News in Coalville

The East Midlands Business Chamber has called for a speeding up of the re-opening of the economy - if the Covid vaccination programme works faster than expected.

But it also says that if there must be support in place for businesses until they can be fully operational again.

Shops, hairdressers, gyms and outdoor hospitality will reopen on 12 April in England if strict conditions are met, under plans being set out by the PM.

The BBC reports that up to six people from separate households could be able to meet in beer gardens from that date.

All schools in England will re-open to all pupils on March 8 under the Prime Minister's roadmap out of lockdown to be announced on Monday - with outdoor after-school sports and activities also allowed to restart.

And on the same date, outdoor recreation with one other person will also be permitted, meaning people will be allowed to sit together in a park with a coffee, drink or picnic.

North West Leicestershire Police have issued a warning to owners following a spate of thefts - and attempted dog thefts - across the county.

The police are asking dog owners to ensure that their property and any outside space you may have is secure.

A dispute has emerged between Coalville councillors after plans were announced earlier today (Friday) not to increase council tax payments for the town's residents.

Earlier, Coalville Nub News ran a story saying that councillors Elliott Allman and Alex Bridgen had proposed the scheme which is set to be approved by North West Leicestershire District Council next week.

A knife-wielding burglar was bitten by the dog he was trying to steal after threatening to stab the householder in the stomach.

Officers are appealing for information after a report of an aggregated burglary in Ravenstone on Thursday (February 18) February.

A councillor has called for urgent action to be taken at a Whitwick property where caravans have been moved onto the site without planning consent.

County Councillor for Whitwick, Tony Gillard, had been notified by concerned local residents of up to 10 caravans being moved onto a property at Brooks Lane, yesterday morning (Thursday, February 18).

Plans to use a property in a Thringstone cul-de-sac as a home for children 'from challenged backgrounds' have been withdrawn following objections from residents.

Lichfield-based Horizon Care & Education made the application to North West Leicestershire County Council in November to use the property at 1, Bishopdale, off Swallowdale.

Officers searching for a dog that was stolen from a kennels in Leicestershire have found him fields not far from Coalville.

Logan, (pictured), a three-year-old cockapoo, was stolen from a property in North Kilworth between midnight and 6.30am on Friday, February 12, after entry was forced into the kennels via a neighbouring farm.

Taxpayers in Coalville and the rest of Leicestershire will see more than £5 a month added to their council tax bill after a five per cent increase was approved by county councillors.

Leader of the county council Nick Rushton said the increase was made 'with a heavy heart'.