News in Coalville

Coalville MP Andrew Bridgen has written to Labour Party leader Sir Keir Stamer to complain about a Facebook post allegedly written by Thringstone councillor David Everett.

Mr Bridgen repeats a claim that originally appeared on the Order-order.com website last Friday.

A Coalville teenager who was the victim of a terrible bullying attack seen by thousands online - and left her in hospital - is now making a name for herself in the beauty industry.

Katie Morris, 18, wants to show others going through the same ordeal that, no matter what has happened to you, it is possible to focus on a successful career path.

A team of Coalville opticians are aiming to collectively cover the equivalent distance of the Atlantic ocean in just three months.

Specsavers in the Belvoir Shopping Centre are putting one foot in front of the other to walk, run or cycle a whopping 2,880 miles before June 30.

Escape Coalville has announced that their new escape rooms will be opening in the town's Belvoir Shopping Centre.

It will initially offer five experiences based around the theme of murder mystery, Pirates, Egyptians, a long lost society and Dinosaurs.

Coalville MP Andrew Bridgen has issued a message of condolence following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Mr Bridgen paid tribute shortly after the news of Prince Philip's death on Friday.

A Coalville businesswoman will be resuming in-person parent and child classes from Monday (April 12) with the latest lockdown easing coming into force.

Felicity Haslewood runs TinyTalk in North West Leicestershire and says the latest step on the roadmap towards summer cannot have come soon enough for parents with very young children.

Leading employers including DHL, East Midlands Airport Training Academy and Oakland International will be among more than 20 businesses offering opportunities at North West Leicestershire's second virtual job fair.

With Covid-19 continuing to prevent a face to face event, the virtual job fair will instead shine a light on the opportunities available across the district, interactively allowing jobseekers to explore these opportunities and make contact with employers.

North West Leicestershire chairman Virginio Richichi has released a statement following the sad news of the death of Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh.

A statement from Buckingham Palace said today (Friday): "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Leicestershire County Council's director of public health says the lowest COVID-19 infection rates since the summer of 2020 are "welcome news" - while re-iterating a 'stay cautious' message as lockdown restrictions further ease from Monday.

As non-essential shops, libraries, gyms, hairdressers and outdoor hospitality begin to re-open in Coalville and beyond, Mike Sandys says that, despite the encouraging drop in rates, he does not want people to "drop their guard".

Driving lessons can resume from Monday - with tests expected to return on April 22.

The Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency confirmed this week and Alex Kindred, car insurance expert at Confused.com says: