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

Loughborough MP Andy Reed has welcomed news that an independent evaluation report published today shows Sure Start schemes have a positive impact on the lives of children and families locally. ... 06 Mar 2008 Independent Research Acknowledges Positive Impact of Sure Start Schemes

Andy Reed, the MP for Loughborough, today gave his support to the Byron report released today that has been looking at internet and video game use by children. ... 28 Mar 2008 Loughborough MP welcomes Byron Report

Andy Reed, Loughborough MP, has voted for the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill which will confer the same rights and restrictions on the use of admixed embryos as human embryos.... 14 May 2008 Embryo Research

19 June 2009 Help to be transformed for disabled children Improving the lives of disabled children and their families is at the heart of a new project and people from across Leicestershire are being urged to get involved. Many families each year receive support from the County Council ranging from holiday and weekend activities to overnight care.... 22 Jun 2009 Help to be transformed for disabled children

Loughborough MP Andy Reed today called on the local authority to bid for a slice of the record 140million funding the Government is investing in cycling. Andy supports the governments announcement of this record level and welcomes the governments commitment to encourage more people to use their bikes. ... 25 Jan 2008 Andy Reed Welcomes Funding for National Cycling Revolution

A report by Loughborough University s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP), published today (7 September), has revealed key similarities and some stark differences between the way children from different socio-economic backgrounds live their lives. The study, entitled A Child s Eye View of Social Difference , which was funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation with support from Save the Children UK, also examined how the children perceived themselves and each other. ... 08 Sep 2007 Research reveals childrens perceptions of chavs and posh

Thursdy say a County Council seat bye election in Shepshed. Kevin Parker won for the Labour Party, however the BNP who had not thought that seat at County level could have achieved victory with 10% more of the vote.... 06 Oct 2007 Election in Shepshed

Leicestershire Constabulary is holding a consultation meeting at John Storer House this coming Wednesday specifically to seek the views of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered members of the community. A couple of weeks ago the police held a similar evening in Leicester which was a success and it is now planned to repeat the event where people can speak to officers and their needs over local policing and public safety.... 20 Oct 2007 Gay And Lesbian Consultation

Loughborough MP Andy Reed has today welcomed the Human Rights Watch report into torture and ill treatment in Uzbekistan. Reed, appalled by the actions described in the report, called on the government to condemn Uzbekistan and called on Uzbekistan to change it practises and reject torture and ill treatment of all people. ... 22 Nov 2007 Human Rights

Loughborough MP Andy Reed today called on the local authority to bid for a slice of the record 140million funding the Government is investing in cycling. Andy supports the governments announcement of this record level and welcomes the governments commitment to encourage more people to use their bikes. ... 25 Jan 2008 Andy Reed Welcomes Funding for National Cycling Revolution

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