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Almost 500 people visit Ashby Library since reopening after coronavirus lockdown

By Graham Hill

8th Sep 2020 | Local News

New figures reveal that Ashby Library welcomed 493 visitors since a browsing service was reintroduced at the start of August.

Combined, all Leicestershire's main libraries saw more than 5,000 browsers during the same period.

Ashby Ivanhoe FC Ground Purchase Is On Target For December Deadline

By Graham Hill

8th Sep 2020 | Local News

The club invited people to view plans for the Lower Packington Road ground

Ashby Ivanhoe FC CIC believe they are on course to complete the purchase of their ground by the beginning of December.

The club have ambitious plans to turn the ground into a community hub.

Nub News is hiring in Sales

By Graham Hill

8th Sep 2020 | Local News

Nub News is looking to hire a sales person.

Nub News has quickly become one of the fastest growing online local newspapers in the country.

Children in two classes at Blackfordby school told to self-isolate after pupil tests positive for coronavirus

By Graham Hill

8th Sep 2020 | Local News

Children in two classes at Blackfordby St Margaret's CofE Primary School are being urged to self-isolate for 14 days after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend.

Staff members who have been in contact with the affected child have also been asked to self-isolate.

Ashby Railway Line Campaigners' 2021 Calendar Now Available To Order

By Graham Hill

7th Sep 2020 | Local News

Video courtesy of Cinematic Arial Pictures Drone in Coalville

The Campaign To Reopen The Ivanhoe Line has produced its first calendar.

CRIL is finding support for its bid to open up the track between Burton and Leicester to passengers for the first time since the Beeching Cuts of 1964.

Man Arrested By Police In Measham Drugs Raid

By Graham Hill

7th Sep 2020 | Local News

A man was arrested for drugs offences this morning (Thursday) after a Measham property was raided by police.

Officers executed a search warrant at The Croft under the Misuse of Drugs Act after being alerted by members of the local community.

Blackfordby School Closed For Day After Pupil Tests Positive For Covid-19

By Graham Hill

7th Sep 2020 | Local News

The school in Blackfordby has been closed for the day. Photo: Ashby Nub News

Blackfordby St Margaret's CofE Primary School is closed today (Monday) to allow for a deep clean after a pupil tested positive for the virus over the weekend.

A statement provided by the Oval Learning Trust said: "We have received notification over the weekend of a confirmed case of Covid-19 at Blackfordby CofE Primary School.

Applications For Secondary School Places In Leicestershire Now Open

By Graham Hill

6th Sep 2020 | Local News