Thieves targeting a quarry left "a right mess" at the nature reserve next door.

He admitted multiple sex offences against two teenage girls and was banned from the profession.

The project aims to protect the remaining trees which are not affected by ash dieback disease.

A knife arch will also be set up at undisclosed locations during the Christmas and New Year period.

He left his victim, a man in his 60s, in hospital for two weeks with head injuries, police said.

Cleaners are tackling the mess and have urged people to change their ways.

Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido held sessions for the paddling pups for the first time in September.

The club has emptied its coffers and needs support to be ready for a new season in a new home.