Bill Ford was involved with the Great Central Railway for more than 40 years.
Former Loughborough Businessman Bill Ford has launched his new book.
Bill ran the Great Central Railway for a decade and retired in 2016 after securing the funding and commencement of building the bridge to the future joining up the north and south sections of the old GCR Main Line. He also ran a successful family business locally.
Here are some of the photographs from the event at Rothley Court Hotel.
Foxes manager nominated for award
His team has been promoted to the Premier League for next season.
Young traders can sign up for new Loughborough KickStart Market
Alongside market stalls on the day there will be a range of food outlets and entertainment in the town such as music performances.
Leicester City have won the Championship title
On Saturday, Leicester City will be presented with the Championship trophy at full-time and the club says that further details on the celebrations will be confirmed in due course.
Local NHS urge people to check medication ahead of May bank holiday
GP practices and many community pharmacies will be closed on the May bank holiday.
Life-saving device installed at the Outwoods
"The open space has thousands of visitors each year, so it is vital that the defibrillator has been installed in case of an emergency."
Great Central Railway reveals design for next phase of 'reunification' project
The project will create an eighteen-mile heritage line stretching from the north of Leicester to the south of Nottingham.
Local water company supports government announcement of ban on wet wipes containing plastic
"I have been clear that a step change is needed to protect our waterways from pollution."
Visiting hours extended across Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust community hospitals and mental health services
Visits in Community Hospitals can take place between 11 am and 8 pm.
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