Coalville, Ashby and Swadlincote Times

20/11/2025

In this week’s edition of the Coalville, Ashby and Swadlincote Times:

The investigation into the death of a 21-year-old man is still ongoing.

Congratulations to Bright Hope and Heather Scarecrow Festival who have won The King’s Award for voluntary service👏

In sport, one of Ibstock’s own has become a double tap dance World Champion in Prague🥇🥇

13/11/2025

🗞️In this week’s edition of the Coalville, Ashby and Swadlincote Times:

🧱We spoke to the man who’s carrying on his family legacy, 100 years after his ancestors built Coalville’s Clock Tower

📦The Post Office is officially back at Marlborough Square

❤️See if you can spot yourself in our double page spread on Remembrance Day

09/11/2025

06/11/2025

This week’s edition of the Coalville, Ashby and Swadlincote times is out NOW🗞️

Inside this week:

💵 People in Thringstone have received some good news on their doorstep

🏬 Find out who is moving into the old Home Bargains store

⚽️ All your local sport, including a cup victory for Coalville Town

04/10/2025

Police are continuing to investigate a report of a serious sexual assault in Thringstone Woods on Thursday and a team of dedicated detectives and staff are working to identify and find the person responsible.
We are aware of community concern and speculation as police have not released a description of the person believed to be involved.
Detectives are continuing to speak with people who were in the area to try and ascertain an accurate description of the offender. This remains ongoing and we would ask people not to speculate or share misinformation that could obstruct our ongoing investigation.
Please be reassured that all lines of enquiry of being explored. This is a serious and concerning incident and remains a top priority for the force.
Officers continue to support the victim following this extremely traumatic incident.
Thank you to everyone who has assisted with our investigation so far.
We would continue to urge anyone who was in the woods on Thursday morning to contact us if they haven’t already spoken to an officer.
Please call 101, quoting incident number 267 of 2 October.