Garden Waste bins are due for renewal
Do you need a garden waste bin?
Charnwood Borough Council will issue you with a brown wheelie bin and empty it every fortnight (apart from a two-week period over Christmas)
The year-round service is easy to join and costs £55 a year if you pay by Direct Debit, and £60 per annum if you pay by other method.
For more information visit charnwood.gov.uk/pages/gardenwaste
Hathern Post Office will close this month
The Post Office has written a letter to customers.
M1 motorway closed following lorry fire
The M1 in Leicestershire is closed southbound between J21 (M69, Leicester) and J20 (Lutterworth.
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.
East Midlands Airport Assisted Travel service wins national award
East Midlands Airport’s Assisted Travel service has grown in popularity, with numbers increasing by around 25% each year.
Man charged after fire in Loughborough
He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court this morning (Wednesday 29 October).
Man sentenced after Loughborough stabbing left victim seriously injured
He was sentenced on Friday (24 October).
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