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North West Leicestershire District Council considers plans for council tax increase after 15-year freeze

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

14th Dec 2023 | Local News

Residents in the Ashby de la Zouch area would be affected by the proposed increases in council tax.

Ashby-based county council leader Rushton says 'tough and radical spending decisions' to be made after budget announcement

By Hannah Richardson

14th Dec 2023 | Local News

Ashby de la Zouch based Leicestershire County Council leader Nick Rushton. Photo: Leicestershire County Council

To balance the books next year, £12 million will need to be taken from the Leicestershire County Council’s reserves.

Lorry fire causes A42 to be closed for hours near Ashby as emergency services tackled blaze

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

14th Dec 2023 | Local News

The vehicle fire caused the A42 to be closed in both directions. Photos: National Highways East Midlands

Traffic was stopped on the northbound carriageway whilst the fire service worked to extinguish the fire.

What's On in the Ashby de la Zouch area this weekend

By Graham Hill

14th Dec 2023 | Local News

You can list your Ashby de la Zouch area event for FREE at Ashby Nub News - just go to the What's On page and click the Nub It button.

County Council says pressure is building as it faces toughest ever budget ahead of £12m shortfall next year

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

13th Dec 2023 | Local News

Leicestershire County Council offices in Glenfield. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

“Councils are facing their toughest ever budget challenge. Although we are not in crisis, we have to tackle the 20 per cent gap between expenditure and income".

Residents at risk of homelessness are being prioritised for housing in North West Leicestershire

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

13th Dec 2023 | Local News

"We hope these changes to our policy reduce the need for emergency accommodation and offers a better solution for those in need".

Ashby MP said to be unhappy over 'big mistake' on Christmas card highlighted on social media

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

13th Dec 2023 | Local News

Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen. Image: You Tube

"I looked at the first draft and corrected it but someone published the wrong version anyway".

Thringstone pub is supporting homeless this Christmas with appeal for donations of food and clothing

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

13th Dec 2023 | Local News

The Bull's Head is collecting donations until December 21. Photo: Supplied

“If you have any clothing, blankets, quilts, any food tins, soups, biscuits - anything would help".

Former teacher at Ashby School is given six year prison sentence for online sex offences against children

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

12th Dec 2023 | Local News

Myles was arrested at his home in North West Leicestershire , and a number of devices were recovered from the address.

Private ambulance service to provide additional medical care in the Ashby area during the festive season

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

12th Dec 2023 | Local News

The 25 Eight Medical Group will be on hand in Market Street this month. Photo: Supplied

The aim is to reduce the burden on the NHS and emergency services by immediate access to onsite care in North West Leicestershire.

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