News in Ashby

Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen says he will lobby the Government to split the city from the county when tiers are next reviewed – but Leicester's Mayor has disagreed, saying the virus 'knows no boundaries'.

Mr Bridgen, Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire revealed he lobbied - and will continue to lobby -the Government not to include his patch in the tier 3 coronavirus restrictions which were announced today (Thursday).

Ashby's Hood Park Leisure Centre is set to reopen after being given the Government green light.

Hood Park managed by sports and leisure operator North West Leicestershire District Council, will open its doors again on Wednesday, December 2, following a month's closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The work of the North West Leicestershire Rural Police Team during the coronavirus pandemic has been highlighted - along with some of the biggest problems they face patrolling the countryside in this region.

PCSO Tony Gallagher and PC Emma Holmes form part of the rural team in the North West of the county and a huge part of their role is engaging with the rural residents, getting to know the farming community and understanding their concerns.

Another 420 new coronavirus cases have been added to local totals – hours before a decision on what level of restrictions the city and county might face is due to be made.

And North West Leicestershire recorded another 26 cases in the last 24 hours.

Ashby Court Bupa Care Home has put out a festive plea to the local community to send in messages of goodwill to residents this Christmas.

The home knows that opening a Christmas card can fill you with warmth, excitement and the feeling of belonging, which is why the Ashby-based facility is calling on its local community to help residents feel more connected this Christmas.

* Spending Review commits to billions of pounds to help tackle coronavirus next year, including £18 billion to fund our programmes on community testing, test and trace, PPE and vaccines.

• Increased funding to deliver stronger public services – including in schools, hospitals and our police force.

Police are investigating a report of someone stealing a parcel from outside an Ashby address.

A member of the public said that the item went missing soon after it had been delivered.

A Packington store has been recognised by the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire for its work during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Daybreak Services received greetings card last week from Mike Kapur OBE, expressing his personal thanks and for being an inspiration to others.

• Testing strategy for passengers arriving into England to be introduced from 15 December

• 14-day self-isolation period reduced by up to two thirds on receipt of a negative COVID-19 test from a private provider after five days of isolation

More information about what a new tougher tier system will look like has been revealed by the Government.

What will and won't be permitted in different areas under the new coronavirus rules will differ depending on local levels and various other factors.