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: Thursday 17th of December 2009 02:14:02 PM

Community Services17 December 2009“Stress Free Christmas Activities”Why not take a relaxing break at this hectic time of year and visit your local museum for some great exhibitions and more besides. Melton Carnegie MuseumHas the amazing Royal Photographic Society’s Distinction Panel Members’ Exhibition on until 14th March, a free exhibition featuring works by internationally renown photographers....

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Created: Tuesday 8th of December 2009 06:14:03 PM

Community Services8 December 2009Museum re-opens with some sparkle!On Saturday 12th December Melton Carnegie Museum partially re-opens with seasonal activities and a stunning new photographic exhibition. Children are invited to come and enjoy some Christmas crafts with lots of glitter and glue guaranteed....

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Created: Thursday 10th of December 2009 06:14:03 PM

Community Services10 December 2009Pupils experience a Tudor Christmas at Donington le Heath Manor HouseDonington le Heath Manor House is getting into the festive spirit by hosting its annual Tudor Christmas sessions for schools. The medieval Manor House, which is traditionally decorated for Christmas with festive greenery, is an ideal place for pupils to experience the atmosphere, sights and smells of Christmas 400 years ago....

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Created: Tuesday 10th of November 2009 08:14:03 AM

Community Services9 November 2009The Twelve Days of Medieval Christmas Explored at Donington le heath Manor houseDecember 10th 2009 7. 30pmOn December 10th at 7....

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Created: Saturday 3rd of January 2009 07:37:35 PM

Community Services 28 November 2008 A Ring of Bells Charnwood Museum welcomes you to a new exhibition. A Ring of Bells by the Tesserae Textile Group, is an imaginative exhibition inspired by the theme of bells, from the fire and heat of Taylor s Bellfoundry to the chiming bells of St....

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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 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: Monday 8th of September 2008 11:14:00 AM

A new role has been created in Charnwood and North West Leicestershire to ensure that victims of domestic violence are safe and receiving support. ...

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Created: Saturday 3rd of November 2007 11:15:09 AM

What has to be one of the best firework displays in the county is being held at Loughborough University tonight....

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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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