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Created: Thursday 18th of March 2010 06:30:01 PM

Community Services 18 March 2010It. ....

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Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 06:30:01 PM

Community Services17 March 2010Easter Holiday Events in Leicestershire to view onlineLeicestershire museums, libraries and country parks will be hosting numerous events, many of which are free throughout the school holidays to keep the family entertained across the county. There’s something for everyone, whether your family enjoy arts and crafts, games and puzzles, historical or nature events....

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Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 04:30:02 PM

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Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 04:30:01 PM

17 March 2010Praise for long serving school governorsPhoto Opportunity: School governors from all over the County will be thanked for serving their local communities at a special reception hosted by Roger Wilson, the Chairman of Leicestershire County Council.  The event is taking place at County Hall on Tuesday 23rd March at 5....

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Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 12:30:01 PM

17 March 2010Park and ride scoops two awardsThe Enderby park and ride scheme has scooped two awards in the Parking Review British Parking Awards 2010. The £9....

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Created: Thursday 8th of May 2008 06:44:00 PM

Children aged 11 and under can now borrow talking books for free from their library in Loughborough....

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Created: Thursday 28th of May 2009 05:32:47 PM

Community Services 26 May 2009 Libraries have never been so rewarding! Free DVD hire is one of the great rewards available in libraries new money-saving loyalty scheme. Library members can join the free scheme and collect points each time they visit a County library or mobile and borrow six or more items....

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Created: Monday 11th of May 2009 09:18:44 PM

Community Services 11 May 2009 Leicestershire libraries continue to improve It s been a record year for Leicestershire s libraries, new figures revealed today. The County Council s library service says that: The number of visitors in 2008/9 has risen by 13 per cent, to 3,853,867 Issues of books rose by over three per cent in the year to March, the fifth year of continual increases 10,000 positive comments were made about the staff More than 50% of the population used the service last year More people than ever joined the libraryMargaret Bellamy, Head of Library Services, said: I m delighted that people are recognising all that the service can offer and making our libraries a success....

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Created: Tuesday 18th of August 2009 02:14:54 PM

Community Services18 August 2009Book sale at Loughborough LibraryLoughborough Library is holding a book sale on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September. There will be an opportunity to buy classic films on video as well as a wide range of books, cds and dvds....

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Created: Tuesday 2nd of February 2010 11:25:41 AM

Community Services1 February 2010Grand book sale at Loughborough LibraryLoughborough Library is holding a grand book sale on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 of February.  There will be many bargains on offer, including books for adults and children, as well as cds....

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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: 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: Tuesday 29th of April 2008 09:03:00 AM

Ladybirds ( or ladybugs if you are American) are loved by the public but now help is needed to monitor local numbers as an invasive species called the harlequin ladybird spreads across England....

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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: 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: Saturday 20th of February 2010 07:49:32 AM

Family of Ernest Mathers pay tribute to him Ernest pictured with his common law wife Nina The family of a man killed in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to him. 46-year-old Ernest Mathers from Doncaster was killed in a road traffic collision at around 1....

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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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