News in Coalville

Coalville fire crew came to the rescue to help a donkey who had become stuck in the mud in Ibstock.

The animal, named Joey, had got bogged down on a bridle path close to Victoria Road in Ibstock on Thursday morning.

Investigations are due to begin today to discover the cause of a large fire at Biffa Waste Services in Snibston Drive in Coalville on Tuesday night.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Services says that after an inspection of the scene the fire was believed to be accidental, sparked by an electrical fault.

Schools in and around the Coalville and Ibstock area are to get a second camera car which will patrol outside the gates in a bid to prosecute parents who park illegally during drop off and pick up times. 

Castle Rock High School, Broom Leys School, Griffydam Primary School, Heather Primary School, Ibstock Junior School, Hugglescote Community Primary School, New Swannington Primary School, St Denys Church Of England Infant School, Ibstock St Margaret's Church Of England Primary School, Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School and Worthington School have all been earmarked.

• Jake Scott was imprisoned for 12 months and has a seven year restraining order

• Victim was asleep as attack took place at house in Thringstone

Coalville Neighbourhood Policing Area has been nominated in the inaugural Safer Community Celebration Awards for Leicestershire Devoted public safety heroes are set to become the toast of the county next week at the new police awards event.

A total of 20 finalists will attend a glittering ceremony hosted by Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner Lord Willy Bach to find out the winners of the inaugural Safer Community Celebration Awards.

Labour Councillors are pressing the District Council to identify areas of 'Local Green Space' in and around Coalville in the Local Plan, currently being reviewed.

Designation as Local Green Space gives beauty spots and recreation areas strong protection against development in planning law.

Labour councillors are calling for action to stop the 'flooding crisis' affecting many residents in the Coalville area.

District and county councillors have been campaigning for agencies to work together to manage flood risks and plan for emergencies.  

A county council consultation is underway looking for views on proposals to improve Ashby Road in Coalville.

The proposed scheme involves removing outdated traffic-calming measures, such as chicanes, and creating on-street parking to improve traffic flow.

Market Bosworth Police staged an operation to stop speeding on the A511 near Coalville.

And they revealed they were 'amazed' at stopping one car travelling at 116mph in icy conditions.

The Monster Family Walk is coming to Coalville next month.

Organised by North West Leicestershire District Council, the walk aims to get more families active together outdoors in Coalville.