Hinckley3 days agoStatue of computing pioneer winched into placeProject leaders hope the sculpture will inspire girls and young women to study maths and science.3 days ago27 Dec 2025Plans lodged for up to 103 homes on edge of townThe developer says the proposed development would provide "much needed" homes in the area.27 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Britain's most bashed bridges revealedNetwork Rail reveals a low bridge in Leicestershire saw more crashes than any other crossing.9 Dec 20256 Dec 2025'Historic' community centre to become SEND schoolCouncillors unanimously vote to change the use of the former Westfield Community Centre.6 Dec 202526 Nov 2025Concern over delay to work on frequently-hit bridgeThere are concerns works to the Watling Street bridge will not happen before the logistics park opens.26 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Free Saturday parking over Christmas periodA council said it was repeating the scheme this year in a bid to increase trade in the area. 14 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Bus workers to vote on winter strike over payTrade union, Unite, says staff in part of Leicestershire will vote over an "inadequate pay offer". 4 Nov 202522 Oct 2025'No quick fix' to stop bashing of notorious bridgeNational Highways says it will take time to deliver a plan for the bridge in Hinckley.22 Oct 202522 Sep 2025Disruption warning due to emergency repairs on A5Severn Trent Water engineers have been carrying out work on a broken sewer pipe.22 Sep 2025...