On Air Now

Just Great Music

Midnight - 6:00am

Conservative councillor takes Barpool ward seat

You are viewing content from Fosse 107 Hinckley and Nuneaton. Would you like to make this your preferred location?

Friday, 26 November 2021 10:24

The Conservatives now have 25 council seats.

Jamie Marek Hartshorn won 55% of the votes in the Barpool ward by-election last night

The Conservative Party member will now serve as a councillor until May 2022 which is the remainder of the term for the seat.

The by-election was called as the former Labour Barpool ward councillor Patricia Elliott stood down from Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.

The Conservative win increases their hold over the council as they now have 25 seats out of the 34.

Image credit- Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

Fire Crews Prevent Wildfire Spread in Normanton

Firefighters called to Normanton successfully contained a large hay bale fire from spreading at Elm Farm in Normanton
Police Appeal After Indecency Incident in Whitwick

Leicestershire Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a man they wish to speak to following a report of indecency at premises in Whitwick earlier this year.
Jeremy Monga leaves Leicester City to complete £10m Manchester City transfer

Leicester City youngster Jeremy Monga has completed a permanent move to Manchester City in a deal worth £10 million plus add-ons,
Hinckley's Mayor Birthday Zip Line Challenge for Charity

Hinckley Mayor is taking on a zip line over a quarry in Wales to raise money for her charities. she is genuinely terrified of heights, this will be a real challenge,
East Midlands Railway urges essential travel only

East Midlands Railway is advising customers to travel only if essential for the rest of the week, as high temperatures are expected to impact rail services across the region.
Fish dead after Bradgate Park pollution leak

The Environment Agency says it is investigating the pollution incident at Bradgate Park.
Man from Hinckley jailed for child sex offences

A man from Hinckley has been jailed for 32 months after admitting child sexual offences.
River closed at Bradgate Park due to sewage leak

Visitors to Bradgate Park are being urged to avoid the river after pollution caused by a burst sewage pipe contaminated the water.

Just Great Music
Midnight - 6:00am

Up late or up early, we've got Just Great Music interruption-free.
Breakfast with Mark Foster
6:00am - 10:00am

Mark wakes you up his way each weekday

Take us with you