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 31st of January 2009 02:29:33 PM

Chief Executives 27 January 2009 Latest on new look for east Loughborough Residents have the chance to pick up the latest on exciting plans to spruce up the eastern gateway into Loughborough. People will be able to hear more about the regeneration project as well as updates on plans for areas around Windmill Road and the Great Central Railway....

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Created: Tuesday 10th of February 2009 04:35:27 PM

Chief Executives 9 February 2009 Tap into waterways plans at Loughborough meeting People in Loughborough can keep up to speed with the latest plans for local waterways next week. At Loughborough North West Area Forum, residents will be able to hear about future proposals for the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal and also have a say....

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Created: Thursday 3rd of July 2008 01:11:00 PM

Shepshed, Dishley and Hathern residents find out what is being done to tackle flytipping and protect open spaces at a meeting next week....

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Created: Thursday 19th of February 2009 05:35:55 AM

Chief Executives 17 February 2009 Chance to pick up community safety latest Loughborough residents are invited to give their views and keep up to speed with local issues at a meeting next week. At Loughborough South West Area Forum, there will be an update on steps being taken to improve community safety and tackle anti-social behaviour....

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Created: Monday 22nd of June 2009 07:00:06 PM

Chief Executive's 19 June 2009 Get involved in shaping Hinckley area People living in and around Hinckley can get involved in local decision-making by going along to an interactive meeting. Residents can have a hand in shaping new plans and find out what is happening on their doorsteps at Hinckley Community Forum next week....

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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: 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: 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: Friday 4th of April 2008 05:29:00 PM

Helping children to get to school safely is a family affair for two sisters who are urging others to come forward and become a School Crossing Patrol....

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Created: Wednesday 4th of June 2008 02:00:00 PM

REVISED guidelines to brush off the problem of graffiti have been drawn up by Charnwood Borough Council....

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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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