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 22nd of July 2008 04:31:00 PM

Loughborough Library in Granby Street, Loughborough is holding a sale of ex-library rental stock of music CDs, DVD films, and Playstation2 games...

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Created: Wednesday 6th of August 2008 09:02:28 AM

As East Midlands Airport grows in popularity with the travelling public so too does the wear on airport baggage scales. ...

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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: 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: Monday 4th of January 2010 06:14:02 PM

Cabinet Office4 January 2010Proposals to balance budget unveiledProposals to meet spending pressures, tackle a £66 million funding gap over four years and freeze Council Tax have been unveiled by Leicestershire County Council. The Council is proposing, following public consultation, to:• Freeze Council Tax in 2011/12-2013/14 - but this is dependent on top-up funding, if a Conservative Government is elected• Make £47 million of efficiency savings and increased income and save £19 million from its services, to meet an expected funding shortfall• Invest £46 million to meet extra spending pressures, mainly in Adult Social Care and WasteCouncil leader David Parsons said: “We have been very honest in setting out the size of the problems we face, due to Government debt, the recession and increased demand for adult social care and waste services....

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Created: Thursday 20th of March 2008 10:39:00 AM

On the 5th and 6th April there will be a conference at County Hall to shed light on the archaeology of medieval Leicestershire...

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Created: Monday 14th of July 2008 10:22:00 AM

Local Prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough, Nicky Morgan, has spoken out against the Governments planned increase of Vehicle Excise Duty which will hit local families very hard as they are already struggling to cope with a difficult financial climate. ...

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Created: Wednesday 10th of February 2010 11:02:40 AM

Research being undertaken at the University of Leicester highlights a career change for criminals from the more traditional household burglaries to personal muggings ...

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Created: Sunday 23rd of September 2007 10:45:40 PM

Our potential next Conservative MP for Loughborough, Nicky Morgan has started a campaign for better access to dental services. Nicky has been contacted by many Loughborough residents who are having problems getting treatment on the NHS for dental work....

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Created: Monday 5th of November 2007 03:38:28 PM

LOUGHBOROUGH Fair has been coming to town since 1221 and with more technical and exciting additions to the fun every year Charnwood Borough Council has to put in plenty of work behind the scenes. The famous Sock Man sculpture and the Fountain monument in the town centre are among the first things to be protected from the heavy lorries by placing them in protective boxes....

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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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