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.
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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