News in Coalville

Friends of Thringstone won the Leicestershire Live Environmental Heroes Award 2021 last night (Thursday) at an awards presentation at the King Power Stadium in Leicester. 

The prize has been described as a 'big award for the community as a whole'.

Coalville's MP has told Parliament the first leg of the HS2 rail project will not be completed before 2041 - 10 years behind schedule.

North West Leicestershire's Andrew Bridgen - a staunch opponent of the project - said the claims came from a whistleblower "at the very top" of the high-speed rail project.

Coalville MP Andrew Bridgen is set to request a full debate in the House of Commons over the future of HS2 - which he says has pushed up the cost of housebuilding and is damaging "more worthwhile" infrastructure projects.

The conservative MP for North West Leicestershire told Newcivilengineer.com that there is growing backbench anger at the escalating costs and allegations of mismanagement of the new high-speed line, which is scheduled to pass in between Coalville, Ashby and Measham.

Leicestershire County Council is planning an 8-10 week Covid-19 vaccination programme in schools to maximise uptake among 12-to-15-year-olds.

Following the Government's announcement that the Covid-19 vaccine will now be offered to 12-to-15-year-olds, the County Council is rolling out an in-school effort to ensure as many young people as possible have access to the jabs.

A Mercedes car caught fire on the A42 this evening (Wednesday) - with Coalville fire crew called to the incident.

They were joined by firefighters from Ashby and Castle Donington at the incident which happened between Junctions 13 and 12.

Coalville Town will be sponsored by energy company Troo for the next two seasons - and hope to help the Ravens reach the National League.

The deal was announced this week and chairman Glyn Rennocks was delighted with the agreement.

Papa John's pizzas has been given the go ahead to open a branch in Coalville.

The national chain's new takeaway will be in the Belvoir Centre which is in the process of being redeveloped.

A Coalville man has appeared in court accused of plotting a terror attack on major communications infrastructures.

Oliver Lewin appeared at the Old Bailey today (Wednesday) charged with preparing terrorist acts, reports the BBC website.

A 'large amount of jewellery' was stolen from a Coalville home during a burglary - including a gold linked bracelet with huge sentimental value to the owners.

Leicestershire Police are appealing for public help following the theft.

Leicestershire education officials have settled on their school terms format for the next five years after asking parents for their opinions.

Following a public consultation into whether parents wanted schools in the city and wider county to keep their traditional term patterns, Leicestershire County Council voted to keep term times the same for the next five years.