News in Ashby

Ashby councillor Nick Rushton - the leader of Leicestershire County Council - says he hoped for a 'different outcome' after the county heard it would remain in Tier 3 until after Christmas.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock addressed the House of Commons today (Thursday) and said only few areas would see their coronavirus restrictions change after the latest review.

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Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen has welcomed a recommendation by the National Infrastructure Commission to site the HS2 East Midlands Hub at East Midlands Parkway rather than Toton.

The plans unveiled today (Wednesday) will see the HS2 line run to the existing East Midlands Parkway Station instead of Leeds.

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These were the donations taken to Ashby Foodbank by the Nursery last month

Smisby Day Nursery has had to do things a little differently this year - but despite not being able to run their annual Christingle service which has been around for 15 years, and is held at Holy Trinity in aid of The Children's Society, it has been able to support more local charities. 

In November, the Nursery raised a record amount of over £280 for Children In Need by raffling off three hampers made up of donations from staff members. 

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Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen is urging people to check before giving to charity to ensure their donations reach genuine organisations this Christmas.

Action Fraud, the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator have warned that while the vast majority of fundraising appeals and collections are genuine, criminals can set up fake charities, or even impersonate well-known charitable organisations, to deceive victims.

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