Newspaper
Loughborough Echo
Woman jailed for false rape claims
THREE PEOPLE ACCUSED FACED NIGHTMARE LASTING MONTHS
4 min |
December 17, 2025
Loughborough Echo
RAF veteran asks locals to support ex service people
LEAVING A MESSAGE WITH HELP FOR HEROES CHARITY IS FREE TO DO
2 min |
December 17, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Decision due on student rooms’in former back gardens
ALMOST 40 student rooms in former back gardens are set to be approved despite claims roads in the area are “choked” by parked cars.
2 min |
December 17, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Download free NHS App this winter to access services
PEOPLE across the Midlands are being urged to download the free NHS App this winter to help them manage their health and access NHS services more easily during one of the busiest times of the year.
1 min |
December 17, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Watch out for the Grinch!
DOORBELL footage captured the moment a real-life Grinch stole a mum's Christmas tree from her front porch.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Leisure centres in bid to bring festive cheer to local foodbanks
WITH the cost of living crisis making Christmas challenging for families all over the UK, Fusion Lifestyle, the charity that manages Loughborough Leisure Centre, Soar Valley Leisure Centre and South Charnwood Leisure Centre has teamed up with John Storer House Foodbank and Soar Valley Community Food Project and is calling on members and local residents to help spread some festive cheer by dropping off gifts at their local leisure centre.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
Loughborough Echo
County Hall audit firm's contract for up to £30m
£1.4M DEAL TO FIND SAVINGS, MORE POSSIBLE IF THESE ARE IDENTIFIED
2 min |
December 10, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Get jabbed - top tips to stay healthy this Christmas from NHS
NOW that the festive season is upon us, the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is sharing some simple tips to help people stay fit and healthy in the run-up to Christmas and new year.
2 min |
December 10, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Wet wet wet - November rainfall ‘was exceptional’
NOVEMBER continued the recent trend and was exceptionally wet once again and also mild.
2 min |
December 10, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Firm backing toy appeal
PUBLIC ALSO INVITED TO HELP AT LIGHTS SWITCH-ON
1 min |
December 03, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Help Rainbows Hospice and Bow Bear with double donation
FOR the first week in December, people in Leicestershire who donate to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People will see their donation doubled.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Festive gift fair at hall
GET ready to step into the spirit of Christmas as Beaumanor Hall's Festive Gift Fair returns.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Police continue their search as fears grow for Aryan, 20
TEAMS BATTLE GALES AND RAIN IN HUNT FOR STUDENT MISSING FOR OVER A WEEK
2 min |
December 03, 2025
Loughborough Echo
One-off free buses on Sunday
ONE-OFF free Sunday bus services will run to a number of towns so people can enjoy festive events.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Talk of the town - film shot in Loughborough released
A NEW short film has been released which has been shot entirely in Loughborough.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Festival calendar for Charnwood
The switch-on kicks off a bumper festive season of events, Christmas markets and more, including:
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Youngster steps up to raise cash for Rainbows
COME rain or shine, young Evan Blowfield stuck to his task to ensure a cash windfall for Rainbows hospice last month.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Fair fun for all at charity
DOGS Trust Loughborough will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Water issue delays the opening of centre 'to transform rehab care'
THE opening of a £105 million NHS facility tipped to transform rehabilitation care across the country has been delayed.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Inspirational youngster chosen to turn on Christmas Lights...
AN inspirational youngster has been chosen to ‘Light up Loughborough’ and switch on the town’s Christmas lights in front of thousands of people.
3 min |
November 26, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Cars trapped in floodwaters after heavy rain
EMERGENCY services reported that at least two cars ended up stuck in floodwaters after the latest downpours.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Town gears up to switch on lights
THE festive fun in Loughborough kicks off on Friday, 28 November with the town’s Christmas Lights Switch-on.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Husband backs new brain cancer research centre, following death of wife at 39
A LEICESTERSHIRE man is backing a £2.6 million investment from Brain Tumour Research to launch a research centre in the East Midlands, focused on finding a cure for the type of brain cancer that claimed his wife's life.
2 min |
November 19, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Travel firm is sold off – but town store stays open
BRANCHES WILL CONTINUE TO TRADE AS MILLINGTON
1 min |
November 19, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Take part in Santa Run to raise money for children’s hospice
ANYONE who's feeling fit and festive is invited to join hundreds taking to the streets of Loughborough for the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People's Santa Run.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Concern village will struggle as new homes get go-ahead
A “struggling” village is in danger of losing its identity, a councillor warned as plans for 220 new homes and a school were given the green light.
2 min |
November 12, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Survey into transport plans for the county
A major new survey designed to shape future transport plans and support Leicestershire’s economy has launched.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Sculpture of Bing unveiled to recognise his WWII work
Alsation Collie Cross now nestled among poppies in Queen's Park
2 min |
November 12, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Delight as Park Road sports ground gets new defibrillator
A lifesaving defibrillator has been installed at a sports club in Loughborough.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Loughborough Echo
Leap of faith! Pupils take plunge down cathedral for charity
TEN daredevil pupils from a county school have completed a sponsored abseil challenge to raise funds for Rainbows Hospice.
1 min |