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Nuneaton mayor for a second time

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:52:01 +0100

John Haynes puts on the chains for a second time

Nuneaton and Bedworth's new mayor is expecting a busy year - but he does know what he's getting into.

John Haynes is the only person to ever be the borough council's civic representative twice - after first putting on the chains in the eighties.

His chosen charity this year is Exhall based Zoe's Place - a children's hospice for babies and toddlers.

Roadwork plans unveiled

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:50:13 +0100

Severn Trent Water are to begin work on Coventry Road next month

More details are being revealed today on roadworks that'll see one of the busiest routes into Hinckley closed for upto six months.

Severn Trent Water is hosting an exhibition of the plans at the Leisure Centre throughout the day.

The work effects Coventry Road, Sunnydale Road and Langdale Road and begins on the 6th of June.

New road safety campaign for Warwickshire

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:43:45 +0100

Police are concerned about the number of pedestrians being knocked over and killed on Warwickshire's roads.

Officers say mobile phones and MP3 players are becoming a major distraction.

Last year 33 people were killed on the county's roads - although there are no figures on how many of them were using such devices.

Warwickshire Police Head of Incident Resolution, Superintendent Adrian McGee said:

"This may appear to be a trivial issue to some but the risks are clear. It is all too easy for an inattentive pedestrian using a mobile phone to take a quick glance before stepping off the kerb to cross when they should take the time to look both ways properly. This makes it easy to miss an approaching vehicle.

Similarly a pedestrian listening to music impairs their ability to hear approaching traffic. Pedestrians need to be aware of the risks they are unknowingly taking and ask themselves how important is that text, everyone needs to take more responsibility for their personal safety"

Warwickshire County Councillor Richard Hobbs, portfolio holder for community protection added:

"The immense popularity of mobile phones and other portable devices presents a major risk to pedestrian safety. It's not uncommon to see pedestrians so completely absorbed in their phones that they are entirely oblivious to where they are and what's going on around them.

People are increasingly using mobile phones on the move to perform complex tasks that demand a huge amount of attention, such as texting, accessing emails and the internet, updating social media or making use of apps. If you are focused on texting or selecting a play list you can't be fully aware of traffic. It's a recipe for disaster"

Mobile phones stolen

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:19:10 +0100

Do you know these men?

Police are trying to trace three men after mobile phones were stolen from a store in Hinckley.

The theft happened at the Carphone Warehouse in Castle Street at the beginning of the month.

A group of men walked out of the store with a number of phones.

Arson attack could have caused 'significant harm'

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:32:55 +0100

Police investigate in Bedworth

Police believe an arson attack in Bedworth could've caused significant harm.

It happend in the early hours of last Thursday morning on Bede Road.

It was quickly put out by the home owners themselves and no one was hurt.

MP calls for faster trains

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:28:33 +0100

Marcus Jones meets with the Transport Secretary

The pressure IS being applied to get faster off-peak trains between Nuneaton and London.

The town's MP has met with the Transport Secretery as the West Coast Mainline franchise is being renewed.

Marcus Jones has also met with potential suitors of the franchise.

Boy killed in horse riding accident

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:40:48 +0100

The nine year old was pronounced dead at the scene

Police are treating the death of a young boy in Markfield as a tragic accident.

The nine year old was thrown from a horse in Broad Lane on Sunday evening at around five o'clock.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

University to outline restrictions during the Olympics

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:39:33 +0100

Security measures will be put in place

A meeting's being held tonight to outline what people living near Loughborough University can expect during this summer's Olympics.

The site's not only hosting a stretch of the Torch Relay but is the official home of Team GB.

Security measures are likely to be in place with retrictions throughout the period of the games.

The meeting takes place in the Stuart Mason Building from 7pm.

Man critical after crash

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:36:35 +0100

His car hit a tree in Ravenstone

A man's in a critical condition after his car hit a tree in Ravenstone.

The blue Peugeot 307 was travelling along Alton Hill when it happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.

His was the only vehicle involved and he remains in a stable condition at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham.

The date's set for a parish poll.

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:12:38 +0100

People in Barwell urged to have their say - but could the result be meaningless?

The date's set for a referendum on whether Barwell should get two-and-a-half thousand new homes or not - but will it be worth the seven thousand pound cost?

A parish poll will be taking place on the 31st of May but Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council say it's not legally binding.

The leader of the Conservative group Paul Bessant says the Lib Dems will have to listen.

The Liberal Democrat Executive has hit back saying the level of consultation has been unprecedented - and there's more to come.

Council leader Stuart Bray says legally the results can't be taken into account when it comes to an application.

A planning decision is expected in November.

Changes for BMI passengers on the way

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:25:01 +0100

Passengers booked on BMI flights should start noticing a difference from today as the integration with British Airways continues.

New flight codes are being issued for flights after the 23rd of May.

It comes after news that IAG - BA's owners - sold BMI Regional yesterday securing up to 330 jobs.

Ribbon cut on new homes

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:23:35 +0100

New affordable housing is officially opened in Loughborough today.

Thomas Cook Place makes up part of the Eastern Gateway project - that also includes a revamp to the train station.

The 59 houses and 32 apartments come with solar powered heating.

A new traffic system has also been introduced removing heavy traffic from residential roads.

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