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Eighties Chart Topping Singer To Play Conkers In Moira Next Month With Tex-Mex Band

By Graham Hill

22nd Aug 2020 | Local News

Conkers will host the Los Pacaminos gig next month. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

Chart topper Paul Young is playing a gig at Conkers in Moira next month with his Los Pacaminos band.

Young had a string of hits in the 80s with songs such as Wherever I Lay My Hat - which reached No1 - Come Back And Stay and Love Of The Common People.

Ashby Beekeeper Features In BBC TV Programme 'Call That Hard Work?'

By Graham Hill

22nd Aug 2020 | Local News

David McDowell was one of three people featured in the programme. Photo: courtesy of The Bee Farmer website

An Ashby businessman has been featured in a BBC programme called 'Call That Hard Work?'.

David McDowell, also known as The Bee Farmer, is one of three people in the programme who are passionate and proud of what they do for a living compete to see whose job is the hardest.

Ashby Ivanhoe Make It Three In A Row With Bingham Victory

By Graham Hill

21st Aug 2020 | Local News

Ashby continued their winning ways. Photo: Ashby Ivanhoe Facebook page

Ashby Ivanhoe collected their third pre-season win in a row on Thursday night to beat Bingham Town 3-2 at the NFU Ground.

Ivanhoe opened the scoring after 17 minutes as Liam Donaghy threaded through a ball for Jordan Wilson to guide past the keeper.

VIDEO: New Ashby Eco Gym STORME Begins Free Four-Week Outdoor Boot Camp This Weekend

By Graham Hill

20th Aug 2020 | Local News

STORME Hub Eco Gym is offering a free four-week boot camp programme in Ashby while plans to open their new base in Tournament Way have been delayed.

STORME is bringing a revolutionary new facility to Ashby - but the Coronavirus pandemic means that the opening has been put back to early next year.

Ashby Ivanhoe FC Ready To Welcome Back Supporters On Saturday

By Graham Hill

20th Aug 2020 | Local Sport

Ashby Ivanhoe can admits spectators again from this weekend. Photo: Ashby Ivanhoe Facebook page

Ashby Ivanhoe will be allowing supporters back through the gates again this Saturday for the first time since lockdown was introduced last March.

The FA this week announced guidelines that include a phased and limited return of spectators for clubs at steps three to six and tiers three to four respectively FA's updated guidelines for fans' return.

Ashby School Head Says Students Are Now Receiving Grades Which 'More Fairly Reflect Their Ability'

By Graham Hill

19th Aug 2020 | Local News

Ashby School headteacher Geoff Staniforth says his A-Level students are now receiving fairer grades following this week's re-assessment.

The computer-based Ofqual algorithm calculated marks left many school-leavers with lower than expected grades.

The Greyhound At Boundary Is Opening Its Doors Again This Weekend

By Graham Hill

19th Aug 2020 | Local News

The Greyhound at Boundary is open again on Saturday. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

The Greyhound pub at Boundary near Ashby is reopening on Saturday.

There will be changes in line with Coronavirus measures.

Ashby Statutes Has Been Officially Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Safety Concerns

By Graham Hill

18th Aug 2020 | Local News

It was felt that this year's Ashby Statutes would be impossible to stage safely

* The historical Market Street fair was due to take place between September 18-22

It will have a small presence in the town to mark its 801st year

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council Confirms Christmas Event Plans Are Being Reviewed Due To Pandemic

By Graham Hill

18th Aug 2020 | Local News

* Council leader says Jim's Tractor Run was cancelled as a local spike and lockdown cannot be risked

It will not be possible to have the usual range of entertainment at this year's Christmas Fair

Ashby Is Awarded Purple Flag Status For Fourth Year In A Row

By Graham Hill

17th Aug 2020 | Local News

The Leader of Ashby de la Zouch Town Council, Councillor John Coxon, has announced that the town has been successful in its application for the Purple Flag award scheme for a fourth successive year.

The award is similar to Green Flag Award for parks and Blue Flag for beaches. It leads to Purple Flag status for town centres that meet or surpass the standards of excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy.

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