Hmm. 84 Crimes in our local Ashby Policing Area in November 2013, including 5 in our village. Oh, dear. A Police Crime Map is available, updated monthly. Click here or

A free 24-hour dedicated helpline for older people across the UK has been launched by Esther Rantzen. ‘The Silver Line’ aims to combat loneliness in the over-65s by providing friendship, information and advice through calls to trained volunteers. Chairwoman Ms Rantzen said she hoped the phone line number, 0800 4 70 80 90, would be …

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Have you seen this notice in your village? Do you know what it means?

Down at the village church there is a special charity coffee morning this coming Saturday 16th November, from 10am -12noon. It’s special because it is on behalf of Hospice Hope, the caring North West Leicestershire hospice which may well have touched the lives of someone we know. It could well touch our lives, too. It’s …

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Experienced bar staff required. Part time leading to full time. To work lunch times and evenings. More details on our Facebook page “Bull and Lion” Please address your C.V to Georgia Hunt: email:   bullandlion@hotmail.co.uk Telephone 01530 587361 or send to Georgia at 48 High Street Packington Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1WH

Memphis to Vegas – Elvis Tribute Show – An evening of the King’s music – right here in Packington! Doors open 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm till late Adults only! Tickets to include Canapés, at £8 Please call Alisa Curtis 07954 782531 or Sharron Miller 07902 466611