By The View, Church Gresley THE Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is inviting people in Church Gresley and beyond to discover the human stories behind war graves in their local communities. People are also invited to share their own histories this month, as War Graves Week (16-24 May) returns with
By The View, Leicestershire A NEW sculpture has been unveiled at Beacon Hill Country Park near Woodhouse Eaves to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday. A wood-carved sculpture of Auroralumina attenboroughii was presented, alongside interpretation panels that share the story of the fossil and the connection to Sir David.
By The View, Ashby AN Ashby-based former leader of Leicestershire County Council has been honoured for his service. Nick Rushton is now recognised as an Honorary Alderman and is one of three ex-councillors to receive the title. Mr Rushton, Bill Boulter and Jeffrey Kaufman have a combined 64 years of
BROOM Leys Primary School in Coalville marked the 100th birthday of Leicester-born Sir David Attenborough by hosting a special nature themed day. Pupils and staff, focused on wildlife, conservation and caring for the environment. Throughout the day, they took part in a wide range of outdoor learning activities designed to
By The View, Moira NORTH West Leicestershire District Council is set to give the green light to further redevelopment at Moira Furnace and Country Park. Next week’s Cabinet meeting will discuss the £2.45million phase two of the project - and the ‘Visitor Experience Programme’. Phase two investment proposes
By The View, Ashby ASHBY police came to the rescue of a blind dog. The pet, named Ralphy, has managed to escape from his home. But a group of youngsters spotted him and kept him safe until the police arrived. Ashby police explained what happened via their Neighbourhood Link newsletter.
By The View, Leicestershire PLANS to complement local policing with Street Wardens in market towns across Leicestershire have been unveiled. And Rupert Matthews, Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, says a similar scheme in Ashby has shown it works. But he has also made it clear the
By The View, South Derbyshire SOUTH Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) has been awarded a prestigious honour in recognition of its customer service. The Customer Service Excellence® (CSE) certification, supports strong commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services to residents, businesses, and communities in the District. The national standard, which was originally
By The View, Moira CONKERS in Moira is offering a range of family-friendly craft and ranger-led activities during Whit Week later this month. You can drop in on the National Forest-based visitor attraction during May 23-31, to see what is on offer. With an immersive Enchanted Forest experience theme, families
By The View, Leicestershire LATEST figures claim ‘proactive action’ to prevent offending before it harms victims and communities is seeing reductions in crime across Leicestershire. Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews’ says that ‘unprecedented focus on preventing crime in the first place’ is paying off. The new Crime Survey for
By The View, Coalville COALVILLE CAN will be holding its latest open day at the end of May. All three floors of the Memorial Square venue were open at the last event in February. Activities of all kinds were on offer, including craft workshops, community energy info sessions, and more.
By The View, Coalville THE Emporium in Coalville - one of the UK’s last remaining superclubs - has completed a major refurbishment worth more than £350,000. It means the family-run venue continues to invest in local nightlife, jobs and the wider community at a time when venues across