Ibstock1 Jan 2026Girl given award for supporting autistic brotherA 12-year-old girl who helps support her autistic brother is praised by a national disability charity.1 Jan 202616 Sep 2025Plans for school expansion given green lightThe school "urgently" needs to increase pupil numbers, according to planning documents.16 Sep 202528 May 2025Police officer reunited with hat after 23 years The hat was found at a quarry, 14 miles (22.5km) from where Supt Paul Allen last saw it.28 May 20256 May 2025'Spike' in car break-ins prompts police warningOfficers are set to increase patrols after a series of break-ins and attempted break-ins. 6 May 202510 Mar 2025Call for 'lifeline' buses to return to high streetThe timetable changed in 2022 and cut off the centre of the village because of a sharp bend.10 Mar 20253 Feb 2025Dog owner jailed after XL bully police attackA police officer required surgery after being bitten several times by the dog.3 Feb 20255 Aug 2024Miners' welfare club to become community hallThe venue has sat empty for several years but is to be brought back to life.5 Aug 202426 May 2024Council 'reluctantly' closes library for goodIt was most recently run by volunteers, but they said in September that they could not continue.26 May 202422 May 2024Council to consider permanent library closureA community site shut temporarily in March after the volunteers who were running it stepped down.22 May 2024...