The stranded duckling had to be rescued using chimney rods.
They had initially received a call from the RSPCA reporting a duckling trapped in a drain on Sunday (16th May) at around 11:26.
A fire engine from Hinckley station rushed to scene on Thurlaston Lane in Croft.
The duckling was thankfully rescued and handed over to the RSPCA.
Alternative headlines:
'Duck in the middle with you'
'QUACK action taken to rescue duckling'
'Duck down rain drain'
'Teal meet again'
(Ed: That's enough...)
Beaumanor Hall temporary closed due to public safety risk
The main building at Beaumanor Hall is the only area affected by the structural issues.
Charnwood resident chosen to light the beacon for 80th anniversary of VE Day
The beacon will be lit around 9.30 pm.
Loughborough student wins international competition to design hearing technology jewellery
The ‘Junkyard Dog Flower’ design has now been made into jewellery.
Air Ambulance called after collision on M1
ROAD NOW OPEN
Nominations open for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s Celebrating Excellence Awards
Nominations are open until 5pm on Monday 12 May 2025
Loughborough University proposes new student accommodation development on campus
Feedback is wanted before the planning application is submitted.
Fire crews monitoring wooded area in Coalville after blaze
Several calls were received by Fire Control about flames and smoke in a wooded area close by.
Airport celebrates 60th anniversary
"Ever since beginning operations on April 2nd 1965, East Midlands Airport has been this region’s gateway to the world"
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Totally 80's: Gary plays the music and speaks to the stars from the decade of big hair and big shoulder pads!
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Non Stop for a Sunday afternoon
Only You
Yazoo
Honey
Lenny Kravitz
American Boy
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