Grace Kennington

In an update from North West Leicestershire Police following the England versus Panama match on Saturday, they shared a number of arrests were made in Ashby Town Centre. According to the force, 'early in the evening, a male was arrested after assaulting one of our response officers.' The male is being interviewed today (29 June) and the officer's wellbeing has been checked. Drug detection dogs Loki and Bentley were also out in town.

Motiv8, a boxing, fitness and martial arts studio in the heart of Ashby, is inviting residents to come and get a feel for the club at their upcoming open day. The open day is taking place on Friday 11 July from 10am to 3pm, where visitors will be given a warm welcome, a tour around the studio, the chance to meet the team and get a feel for what the club has to offer. There will also be live demonstrations from the coaches, exclusive membership discounts and the opportunity to ask any questions.

The Elms Residents Association is calling on local council to listen to public feedback about the future of an 'unused' green space in Uppingham. The resident group, known as TERA, is campaigning for a strip of land in Uppingham to be properly discussed by Uppingham Town Council as the authority discusses options for the space to be put to alternative use.