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Little Sensory Co founder shortlisted for national entrepreneur award
Roxanne Hulme is a Midlands finalist in the Consumer Entrepreneur of the Year category at the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
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Loughborough University and Treetops launch training for bereavement conversations
The new RealTalk module uses anonymised conversations to help professionals understand how people talk about grief.
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Loughborough graduate expands Freeater app with food-shopping scanner
Kate Alderson’s startup has added a barcode feature, while stressing that users must still check food labels themselves.
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Charnwood Council Warns Residents of Rogue Waste Traders
Charnwood Borough Council is backing a national campaign to protect residents from rogue waste traders who illegally dump rubbish in local communities.
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Charnwood Council Elections 2027: How to Become a Councillor
Charnwood Borough Council is inviting prospective candidates to an information event ahead of next year's local elections. The Be a Councillor session will take place at the Council's offices in Southfield Road, Loughborough, on Saturday 21 November 2026, from 11am to 1pm.
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Free Swimming and Fitness at Charnwood Leisure Centres 10–11 October
Three Charnwood leisure centres open free activities on 10–11 October: family swimming, gym access and pickleball. No booking fees required.
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Charnwood Business Growth Programme Launches With Free Support
Charnwood Borough Council has launched a Business Growth Programme to help local businesses grow, innovate and improve productivity. The programme is funded by the council and delivered by Loughborough University in partnership with Horizon360 and Community Enterprise Engine.
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Loughborough Council Drops Plans for 420-Place Primary School
Leicestershire County Council has dropped plans for a new 420-place primary school on the southern edge of Loughborough following a review of pupil forecasts.
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Loughborough Remembrance Sunday: Parade and Service at Queen's Park, 8 November
Loughborough's Remembrance Sunday takes place 8 November with a parade from Market Place at 10.20am and service at Queen's Park. Road closures in effect.
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Loughborough Free Parking: Two Hours at Granby Street and Beehive Lane
Charnwood Borough Council is offering two hours' free parking at Granby Street and Beehive Lane car parks from 2 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
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Charnwood Residents Urged to Check Flood Risk During Action Week
Charnwood Borough Council is urging residents to assess their flood risk as part of Flood Action Week, running from 12 to 18 October 2026.
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Charnwood Photo Competition Winners Announced
Charnwood Borough Council has announced the winners of its Love the Outdoors in Charnwood photo competition, which attracted more than 100 entries over the summer. The competition celebrates amateur photographers who captured images of the borough's parks, woodlands, nature reserves and wildlife.
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Loughborough Fair Returns 11–14 November 2026
Loughborough Fair marks its 805th year from 11–14 November 2026. Opening times, car park closures, and venue locations announced.
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Decarbonisation works set to get underway at Loughborough Leisure Centre
Work to replace the heating system at Loughborough Leisure Centre is due to begin the week commencing 28 September 2026, with completion expected in spring 2027.
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Loughborough in Bloom strikes gold once again
Loughborough claimed gold at the East Midlands in Bloom awards for the 15th time, scoring a record 96 out of 100 points in the Small City category.
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Food waste caddy packs to start being delivered in Charnwood next week
Charnwood Borough Council will begin delivering food waste caddy packs to most households from Monday, 28 September 2026. The staggered delivery programme will run over four weeks until Friday, 23 October 2026.
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Residents and visitors enjoy day of free live entertainment at Music in the Park
Hundreds of Loughborough residents and visitors enjoyed a day of free live entertainment at Queen's Park on Sunday, 27 September 2026, at the annual Music in the Park event organised by Charnwood Borough Council.
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Circus coming to Loughborough next month
Russells International Circus will visit Loughborough for the first time from Wednesday, 14 October to Sunday, 18 October 2026. The circus will perform at Southfields Park, with multiple shows across the five days including two performances on Saturday, 17 October.
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Nature reserve to expand thanks to funding boost
Cossington Meadows Nature Reserve is set to expand by over 13 acres following a £240,000 investment from Charnwood Borough Council. The funding, awarded from developer contributions, will be used by Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust to improve habitats and boost biodiversity at the site.
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Shelthorpe's rich history celebrated as estate marks 100 years
Charnwood Borough Council has marked 100 years of the Shelthorpe estate in Loughborough by creating the Shelthorpe ARchive — a series of videos showcasing the area's heritage and residents' personal stories.
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Residents attend first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing event
Residents attended the first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing event at Charnwood Borough Council offices in Loughborough on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
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Tenants and leaseholders recognised in annual garden and creative competitions
Council tenants and leaseholders across Charnwood have been recognised in the annual garden and creative competitions run by Charnwood Borough Council. The Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Colin Hamilton, handed out awards at a special event at Loughborough Town Hall on 10 September.
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Second round of Charnwood Community and Facilities Grants open
Community groups and voluntary organisations across Charnwood are being invited to apply for funding in the second round of the 2026/27 Charnwood Community Grant schemes.
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Leader issues statement over review of local government reorganisation decision
The Leader of Charnwood Borough Council has welcomed the Government's decision to review its local government reorganisation plans for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The announcement was made on Monday 7 September 2026.
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Businesses and entrepreneurs invited to free networking event in Loughborough
Local businesses invited to free drop-in networking event on 21 September at Loughborough's Careers and Enterprise Hub. Guest speaker on Canva branding.
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Council Leader backs elected mayor to help attract investment and create jobs
Charnwood Borough Council leader Jewel Miah supports elected mayor for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to attract investment and create jobs.
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