Countesthorpe17 Apr 2025Horse sanctuary 'devastated' by vandals' actionsVolunteers say the vandals were "kids looking for fun" but their actions have had consequences.17 Apr 202519 Dec 2024Farmer polluted fields with contaminated compostHe received a suspended prison sentence and has three years to remove the controlled waste.19 Dec 20244 Dec 2024Controversial 185-home 'village extension' approvedMore than 600 letters of objection have been submitted to Blaby District Council.4 Dec 20244 Dec 2024Mistaken identity led to school's esports courseEmily Coulson was mistaken for professional gamer Luka Perković due to their similar online handles.4 Dec 202426 Nov 2024Village 'extension' of 185 homes set for approvalDocuments show councillors are being advised to approve the development.26 Nov 202425 Nov 2024Roads shut and homes evacuated after heavy rainfallStorm Bert shut a number of roads across Leicestershire and Rutland on Sunday evening.25 Nov 202421 Nov 2024Bin lorry fleet to collect food waste in districtNew government rules will require councils nationwide to stop sending food waste to landfill.21 Nov 202419 Nov 2024Proposal for 350 new homes clears planning hurdleIf approved the development would link up Blaby and Countesthorpe, the plans show.19 Nov 202415 Nov 2024Plans for large solar farm on fields near villageThe proposed installation would span 201 acres (81 hectares) and power about 12,000 homes per year.15 Nov 2024...
