News in Coalville

Office for National Statistics data shows that in North West Leicestershire, 49 deaths involving Covid-19 were provisionally registered up to May 9 – up from 45 the week before.

Of those, 12 occurred in care homes and four at private homes.

Leicestershire Police made a total of 16 arrests during a week-long police operation in the Coalville, Ashby and Leicester areas following intelligence gathering on criminal activity in the areas.

Following work carried out and information received, warrants were obtained and enforcement activity was planned.

More than four in 10 care homes in North West Leicestershire have been hit by the coronavirus, new figures show.

The Prime Minister has said that "awful" epidemics in care homes and the NHS had to be reversed, and that the emphasis on testing must remain to keep pushing infections down nationally.

April Cottage Care Home in Coalville has had a 'thank-you' package from Central England Co-op to show its appreciation for staff helping to tackle Coronavirus on the frontline.

The Co-op has delivered 187 packages to care homes across Leicestershire.

Bradgate Park and others across the Leicestershire will be open by the weekend, according to county council leader Nick Rushton.

Leicestershire County Council took the decision to close its parks after people flocked to the sites during lockdown ignoring the stay at home message.

Coalville MP Andrew Bridgen was involved in an angry exchange with Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain today (Monday).

Mr Bridgen appeared on Good Morning Britain to answer questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson's address to the nation on Sunday evening.

The Coalville public have been told to cover up "in some settings" to prevent the spread of coronavirus in future.

The nation should wear face masks in enclosed spaces where social distancing isn't possible, the Government has said as it published its 'road map' which could include people being able to link up with one other household in a "bubble".

More than 130 fans took part in a fundraising relay around Coalville Town's football pitch at the weekend - and netted almost £1,900 for the club's coffers.

The event was organised by The Ravens' youth team secretary Wayne McDermott to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the club's Wembley FA Vase Final against Whitley Bay and help keep players united during the coronavirus lockdown.

A Hugglescote mum has thanked villagers for supporting her family's VE Day-inspired fundraiser in aid of the local coronavirus community support group.

Kath Spencer drew the outline of a Spitfire on the pavement outside her Millpond home and invited passers-by taking their daily Government-approved exercise on Friday (8 May) to fill it in with coins.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on Sunday with a slight easing of restrictions during the Coronavirus crisis.

He has revealed unlimited exercise, permission to sit in parks and a return to work for workers who cannot work from home.