News in Coalville

These are the pharmacies across the Coalville and Ibstock area that are now providing a safe space for domestic abuse victims to ask for help,

North West Leicestershire District Council says anyone needing assistance can use the discreet 'Ask for ANI' code phrase.

An Ibstock man who was last month convicted of a string of child sexual abuse offences was yesterday (Wednesday 14 July) jailed for 11 years.

On 24 June, following a trial at Leicester Crown Court, Stuart Newbold was found guilty of four counts of inciting a boy under 14 years of age to commit an act of gross indecency, three counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14 years and two counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14 years.

The 'Becky the Buzzard' artwork which was stolen while it was on display in Coalville has been returned following a plea to the thief.

Created by animal artist Art by Cerys for the Coalville Outdoor Gallery, a copy was on show in Oliver's Walk.

Visitors to Coalville tip will no longer have to book in advance from next Monday (July 19).

Over the past year, lockdown restrictions have been in place at the waste site in Linden Way.

The George and Dragon pub in Thringstone is to stay closed until next week following reports of 'several' customers testing positive for Covid-19.

A message on the Ashby Road pub's Facebook page says it will re-open next Monday (July 19) and 12 noon.

Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire, has met with the Minister responsible for levelling up to push for Government investment in Coalville.

Earlier today (Monday) Mr Bridgen met with Robert Jenrick, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, to call for a £9million investment in the town which would see funding for The Lyceum, a new skills, arts and cultural hub for Coalville town centre.

Emergency services were in Coalville on Saturday evening as they made sure of a girl's safety following following reports from the public.

Police, ambulance and the fire service were all at the scene in Snibston.

Following a major refurbishment the Century Theatre in Coalville is open next coming weekend for a Friday film night and Saturday music night.

On Friday, you can enjoy a festival of films, with over 25 short movies planned.

Coalville is to get a 'deep clean' ahead of Covid restrictions being lifted this month.

North West Leicestershire District Council says the clean-up will start from 9pm on Monday (July 12) and is being paid for by the Government's 'Welcome Back' funding

Coalville district councillor Nick Rushton is backing an ambitious green plan which will see 700,000 new trees planted across Leicestershire,

The scheme is designed to make the county greener and boost biodiversity – with one tree planned for every resident in the county.