Loughborough county lines drug dealer jailed
A man who used children from Charnwood to move drugs around the country has been jailed for 66 months for drugs and forced labour offences.
Serco unable to collect Garden waste bins on Tuesday
Garden Waste bins not collected on Tuesday 10th March
Why an 8-year-old from Hinckley dressed as herself on World Book Day
Eight-year-old Shyla Tanna, from Hinckley in Leicestershire, marked World Book Day by dressing as herself.
Petition to save 800-year-old Leicestershire pub
A petition has been started over concerns an historic Leicestershire pub is being left to rot since it closed its doors since years ago.
National Secondary School Place Offer Day
It's National Secondary School offer day. Decisions for secondary school places came out today for Leicestershire Schools
Flooding hits after days of heavy rain
Flooding has hit parts of Leicestershire and Warwickshire after days of heavy rainfall.
Council drops plans to close SEND nurseries
Plans to stop using four specialist nurseries for pre school children in Leicestershire have been dropped following a consultation.
Children seeing dangling from Leicestershire railway bridge
A warning has been issued by Leicestershire Police after children were seen dangling from a railway bridge in Loughborough.
Sink hole that has closed Loughborough road
Bridge Street in Loughborough has been closed for most of the week because of sink hole.
Emergency animal rescues by firefighters in Leicestershire
February has been the month for unusual rescues by firefighters in Leicestershire.
National offer day - what it means for you
Monday 2nd March marks a key date on the calendar for families across the Midlands as National Offer Day arrives.
Parents being urged to help kids learning to drive
With the first year of driving being the most hazardous for newly qualified drivers, help is at hand for parents of soon‑to‑be young drivers who are set to be taking to the roads independently.
123 jobs created in Charnwood by Town Deal funding so far
More than 60 new businesses have been supported and aroudn 123 roles created as part of a scheme funded by the Loughborough Town Deal.
New pet website launches
A new website has launched to help pet owners choose safe and licensed animal services in Charnwood.
M1 closed: Latest
The M1 has reopened. Five miles of queueing traffic southbound approaching junction 22 and delays of one hour, as of 17:21pm.
Latest Covid vaccine clinics in Charnwood
There are specific slots for 16 and 17-year-olds.
People urged to get their covid jab in the next two weeks ahead of restrictions lifting in England
Health bosses in Leicestershire are encouraging people to get the jab so you can 'get back to what you enjoy.'
How to get your Covid vaccine if you're over 18
All adults are now eligible to book.
Latest photos of the new visitors centre at the Outwoods
Work is expected to completed by the end of the summer.
Views sought on major A511 improvements
People across the county can express their views on plans to upgrade the A511 growth corridor between Ashby and Coalville.
Do not risk swimming in lakes or quarries or open water
A reminder whilst enjoying the weather to be careful

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