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Coalville: County firefighter strikes called off as 12 per cent pay rise is offered

By Coalville Nub News Reporter

6th Mar 2023 | Local News

Coalville firefighters are set for a 12 per cent pay rise. Photo: Coalville Nub News

The Fire Brigade Union (FBU) have announced today that 96 per cent of its members voted to accept the pay offer, on an 84 per cent turnout.

Thringstone statues are on the move as Grace Dieu Manor opens its doors to football academy and licensed ceremonies

By Coalville Nub News Reporter

6th Mar 2023 | Local News

Grace Dieu Manor. Photo courtesy of FCV Football Academy

Grace Dieu Manor near Coalville has been reopened as a football academy, and plans have been submitted to move the statues to nearby Ratcliffe College.

Closing down? Not us, says popular Coalville music venue in response to 'rumour mill'

By Coalville Nub News Reporter

6th Mar 2023 | Local News

'We have shows, festivals, all dayers and maybe even more TV shows booked right through to 2024' .

Coalville MP says there is not a 'pit in hell deep enough' for Matt Hancock after leaked WhatsApp messages

By Graham Hill

6th Mar 2023 | Local News

Matt Hancock and Coalville MP Andrew Bridgen. Photo: Dreamstime/You Tube

The Coalville MP proclaimed on social media that Matt Hancock will have to be 'held to account'.

Coalville mum was told by doctors that son's cancer was constipation - and that 'potty training' was the answer

By SWNS

5th Mar 2023 | Local News

Brave Adam underwent a 12 hours op where his stomach and spine tumour was removed. Photo: SWNS

"After the 12-hour surgery I got a phone call saying it was urgent and I had to go to the hospital - I thought he was dead".

Young autistic artist Louie is a prizewinner at Coalville CAN's National Forest exhibition

By Graham Hill

4th Mar 2023 | Local News

Louie Linstead with his three prize winning paintings that show the end of mining in Coalville through to the area's regeneration. All Photos: Coalville Nub News

Louie created three interlinked paintings that show the end of the coal mining era in Coalville through to the town's regeneration .

Swepstone farmer says his land is one of the UK's worst fly-tipping hotspots - but fights back by shaming them on social media

By SWNS

3rd Mar 2023 | Local News

Will Oliver with the pile of rubbish at his farm. Photo: SWNS

“People have become careless now and just think dropping rubbish and fly-tipping is normal and this needs to stop".

North West Leicestershire District Council joins forces with county council in new pact to drive green agenda

By Coalville Nub News Reporter

3rd Mar 2023 | Local News

Signatories to the Pact at the launch: Front from left - Councillor Jonathan Morgan, leader of Charnwood Borough Council; Councillor Blake Pain, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for the environment and the green agenda; Councillor Terry Richardson, leader of Blaby District Council; Councillor Andrew Woodman, community services portfolio holder at North West Leicestershire District Council; Samia Haq, deputy leader of Oadby & Wigston Borough Council. Middle row: Louise Driver, Dr Miriam Stoate, Mary-Louise Harrison, Sylvia Royle, Councillor Les Phillimore, Professor Sarah Davies, Anne Court. Back row: Gavin Fletcher, Julia Marshall, Professor Chris Stoate, Nick Wakefield, Richard Blanchard, Nik Hunt, Councillor Martin Cartwright, Ben Dodd, Mark Charlton.

The authority - which includes Coalville and Ashby de la Zouch - has joined up with 17 other organisations to support the county council.

Organisers of Heather-based Ashby Show make discounted tickets available for this year's event in July

By Graham Hill

2nd Mar 2023 | Local News

The sheep shearing demonstration is always a popular attraction at the show which is held at Cattows Farm near Coalville. All Photos: Coalville Nub News

The 2023 show near Coalville promises entertainment for all the family, including main ring displays, livestock competitions, modern and vintage machinery.

What's on in the Coalville area this weekend

By Graham Hill

2nd Mar 2023 | Local News