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Nuneaton serviceman repatriated from Afghanistan

The repatriation of a Nuneaton serviceman took place today, Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups Credit: ITV News

The repatriation of a Nuneaton serviceman took place today.

Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (Reme) died on Friday (21 September).

The MoD said his death was not thought to be the result of hostile action, though an investigation into the circumstances was continuing.

The 38-year-old a father of three was described as a man of real substance Credit: ITV News

The 38-year-old father of three was an electronics technician and has been described by his commanding officer as "a man of real substance".

His body was brought home to RAF Brize Norton today at 1.30pm.

Following a private ceremony at RAF Brize Norton at 2.30pm, the cortege made its way to the John Radcliffe Hospital Credit: ITV News

Following a private ceremony at RAF Brize Norton at 2.30pm, the cortege made its way to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, via the Memorial Garden

Rural Leicestershire bus route to be scrapped

Bus passengers in Leicestershire are fighting plans to replace some rural services with dial-a-ride minibuses. The county council is considering scrapping several routes to save money.

Hundreds of people have signed petitions opposing the move. Many come from villages without any shops, and say their bus service is a lifeline.

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Councillors urged to support campaign to keep bus route

The bus stop in the village of Fenny Drayton
The bus stop in the village of Fenny Drayton Credit: ITV Central
Poster in the village of Fenny Drayton
Poster in the village of Fenny Drayton Credit: ITV Central

Hinckley and Bosworth Councillors are being asked to support the campaign to keep the number 7 bus services in local villages.

The route run by Leicestershire County Council is currently under consultation, the council say if the decision is made to lose this service, it will be replaced with a dial-a-ride service.

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