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March was milder and less dramatic than of late
MARCH was a drier, milder and marginally sunnier than normal.
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April 15, 2026
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Warning as discarded batteries likely caused fire in lorry
BLABY District Council is reminding residents to never bin batteries, vapes or electricals after a blaze broke out in a recycling lorry.
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April 15, 2026
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Raise a glass to dormice as new beer supports conservation work
EVERARDS of Leicestershire and Twycross Zoo welcomed guests to Everards Meadows Beer Hall to celebrate the launch of Hazelnook Amber, a limited-edition beer created to support the conservation of one of the UK's endangered native mammals.
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April 15, 2026
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Harriet takes centre stage
CANCER SURVIVOR GIVEN VIP TREATMENT AT FUND-RAISING GIG
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April 15, 2026
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Bird feeder warning as greenfinches hit by disease
CONCERNS are growing over the UK's population of greenfinches and starlings amid long-term declines in numbers spotted during the RSPB's long-running Big Garden Birdwatch scheme.
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April 15, 2026
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July holiday fortnight proposals paused for council to look again
TRADITIONAL EARLY SCHOOL BREAK-UP COULD END
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April 08, 2026
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Plans for ex-RAF base have sparked concern over unexploded bombs
A developer wants to build 130 homes near a village, but has said there could be unexploded bombs in the area because the site is near a former RAF base.
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April 08, 2026
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Food and drink sector ‘needs help with energy costs’
LEADERS of the food and drink manufacturing industry are calling on the government to help the sector manage spiralling costs.
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April 08, 2026
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Stoney Cove shake-up aims to drive out louts
DIVING CENTRE INTRODUCES VEHICLE REGISTRATION RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY
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April 08, 2026
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Detective who led hunt for killer dies aged 90
DAVID BAKER USED PIONEERING DNA FINGERPRINTS TECHNIQUE TO BRING COLIN PITCHFORK TO JUSTICE
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April 01, 2026
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Home plans take step forward with sale of site to care group
The creation of a 72-bed care home in a county town has taken a step forward with the sale of the site.
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April 01, 2026
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Council housing in the spotlight at national summit
A national summit aimed at securing the future of council housing has brought together political leaders and senior local authority officers - with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council among those calling for action to put council housing on a stable and sustainable long-term footing.
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April 01, 2026
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Neighbours' despair as derelict club becomes a target for vandalism
YOUTHS ARE SMASHING CCTV AND SPRAYING GRAFFITI INSIDE
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April 01, 2026
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Consent needed as vaccines rolled out
PARENTS and carers of young people in school year 9 are being reminded to provide their consent decision to Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust's school aged immunisation service for two routine teenage vaccinations that protect against several serious illnesses.
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March 25, 2026
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Local opticians support move for improved glaucoma care
OPTICIANS Specsavers in Hinckley and Lutterworth are backing a parliamentary push for improved community glaucoma care.
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March 25, 2026
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Bailey Boo takes centre stage in series of books about author's dog
AUTHOR Jane Stocker has released her first series of children's short story books, the Adventures of Bailey Boo.
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March 25, 2026
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Saved 'from a life of pain' - Tim, 65, shares story after losing leg in motorbike crash
A HINCKLEY antiques dealer has benefited from a new surgical technique after being involved in a motorbike crash in 2022.
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March 25, 2026
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'Fake DVLA medicals in back of van' trial jury is discharged
THE jury trying six people accused of involvement in a Leicestershire firm that allegedly carried out bogus DVLA medical examinations in the back of a van has been discharged.
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March 25, 2026
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Police alert over thefts from lorries
BREAKING INTO TRAILERS WHILE AT HIGH SPEEDS
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March 25, 2026
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2.99% council tax rise passed at County Hall
COUNTY councillors have voted through a 2.99 per cent increase in their share of council tax bills.
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March 18, 2026
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Company 'carried out fake DVLA medicals in back of a van'
COUNTY PAIR ARE AMONG SIX WHO DENY FRAUD
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March 18, 2026
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New checks on railcard discounts to crack down on fare dodgers
TRAIN passengers who buy tickets with railcard discounts will be required to pass additional checks as part of a Government crackdown on fare dodging.
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March 18, 2026
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Park for free in town on Easter Saturday
SHOPPING in Hinckley will be given a boost with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Easter Saturday (April 4).
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March 18, 2026
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Principal's 'huge honour' as college given royal prize
A principal says it was a “huge honour” to meet the King and Queen when she was presented an award for her college.
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March 18, 2026
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Fake cash scam sparks warning to online sellers
POLICE RECEIVE MORE REPORTS OF COUNTERFEIT NOTES HANDED OVER FOR VALUABLE GOODS
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March 11, 2026
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Health bosses given six months to find new hospital plan after £10m surgery unit axed
VISION: How the day case unit would have looked
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March 11, 2026
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Shopping centre hits the right notes with music from young performers
BRITANNIA Shopping Centre was filled with music and celebration as young performers took to the stage for the much-anticipated Britannia's Got Talent showcase.
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March 11, 2026
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The dullest February since 1965, with yet more rain
VISION: How the day case unit would have looked
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March 11, 2026
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Thousands of trials delayed until 2028
Luntil 2028
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March 04, 2026
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First look inside Indian restaurant 3 Kilns' second venue
BOSSES at an Indian restaurant are \"delighted\" to open a second location.
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