Tag Archives: Hinckley

People living alone in the city and county could be hit by a tax hike amid speculation over a possible Government rule change. Currently, single-person households get a 25 per cent discount on the amount of council tax they pay. Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister, said the Labour Government currently …

The Royal Mail has launched an investigation after hundreds of letters were found dumped at the side of a busy road. The post, which included bills and personal letters, was collected by volunteer litter-pickers who were clearing hedgerows and grass verges by the A47, near Hinckley. Efforts are now being …

Leicestershire’s postal workers are set to be a part of 115,000 striking across the UK – with 31 offices heading to picket lines in the region. All of Leicestershire’s delivery offices and the one office in Rutland will see their workers take a stand for a “dignified, proper pay rise” …

Outdoor gym kit and a petanque pitch are to be installed in the playing fields in Witherley, near Hinckley. The new additions will be sited next to the children’s play park, on Witherley Memorial Playing Field, on the corner of Post Office Lane and Church Road. The amenities will include …

A convenience store in Barwell has relaunched as a Tesco with a wider range of products. The former One Stop shop, on Moore Road, has been transformed into a Tesco Express after shutting down for the revamp in November last year. To celebrate the relaunch last week, a temporary balloon …

A spate of thefts of cars that use advanced electronic keys has prompted police to recommend some very low-tech crime prevention techniques. In a post on Facebook, Hinckley Police advised people to block their keyless car in with another vehicle when they leave it overnight, or to even get special …

The One Stop shop in Barwell is to close for several weeks while the store is converted into a Tesco Express. This means the Post Office within the store, on Moore Road, is also to shut while the works take place. The service is set to resume once the shop …

Occupants of Royal Mail vehicle, Renault and Skoda sought Police have released more details of people they would like to speak to who may have seen the A5 crash or have further information. Detective Sergeant Paul Hawkins, from Leicestershire Police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “I’d like to hear from …

Concerns have been raised about delays with people receiving their post in the Hinckley and Burbage area. Residents have reported not getting their post at all for several days while others have experienced delays in parcels and other items arriving, over the last few weeks. One man who lives on …

The year has been dominated by one thing alone and it’s not surprising most our biggest stories were about the pandemic. But other things did happen and these are some of the most-viewed stories on LeicestershireLive this year that didn’t involve lockdowns, coronavirus or the resulting economic meltdown. Among the …