Direct rail link could slash Leicester to Coventry journeys to 32 minutes, boosting economy and creating jobs. Shorter Journeys Leicester to Coventry Rail Link Planned: 32 Minutes A new plan could cut train travel times. Leicester and Coventry’s direct link is being looked at. Journeys could drop from 56 to 32 minutes. Midlands Connect announced…
Police share CCTV image after a taxi driver was attacked in Hinckley town centre. They seek information for their investigation. CCTV Image Released After Taxi Driver Assaulted in Hinckley A taxi driver got attacked. Someone damaged his car’s back window. Now the police are looking into it. They shared a picture of a man they…
Daughter honors step-father Tony Wade, a teacher in Hinckley, who impacted generations. He was known as a dedicated educator. Edinburgh Daughter Pays Tribute to Beloved Teacher Tony Wade A daughter honored her dad, Tony Wade. He taught many students at one school. Tony was 81 when he passed away. People knew him as a teacher…
Welsh council supports a public inquiry into eHarley Street, which ran nine surgeries amid patient and payment issues. Council Calls for Inquiry into Firm Running Welsh GP Surgeries Council members all agreed on a public inquiry concerning a company owning GP surgeries in Wales. They met on Thursday in Blaenau Gwent, where councillors from all…
Warning issued to Leicestershire homeowners about rogue traders cold-calling for roof repairs near Hinckley. Leicestershire Homeowners Targeted By Rogue Traders Issue Scam Warning Hey, listen to this warning! Scammers target Leicestershire homes. Trading Standards reported it’s happening now. These people cold-call and push roof repairs. They operate near Hinckley, it seems. They find fake leaks…
Helen Judges is distraught after hospital errors prevented her from saying goodbye to her mother and delaying the burial. Hospital ‘Forgets’ Paperwork Delaying Leicestershire Woman’s Mum’s Burial A woman named Helen Judges is upset with a hospital. Her mother, Anne Crane, died there. Helen says the hospital’s failures robbed her of saying goodbye. She couldn’t…
Worthing tops list with 23.2 shoplifting incidents per 1,000 people, study shows. London ranks low, Hinckley lowest. Worthing: The UK Seaside Town Named Britain’s Shoplifting Capital Hey, guess what I just read? Worthing is called Britain’s shoplifting capital. It’s a seaside town in England. A study says that Worthing has the highest theft rate. They…
Readers slam a huge warehouse plan near Hinckley, fearing traffic and pollution, despite hopes for local economic boost. Warehouse Scheme: Leicestershire Readers Call it ‘Totally Unnecessary’ A huge warehouse and office complex is planned near Hinckley. Some people think it is unnecessary. Others say it could help the local economy and create new jobs. The…
Car cruising reported in Leicestershire. Police responded after residents complained, finding no vehicles upon arrival. Dozens of Cars Participate in Reported Car Cruising in Leicestershire Over the weekend, car cruising happened in Leicestershire. Police expected more cars than showed up, but people reported the racing to police on Sunday, February 9. This occurred after police…