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Coronavirus: Leicestershire Health Chief Urges Public To Be 'Extra Vigilant' As Case Numbers Rise

By Graham Hill

14th Oct 2020 | Local News

The county council's director of public health says it needs everyone in Leicestershire to be 'extra vigilant' to control the spread of coronavirus as the latest figures show a rising number of cases across the county.

Data published by the council today (Wednesday) shows that, for the week ending October 10th, every district in the county now has rates of over 100 cases for every 100,000 people.

Madonna Tribute Act At Conkers In Moira This Weekend

By Graham Hill

14th Oct 2020 | Local News

Conkers is staging a Madonna Tribute Night this Saturday (October 17).

The Moira-based attraction plays host to Tasha Leaper who is one of the most sought after Madonna tribute acts in the UK.

Collision and Vehicle Fire Closes A42 at Ashby After 'Serious Incident'

By Graham Hill

14th Oct 2020 | Local News

The A42 is closed northbound between Junction 12 (B5006, Willesley Park) and Junction 13 (A511, Ashby-De-La-Zouch) due to a collision and vehicle fire.

Highways England says that Leicestershire Police are in attendance

Van Driver Dies In Collision With Lorry on A42 Near Ashby

By Graham Hill

14th Oct 2020 | Local News

A motorist has died following a collision on the A42 northbound near Ashby.

Leicestershire Police have confirmed details of the incident.

Ashby Bath Grounds Given Prestigious Green Flag Award For The First Time

By Graham Hill

14th Oct 2020 | Local News

Councillor Roger Bayliss (left), Chairman of the Town Council's Parks & Cemetery Committee and Councillor John Coxon (right), Leader of Ashby de la Zouch Town Council with the 'Green Flag' on Ashby Bath Grounds

Ashby Bath Grounds has been given a Green Flag Award for the first time.

Today (Wednesday), parks and green spaces across the country will be raising their Green Flag with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep.

Criminals Told 'Forget It' As Security Measures Stepped Up In Ashby Area Co-op Stores

By Graham Hill

14th Oct 2020 | Local News

These are the body cams worn by some Co-op store employees

Criminals have been told 'it is not worth the risk' targeting Central England Co-op stores this autumn and winter following a roll-out of new measures.

The retailer, which has a number of stores in the Ashby area, issued the warning as part of an ongoing campaign to keep colleagues and customers safe as the nights draw in and Covid-19 restrictions continue .

VIDEO: Ashby Celebrant Spreads 'Harmony' After Finding Love Again Through Lost And Found Columns

By Guest

14th Oct 2020 | Local News

Ali Fleming of Cariad Personal Ceremonies

An Ashby Celebrant - who found love the second time around through the Lost and Found columns - has become the first in the UK to offer a bespoke Harmony Glass ceremony at her weddings and funerals.

The highly personalised experience - the latest to be launched by CARIAD Personal Ceremonies – marks a new collaboration with local glass artist Kayleigh Young from Market Bosworth and can even provide memorials containing a loved one's ashes.

How Ashby Businesses Are Booming During Lockdown

By Graham Hill

13th Oct 2020 | Local News

For many businesses, 2020 has been the toughest year they have ever had to go through.

With customers under lockdown, and strict rules regarding socialising and meeting in enclosed spaces, many business sectors will be glad to put this year behind them.

A Message From Lapland: Santa WILL Be Visiting Ashby This Year

By Graham Hill

13th Oct 2020 | Local News