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The Hinckley Times
Waste not, want not - kerbside food recycling comes to town
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS ARE FREE AND READY TO START IN MARCH
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January 28, 2026
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Council asks for views on budget for 2026/27
BLABY District Council is calling for views on its budget for the coming financial year 2026-27.
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January 28, 2026
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Statue unveiling to take place this week
A statue of the 19th century mathematician and computer pioneer Ada Lovelace is to be unveiled in Hinckley on Saturday.
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January 28, 2026
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Air ambulance crews have their busiest year yet
THE “continued support of our communities” has been hailed as air ambulance crews have had their busiest year yet, responding to 753 emergencies across Leicestershire last year.
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January 28, 2026
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Cash coming to county for road repairs after getting red light rating
DRIVERS CAN NOW SEE HOW WELL COUNCILS ARE TACKLING POTHOLES
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January 21, 2026
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Objections to plans for closure of specialist nursery in Burbage
COUNCIL SAYS ITS PROPOSALS FOR MORE ALLOCATIONS AWAY FROM SPECIALISED UNITS WILL BE BETTER FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
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January 21, 2026
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Body of man in his 60s found in alley not suspicious - police
POLICE and paramedics were called to Hinckley town centre last Friday evening (January 16) after a man's body was found in an alley.
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January 21, 2026
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Have your say on rural estate police of the council
A consultation giving residents, businesses and the farming community a chance to have a say on the new rural estates strategy.
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January 14, 2026
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Bride can win their wedding dress thanks to town store
A town bridal boutique is giving brides-to-be the chance to win their wedding dress in a special competition running through January.
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January 14, 2026
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£24,000 is raised for good causes at annual gift giving
Father Frank Daly of AlterNativity takes a look at the 2025 event
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January 14, 2026
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Expect an evening of classical treats at church to help homeless
HINCKLEY residents are in for a musical treat on Saturday, January 31 as the renowned Nova Orchestra Classica returns to St Mary's Church for a special fundraising concert.
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January 14, 2026
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Dull for most of December, after a dry and warm year
DECEMBER was once again much wetter, milder and duller than average.
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January 14, 2026
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Crash on motorway minutes into 2026
THE M69 motorway was shut eastbound between Hinckley and Leicester after a car hit the central reservation just minutes into the new year.
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January 07, 2026
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103-homes plan for land between town and village
AN APPLICATION has been made to build 103 homes on fields between Hinckley and Barwell.
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January 07, 2026
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Team work helps outside hospital space to flourish
Volunteer sixth former leads charge in creating planters for patients
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January 07, 2026
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Call to parishes to help wildlife thrive in our grass verges
A SCHEME to help local roadside verges recover and thrive as habitats for native wildlife is appealing for more parish councils to join the project.
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January 07, 2026
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60 children from Pauline Quirke Academy perform with G4
SIXTY young performers from the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in Nuneaton & Hinckley joined opera quartet G4 for a spectacular festive concert at Coventry Cathedral, performing to an audience of 1,300.
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January 07, 2026
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Take advice to remain healthy this Christmas
NHS officials are offering tips to help people stay fit and healthy in the run-up to Christmas and new year.
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December 17, 2025
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Body found in search for missing woman
SEARCH FOR 85-YEAR-OLD WHO WAS SEEN LEAVING BUS IN TOWN
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December 17, 2025
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Will new park delay essential works to A5's 'bashed bridge'?
CONCERNS have been raised that essential works to Hinckley’s notorious bashed bridge won't be carried out before a major logistics park opens.
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December 17, 2025
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Festive Feast is back in the Market Place this weekend
AS part of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's activities to mark the festive season, the Festive Feast food and craft market will be returning to Market Place around the town centre Christmas tree in Hinckley on Sunday (December 14), just in time for a bit of Christmas shopping.
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December 10, 2025
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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.
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December 10, 2025
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Former councillor in court over 'honeypot' allegations
A FORMER Labour councillor charged with blackmailing an ex-Conservative MP as part of an investigation into an alleged Westminster honeypot, has appeared in court.
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December 10, 2025
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Wet wet wet - November rainfall 'was exceptional'
NOVEMBER continued the recent trend and was exceptionally wet once again and also mild.
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December 10, 2025
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Operation Hind cracking down on illegal vapes
Shops being prosecuted in police and trading standards effort
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December 03, 2025
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Man's body is found in grounds of school
A MAN'S body was found in the grounds of a school on Thursday morning with police saying the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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December 03, 2025
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It's a double cheque presentation for Burbage British Legion
THE Burbage Branch of the Royal British Legion were delighted to be presented with two cheques from organisations that had been fundraising during 2025.
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December 03, 2025
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One-off free buses on Sundays in run-up to Christmas
ONE-OFF free Sunday bus services will run to a number of towns so people can enjoy festive events.
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December 03, 2025
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Santa's back on his bike in aid of county hospice
FAMILY and friends will be taking to the streets dressed as Christmas characters this year in aid of Loros hospice.
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December 03, 2025
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County Hall audit firm's contract for up to £30m
£1.4M DEAL TO FIND SAVINGS, MORE POSSIBLE IF THESE ARE IDENTIFIED
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