Loughborough6 days agoCouncil drops plans for new town primary schoolA review of pupil numbers shows the school for southern Loughborough is no longer needed.6 days ago11 Oct 2026Council offers free car parking scheme for ChristmasThe council says the scheme aims to encourage more people to visit the town centre.11 Oct 20269 Oct 2026Ex-police officer who raped girl in 1970s jailedBarry Grummet, 86, is sentenced to 10 years after sexually abusing the teenager nearly 50 years ago.9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026Plan to replace former bank with care home refusedThe council said the site was too close to an area with hazardous materials consent.9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026Council bosses push forward with town balaclava banIt follows complaints of masked youths intimidating shop workers in the town centre.9 Oct 20266 Oct 2026Car crashes through railings and hits school buildingTwo fire crews were called a school in Loughborough after the car hit its gym, a spokesperson said.6 Oct 20266 Oct 2026Peanut allergy scare inspired life-saving ideaHis invention has been used to treat more than 50 life-threatening allergic reactions.6 Oct 20265 Oct 2026Tree surgeon stuck upside down in tree rescuedFirefighters in Leicestershire created a "rope system" to rescue the stranded tree surgeon.5 Oct 202629 Sept 2026Town centre balaclava ban bid to take step forwardA report states people involved in anti-social behaviour are "increasingly using face coverings".29 Sept 2026...
