Loughborough

Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 05:30:01 PM

Community Services19 March 2010Libraries become more dyslexia-friendlyLibraries across Leicestershire have signed up to a new set of guidelines designed to make them more dyslexia-friendly. Over the next few months, staff are being trained to ensure they understand the basic issues facing people with dyslexia....

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Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 04:20:02 PM

Serving police officer dies following a collision in LeicestershirePC Phil TomaszewskiA serving police officer has died following a collision in the parish of Eaton, near Ab Kettleby, Leicestershire. The collision occurred at about 1....

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Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 03:03:35 PM

Bernardine Evaristo, acclaimed author of Blonde Roots and The Emperor s Babe, to speak at a free public event on Friday 26 March....

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Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 03:03:34 PM

Good causes have received a boost thanks to donations of office furniture from Charnwood Borough Council. Items such as desks, filing cabinets and chairs are being distributed to good causes through Giving World Online, a scheme run by Leicester based charity Konnect9. ...

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Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 03:03:33 PM

Around 10 tonnes of rubbish were collected, a buggy fit walk was held and health checks took place as part of a community action week in Mountsorrel. Organisations including Charnwood Borough Council, Leicestershire Police and Voluntary Action Charnwood worked with local residents to organise the busy week which aimed to improve the environment and boost residents fitness and wellbeing. ...

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Created: Tuesday 5th of June 2007 12:00:00 AM

A new internet cafe to give young people on the Ashby Road estate somewhere to go after school is being set up....

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Created: Thursday 4th of October 2007 03:25:33 AM

News is just in at where the best places to eat in and around Loughborough and also the places that havent come up to scratch food safety wise. We have been through the 45 page report to bring you the highest (and lowest) rated food establishments in the Loughborough and Charnwood area....

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Created: Wednesday 14th of May 2008 12:30:00 PM

There are a couple events coming up at the library in Loughborough shortly. Discover the delights of cyber-life at the library....

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Created: Monday 10th of September 2007 12:59:55 AM

Date Camera Site 10/09/2007 A426 Lutterworth Rd, Dunton Bassett 10/09/2007 A563 New Parks Way, Leicester 10/09/2007 A4304 Lubbenham Hill, Market Harborough 10/09/2007 B581 Broughton Way / Station Rd, Broughton Astley 10/09/2007 A426 Leicester Road, Lutterworth 11/09/2007 A50 Groby Rd, Leicester 11/09/2007 Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester 11/09/2007 A447 Hinckley Rd, Cadeby 11/09/2007 B5350 Nanpantan Road, Loughborough 11/09/2007 B5003 Ashby Rd, Norris Hill 12/09/2007 A426 Leicester Rd, Glen Parva 12/09/2007 A47 Hinckley Road, Leicester 12/09/2007 A5460 Narborough Road, Leicester 12/09/2007 A563 Asquith Way, Leicester 12/09/2007 B568 Victoria Park Road, Leicester 13/09/2007 A47 Route: (Billesdon to East Norton) 13/09/2007 A47 Uppingham Rd, Leicester (Spencefield Lane) 13/09/2007 A47 Peterborough Rd, Barrowden 13/09/2007 A47 Houghton on the Hill 13/09/20...

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Created: Friday 10th of July 2009 05:00:09 PM

Burglary at Cafe Nero, Market StreetPolice are appealing for witnesses following the report of burglary at a premises on Market Street in the city centre. The incident happened between 6....

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Created: Friday 18th of July 2008 11:00:00 AM

A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough....

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Created: Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 04:45:00 PM

Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to personalise its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July)....

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Created: Wednesday 2nd of July 2008 03:31:00 PM

14 motorbikes and mini-motos have been crushed after they were confiscated by police in Loughborough during a crack down on young people who drive dangerously and inconsiderately on roads, parks and public places....

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Created: Friday 29th of January 2010 05:01:25 PM

Sport Relief is back and it s coming to Loughborough! The town is set to host one of Sainsbury s Sport Relief Miles - which kick off from Loughborough University at 10.30am on Sunday, 21st March. They include one, three and six mile challenges and need residents to show their support by entering now at www.sportrelief.com ...

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Created: Tuesday 27th of May 2008 03:50:00 PM

Reports are coming in that Loughborough Town Centre was yesterday infiltrated by a giant robot. The robot which some eye witnesses say they saw in Market Place and Market Street at various times yesterday afternoon stood some 8ft tall, was metallic in colour, had blue glowing eyes and spoke in sound bites....

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Created: Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 04:03:15 PM

Charnwood Borough Council has today learned that the Astra Zeneca has decided to close its facility in Loughborough by the end of 2011. The announcement is a huge blow and a major loss of employment in the Borough and in Loughborough in particular. ...

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Created: Wednesday 3rd of March 2010 11:03:57 AM

An action group consisting of local organisations is to meet on Friday to discuss yesterday s (Tue) announcement by Astra Zeneca. Charnwood Borough Council has organised the urgent meeting after the pharmaceutical firm announced it will close its operation in the town by the end of next year. This will mean a loss of nearly 1,200 jobs. ...

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Created: Wednesday 24th of February 2010 10:20:01 PM

Thirteen people arrested in 'Bling' crackdownThirteen people have been arrested in the first phase of a Force-wide operation to crackdown on criminals living lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of crime. The ‘Too Much Bling? Give us a Ring’ campaign was launched on February 10, 2010, encouraging members of the public to call Crimestoppers anonymously to let police know of any people who may be living beyond their means from drug money or ill gotten gains....

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Created: Friday 26th of February 2010 08:10:01 PM

Appeal following incident at Loughborough UniversityPolice are appealing for witnesses following the report of a serious sexual assault in Loughborough. The incident is alleged to have happened sometime between 1....

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Created: Wednesday 24th of February 2010 04:02:23 PM

Charnwood Borough Council s Easter Activity Programme for 0 16 year olds kicks into action on Monday 29th March until 5th April. ...

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