Town or village· Postcode LE67
Heather
Leicestershire, East Midlands · population 1,068 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Heather
Heather is a village west of Ibstock in North West Leicestershire, England. The population of the civil parish was 949 at the 2001 census reducing to 920 at the 2011 census. In the Domesday Book of 1086, its name is recorded as Hadre, meaning "the heathland".
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CouncilNottingham launches free bulky waste collection service for residents
From 19 October, every Nottingham household can book two free collections a year for large items, with up to six pieces per visit, helping keep streets clear and reducing fly-tipping.
Nottingham2 minutes ago
CultureAgatha Christie exhibition and mystery programme launches across Nottingham libraries
The British Library’s Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery exhibition arrives in Nottingham this October, accompanied by a season of talks, workshops and a reading challenge for all ages.
Nottingham23 minutes ago
CouncilStoke-on-Trent Council awarded C2 rating by housing regulator, outlines improvement plan
The Regulator of Social Housing gave Stoke-on-Trent City Council a second-highest C2 grade, praising safe homes and tenant engagement while flagging complaints handling and data use as priorities for the upcoming Housing Improvement Plan.
Stoke-on-Trent26 minutes ago
Warwickshire Food Together Plan unveiled at Old Shire Hall
Warwickshire County Council approved the new Food Together Plan, bringing together community groups, schools and charities to combat food insecurity across the county. The launch at Old Shire Hall featured innovators such as the Windfall app and local allotment projects.
Warwick43 minutes ago
Hanley city centre masterplan to be considered by council cabinet on 6 October
Stoke-on-Trent City Council will vote on a new Hanley City Centre Masterplan on 6 October, outlining 750 new homes, transport upgrades and a partnership model to drive regeneration.
Hanley1 hour ago
Lord Lieutenant marks community service and heritage across Warwickshire in September
During September 2026 the Lord-Lieutenant’s team attended a range of events from military commemorations to charity awards, highlighting the county’s diverse civic life and inviting nominations for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Warwick1 hour ago
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What's on in and around Heather
The Smashed in Pumpkins x Weezerer
Fri 9 Oct, 19:30Queens Hall, Nuneaton
Moretallica
Sat 10 Oct, 20:00Queens Hall, Nuneaton
Ferocious Dog - UK Farewell Tour 2026 + Voodoo Radio
Sun 11 Oct, 19:00Queens Hall, Nuneaton
Nuneaton Rocks 2026 - Fracxura, WÄLKER, Bazzar & RetsecroWs
Fri 16 Oct, 18:00Queens Hall, Nuneaton
Blaze Bayley - Iron Maiden Anniversary
Fri 23 Oct, 19:00Queens Hall, Nuneaton
Straighten Out - The Stranglers Tribute
Sat 24 Oct, 20:00Queens Hall, Nuneaton
Days out around Heather
View allBury Camp
Ratby · 7.5 miles
An earthwork site once interpreted as being a Roman Legionary fortress; though now thought to be a probable Iron Age hillfort. Late Bronze Age and Iron Age pottery and a Roman pottery sherds have been found here. The site was later incorporated into Burgh
Little Haw Lane Playing Fields
Shepshed · 7.5 miles
Little Haw Lane Playing Fields is owned and maintained by Shepshed Town Council and is used by a number of football clubs.
Bretby Castle
Bretby · 9.9 miles
Site of a fortified manor house. Dated in use c.1300-c.1610.
Radmoor Park
Thorpe Acre · 9.9 miles
Reasonable sized grass area with a small play park and a Football/Basketball court
Hope Bell
Nanpantan · 11 miles
The Hope Bell is a clock chime installation comprising four quarter chime bells and the main Hope Bell to sound the hours.
Lake Sara
Woodthorpe · 11 miles
In the 1991 this site was used for gravel extraction for the building of the A6 bypass around Quorn. This earned it the name Quorn Lodge Borrow Pit. Soon after it was converted into a lake in 1992.
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