Newbold Verdon7 Jan 2026Plan for 200 homes next to village set for approvalCouncillors are being advised to give the green light to the development on 20.7 acres of farmland.7 Jan 20267 Jun 2025Developers lodge 200-homes plan on edge of village The development could also include a shop, sports pitches and playing fields.7 Jun 20255 Apr 2025Appeal to identify 'damaged' car after hit-and-runPolice appeal for dashcam footage to identify the registration of a car after a runner was hurt.5 Apr 20252 Dec 2024Proposal for 'garden neighbourhood' with 240 homesA developer has also set aside land for a new cemetery and a potential health centre expansion.2 Dec 202420 Nov 2023Rejected homes development plans re-submittedThe proposals were rejected despite the land being allocated for homes in the council's draft plans.20 Nov 202322 Feb 2023'I'll be stranded in my village if the buses go'The Conservative-run council says it cannot afford to keep subsidising the services.22 Feb 20237 Jan 2023Blind man risks losing job as bus service scrappedLeicestershire County Council says the service is no longer financially viable.7 Jan 2023
