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Health Statistics from Stoney Stanton Surgery
A request to Doctors at Stoney Stanton Surgery has provided the following statistics:
For more information contact Public Health England as they keep all the records and activities with regards to health in and around the area and will be able to compare our figures against other areas.
Posted: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 10:17 by Mike Shirley
Raiders Ram Car into Sharnford Post Office to steal safe
Raiders used a car to ram their way into a village post office to steal its safe this morning.
The shop, in Leicester Road, Sharnford, near Hinckley, was targeted shortly before 4am.
The intruders used the car to smash the shop's front door.
In a statement this afternoon, Leicestershire Police said: "Officers were called at around 3.50am today to a report of a burglary at the premises in Leicester Road.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 03:50 by Mike Shirley
Sharnford Traffic Action Group (STAG) - 6 Month figures
Mobile Vehicle Activated Sign Results 2019
Between 24 December 2018 and 23 June 2019 (26 weeks), the Mobile Vehicle Activated Sign (MVAS) has recorded a total of 258,418 vehicles on Aston Lane, travelling in both directions. The maximum permitted speed is 30mph.
The following information has been recorded:
Total Vehicles recorded: 258,418
Over 30mph: 143,550
Over 60mph: 277
Maximum Speed: 72mph
Over 55% of... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 12:17 by Mike Shirley
Garden Village Status awarded in Blaby District
Blaby District Council is one of only 19 local authorities in the country to have been granted Garden Village status by the government for a potential future site.
The Council strongly believes that the responsibility to support existing communities and plan for future growth is something it should be taking the lead on. The announcement follows the Council's adoption of the brand new Blaby Growth Plan,... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 12:11 by Mike Shirley
Burglar jailed for 'astonishing' six-month crime spree
A PROLIFIC burglar who stole high value cars has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.
Dale Melia, 24, of Grantham Street, Coventry, pleaded guilty at Warwickshire Crown Court to 28 counts of burglary, six counts of theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of attempted burglary, one count of driving while disqualified and one count of driving without insurance.
Melia stole 19 high-value vehicles including... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 11:57 by Mike Shirley
New Playground on The Park now open
The new playground equipment has now been installed on The Park. Andy, from the developer Brampton Valley Homes, officially opened the playground, which proved to be a draw for the many children attending the Fete.
The new play equipment on Poors Meadow, including accessible exercise equipment for all ages and abilities, is now being installed.
The cost of all equipment is in excess of £54,000... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 11:27 by Mike Shirley
Sharnford Fete a resounding success
Sharnford Fete was a resounding success on a dry Sunday afternoon. The theme 'SPACE' gave plenty of opportunity for both children and adults to go mad with their fancy-dress. The barbecue, always a favourite, manged to sell every burger.
A big thank you to the Fete Committee for organising a brilliant show.
Posted: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 11:19 by Mike Shirley
Sainsburys volunteers spruce up Fosse Meadows
Sainsbury's volunteers spruce Fosse Meadows
A small army of 100 volunteers from Sainsbury's Coventry offices have been helping out at Fosse Meadows Nature Park to make the open space even better for visitors.
Completing 10 years' worth of work in one day, colleagues from Sainsbury's Store Support Centre in Walsgrave assisted Blaby District Council grounds maintenance team undertake significant improvements... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 May 2019 12:44 by Mike Shirley
Complacent Driver killed grandad after hitting his bike at 5 mph
A man driving home from work knocked a grandfather off his bike, killing him.
Jonathon Wilkinson was only travelling at about five miles per hour in his Vauxhall Astra when he knocked into Paul Naylor's bicycle at a junction.
After carrying Mr Naylor along on his bonnet for a short distance he stopped and the 66-year-old cyclist slid onto the road, banging his head and suffering a severe injury.
Mr Naylor,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 May 2019 16:26 by Mike Shirley
