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.
Councillors refuse outline planning application for 240 homes in Newbold Verdon
They voted unanimously on the 4th of November.
Essential repair work taking place at Nuneaton Cemetery
Work is expected to be completed in time for Remembrance Day.
Appeal for information following serious collision in Kirby Muxloe
Enquiries to establish the circumstances of the collision are continuing.
M1 motorway closed following lorry fire
The M1 in Leicestershire is closed southbound between J21 (M69, Leicester) and J20 (Lutterworth.
Man charged in connection with indecent exposure in Nuneaton
He has been remanded in custody to appear before Coventry Magistrates Court on Friday, 31 October 2025.
New rules in place for bird keepers in Leicestershire
The Government has said these additional housing measures will help protect birds from bird flu.
£3m upgrade for Council’s passenger transport fleet
They have hit the road to help Leicestershire County Council deliver vital services.
Video technology sees faster treatment for stroke patients in Leicestershire
As of September 2025, 318 patients in Leicestershire have been assessed via video call.
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