Loughborough2 days agoCouncil wants new team to tackle town nuisancesCharnwood Borough Council is planning to recruit four full-time public space officers.2 days ago21 Oct 2026Plan for padel courts at college given go-aheadPlanning documents state the proposals would provide a "high-quality, all-weather facility".21 Oct 202615 Oct 2026Council drops plans for new town primary schoolA review of pupil numbers shows the school for southern Loughborough is no longer needed.15 Oct 202611 Oct 2026Council offers free car parking scheme for ChristmasThe council says the scheme aims to encourage more people to visit the town centre.11 Oct 20269 Oct 2026Ex-police officer who raped girl in 1970s jailedBarry Grummet, 86, is sentenced to 10 years after sexually abusing the teenager nearly 50 years ago.9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026Plan to replace former bank with care home refusedThe council said the site was too close to an area with hazardous materials consent.9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026Council bosses push forward with town balaclava banIt follows complaints of masked youths intimidating shop workers in the town centre.9 Oct 20266 Oct 2026Car crashes through railings and hits school buildingTwo fire crews were called a school in Loughborough after the car hit its gym, a spokesperson said.6 Oct 20266 Oct 2026Peanut allergy scare inspired life-saving ideaHis invention has been used to treat more than 50 life-threatening allergic reactions.6 Oct 2026...