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.
A Loughborough Business man convicted with two others over PPE Fraud in US
Three fraudsters have been convicted following a National Crime Agency investigation into a multimillion-pound PPE fraud
Fire Crews Prevent Wildfire Spread in Normanton
Firefighters called to Normanton successfully contained a large hay bale fire from spreading at Elm Farm in Normanton
Police Appeal After Indecency Incident in Whitwick
Leicestershire Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a man they wish to speak to following a report of indecency at premises in Whitwick earlier this year.
Jeremy Monga leaves Leicester City to complete £10m Manchester City transfer
Leicester City youngster Jeremy Monga has completed a permanent move to Manchester City in a deal worth £10 million plus add-ons,
£1,000 Fine Issued After Fly-Tipping Investigation in Thurmaston
A fly-tipping investigation by Charnwood Borough Council has resulted in a £1,000 fixed penalty notice after officers identified an offender using evidence found in dumped household waste near Cemetery Road in Thurmaston.
Lioness gets honorary degree in Loughborough
England football icon Jill Scott MBE has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University in recognition of her outstanding contribution to sport and women's football.
Rapist jailed for 34 years after attack in Loughborough
A man has been jailed for 34 years after being convicted of attempted murder, rape, sexual assault and robbery following an attack on a canal towpath in Loughborough.
East Midlands Railway urges essential travel only
East Midlands Railway is advising customers to travel only if essential for the rest of the week, as high temperatures are expected to impact rail services across the region.
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Hold Me In The Dark
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What Have You Done For Me Lately?
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Phoenix
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