Rob Mitchell

⭐ Last year we announced our official 100 Treasures of Charnwood Forest, featuring famous sites and forgotten artefacts from across the Geopark. 🏺 What's included from your community? 🌐 Explore the Treasures: charnwoodforest.org/100treasures/

One minute on how Donald Trump's message on war and peace has evolved during his second term. Produced by Katerina Karelli. bbc.com/news

Do you own or run a business? Are you worried about the risks of flooding, utility disruption or infrastructure failure to your property, employees and business? Tonight, from 6-7pm, there's a FREE webinar on how to prepare. For more information, go to: orlo.uk/pPwRV

📺 Missed our recent online talk by Dr Susan Kilby on the story behind the place-names of Charnwood Forest? 🌐 Not a problem! You can watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/live/vFg9ypF4N…

The Government has launched a consultation on the future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. It is seeking views on what councils should look like in the future. To have your say, visit👇 gov.uk/government/con…

✨More details have been revealed about next week's Loughborough Light Nights in Queen's Park. The event takes place from Friday, 6 February - Sunday, 8 February. To find out more, visit👇 charnwood.gov.uk/news/2026/01/2… 📷Photo credit: Chris Maines-Beasley & Dan Fox

The Met Office has just upgraded its weather warnings for tomorrow and Friday from yellow to amber, meaning there's now an increased chance of heavy snow across our region. Take care while driving, out walking, or heating your home, and always call 999 in an emergency.

Sad news this afternoon regarding the search for missing Loughborough University student, Aryan Sharma. Our thoughts are with Aryan's family and friends at this difficult time.

🌆Beautiful skyline over Loughborough this morning... 📸Photo taken from the top of the Beehive Lane multi-storey car park

Walk Leader Training starts 21st January Don’t forget to register your interest in our free Walk Leader Training running across 2026, supporting safe and welcoming community walks 👉 active-charnwood.org/wellbeing-walks #ActiveCharnwood #WalkLeaderTraining #CommunityWalking

🚂A new education centre has been opened at the @GcrGreat following a project backed by #LboroTownDeal. The Robinson Centre will be used to educate apprentices at the heritage railway and host engagement programmes with local schools. To find out more👇 loughboroughtowndeal.co.uk/news/2025/12/l…

🏆Last night, the borough's sporting stars were crowned at this year's Charnwood Sports Awards. 👏Congratulations to all our winners and runners-up! To find out more, visit👇 charnwood.gov.uk/news/2025/12/0…

🥳 We are delighted to announce that we have submitted Charnwood Forest's application to become a UNESCO Global Geopark, and we have done so with the backing of Sir David Attenborough! 🌐 Read more on our website: charnwoodforest.org/charnwood-fore…

🎅🏻✨It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Loughborough!

📢 Today, eight councils – including Charnwood – have united to submit a bold plan for the future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. To find out more, visit👇 northcitysouth.co.uk/final-proposal

🎄Join us in Loughborough town centre from 4pm-8pm for the Christmas Lights Switch-on. There will be food and drink stalls, fairground rides, live entertainment and of course, the Christmas lights switched on around 6.30pm!

🎡 Fantastic to be at Loughborough Fair again this year and to be in the community, who do so much to make this happen🐻 Fairground Fairbear & Loki enjoyed it, too❤️Loved the colours &excitement @highlight @fairground_tv @RobMitchellCBC @lboroalumni @jewelmiah #LoughboroughFair

It’s finally here! Loughborough Fair is open for 2025! 🎢🍭The lights are on, the rides are in full swing and the smell of candy floss is in the air. 🙋🏼‍♀️Who’s joining us tonight?

🎡Loughborough Fair is back for 2025!🎡 🎠Come with us on a very quick tour of the iconic event to see where all your favourite rides and attractions are ahead of four days of fun!

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