Local News from Thursday, November 5th, 2026

As people prepare to celebrate Bonfire Night, residents are being reminded to enjoy fireworks safely and consider the impact they can have on others, including pets and neighbours.

Around 6,500 handmade knitted poppies have been used to create two striking displays in Loughborough, as the town prepares to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.

Residents are invited to gather in Loughborough on Remembrance Sunday to pay tribute to the servicemen and women who lost their lives in conflicts around the world.