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Snap Dragon Children's Festival returns to Argents Mead
Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival returns to Hinckley's Argents Mead from 3–5 August 2026. Free entry, activities, performances and themed days fo
Hinckley Banking Hub Brings Face-to-Face Services Back
Hinckley is getting a new banking hub offering cash services and in-person banking from major high street banks on designated days each week.
Paddock Way playground upgrades completed in Hinckley
New play equipment including climbing dome and inclusive roundabout installed at Paddock Way playground in Hinckley, ready for summer holidays.
Hollycroft Park and Argents Mead Win Green Flag Awards
Hollycroft Park and Argents Mead have both been awarded Green Flag Awards for park management. Hollycroft Park has now won the award 17 times; Argents Mead
Hinckley & Bosworth Council Named Apprentice Employer
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has won Apprentice Employer of the Year at the Leicester Employment Hub Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony for its comm
Hinckley and Bosworth to Join New Unitary Council in 2028
Government confirms Hinckley and Bosworth will join a unitary council covering Leicestershire and Rutland from April 2028, replacing the current two-tier s
Hinckley Council Launches Year of Reading Campaign
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is backing the National Year of Reading 2026 with a primary school writing competition, book exchange scheme, and suppo
Free Summer Activities Guide for Hinckley Families
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has released a free electronic brochure packed with summer activities for children and families, including the Snapdrag
Feast Hinckley Returns 1-2 August at Argents Mead
Feast Hinckley food festival returns to Argents Mead on 1-2 August with over 45 vendors, live music, kids' activities and free entry. Full details on food,
New Voluntary Sector Website Launches in Hinckley
Hinckley & Bosworth has launched a new website to support charities and community groups, offering funding information, resources and networking opportunit
Atkins Gallery: The Artist's Process Exhibition
Atkins Gallery's Annual Open Exhibition explores the human creative process behind 10 local artists' work, running until 14 August 2026.
Police Leaders Called to Answer Maternity Questions
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has called for police force leaders to appear before MPs over a maternity scandal, criticising their refusal to coope