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The recently formed local Leicestershire Right to Roam (R2R) have been busy recently campaigning for greater access for those wishing to walk or swim in and with nature.

This proposal is not about merging the two villages; it is about asking for a Review to consider merging the two parish councils.

I always enjoy picking up the Kibworth & District Chronicle when visiting Kibworth Court Care Home.

Illston Abey Cricket Club welcomed former England spin wizard Monty Panesar to the opening Sunday Cricket T20 tournament

The Sound of The Kibworth Band from 50 years ago

I came across your publication on the internet as I have researched who I believe was my 8th great grandfather, Colonel Thomas Horton, also known as Thomas Horton the Regicide (1603-1649).

The start of May is a good time to reflect on how spring 2026 is progressing.

In my experience some people seem to be sensitive to the atmosphere of a place.

I am writing to flag an important change to EU pet travel rules that may not yet be widely known and could affect a significant number of UK pet owners travelling to Europe this year.

Exercise offers many benefits, but when the temperature rises we need to be a little more mindful. Some of us love the heat (I definitely do), while others find it harder to cope (my husband included). The good news is you can keep your routine going during a heatwave; it just takes a few simple adjustments.

Following last month's article about Adrienne Vaughan, the novelist, being nominated for an award for her novel, 'Summer of Secrets', she has now been nominated for another award!

Market Harborough Building Society has committed £1 million to local good causes in the past three years, with funding already delivered and further investment in its Charitable Foundation to support future impact.

Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust seeks even more churches and participants for Ride+Stride.

May I, whilst respecting any contrary opinion, remind readers who choose not to respond to the April Chronicle plea to "Use you voice before it's too late " (especially once an outline planning application is submitted to HDC) of the quote of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu which concluded:

Tickets for this year's Blaston Show are now available to purchase online at www.blastonshow.co.uk, with visitors able to save 15% by booking at the special early bird rate until 15 June.