Loughborough

University of Leicester PhD organise 'Materiality and Intangibility: Contested Zones', an event for researchers and artists working with museums... 20 Nov 2009 Interactive event to challenge views on museum culture

10th Man to walk on the moon to lecture at the University of Leicester in a filled-to-capacity public event... 20 Nov 2009 An audience with Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke

Dr Eleanor Milne to speak about this timely work on Thursday 19 November at the University of Leicester ... 20 Nov 2009 The Carbon Benefits Project

Study day for the University of Leicester's Centre for the Study of the Country House on 24 November... 20 Nov 2009 Keeping up with the Joneses in the 18th century

Human Rights lecture taking place at the University of Leicester on 24 November. Free and open to the public... 20 Nov 2009 Labour rights: constitutional promises vs global realities

Its bad news for criminals. Burglars and thieves really ought to think twice about targeting students after an effort by the Police, the University and Charnwood Borough Council have embarked on a saturation marking scheme of 4500 students to ensure that their property is permanently marked and identifiable.... 04 Oct 2007 Saturation Marking Scheme

Police in Loughborough are warning shoppers to be on their guard against purse-thieves following an increase of thefts in the town.... 02 Oct 2008 Purse thieves not welcome in Loughborough

The last thing the University, Police and Council want is for students in Loughborough to be the victim of crime. With this in mind a campaign has been launched to educate the students arriving in the town, most of whom are living away from home, on the measures that they need to take to make sure that they do not end up victims and appearing in future news reports on inLoughborough.... 26 Sep 2007 Freshers arrive in Loughborough

Burglary reduction advice for students in Clarendon Park Students living in Clarendon Park in Leicester are being offered crime prevention advice and free property marking packs as part of an initiative to reduce burglaries in the area. The neighbourhood team will be holding a beat surgery at the Age Concern book and coffee shop on Queens Road on Thursday May 14 from 10.... 11 May 2009 Burglary reduction advice for students in Clarendon Park

A free crime prevention evening is being held in Loughborough for the owners of private rented accommodation. Current crime analysis shows that people, including students, who live in multi occupancy rented properties, are more likely to be burgled than other tenants. Local criminals know that student properties are often left insecure and are likely to contain several computers, televisions and other valuable items. The police are working with Community Safety Officers at Charnwood Bo... 22 Aug 2007 Crime Prevention In Loughborough

Shoppers in Loughborough this coming Thursday (9th August 2007) will have the opportunity to meet the Loughborough Police who will be there to give advice on how to prevent crime and to listen to police related concerns.... 07 Aug 2007 Police at Loughborough Market

A free crime prevention evening is being held in Loughborough for the owners of private rented accommodation. Current crime analysis shows that people, including students, who live in multi occupancy rented properties, are more likely to be burgled than other tenants. Local criminals know that student properties are often left insecure and are likely to contain several computers, televisions and other valuable items. The police are working with Community Safety Officers at Charnwood Bo... 22 Aug 2007 Crime Prevention In Loughborough

Awards have been made by hte Crime Out Of Loughborough team to two people for their courage in dealing with prolific offenders in the town.... 24 Sep 2007 Crime Out of Loughborough Awards

The last thing the University, Police and Council want is for students in Loughborough to be the victim of crime. With this in mind a campaign has been launched to educate the students arriving in the town, most of whom are living away from home, on the measures that they need to take to make sure that they do not end up victims and appearing in future news reports on inLoughborough.... 26 Sep 2007 Freshers arrive in Loughborough

The next time you head down Market Street in Loughborough you better beware. It may seem quiet and that nothing much is happening, however the latest news is that several bearded dragons have just hatched at the Natural World Pet Shop. ... 26 Sep 2007 Dragons hatch in Loughborough

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.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... 13 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools

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.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success.

Dr Eleanor Milne to speak about this timely work on Thursday 19 November at the University of Leicester ... 20 Nov 2009 The Carbon Benefits Project

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.... 27 May 2008 Robot in Loughborough Town Centre

Community Services29 October 2009Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology surveyLeicestershire County Council today held a press conference at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre to announce the conclusion of a groundbreaking three year archaeological survey to locate the battle of Bosworth, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund grant. Battlefields Trust archaeologist, Glenn Foard, revealed an exciting collection of finds from the Battle of Bosworth of international archaeological significance.... 30 Oct 2009 Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology survey

The popular, annual Charnwood Borough Council-organised event will open at 6pm on Wednesday, November 11th and run until Saturday, November 14th 2009.... 03 Nov 2009 Loughborough Fair

Police searching for missing man have found a bodyPolice searching for a 77 year old man from Loughborough, who has been missing since yesterday evening, have found the body of a man. Ernest Sanham from Park Road in Loughborough, was admitted to the Leicester General Hospital on Thursday 22nd October 2009 suffering from confusion.... 26 Oct 2009 Police searching for missing man have found a body

Information about being safe on Bonfire Night will be available for shoppers who visit Loughborough town centre on Wednesday.... 03 Nov 2009 Loughborough shoppers to benefit from Bonfire Night Advice

Street children in the third world and some of the most endangered animals on the planet are set to benefit from generous visitors the Great Central Railway. The award winning Leicestershire heritage line teamed up with two charities to raise money at special gala events.... 26 Oct 2009 GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY RAISES TWENTY THOUSAND POUNDS FOR CHARITY

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.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... 13 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools

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.... 27 May 2008 Robot in Loughborough Town Centre

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.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success.

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).... 22 Jul 2008 Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire