Bill Ford was involved with the Great Central Railway for more than 40 years.
Former Loughborough Businessman Bill Ford has launched his new book.
Bill ran the Great Central Railway for a decade and retired in 2016 after securing the funding and commencement of building the bridge to the future joining up the north and south sections of the old GCR Main Line. He also ran a successful family business locally.
Here are some of the photographs from the event at Rothley Court Hotel.
Work beginning on key Hinckley junction next week
Leicestershire County Council will be carrying out the work for approximately 13 weeks
Twycross Zoo celebrates its first animal birth of 2025
Since the infant’s arrival, it has been cared for by its father.
Local leaders express concerns about single unitary council proposal for Leicestershire
Leicestershire County Council has requested the Government to postpone the elections planned for May this year until May 2026.
Tips to avoid burst pipes as temperatures drop
"Freezing conditions followed by warmer weather can cause bursts."
Leicestershire Police’s Chief Constable announces retirement
He took over the role of Chief Constable in March 2022.
East Midlands Ambulance Service Critical incident still in place
This is the first time that East Midlands Ambulance Service has declared a Critical Incide
Four boys arrested following fire at Tesco supermarket in Bedworth
The police have said there was a serious risk that someone could have been badly hurt.
Local athletes receive MBE in New Year Honours list
Luke Pollard is a guide for visually impaired athlete Dave Ellis who won a gold medal at the Paris Paralympics in 2024.
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