News in Coalville

Two men have been arrested in Coalville over on suspicion of being connected with the supply of Class A drugs.

Leicestershire Police reported that officers stopped a vehicle in Highfield Street, Coalville on Tuesday.

Coalville MP Andrew Bridgen has predicted a 'remarkable' renewal of the UK economy when Coronavirus restrictions have been eased.

With a severe downturn expected as a result of the Government lockdown, which has lasted almost a month, a recession has been forecast.

Central England Co-op Funeralcare is asking people in the Coalville to help families pay their respects to loved ones during this uncertain time.

Andrew Waldron, Funeral Director at Central England Co-op Funeralcare, in Coalville, has issued a plea for people to come together and help those who have lost someone close to them at this time.

Dan Wright and Paul Starkey had never met until a few weeks ago - now they have viewed online over one million times.

The reason? The duo's dance moves outside Morrisons Supermarket in Coalville have turned them into internet stars.

Leicestershire Police say their investigations into Monday's hit and run incident in Coalville - which left a man in hospital with life-changing injuries - are continuing.

They say they have spoken to people on Tuesday to try and piece together what happened and why.

Work will not start on removing traffic calming measures on Ashby Road in Coalville until after Coronavirus restrictions have been eased.

Leicestershire County Council will work with North West Leicestershire District Council on the scheme with ties in with the Coalville Regeneration Project.

A 33-year-old man has been left with 'life-changing injuries' following a hit and run incident in Coalville on Monday afternoon.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a non-stop collision.

An Ibstock care home asked the family of one its residents for £102 to cover the cost of petrol and getting an extra staff member in when they took the woman to hospital after a fall.

The lady, who has dementia, had broken her wrist. Staff working at The Elms Care Centre in Melbourne Road did not take her for an x-ray until the day after the incident despite swelling so severe she had to have her rings cut off.

Ashby Angling Club - who run a number of venues in the Coalville area - have threatened to ban anyone caught fishing at their waters during the Coronavirus lockdown.

The club are believed to have caught offenders and told anyone thinking of doing the same that they must stay away or they will be ejected.

Morrisons in Coalville say their dancing security staff are bringing some cheer to customers during the Coronavirus crisis.

Two of the supermarket's workforce have been captured on camera demonstrating their moves while people queue to get inside.