The South Leicestershire Litter Wombles had their 15 minutes of fame (well actually about 3.5mins) when they featured on the BBC One’s East Midlands Today news programme. Founder Womble, Bob Lee, explained to viewers that it all started about three years ago when he went for a walk and came across a load of…
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Our M.P. introduces Bill on tackling microplastic pollution
South Leicestershire MP, Alberto Costa, is introducing a Bill which aims to stem the tide of microplastic pollution. Mr Costa is introducing the Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill on Tuesday in the House of Commons. The Bill would require washing machine manufacturers to fit microplastic-catching filters in all new domestic and commercial washing machines. The…
Batten down the hatches Enderby!
A Met Office alert has warned that an approaching Storm ‘Arwen’ could wreak havoc in Enderby and elsewhere in Leicestershire this weekend. The Yellow alert for Friday/Saturday warns of gale-force winds, so not an ideal time to travel any distance. Residents are being advised to tie down garden furniture and loose bits of kit. There…
Blaby District Council marks White Ribbon Day
Blaby District Council has started 16 Days of Action as part of the White Ribbon campaign to end male violence against women. White Ribbon Day is the largest global initiative to end male violence against women by calling on men to take action to make a difference. The 16 Days of Action runs until 10th…
Members sought for new-look police scrutiny panel
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews is hunting for community members to take to the helm of a new police scrutiny panel. The Commissioner is set to unveil a new-look Ethics and Transparency (ETP) Panel to provide independent evaluation and scrutiny of Leicestershire Police and his own office. The ETP replaces…
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