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: Saturday 21st of November 2009 03:14:04 AM

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management20 November 2009Accident-reducing road improvements in HinckleyWork is starting on the second phase of a £110,000 road improvement scheme to reduce accidents along a key route in Hinckley. The work on Dodwells Road and Normandy Way, which is being carried out by Leicestershire County Council, is due to start on Monday....

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Created: Tuesday 30th of June 2009 03:00:06 AM

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 29 June 2009 Road casualties reduced in Leicestershire Casualty figures on Leicestershire roads have dropped for the eighth consecutive year. New figures published in the County Council s annual road safety report show that during 2008 the number of serious and slight casualties has dropped by nine per cent....

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Created: Thursday 17th of December 2009 08:14:06 AM

16 December 2009Safety boost for Sileby bridgeA Sileby bridge has received a boost in a bid to reduce accidents at the site. The improvements at Essex Bridge on Mountsorrel Lane include a new anti-skid surface, better road markings and rumble strips....

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Created: Wednesday 30th of September 2009 03:14:04 AM

Cabinet Office29 September 2009Speed limit review could save livesA review of speed limits in Leicestershire, to reduce accidents and save lives, will be considered by the County Council’s Cabinet. Up to 416 miles (671 kilometres) of A and B roads will be reviewed by the end of 2011, if the Cabinet approves the proposal on October 6....

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Created: Tuesday 10th of November 2009 02:14:04 PM

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management9 November 2009Curbing casualties in KegworthWork on a new road layout to reduce casualties is due to start near Kegworth this week. The £150,000 scheme on the A6, near The Otter Pub, just south of Kegworth, includes new right-turn lanes, extended lines, new signs and a new, more skid-resistant road surface....

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Created: Thursday 2nd of October 2008 11:33:56 AM

Police in Loughborough are warning shoppers to be on their guard against purse-thieves following an increase of thefts in the town....

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Created: Wednesday 11th of November 2009 03:11:00 PM

The staff of Leicestershire County Council are set for a Summer treat this coming Sunday (the 15th of November) at the Great Central Railway. The railway has teamed up with the council to offer staff (which includes teachers and support staff at schools) big discounts on train tickets. Even better ...

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Created: Sunday 6th of May 2007 12:00:00 AM

The Loughborough Canal and Boat Festival was held on the weekend of the 5th and 6th May 2007. Dispite an abysmal weather forcast during the week the weather held and for the most part was sunny....

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Created: Monday 23rd of February 2009 12:15:08 PM

Loughborough students rugby league ready for round four Cup clash Loughborough Students are in line for the toughest match in the club s history when they face professional side Halifax in the third round of rugby league s Carnegie Challenge Cup in less than two weeks time. The Students, who beat local rivals Nottingham Outlaws then St Mary s College and most recently the Navy in the earlier rounds of the competition, were drawn against Halifax this week and have a tough task ahead of them when they travel away to the Shay Stadium on the weekend of the 7/8 March....

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Created: Saturday 12th of May 2007 12:00:00 AM

Thousands of people spent a very enjoyable Saturday afternoon at Loughboroughs annual Picnic in the Park event held in Queens Park, home of Loughboroughs famous Carillon. The event started with a procession from the park gates adjacent John Storer House, went towards the town centre and made a hard left next to the Sockman....

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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: 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 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: 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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