The property consultancy enjoyed a productive six months By 511 Reporter AN Ashby-based property consultancy has made 17 promotions at its head office, including a new partner, after a busy six months for the firm. Fisher German LLP made the promotions following a summer that has seen housebuilding, energy
Appeal is issued for witnesses to Owen Street incident By 511 Reporter LEICESTERSHIRE Police want to hear from witnesses to an ‘altercation’ involving around 30 people at a youth football match in Coalville. Police say they were called out to the incident after a report of disorder at an under-
Families were invited to take part in the Mini Medics course By 511 Reporter COALVILLE Amazon has hosted a special first aid and CPR training session for the children of the company's employees. Mini Medics is a basic first aid course designed for children between the ages of
PCC Matthews says it will be 'additional reassurance' By 511 Reporter ASHBY is to have ‘enhanced’ police patrols in the town centre by December - in a move to a number of concerns. The added presence aims to focus on tackling persistent problems around anti-social behaviour and shoplifting,
Employees in Coalville and Castle Donington set to benefit By 511 Reporter AMAZON has announced an above-inflation pay rise – to a minimum starting salary of more than £31,000 for full-time UK operations employees. The online giant has sites in both Coalville and Castle Donington. Frontline employees across
Moira visitor attraction releases details of annual display By 511 reporter CONKERS will be lighting up the National Forest as its popular Fireworks Spectacular returns for two nights of family entertainment next month. The annual event, on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November, will see Overseal Pyrotechnics return to CONKERS
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
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
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
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
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 the
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.