Today's headlines for Hinckley and Nuneaton

27/11/2024

New Cadets

• The Lord Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire has appointed six new cadets to support him in the upcoming year.
• Their duties are varied, including giving readings at services, helping with the shortlisting for awards, and involvement in the annual Armed Forces Day.
• He's chosen young people from the county's Cadet Forces representing the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Police, Fire Service and St John Ambulance.

Christmas safety in North West Leicestershire.

• A safety campaign has been launched in Coaville to help keep people safe over the Festive period.
• North West Leicestershire District Council says that spot checks on taxis will be done to make sure they are safe for customers.  
• A knife arch will be deployed at undisclosed locations during the festive period. 
• Newly appointed street wardens will be patrolling over the festive period, to look after people if they have drunk too much.

Santa's route in Hinckley

• Hinckley Fire Station Rudolph Fund has released the dates that Santa will travel around the local area this December.
• The routes start on Monday with the first one in Barwell and Earl Shilton.
• They will collect for local children's charities and the firefighter's charity.

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