North West Leicestershire, England News

Victoria Musgrave has taken up the role at Abbots Bromley School, which was the very first Woodard School for girls.

Pupils from the Pat Miller School of Dance turned out in force to entertain the crowds at the Rolleston Community Day.

North West Leicestershire District Council has been valiantly trying to defend its plans for future housing in the district, despite fundamental flaws and opposition from residents.

Police were called at 2.55pm yesterday after reports were received of an incident outside Burton Golf Club, in Ashby Road.

The pupils from The Anne Lee School of Drama entered their Trinity Guildhall Examinations ranging from Introductory to Grade 8 in subjects including speech and drama, Shakespeare, communication studies and individual acting.

CASTLE Donington will "simply not cope" when a 900-home development is built, according to people living in the area.

The group is a long established informal network of ex Bass people who meet for lunch two or three times a year at a location with an interesting history or current excellence and of course a good reputation for food and beverage.

North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen has confirmed that he has called for a vote of no confidence in David Cameron.

The Blacksmith's Arms, in Main Street, will be holding the event from 5.30pm on Friday, June 14 to raise money for the Punch Community Promise, which supports causes around the Burton area, and the Tree of Hope, a nationwide charity which offers hope to the families of sick children who need specialist medical surgery, treatment, therapy and ... (more)

David Cameron faced a new Tory revolt last night after a second Conservative MP admitted he has secretly asked for a vote aimed at sacking him as leader.

THE family of a late village bowls club stalwart have unveiled an honour to him at his former stomping ground.

As Britain and France led calls today to support rebel forces in Syria, the leader of Al Qaeda rallied all Sunni Muslims to overthrow President Bashar Assad and set up Islamic rule in the country.

Speaking in Parliament, Andrew Bridgen, who represents North West Leicestershire, tackled Planning Minister Nick Boles over the changes, which the Government believes will make it easier for new businesses to start up.

The spacious three-bedroomed property is close to local amenities and the village is a hot spot for commuters, being at the heart of the East Midlands' "golden triangle". Officially within North West Leicestershire, it is actually nearer to Derby and Nottingham than Leicester.

North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen has backed the National Deaf Children's Society call for a Parliamentary debate to protect specialist services, such as teachers of the deaf.

VOTERS in North West Leicestershire have just a few days left to make their views known on where they think new ward boundaries should be drawn in the district.

BURTON town centre bosses hope that part of a shopping centre which has previously been described as being 'dead' can flourish again following the opening of a new shop.

A COMMUNITY organisation is on the lookout for young potential farmers to help sustain the future of its rural economy.

PLANNING bosses have revealed more details regarding a plan to develop part of South Derbyshire - which will include work on a busy junction.

Three Asian men were seen loudly remonstrating with security staff outside The Octagon shopping centre at around 2.30pm today afternoon following an alleged racist incident.