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Nuneaton residents, put your bin out ready for 7am so you don't miss out on having your waste collected.
Christmas 2024 bin collection changes in Nuneaton – with first set for tomorrow
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 20 December 2024 BIN COLLECTIONS in Nuneaton will follow a revised schedule over Christmas, with the first set for tomorrow. A file photo of a Christmas Tree close…
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December 20, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Nuneaton residents, put your bin out ready for 7am so you don't miss out on having your waste collected.
The last chance to visit this year is on Saturday. It will then re-open on 3 January.
Last chance to visit Nuneaton Museum before temporary closure
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 19 December 2024 TIME is running out to visit Nuneaton Museum before it closes for the rest of the year. Nuneaton Museum. (Image: Mason Moore) The last chance for …
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December 19, 2024 at 11:44 PM
The last chance to visit this year is on Saturday. It will then re-open on 3 January.
Secondary school students shared their ideas for the borough's future.
Hinckley’s young people helping shape borough’s future
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 18 December 2024 YOUNG PEOPLE in Hinckley and Bosworth are already helping to shape the borough’s future. Secondary students speak at the conference. (Image:…
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December 19, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Secondary school students shared their ideas for the borough's future.
The Christmas hours for the gates have been confirmed
Hinckley Council confirm Christmas opening hours for cemetery gates
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 17 December 2024 HINCKLEY COUNCIL have confirmed the opening times for the gates to the cemetery over Christmas. Ashby Road Cemetery (Image: Google) A spokesperson…
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December 17, 2024 at 9:49 PM
The Christmas hours for the gates have been confirmed
There were plenty of food and drink stalls, live music and entertainment, and even a stilt-walking Santa Claus
Hundreds of Hinckley foodies flock to festive food festival
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 16 December 2024 HUNDREDS of hungry Hinckley foodies paid a visit to the annual Christmas food festival in the town centre yesterday (15 December). Hundreds turned…
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December 16, 2024 at 11:46 PM
There were plenty of food and drink stalls, live music and entertainment, and even a stilt-walking Santa Claus
Well done to Post Box Gifts, who were handed an award and Christmas hamper
Gift shop has Barwell’s best-dressed Christmas shop window
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 15 December 2024 A GIFT SHOP has the best-dressed Christmas shop window in Barwell. Inset (Image: Barwell Parish Council) / Post Box Gifts (Image: Facebook) Post B…
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December 15, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Well done to Post Box Gifts, who were handed an award and Christmas hamper
Extra market days have been added in nearby Nuneaton
Extra Nuneaton Market days added for last minute Christmas gifts
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 14 December 2024 ADDITIONAL market days have been announced by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council for market-goers to pick up any last minute Christmas gifts. N…
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December 14, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Extra market days have been added in nearby Nuneaton
"The aim is to serve people on their way to work, and people working around the parish."
New community coffee shop opens inside Burbage Pentecostal church
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 13 December 2024 A NEW community coffee shop has opened inside of a Burbage church. Vice Chairman Rolf Hoelmer cuts the ribbon. (Image: Burbage Parish Council) It …
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December 13, 2024 at 11:49 PM
"The aim is to serve people on their way to work, and people working around the parish."
Myton are on the move to a new premises in Nuneaton.
Nuneaton charity shop on the move to former florists
Vaughan Moore & Mason Moore | 12 December 2024 A CHARITY shop is on the move in Nuneaton town centre. It is ‘coming soon’. (Image: Mason Moore) The Myton Hospices are in the process of relocati…
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December 13, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Myton are on the move to a new premises in Nuneaton.
Scammers are targeting small businesses across the county with a refund scam.
Leicestershire Police tell small businesses ‘remain vigilant’ after refund scams
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 11 December 2024 LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE have urged small businesses across the county to ‘remain vigilant’, after receiving several reports of a refund …
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December 13, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Scammers are targeting small businesses across the county with a refund scam.
"These often-unsung heroes truly make Oadby and Wigston a better place."
Oadby and Wigston volunteers celebrated with glitzy award evening recognising ‘those who do so much’ for the borough
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 10 December 2024 OADBY and Wigston’s volunteer heroes were celebrated with a glitzy awards evening. Marilyn Bowles (top left), Chloe Mushden (top right), Pau…
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December 10, 2024 at 11:44 PM
"These often-unsung heroes truly make Oadby and Wigston a better place."
It is being held on Friday afternoon.
Crowds to gather for Hinckley’s Carols Around the Tree on Friday
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 9 December 2024 CROWDS are set to gather in Hinckley town centre for the annual Carols Around the Tree event on Friday afternoon (13 December). 2023’s Carols…
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December 9, 2024 at 11:19 PM
It is being held on Friday afternoon.
Signs advising motorists of the planned works have already gone up.
Higham on the Hill to get two road closures in new year
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 8 December 2024 HIGHAM on the Hill motorists will be hit by a month of road closures in the New Year. A general view of roadworks signage. (Image: Mason Moore) Tha…
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December 9, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Signs advising motorists of the planned works have already gone up.
"The store has been totally transformed and has a great new look", said manager Rita Thayanithy.
New features for Earl Shilton’s ‘new look’ Co-op shop
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 7 December 2024 EARL SHILTON’S Co-op shop has re-opened this week, following an eight-week-long transformation programme. Co-op Food, Wood Street. (Image: Ti…
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December 7, 2024 at 11:31 PM
"The store has been totally transformed and has a great new look", said manager Rita Thayanithy.
Residents are being invited to complete the survey, as it will provide 'valuable' insights and feedback
Hinckley Council keen to hear how residents receive council updates
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 6 December 2024 HINCKLEY COUNCIL are keen to hear how borough residents recieve their council updates. Hinckley Hub. (Image: Google) The authority have this week l…
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December 6, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Residents are being invited to complete the survey, as it will provide 'valuable' insights and feedback
The cancellation has came following weather warnings forecasting that gusts reaching 61mph are set to hit.
Hinckley’s Saturday market cancelled over Storm Darragh strong wind concerns
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 5 December 2024 HINCKLEY’S Saturday market has been cancelled because of a weather warning. Hinckley Market. (Image: Mason Moore) Hinckley and Bosworth borough cou…
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December 5, 2024 at 11:19 PM
The cancellation has came following weather warnings forecasting that gusts reaching 61mph are set to hit.
The one-off exhibition features old photos and 'rarely seen' items, and showcases how Hinckley and Bosworth have changed over the course of 50 years.
‘Special’ one-off exhibition showcases 50 years of change in Hinckley and Bosworth
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 4 December 2024 A FREE exhibition showcasing how Hinckley and Bosworth has changed over 50 years has launched. The Atkins Building. (Image: Mason Moore) The one-of…
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December 4, 2024 at 11:11 PM
The one-off exhibition features old photos and 'rarely seen' items, and showcases how Hinckley and Bosworth have changed over the course of 50 years.
The new service starts on 3 February. If you sign up before 17 January, you will receive your permit sticker in time.
Nuneaton residents encouraged to subscribe for green bin collections
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 3 December 2024 NUNEATON residents are being encouraged to subscribe to Nuneaton Council’s green bin collection service of £40 per bin for 2025 to 2026. Nuneaton T…
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December 3, 2024 at 11:18 PM
The new service starts on 3 February. If you sign up before 17 January, you will receive your permit sticker in time.
The car trail gives elderly and disabled residents the opportunity to enjoy the town centre's lights
Christmas lights car trail in Hinckley on Wednesday evening – all details
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 1 December 2024 HINCKLEY town centre will be open for motorists to drive through town and see the Christmas lights as part of the free car trail on Wednesday eveni…
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December 2, 2024 at 11:36 PM
The car trail gives elderly and disabled residents the opportunity to enjoy the town centre's lights
Help celebrate your active hero - nominations are now open
Nominations open for Hinckley’s 2024 Active Heroes who go ‘above and beyond’ for sports
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 1 December 2024 HINCKLEY COUNCIL is encouraging residents to vote for their community’s active heroes. Inset (Image: Submitted) / Hinckley Hub (Image: Google) The …
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December 1, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Help celebrate your active hero - nominations are now open
It has closed after three years, and is now to let
‘Boutique’ Hinckley town centre gym closes after three years
Vaughan Moore & Mason Moore | 30 November 2024 A HINCKLEY town centre gym has closed down and relocated to a nearby village. It is now up for grabs after trading for three years. (Image: Vaugha…
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November 30, 2024 at 8:40 PM
It has closed after three years, and is now to let
Volunteers helped to brighten up Whittleford Park, after ridding it of its rubbish in a major clean-up operation.
Nuneaton’s largest park brighter following ‘major’ clean-up operation
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 29 November 2024 NUNEATON’S largest park is looking brighter following a ‘major’ clean-up operation by volunteers and two teams from the borough …
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November 29, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Volunteers helped to brighten up Whittleford Park, after ridding it of its rubbish in a major clean-up operation.
"It’ll be a fantastic festive family occasion"
All you need to know for Barwell’s Christmas light switch-on this Saturday
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 28 November 2024 BARWELL’S Christmas lights are being switched on Saturday evening (30 November). In past times: 2022’s switch-on event. (Image: Barwel…
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November 28, 2024 at 11:28 PM
"It’ll be a fantastic festive family occasion"
The works are expected to finish up early next year.
Solar panel installation under way at Wigston fitness centre
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 27 November 2024 SOLAR PANELS installation works are well under way at a Wigston fitness centre. Wigston Pool and Fitness Centre. (Image: OWBC) They have started t…
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November 27, 2024 at 11:33 PM
The works are expected to finish up early next year.
It is well worth making note of them now
Christmas 2024 bin collection changes in Hinckley
Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 26 November 2024 BIN COLLECTIONS across Hinckley will run with a different schedule this Christmas, council bosses have confirmed. A file photo of a Christmas Tree…
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November 26, 2024 at 11:29 PM
It is well worth making note of them now