A NEW retail unit is being fitted out on Regent Street in Hinckley town centre.
The new taker is seemingly staying secretive (Image: Mason Moore)
The new space forms part of the former Motor World car parts store, which has been split into two large retail areas, separated by an entrance leading to flats.
Hinckley Free Press have today noticed the tenants are keeping secretive about the use, by covering the windows over with paper to stop passers-by from peeking in.
It is believed that the construction works inside have started recently.
No details on its use have been made known at the time of publication (11 April).
HINCKLEY BID’s Year of Fun has begun – with free local entertainment for all the family.
Hinckley BID’s Year of Fun has begun! (Image: Brio Media)
Town-goers can pick up free copies of their new event guide, which showcases all of Hinckley BID‘s ever-popular upcoming events, as well as other free events organised by the borough council.
Some of their popular events include the Soapbox Derby, which annually attracts thousands of spectators who watch soapboxes swerve down Castle Street, and the Classic Vehicle Motorshow, where petrolheads can marvel on at classic car models.
A spokesperson for Hinckley BID, said: “All of our free BID events are funded by contributions from our fantastic town centre BID member businesses.
“All the more reason the shop local and support local business! We look forward to welcoming you soon!”
Other events featured include the council’s Feast Hinckley food festival with a range of street food vendors, and their three-day-long fun-filled Snap Dragon Family Festival.
You can pick up a free copy of the guide at the Atkins Building on Lower Bond Street, Hinckley Library on Lancaster Road, and Cineworld inside The Crescent complex.
HINCKLEY COUNCIL have shared photos of distinctive items which were dumped in a fly-tip on a rural lane in Earl Shilton, which could help track down those responsible.
It was left on a rural lane in Earl Shilton (Image: HBBC)
Officials believe the incident happened on the weekend. They found the large pile of rubbish yesterday, and uploaded an album showing some close-up on Facebook.
These include children’s car seats, a handwritten sign advertising tickets for a ‘teddy tombola’, an item with the name “Bowie” handwritten in permanent marker on it, framed photos, loose and bagged kids toys, mannequins, and large containers.
The council has launched an appeal for anybody with details on it to come forward.
Taking to social media, a spokesperson said: “If you recognise any of the items, please get in touch to assist with our investigations.” You can do so by calling 01455 238141.
Fly-tipping is a criminal offence, and fines are handed out once the perpetrator is caught. You can report a fly-tip directly through the council website.
The incident comes four months after the council introduced a legal and responsible solution to disposing of large household waste – their ‘big bin collection service’, where residents can pay for a large bin to be delivered, and fill it with items that are too big to go in a normal bin, but not enough for a skip. It is collected six days later.
Residents can also dispose of household waste at the Barwell Tip, which is back open and trading with Summer hours, after maintenance works were being carried out for three weeks from late February.
BARWELL TIP is back open again – and it is now operating with Summer trading hours.
The entrance to Barwell Tip, Stapleton Lane (Image: Google)
As we previously reported back in late February, the tip near Hinckley temporarily closed for a three weeks in order for maintenance works to be carried out.
During that time, users had to make trips over to tips in Lount and Loughborough.
It has re-opened to the public again, and is now trading with summer hours. The news was made known by the Parish Council’s Deputy Clerk in a newsletter update.
They simply said: “Please note that Barwell Recycling Centre has now changed to summer hours”.
These are as follows: 9am to 7pm on Monday to Wednesday, closed on Thursday and Friday, and open every weekend from 9am to 7pm.
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A GLAMOROUS Hinckley town centre bar and restaurant with a luxury atmosphere is the place to be – with delicious dishes, theatrical cocktails, and exciting events on offer.
The main bar area at Asilo – the town’s ‘ultimate place to unwind’ (Image: Mason Moore)
Asilo, on Regent Street, is one of the largest bars that Hinckley high street plays home to – and it boasts an endless theatrical cocktail menu, perfected by their mixology masters with years of training, who concoct unique Instagram-worthy cocktail and mocktails upon request.
One of their classics – the Pornstar Martini (Image: Instagram)
Their kitchen is open daily from 8am, serving up classics from lamb chops, steaks, all-day English breakfasts, and fish and chips, to international dishes, such as shawarma wraps, crispy squid, Mediterranean quinoa salad, and large, loaded American-style burgers.
In fact, their loaded “Bangkok Bad Boy” veggie burger has been hailed as ‘the best burger in town’ by one satisfied and discerned diner in a Google Maps review.
And, whenever you – our Hinckley Free Press readers – head in and present this article, a total of 10 per cent will be knocked off your total bill, treating you to a tasty discount.
As well as being an elegant hotspot, it is also an inclusive one. They are the only town bar holding a monthly ‘Inclusive and Accessible Disco’ for those aged over-18 with disabilities, giving them a warm and welcoming environment of their own, as they dance the night away, and have been praised by local authorities for doing so.
In association with their on-site cafe Cafe Maia, they hold a movie night almost every week, where parents can sit with their children and unwind on their plush sofas with bags of popcorn and sweet treats, as they enjoy a blockbuster movie on the big screen.
Their comfy sofa seating and big screen (Image: Mason Moore)
Every Saturday from 8pm to 10pm, they provide the soundtrack to the town centre, as a live and local singer takes centre stage singing everything from chart-topping hits to one-hit wonders. Past performers include Josh Darby, Debbie Lacey, Sam & Suzie, Julie Sings, and Vicki Vocals.
After the music finishes up at 10pm, a live DJ then takes over, playing well-known club classics into the early hours at 3am, where club-goers can show off their moves on the dance floor, enjoy shots, and pay to use the photo booth to capture fun nights out.
A look at some of the drinks on offer (Image: Mason Moore)
Their fun nights out are a safe and ‘no-nonsense’ environment, with door staff and security guards in place to ensure no inappropriate or rowdy behaviour is caused. They are also part of the Hinckley Pubwatch scheme, aiming to reduce alcohol-related crime across the town.
Asilo can be hired out for many different types of functions, from VIP events, birthday parties, gender reveals, baby showers, and corporate events. One business making the most of it is Midlands Daxies, who hold dachshund meet-ups there.
Away from the main bar area at the front is this ‘hidden’ space – ideal for a corporate use (Image: Mason Moore)
A spokesperson said previously that its the ultimate place to unwind”, and added ‘its a world of glam, glitz, and flair’.
Asilo can be followed on Facebook and Instagram for any new updates on their food and cocktail menus, as well as live events and entertainment.
NUNEATON and Bedworth Borough Council (NBBC) has launched a new service to help resolve tenancy issues and prevent homelessness.
Nuneaton Town Hall (Image: Google)
A Town Hall spokesperson explained that the authority is “committed to preventing homelessness at the earliest opportunity, and can put plans in place to prevent an eviction notice being issued, or providing assistance if one is already issue”.
The service assists residents on a ‘full spectrum’ of tenancy issues, including: Assisting with rent arrears, providing solutions for both parties, making referrals to specialist services, and enabling mediation between landlords and tenants.
Jane Grant, the Council’s Assistant Director for Strategic Housing, said: “We urge anyone who is struggling with a tenancy issue, be that a tenant struggling to pay rent or a landlord looking to issue an eviction notice, to please get in touch and let us help.
“Our specialist team is committed to help find a solution that is suitable for all involved.”
A satisfied service user described the project as ‘helpful’, and explained what their experience was like using it, and added they have been left ‘much more relaxed’.
Talking of their experience, they said: “I was told what steps will be taken, what they are going to talk about with the landlord, how to find a private rented property, and that they (the council) can look at helping me with the bond and deposit.
“I’ve felt much more relaxed with the project helping me. They’ve not found anything too much trouble and helped in every way they could. I want to say a big thank you.”
TWO PEOPLE have been taken to hospital after a car collided into a house in Bedworth, near neighbouring Nuneaton, last night.
Police received reports just after half 10 last night (Image: Pixabay)
On Sunday, 7 April, at 10.36pm, police officers received reports that a vehicle had collided with a property on Silver Birch Avenue, before leaving the scene.
In a statement issued to the force’s official website, a spokesperson for Warwickshire Police confirmed that two people had sustained injuries and were taken to hospital.
They said: “Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage from the time of the incident is asked to contact police by going to warwickshire.police.uk/tua, or call 101 quoting incident 406 of 6 April 2024.
“Alternatively, information can provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
OVER 500 solar panels have been installed on the roofs of NWSLC’s Nuneaton college campus, as a way of going greener and reducing carbon emission use and costs.
Pictured: David Poole, Chief Operating Officer, and Natalie Dawes, Director of Estates and Facilities at NWSLC, with the new solar panels. (Image: NWSLC)
They were first used over Easter, were funded from a £3 million Government-backed decarbonisation grant, and will generate around 300,000 watts of electricity each year.
Covering all three buildings and the sports hall, it is expected they will reduce carbon emissions by 11.5 tonnes, helping contribute to Net Zero and carbon neutral goals.
David Poole, Chief Operating Officer for NWSLC said: “Climate change is recognised by our students as one of their biggest concerns for the future and we take our commitment to addressing this issue very seriously.
“Going live with our solar panels installation at Nuneaton Campus is a major step on this journey and will also help us enormously to reduce our energy costs. Our overall aims include reducing utility costs by 25 per cent by 2025.”
In addition, NWSLC have established their very own Green Strategic Group at the campus, where the members act as ‘green champions’, and motivate staff and students to raise the profile of green initiatives and sustainability.
£150,000 of funding from a Government grant has been awarded to the Hinckley Rugby Football Club, who play at the Leicester Road Sports Ground.
Members of the Hinckley Rugby Football Club play at the Leicester Road Sports Ground (Image: Google)
It will be put towards a renovation project for their 3G football pitch, after their previous pitch reached the end of its lifespan, and the surface needed replacing.
The funding was acquired from the Community Ownership Fund after Bosworth’s MP, Dr. Luke Evans penned a letter in support of the club’s application back in November to the Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young, explaining they “have a clear track record of delivering high quality and sustainable sporting opportunities to the local community.”
Bosworth MP, Dr. Luke Evans, said: “That Hinckley Rugby Football Club has secured £150,000 for a new 3G pitch is great news for our community! The pitch can be used by football and rugby players of all generations, no matter the weather.”
John Tilley, Chair of Hinckley Rugby Football Club, said: “This is really brilliant news. The £150,000 from the Community Ownership Fund will be a huge investment in our community which means we can guarantee football on a pitch at Hinckley Rugby Football Club for the next 20 years… at least!”
A ‘limited’ service will be held on Hinckley Market tomorrow (Saturday, 6 April).
Shoppers on Hinckley Market (Image: Mason Moore)
A spokesperson for Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC) gave town-goers the heads up on Facebook this evening, citing the fact that ‘strong winds’ are forecast.
While no specifics were shared on which of the town centre traders will be operating, when this has happened in past times, it has mainly only been those who operate out of their vans, and those who sell perishable foods, such as bread, and fruit and vegetables.
The fruit and veg stall is usually there on days services are ‘limited’ (Image: Mason Moore)
A borough council spokesperson issued an apology a day in advance to regular market users and town-goers, simply saying: “Apologies for any inconvenience.”
