News in Coalville

A community food store in Coalville has been given a fresh new look following an investment of over £100,000.

The Central England Co-op in Cropston Drive, Greenhill, has received a raft of updates to give it a fresher, lighter feel and to include several new ranges and features to boost its offering to the local community.

A man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car crash in Donington Le Heath in the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday).

The incident occurred just after 2am in Manor Road and photos of the vehicle show the car had turned over as a result of the collision.

Andrew Bridgen MP for North West Leicestershire will take part in a virtual funding workshop, with People's Postcode Lottery, for local charities, volunteer organisations, and community groups in the district.

The session will give good causes in Mr Bridgen's constituency advice on how they can apply for funds to make a difference in their community.

Covid-19 spot checks on businesses in North West Leicestershire are continuing despite last week's lockdown easing.

As more businesses re-open, North West Leicestershire District Council is continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses.

If you live or work in Coalville then you can attend a new Covid-19 drop-in vaccination clinic next week.

The facility, which does not require an appointment, will be at the Market Hall Car Park in Coalville between 10am-4pm on Tuesday (May 25).

Local amateur artists are behind a new National Forest themed outdoor gallery currently on display around Coalville to celebrate English Tourism Week.

Creatives from the area have been invited to take part in the North West Leicestershire District Council's 'Living in the National Forest' project which involved designing a large leaf shaped board to be used as part of an art trail for shoppers and visitors to follow around the town centre.

Coalville Town FC have announced that Kian Taylor and Tim Berridge have signed contract extensions with the club.

Locally-based player Taylor has signed a new one year extension after becoming ever present down the left hand side last season, reports the club's Website.

Indoor hospitality venues have re-opened and hugging is allowed as the country moves to the next step out of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Significant parts of the hospitality industry are open again and people are being advised to use common sense and personal responsibility - rather than government rules - when it comes to social distancing, after data confirmed the Government's "four tests" for easing Covid restrictions had been met.

East Midlands Chamber has described the re-opening of indoor bars and restaurants as a 'crucial milestone' in economic recovery.

Commenting on the reopening of hospitality businesses to indoor customers yesterday (Monday), East Midlands Chamber chief executive Scott Knowles said: "This marks another crucial milestone in our economic recovery and there will be many pubs, restaurants, cafés, cinemas and other businesses celebrating the opportunity to either expand their capacity or reopen for the first time this year.

North West Leicestershire District Council has issued an appeal for people to stop vandalising the life rings at two of the area's attractions in and around Coalville.

The Council says the damage us being done at Hermitage Lake, Whitwick and the Nature Alive reserve in Coalville.