

10th May 2023 | Local News

Moira Furnace & Country Park. All Photos: Moira Furnace

Officials appear to be closer to retrieving the equipment - the cost of which was £4,000 in all.

Ashby MP Bridgen begins legal proceedings against ex-Health Secretary Hancock over 'anti-semitic' accusations

By Graham Hill

10th May 2023 | Local News

Matt Hancock and Ashby de la Zouch MP Andrew Bridgen (inset). Photo: Dreamstime/You Tube

'I've also launched a crowdfunder today, funds raised will be used exclusively for my legal case, and any excess funds will go to charities'.

Labour election candidate says Ashby MP must resign - despite joining Reclaim Party and saying he will stand again

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

10th May 2023 | Local News

Amanda Hack wants Andrew Bridgen (inset) to force a by-election

'He's lurched progressively further to the right until even the Conservatives could tolerate him no longer. Most of us could see this coming years ago'.

Hardwicke Circus to ‘Fly the Flag’ for grassroots rock ‘n’ roll, collaborating with music legends on new album

By Ben Shahrabi

10th May 2023 | Local News

Hardwicke Circus are - Jonny Foster (lead vox & guitars), Tom Foster (drums & vox), Joe Hurst (bass & vox), Lewis Bewley-Taylor (all keys & vox), Jack Pearce (saxophones & vox)

The most exciting band to emerge from the UK in recent years, Hardwicke Circus, is set to release its sophomore album, Fly the Flag, next month.

Ashby MP Bridgen confirms he has joined Laurence Fox's Reclaim Party after being kicked out by Tories

By Sam Moorhouse

9th May 2023 | Local News

Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen. Image: You Tube

“If the Conservative Party wish to contest my seat they can do so at the next General Election. I have confidence that I will win my seat".

Ashby-based county council leader Rushton is part of 'positive' funding talks with Chancellor in Downing Street

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

9th May 2023 | Local News

Leicestershire County Council cabinet leads and chief officers at Downing Street. Photo: Leicestershire County Council

If Leicestershire were funded at the average level for English councils, it would receive an extra £130million a year, says the county council.

Ashby Coronation Party in the Park attracts huge numbers for 'biggest ever' Bath Grounds event

By Graham Hill

8th May 2023 | Local News

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council organisers did not expect so many people to attend. Photos: Ashby Nub News

"It was a free event for Ashby de la Zouch people - for everybody, which we put on to bring the community together".

Lidl sets out its plans for new Ashby supermarket by asking residents for their views on the scheme

By Graham Hill

7th May 2023 | Local News

An artist's impression of the proposed new Lidl store in Ashby. All images: Lidl

"Vehicular and pedestrian access will be taken from the existing Resolution Road roundabout".

Former Ashby councillor sends 'enjoy the wildnerness' email to Conservatives who lost in Town Council elections

By Graham Hill

6th May 2023 | Local News

He decided not to run in this year's elections, but he made his feelings clear in an email to some of the losing Tory candidates.

Prominent Conservative councillors lose out in Ashby Town Council elections as Labour makes key gains

By Graham Hill

6th May 2023 | Local News

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council is based at Legion House in South Street. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

Some well-known Ashby de la Zouch councillors will now no longer be present in committee meetings.

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