Stamp Out Pet Theft in Leicestershire & Rutland Monday, 22 February, 2021 As the Leicestershire Police issue warnings of increased pet theft, Police and Crime Commissioner hopeful Rupert Matthews issues a call to arms to combat the threat to our beloved pets with firm action by police and government. Pet theft has been a real worry for pet owners in our area recently. As the demand for pets has risen during lockdown, so has the price of pets – up around 400% on last... Local News
Gillard: Urgent action needed to tackle illegal encampment 19th February 2021 A councillor has called for urgent action to be taken at a Whitwick property where caravans have been moved onto the site without planning consent. County... Local News
1,870 new laptops and tablets for disadvantaged students across Leicestershire 17th February 2021 Leicestershire has now received 1,870 laptops and tablets to help support disadvantaged children and young people while they learn at home. More than 1 million... Local News
Kegworth apprentice encourages others to pursue their career through an Amazon apprenticeship 16th February 2021 During National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8th to 14th February), an apprentice from the East Midlands is calling on local people and her fellow colleagues to... Local News
£1,127,205 for Leicestershire to help support victims of domestic abuse 16th February 2021 Leicestershire to receive £1,127,205 to help fund a new duty to ensure victims and their children are able to access life-saving support in safe accommodation... Local News
Andrew Bridgen MP calls for more support to save the wedding industry 16th February 2021 Today, Andrew Bridgen MP lobbied the Prime Minister to provide urgent clarity and financial support for the wedding industry. The wedding industry contributes... Local News
Andrew Bridgen MP welcomes news that Castle Rock School has been selected as part of the Prime Minister’s ambitious rebuilding programme 5th February 2021 Andrew Bridgen MP has welcomed news that students in North West Leicestershire will benefit from learning in world class educational facilities as Castle Rock... Local News
Leon Spence - It's time to boycott opposition days whilst Labour use them to stir up hatred 17th January 2021 Tomorrow the Labour Party will hold an 'opposition day' in parliament, something they are entitled to do every few months. During that opposition day they will... Opinions
Bridgen steps in to highlight the plight of elderly residents locked out of park 11th September 2020 A councillor has called in the support of local MP Andrew Bridgen after his calls to get convenient access to a park for elderly residents have fallen on the... Local News
Councillor Elliott Allman joins North West Leicestershire District Conservative group 22nd August 2020 North West Leicestershire District Council Conservatives are pleased to welcome Cllr Elliott Allman to the group. Cllr Allman will continue to represent the... Local News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal. 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus National News
Amanda Milling: We’ve outdone Labour in getting females to the top 1st December 2020 Hundreds of women have put themselves forward to be potential Conservative candidates in the past two weeks. National News
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
