News in Coalville

Coalville drivers have been urged to celebrate the festive season safely by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland.

Lord Willy Bach has warned against the dangers of irresponsible driving.

Leicestershire Police are warning Coalville residents against using loan sharks this Christmas.

They are supporting the #StopLoanSharksChristmas campaign and warning of the dangers and how to report illegal money lending activity in your community.

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•Andrew Bridgen was in euphoric mood on social media after last week's win

•The Coalville MP repeated the Boris Johnson mantra 'Get Brexit Done'

Mill Lane in Heather is currently closed after an electrical cables fire.

Fire crews were on the scene on Saturday dealing with the incident.

Ashby MP Andrew Bridgen admits the size of the Conservatives' election win has still not sunk in.

Bridgen was re-elected as MP for North West Leicestershire with an increased majority.

Andrew Bridgen has been re-elected as MP for North West Leicestershire with an increased majority.

The Conservative candidate polled 33,811 votes with Labour's Terri Eynon coming in second with 13,411.

The General Election will be held tomorrow, December the 12th, and we have put together a handy guide with all the information you need to vote.

You will have been sent a poll card telling you when to vote and at which polling station. You can only vote at the polling station location on your card.

An independent panel set up to monitor police standards will consider the impact of Coalville's 'People Zone' to community safety at its next meeting.

Members of Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner Lord Willy Bach's Ethics, Integrity and Complaints Committee will meet on December 13 where they will discuss a new report reviewing the work of Leicestershire's People Zones since their launch last year.