News in Coalville

A further seven deaths linked to Coronavirus in North West Leicestershire may not be captured in official estimates, new figures suggest.

National care home operators say they fear the sector will become the most affected area of society in terms of Covid-19 fatalities, while the Local Government Association called the number of deaths outside hospital across England and Wales "truly shocking."

North West Leicestershire District Council leader Richard Blunt has welcomed extra Government funding to help councils in their efforts to support communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

The district is due to receive £1.04million on top of the £42,000 it received in an earlier round of funding.

A man was reported to have been assaulted in Ibstock on Thursday afternoon after a bottle was thrown into a shop.

The bottle caused damage to the store in High Street after reports of two men being outside - with the alleged assault committed by one of those men.

Next Friday May 8, marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day - but celebrations in Coalville and elsewhere have had to be cancelled due to the current Coronavirus lockdown.

However, North West Leicestershire District Council is encouraging you to find ways to get involved on what will still be a Bank Holiday with a nationwide tribute planned VE Day 75th Anniversary

A photographer is inviting Ibstock residents to be part of a project to capture a snapshot of villagers' thoughts and emotions during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Josh Reeve, of Josh Reeve Photography, is also using the opportunity to raise funds for NHS Charities Together, supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for coronavirus patients.

House prices dropped more than average for the East Midlands in North West Leicestershire in February, new figures show.

The drop contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area suffer a 0.6 per cent annual decline .

The owner of JD Wetherspoon has addressed rumours that The Monkey Walk in Coalville - and the rest of the chain's pubs across the UK - could reopen in June.

The reopening of Wetherspoon pubs has been the subject of much media speculation over the last few days.

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Morrisons seem to be on a mission to keep us entertained during the Coronavirus lockdown.

And they are back again with another video production to add to the previous ones which have proved to be so popular with the Coalville public - and beyond.

Coalville's rubbish tip and recycling centre at Linden Way could re-open next month.

Leicestershire County Council plans to re-open tips in the week commencing May 18.