These headlines and more information for Hinckley and the villages of South Leicestershire can be found at www.hinckley-info.co.uk http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:33:54 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/images/M_images/mambo_rss.png http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk These headlines and more information for Hinckley and the villages of South Leicestershire can be found at www.hinckley-info.co.uk http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5643&Itemid=93 An Open Day is being held this month so townspeople can see for themselves the transformation that has taken place at Hinckley’s historic Atkins Building. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5642&Itemid=93 Runners of all ages and abilities will be pounding the traffic-free streets of Hinckley town centre on the evening of Wednesday 22 September as the town hosts the second town centre runs. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5641&Itemid=93 A review of all polling districts and polling places in the Hinckley Bosworth area is being undertaken by the Borough Council. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5640&Itemid=93 Life’s no drag for teenagers in Burbage who are transforming a wrecked American car into a gleaming dragster – thanks to a £10,000 grant from Leicestershire County Council and support from other bodies, including the police. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5639&Itemid=93 Museums across Leicestershire are showcasing the best of their collections in a new online exhibition. They are selecting 100 exciting objects for the brand new Leicestershire Revealed website . Each object tells a unique story that will give a taste of what can be seen in the County’s museums. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5638&Itemid=93 A vital piece of medical equipment will be bought for the region’s new air ambulance, thanks to the fund-raising efforts of Hinckley Bosworth Borough Council’s former mayor, Councillor Keith Nichols. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5637&Itemid=93 Free classes in English and Maths are once again available in the county thanks to Leicestershire Adult Learning Service. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5636&Itemid=93 Officers from the Force’s Road Policing Unit are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Bagworth. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5635&Itemid=130 Hinckley United played their 4th away game without recording a win, but gained a credible draw at Harrogate Town. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5634&Itemid=130 Hinckley United lost away at Corby Town 2-0. Corby scored both goals in the first half, first through Glenn Walker and the second through Chris Hope. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5633&Itemid=93 The Competition Commission (CC) has today published an issues statement and timetable for its investigation into movies on Pay TV. These can be found at: Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5632&Itemid=93 England's biggest-ever litter pick marks its anniversary with the news that it has so far collected almost 90,000 bags of rubbish. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5629&Itemid=93 Leicestershire County Council has decided to suspend one if its councillors after he was found to be in breach of the members' Code of Conduct. The Standards (Hearing) Subcommittee agreed yesterday that Mr Geraint Jones had breached three sections of the Code when, at the scene of roadworks near his home on 22 October 2009, he behaved in a manner that was aggressive and rude, swore at a County Council employee who was on traffic management duties and threatened him by saying he was in a position to get him sacked. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5628&Itemid=93 Following the recent sad death of local man John Brown who brought the Bike Aid event to the area in the 1990's the hard working charity fundraising team that organise Burbage Carnival and fireworks night, were inundated with requests from members of the public to see the event return in the hope that many thousands of pounds can be raised for charity plus provide a really fun family day. At a recent meeting chairman Mr Harvey Brown spoke about the large number of requests that had been made to the group, and discussed a possible re-instatement of the much loved event. There were concerns about overstretching the already busy committee, by adding a further event to the calendar. Administrator http://www.hinckley-info.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5627&Itemid=93 Parents are being urged to look out for school place application packs which will be landing on doormats across Leicestershire in early September. Around 14,000 forms will be sent out to parents whose children will transfer schools in the autumn term, 2011 and the County Council is urging them to make sure they apply on time. Administrator