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Ashby School Students Can Now Use State Of The Art Laser Cutter Thanks To £8,500 pladis Link

By Graham Hill

15th Nov 2020 | Local News

Students (left to right), Olly Welton, Max Aue and Blaine Hughes and Head of Design, Ed Cooper, with the laser cutter, funded by pladis.

Design students at Ashby School can now access to their own industry-standard laser cutter, thanks to funding of £8,500 from pladis UK and Ireland.

Owning well-known brands including McVitie's, Jacob's, go ahead! Carr's and Flipz, pladis is one of the world's leading snacking companies.

Ashby MP Says Government Is Entering A 'Different Phase' Following Cummings' Departure

By Graham Hill

15th Nov 2020 | Local News

Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen says that the 'dragonslayer' has gone following this week's sacking of Dominic Cummings.

And he confirmed he has been assured the departure of the Prime Minister's chief adviser will not stop Brexit going through at the end of this year.

Ashby Companies Invited To Take Part In Virtually Christmas Online Event

By Graham Hill

14th Nov 2020 | Local News

Ashby companies are being invited to take part in the Virtually Christmas festive market.

It is being billed as the best Christmas market people can attend from their own home.

County Council Elections Will 'Absolutely' Go Ahead Next May Says Councillor

By Graham Hill

13th Nov 2020 | Local News

Ashby residents should be able to vote in County Council elections next May - after one councillor said they will 'absolutely' take place in May next year.

Discussions about the impact of coronavirus and potential lockdown restrictions took place at a recent County Hall health scrutiny meeting.

Six East Midlands Airport Staff Have Tested Positive For Covid-19

By Graham Hill

13th Nov 2020 | Local News

Six cargo company staff at East Midlands Airport have tested positive for coronavirus.

It is understood that several more are awaiting test results after an outbreak in the Swissport team based at the Airport, just miles from Ashby.

Primary School in Ashby Reports Another Coronavirus Case After Child Tests Positive

By Graham Hill

13th Nov 2020 | Local News

A class was closed on Friday at Hill Top Primary School in Beaumont Avenue. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

Another class has been closed at Ashby Hill Top Primary School where two year groups are already self-isolating due to coronavirus cases.

A letter was sent to parents and carers of pupils this morning (Friday) saying that a child had tested positive for Covid-19.

VIDEO: Lorry Goes Up In Flames Causing A42 To Be Closed Near Measham With Long Tailbacks Towards Ashby

By Graham Hill

13th Nov 2020 | Local News

The scene on the A42 on Thursday night as emergency services dealt with the lorry fire. Photo: Ashby Nub News

A major lorry fire closed the southbound carriageway on the A42 just south of Measham last night (Thursday).

As our video shows, the vehicle was well alight with fire and police on the scene at around 10pm.

Another Rise In North West Leicestershire Coronavirus Case Figures Over 24 Hour Period

By Graham Hill

12th Nov 2020 | Local News

A total of 101 new Coronavirus cases have been recorded over the past 24 hours in North West Leicestershire.

And more new cases than ever before have been added to totals across the city and county today (Thursday).

Ashby Councillor Rushton Says New Tests Will Drive Down Covid-19 Rates Across The County

By Graham Hill

12th Nov 2020 | Local News

Ashby councillor and Leicestershire County Council leader Nick Rushton says lateral flow tests 'would add an extra dimension' in the fight against Coronavirus.

The council remains keen to trial the tests as part of its work to tackle Covid-19 – and is pressing the Government to be added to the list of areas being sent test kits.

Safety Fears Raised Over Plan To Convert Former Ashby Surgery Into Children's Nursery

By Graham Hill

12th Nov 2020 | Local News

The former surgery in North Street is set to become part of Ashby Day Nursery

Ashby councillors have raised safety concerns over plans to convert the former doctors' surgery in North Street into a day nursery.

An application has been submitted by Ashby Day Nursery, which is next to the site, to extend on to what was the surgery building and car park.

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