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Father wins council compensation after ‘injustice’ and major delays over therapy plan
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (514+ words) By Chris Harper - Local Democracy Reporting Service 14th Aug 2026 A council has been told to pay compensation to a father after making several errors that caused an "injustice" in trying to obtain his child's speech and language sessions. Leicestershire County Council…...
Jobs available in Ashby: Centivo Lounge, Birds Bakery, Tesco and more
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (320+ words) By Grace Kennington 14th Aug 2026 Here is a selection of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Ashby and South Derbyshire - this page is sponsored by North West Leicestershire District Council which has a number of vacancies at the…...
Tip closures could last a ‘few weeks’ amid ‘unprecedented’ events
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (727+ words) By Chris Harper - Local Democracy Reporting Service 13th Aug 2026 A top boss at the county council has said the four Leicestershire tips could be closed for "a few weeks" as it battles increased demand and "unprecedented" events. Joanna Guyll, assistant director…...
What's on in Ashby this weekend: Ladies' Night, Comedy, Curry and more
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (435+ words) By Grace Kennington 13th Aug 2026 WHAT'S ON IN ASHBY IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR MAIN SPONSOR THE LYRIC ROOMS, STAUNTON HAROLD ESTATE and TWELVE. This weekend's Ashby events cover a wide range of entertainment and activities - there is something for…...
Discover Ashby's lidos 100 year history
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (454+ words) By Grace Kennington 9th Aug 2026 The school holidays are underway and we're in the midst of a baking summer, Ashby Lido has been busy with locals cooling off. Ashby's outdoor pool is often described as the 'jewel in the town', and…...
Large protest outside county hall as residents, MPs and councillors call city expansion ‘horrific’
1+ week, 2+ day ago (797+ words) By Chris Harper - Local Democracy Reporting Service 7th Aug 2026 Protestors have called Leicester's planned city expansion "horrific" with large crowds voicing opposition to the highly controversial move. More than 150 residents as well as Conservative, Liberal Democrat, Reform UK and Green Party…...
'Go back to the drawing board': Leicestershire council 'condemns' Government's reorganisation plans
1+ week, 2+ day ago (95+ words) By Grace Kennington 7th Aug 2026 Leicestershire County Council has 'condemned' the Government's decision to expand the boundary of Leicester City. County councillors agreed on Thursday 6 August to call on the government to go 'back to the drawing board' and put together…...
Project backed by Ashby Rotary helps to protect growing environmental haven
1+ week, 3+ day ago (243+ words) By Grace Kennington 6th Aug 2026 Ashby Rotary Club has helped to protect the future of a local nature reserve by donating £1,000 towards the cost of gates. Members of Ashby Castle Rotary Club visited Leicestershire and Rutland Kelham Bridge nature reserve in…...
What's on this weekend in Ashby: Pride, guide dog meet and greet and much more
1+ week, 3+ day ago (567+ words) By Grace Kennington 5th Aug 2026 WHAT'S ON IN ASHBY IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR MAIN SPONSOR THE LYRIC ROOMS, STAUNTON HAROLD ESTATE and TWELVE. This weekend's Ashby events cover a wide range of entertainment and activities - there is something for…...
Police appeal after couple's 'inappropriate behaviour' on Download ferris wheel
1+ week, 5+ day ago (109+ words) By Grace Kennington 4th Aug 2026 Police have issued an image to identify a man involved in an 'indecency offence' on the ferris wheel at Download Festival. Leicestershire Police are investigating an 'act of indecency' at the music festival on Saturday 13 June,…...