Loughborough

University of Leicester PhD organise 'Materiality and Intangibility: Contested Zones', an event for researchers and artists working with museums... 20 Nov 2009 Interactive event to challenge views on museum culture

10th Man to walk on the moon to lecture at the University of Leicester in a filled-to-capacity public event... 20 Nov 2009 An audience with Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke

Dr Eleanor Milne to speak about this timely work on Thursday 19 November at the University of Leicester ... 20 Nov 2009 The Carbon Benefits Project

Study day for the University of Leicester's Centre for the Study of the Country House on 24 November... 20 Nov 2009 Keeping up with the Joneses in the 18th century

Human Rights lecture taking place at the University of Leicester on 24 November. Free and open to the public... 20 Nov 2009 Labour rights: constitutional promises vs global realities

Warning following burglaries in Stadium RisePolice in Beaumont Leys have stepped up patrols in the Stadium Rise Estate after a recent spate of burglaries. A total of seven houses on Galleywood Drive, Peldon Close, Tiptree Close, Somerset Avenue and Parker Drive have been affected.... 22 Jul 2009 Warning following burglaries in Stadium Rise

Warning following rise in burglaries in North Harborough area Officers from Harborough local policing unit are urging residents to shut their windows every time they leave home following a spate of burglaries in the North area of the District. In the last two months a total of 20 burglaries have been reported, mainly in the Great Glen, Houghton on the Hill, Billesdon and Kibworth area.... 01 May 2009 Warning following rise in burglaries in North Harborough area

Police appeal after number of burglaries in Beaumont Leys Police in Beaumont Leys are appealing for witnesses after three houses were burgled on Galleywood Drive. All three instances of burglary happened on the evening of Saturday May 30.... 05 Jun 2009 Police appeal after number of burglaries in Beaumont Leys

Hamilton to Stand Firm Against BurglaryResidents in Humberstone are being urged to be extra vigilant after an increase in burglaries in the area. Over the past 30 days there have been a total of 14 burglaries reported to police in the Hamilton and Humberstone neighbourhood.... 11 Aug 2009 Hamilton to Stand Firm Against Burglary

Burglaries at a school in Beaumont LeysPolice are appealing for witnesses after a number of burglaries at a school in Beaumont Leys. The incidents have all happened between Tuesday, June 23 and Saturday, July 18 when access was gained to English Martyrs School, in Anstey LaneThe first two incidents happened between 6pm on Tuesday, June 23 and 7am on Wednesday, June 24 and again between 5.... 27 Jul 2009 Burglaries at a school in Beaumont Leys

Leicestershire Constabulary is cracking down on domestic burglary in the run up to Easter by targeting hot spot areas and tackling those involved in handling stolen property.... 18 Mar 2008 Police keep pressure on as the number of burglaries fall

The Chairman of the newly formed Residents and Tenants Association on the Bellfoundry Estate in Loughborough says partnership working on the estate has made a huge difference to local residents.... 14 Jul 2008 Partnership action makes a difference to life on Loughborough estate

Two 'all day' police beat surgeries are being held at local supermarkets in Loughborough during August.... 29 Jul 2008 All day beat surgeries being held in Loughborough

Two beat surgeries are being hosted by neighbouring beat officers in Loughborough. The surgeries will be held on the Tuesday 26th August 2008 at 6pm at the Hunters Moon pub on the Shelthorpe Estate and at 7:30pm at the shops on Park Road/Hazel Road.... 18 Aug 2008 Neighbouring beat officers hold joint beat surgeries in Loughborough

Leicestershire Constabulary marks National Burglary Day The police and Community Safety Partnerships are running crime prevention events across Leicestershire to mark National Burglary Day on Tuesday April 7th 2009. Called Lets Keep Crime Down, events are being run to tell people what is happening in their area to target and crackdown on persistent offenders and what they can do to keep their property secure.... 06 Apr 2009 Leicestershire Constabulary marks National Burglary Day

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.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... 13 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools

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.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success.

Dr Eleanor Milne to speak about this timely work on Thursday 19 November at the University of Leicester ... 20 Nov 2009 The Carbon Benefits Project

Reports are coming in that Loughborough Town Centre was yesterday infiltrated by a giant robot. The robot which some eye witnesses say they saw in Market Place and Market Street at various times yesterday afternoon stood some 8ft tall, was metallic in colour, had blue glowing eyes and spoke in sound bites.... 27 May 2008 Robot in Loughborough Town Centre

Community Services29 October 2009Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology surveyLeicestershire County Council today held a press conference at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre to announce the conclusion of a groundbreaking three year archaeological survey to locate the battle of Bosworth, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund grant. Battlefields Trust archaeologist, Glenn Foard, revealed an exciting collection of finds from the Battle of Bosworth of international archaeological significance.... 30 Oct 2009 Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology survey

The popular, annual Charnwood Borough Council-organised event will open at 6pm on Wednesday, November 11th and run until Saturday, November 14th 2009.... 03 Nov 2009 Loughborough Fair

Police searching for missing man have found a bodyPolice searching for a 77 year old man from Loughborough, who has been missing since yesterday evening, have found the body of a man. Ernest Sanham from Park Road in Loughborough, was admitted to the Leicester General Hospital on Thursday 22nd October 2009 suffering from confusion.... 26 Oct 2009 Police searching for missing man have found a body

Information about being safe on Bonfire Night will be available for shoppers who visit Loughborough town centre on Wednesday.... 03 Nov 2009 Loughborough shoppers to benefit from Bonfire Night Advice

Street children in the third world and some of the most endangered animals on the planet are set to benefit from generous visitors the Great Central Railway. The award winning Leicestershire heritage line teamed up with two charities to raise money at special gala events.... 26 Oct 2009 GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY RAISES TWENTY THOUSAND POUNDS FOR CHARITY

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.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... 13 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools

Reports are coming in that Loughborough Town Centre was yesterday infiltrated by a giant robot. The robot which some eye witnesses say they saw in Market Place and Market Street at various times yesterday afternoon stood some 8ft tall, was metallic in colour, had blue glowing eyes and spoke in sound bites.... 27 May 2008 Robot in Loughborough Town Centre

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.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success.

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).... 22 Jul 2008 Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire