A number of Community Transport providers in the county have been awarded a share of funds to help improve their vehicles, which include minibuses.
£100,000 is being invested in improving life-line community transport services run by charities and volunteer groups in Leicestershire.
Community transport enables elderly, vulnerable and disabled residents and those living in rurally isolated communities to access activities from medical appointments to shopping trips.
Tributes to former leader Nick Rushton
Leicestershire County Council pays tribute to former LCC Leader Nick Rushton who has sadly passed away
103 years since the official opening of the Carillon Tower and War Memorial.
103 years since the official opening of the Carillon Tower and War Memorial.
British Heart Foundation announces closure of 150 Stores over two financial year
British Heart Foundation announces closure of 150 Stores over two financial year with Nuneaton and Coalville stores on the list of closures.
Carelessly Discarded Cigarette Sparks Serious House Fire in Measham
Discarded cigarette in a wheelie bin sparks serious house fire in Measham which spread rapidly to a car. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service says a few simple precautions can help prevent devastating fires.
Work starts on new primary school
Work is underway to expand west Loughborough’s educational offering, as national contractor Willmott Dixon starts on site at a new primary school commissioned by Leicestershire County Council.
Tribute to man who died in Loughborough
The family of a man who was found dead in Loughborough earlier this month have paid tribute to him.
How local government re-organisation looks in Leicestershire
Part of Charnwood would be under an expanded City council, the rest would be run by a Unitary authority for Leicestershire and Rutland
New ticket barriers planned at Nuneaton station
Nuneaton railway station is set to receive new ticket barriers as part of a £33 million Government programme aimed at tackling fare evasion and creating a fairer rail network.
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Paul plays Just Great Music for a Sunday Morning
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Dave has Just Great Music for Sunday Lunch
Never Too Much
Luther Vandross
Don't Cha
Pussycat Dolls
It Ain't Over Til It's Over
Lenny Kravitz
La La La
Naughty Boy & Sam Smith