Loughborough

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: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 10:30:01 AM

17 March 2010Recycled humps, quieter bumpsRubber speed bumps are being used to cut traffic speed in Syston. The innovative safety measures, made from recycled rubber tyres, are the first of their kind in Leicestershire and have been put in along Barkby Road....

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Created: Sunday 26th of April 2009 12:27:12 AM

Charges made in connection with murder investigation Detectives from Leicestershire Constabulary and the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit and who have been investigating the murder of 49-year-old Jeffrey Howe since March 22 can today confirm that the two people arrested in connection with his murder have now been charged. Stephen Thomas Marshall, 37, from Ayot Path in Borehamwood has been charged with murder....

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Created: Thursday 2nd of July 2009 11:00:17 PM

Two men charged with murderA 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009....

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Created: Saturday 27th of October 2007 06:59:24 PM

Three people have been charged witht he murder of Robert Alan Warrington and are due to appear at Loughborough Magistrates Court...

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Created: Wednesday 26th of August 2009 03:39:03 PM

Woman sentenced in manslaughter case - updatedSally Ann WoodA woman convicted of the manslaughter of her long-term partner has been given an indefinite sentence today at Leicester Crown Court. Sally Ann Wood (35) of Wyville Row in Leicester was found guilty of the manslaughter of her boyfriend of 8 years, Stephen Matthew Vidal (41), on August 5....

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Created: Wednesday 31st of October 2007 03:42:39 PM

News into the court proceedings of the murder of baby Lila Robertson who died in November of last year following a serious brain injury. The childs father and mother deny the charges....

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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 25th of June 2008 03:00:00 AM

Andy Reed backed the Micah Challenge in Parliament. Andy helped launch the UK Challenge in parliament a couple of years ago. ...

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Created: Friday 28th of September 2007 07:22:47 AM

The latest news from the Museum in Loughborough is that from 1st October 2007 they will be exhibiting an exhibition relating to the start of the abolition of the slave trade which celebrates its bicentenary this year. Using documents from Leicestershires archives information on local relations with the slave trade, and with individuals who struggled to eliminate slavery itself will be on display. ...

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Created: Thursday 22nd of May 2008 01:15:00 PM

A facebook group has been set up claiming there has been numerous cases of homophobic behaviour from the staff of numerous Loughborough clubs and pubs....

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Created: Thursday 12th of June 2008 03:07:00 PM

Andy Reed, MP for Loughborough, has welcomed steps taken by Energywatch (the gas & electricity watchdog) to help consumers avoid unexpected energy debts. Energywatch has been campaigning for over eighteen months to help consumers who pay through a prepayment meter using paper tokens....

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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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