November 2007
Speeding!
A pioneering scheme where local volunteers log speeding drivers has been running in Leicestershire for a year.
County residents have already recorded more than 14,000 motorists speeding, 1,974 of which were in the Charnwood area.
'Community Speed Watch' (CSW) enables volunteers to work within the community to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding and to help manage the problem locally.... 2007-12-26 00:00:27 Speeding!
Loughborough University Award
A Loughborough University academic has won a prestigious national teaching award.
Dr Zoltan Nagy from the University's Department of Chemical Engineering has been presented with an ExxonMobil Excellence in Teaching Award. The awards have been established in association with the Royal Academy of Engineering to identify and reward centres of Excellence in Engineering Teaching in the UK and Republic of Ireland.... 2007-12-24 12:53:49 Loughborough University Award
Drinking and Driving in Loughborough
A total of 88 motorists have been caught drink driving since the start of Leicestershire Constabulary's Christmas Anti Drink and Drug Drive Campaign.
However, officers say many more drivers when breathalysed are giving an indication of alcohol, although they are still legally under the limit.
Sergeant Terry Gee from the Road Policing Unit said: "During the last few days officers from the Road Policing Unit have carried out two random checks in Loughborough and Leicester, one between 3.30am... 2007-12-23 12:51:40 Drinking and Driving in Loughborough
Rainbows Lottery Results
This weeks lucky winners for the weekly lottery for Loughboroughs Childrens Hospice which raises money for this invaluable service.... 2007-12-22 13:57:44 Rainbows Lottery Results
999 calls
Do you know a good stain remover? I've left my mobile phone on a bus, is there any way you can stop it? There’s a rat in my kitchen! I want to report some lost property. I can't turn my tap off. The credit has run out on my mobile phone, can you put me through to a number in Loughborough? My neighbour is a spy. I'm a little bit drunk and I need to get home but I don't want to walk...... 2007-12-22 13:49:26 999 calls
Pensioners Pensions
Loughborough MP Andy Reed welcomed news today that Leicestershire pensioners from the collapsed BUSM scheme are to get greater help following an announcement from the Labour government today.
Some 125,000 workers who lost pensions when their employers went bust before 2005 are to be given greater help, the government announced today. Some of them are part of the collapsed BUSM scheme in Leicestershire.... 2007-12-18 13:24:04 Pensioners Pensions
Speed Camera Locations
Speed camera location in Loughborough and the rest of Charnwood... 2007-12-18 12:22:52 Speed Camera Locations
Loughborough Carpark
CHARNWOOD Borough Council is bringing some festive cheer to car parking! This year, the Borough Council, will be offering reduced car parking rates at Beehive Lane car park from Wednesday, 17 December. Not forgetting the free parking after 6pm on Wednesday for last minute late night shopping.... 2007-12-18 11:19:09 Loughborough Carpark
Prisoners Released Early
Over 1300 criminals released early from local jails in the East Midlands
New analysis of Government statistics has revealed that across the East Midlands, since June, 1,340 criminals have been let out of prison before finishing their sentences, under Labour's controversial new early release scheme. The scheme was introduced because a shortage in prison places, thanks to a funding crisis caused by Gordon Brown. The figures include 95 prisoners released early from HMP Leicester and 254 prisoners... 2007-12-18 10:37:06 Prisoners Released Early
Jitty Robbery
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a 17-year-old man was robbed in town. Therobbery happened between midnight and 12.30am on Saturday 8 December 2007 in Claypipe jitty. Claypipe Jitty is the small alleyway that runs between Biggin Street and Swan Street at the side of the new Wilkinson's store in Loughborough. ... 2007-12-18 09:10:18 Jitty Robbery
Loughborough University 'Learn to Swim'
Tony the Tiger,of Kellogg's Frosties fame, will join around 200 children at Loughborough University pool on Sunday 16 December to launch a revised national programme to help children learn to swim. (We are assuming that Tony will not actually be jumping in the pool and learning to swim himself).
... 2007-12-17 12:30:08 Loughborough University 'Learn to Swim'
Winter Driving Warning
Leicestershire Constabulary's Road Policing Unit is offering motorists in Loughborough, Charnwood and the rest of Leicestershire some general advice to ensure they stay safe on the roads this winter.
It comes after seven people have died in collisions in Leicestershire so far this month. Including the trajic death of Adam Bestwick from Loughborough last Saturday evening.... 2007-12-17 11:01:10 Winter Driving Warning
Gun Incident in Loughborough
An investigation has been launched in Loughborough following an incident on one of the Industrial Estates.
At approximately 7.36pm on Thursday 13 December 2007 an on-duty Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) reported that a firearm had been fired somewhere in the Belton Road West part of Loughborough.... 2007-12-17 09:30:35 Gun Incident in Loughborough
Rainbows Lottery Numbers
This weeks lucky winners for the weekly lottery for Loughboroughs Childrens Hospice which raises money for this invaluable service.... 2007-12-14 14:45:56 Rainbows Lottery Numbers
Watermead Success
THE LEADER of Charnwood Borough Council will last night praised the £50million funding for improved pedestrian and cycle links across the UK, with £700,000 going towards a £1.4million investment into Watermead Country Park.... 2007-12-14 13:41:39 Watermead Success
Butane Kills
Butane is a killer!! is the strong message being put out to parents and retailers in the Loughborough and Charnwood area today by the Leicestershire Trading Standards Service. More young people aged 10-14 die from volatile substance abuse (VSA) than all the illegal drugs such as ecstasy and speed put together... 2007-12-14 13:38:47 Butane Kills
Loughborough Paedophile
A paedophile from Loughborough who was previously given a potentially life-long jail term for downloading child pornography has had the sentence overturned at the Court of Appeal in London.
David Joy, 66, who lived in a flat on Great Central Road in Loughborough, was imprisoned in August after admitting almost a dozen counts of making or possessing indecent images of children. ... 2007-12-14 12:06:27 Loughborough Paedophile
Loughborough House Prices
Figures just released by the Land Registry have shown that house prices in the East Midlands continued to fall in October 2007 giving an indication of what is happening to house prices in Loughborough and the rest of Charnwood. House prices in the East Midlands fell by 0.1 % in October. This follows a fall of 0.2% in September and a fall of 1.1% in August. This comes at a time when house prices are falling at the fastest rate ever recorded.
... 2007-12-13 12:02:36 Loughborough House Prices
David Willetts MP meets students at Loughborough University
Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, David Willetts MP, visited Loughborough University recently. After a busy day meeting the Vice-Chancellor, staff and students, Mr Willetts spoke to a student meeting organised by the Conservative Future branch on campus. His wide-ranging remarks on current political issues, student funding, housing and the economy were welcomed by those listening. ... 2007-12-13 12:01:39 David Willetts MP meets students at Loughborough University
Loughborough Power
Local residents across Loughborough could find it easier to generate their own green energy under major new plans announced by Conservatives. Policy proposals have been unveiled to promote 'decentralised energy' and microgeneration, as part of a strategy to fight climate change, make our energy supply more secure and help consumers save money.... 2007-12-13 12:00:51 Loughborough Power
Loughborough MP adopts whale
Loughborough's MP Andy Reed has adopted a humpback whale to show his opposition to Japanese whaling.
In 1987 Japan stopped commercial whaling activities in the waters of the Antartic. However at the same time began a contentious scientific whaling program, JARPA.... 2007-12-13 09:30:58 Loughborough MP adopts whale
Bogus Charity Collections
The Office of Fair Trading is warning consumers in Loughborough and Charnwood about bogus charity ticket sellers who claim they are raising money for good causes in the run up to Christmas.
The Office of Fair Trading has received complaints and other information about agents selling prize draw tickets for around £2 each on high streets around the country, with the lure of holidays for winners. ... 2007-12-13 09:30:44 Bogus Charity Collections
Credit Card Scam
Trading Standards have had information that consumers are being called by a person claiming to be from the fraud department of their credit / bank card issuer, who quotes lots of information about the card, contact details & possibly family details as well. ... 2007-12-13 09:30:23 Credit Card Scam
Overgrown Loughborough
The police in Loughborough are working with volunteers from the Princes Trust and the Fire and Rescue Service to help clear gardens and tidy up properties in parts of Loughborough.... 2007-12-11 16:11:35 Overgrown Loughborough
The Cost of Warranties
With many people buying new electrical items in time for Christmas, Consumer Direct East Midlands is advising people in Loughborough and Charnwood to think carefully before deciding to pay extra for an extended warranty.... 2007-12-11 16:08:57 The Cost of Warranties
Patients and NHS work Hand in Hand
Hospitals and health centres across Leicestershire and Rutland have joined forces with organisations across the East Midlands to reduce healthcare-associated infections with the launch of the ‘Hand in Hand, fighting infection together’ campaign. The campaign is running throughout the East Midlands and therefore will include Loughborough and Charnwood.... 2007-12-11 16:04:47 Patients and NHS work Hand in Hand
French Market Comes to Loughborough
THIS FRIDAY (14 December 2007) will see Loughborough's Market Place transformed into a Christmas wonderland as the biggest festive and French market arrives in town, welcomed by local stars on stage.... 2007-12-11 16:02:20 French Market Comes to Loughborough
Rainbows Hospice Lottery
This weeks winners for the weekly lottery for Loughboroughs Childrens Hospice... 2007-12-11 12:34:56 Rainbows Hospice Lottery
Have a Greener Christmas in Loughborough this year
CHARNWOOD Borough Council is encouraging all residents to dream of a green Christmas this year, instead of the usual white!
With global warming and the environment at the top of the agenda, this year Charnwood Borough Council is trying to lead the way in encouraging people to think 'green' this Christmas.... 2007-12-06 21:21:20 Have a Greener Christmas in Loughborough this year
Reed Welcomes Improvements to Stroke Services in Loughborough
Loughborough MP Andy Reed has welcomed Health Secretary Alan Johnson announcement of the government's strategy to improve stroke services today.
Reed has worked closely with the Stroke Association in Parliament and with local Stroke sufferers in Loughborough to ensure the Government brings in improved services locally.... 2007-12-06 20:18:50 Reed Welcomes Improvements to Stroke Services in Loughborough
UNISON protest to Charnwood Outsourcing Plans
Tuesday night saw Unison protests outside Loughborough's Town Hall.
The council workers were raising awareness of proposed changes to the way the council runs it's back office administration. What the council plans to do is to outsource certain functions along with Rushcliffe council to either Capita or Liberata... 2007-12-06 19:14:16 UNISON protest to Charnwood Outsourcing Plans
Reed asks peoples views on Post Office Plans
Andy Reed, Loughborough MP, and local Labour party activists were in Wymeswold today asking people to give their views on the Post Office Ltd proposal to reduce the service in the village to an 'Outreach Service'.... 2007-12-06 18:12:19 Reed asks peoples views on Post Office Plans
New Homes near Loughborough?
Last summer saw the Examination in Public into the draft regional Plan for the East Midlands which will play an important part in shaping the future of Loughborough and Charnwood over the next 20 years.... 2007-12-05 22:00:27 New Homes near Loughborough?
Youth Parliament
Andy Reed MP today welcomes the UK Youth Parliament new manifesto and supports the growth and development of the youth parliament as way to get young people engaged with politics.... 2007-12-05 20:00:10 Youth Parliament
Reed backs Cancer Reform Strategy
Loughborough MP Andy Reed has welcomed the Government's new Cancer Reform Strategy which plans to deliver improvements in cancer treatment across the country. It has been predicted that within the next 12 years there will be a 30% increase in cancer cases in the UK, with one new case being diagnosed every 100 seconds in 2020.... 2007-12-05 19:00:59 Reed backs Cancer Reform Strategy
Loughborough University and EMDA
Representatives from Loughborough University, BAE Systems and the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) recently gathered at the campus to celebrate five years of successful partnership.... 2007-12-05 18:00:52 Loughborough University and EMDA
Recycle In Loughborough
PRIMARY Schools in Charnwood have signed up to a new free service which aims to teach children the three Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle!... 2007-12-05 17:00:43 Recycle In Loughborough
No More War Loughborough
Loughborough University has the second highest number of military projects in the UK according to a report published yesterday (4th December 2007).... 2007-12-05 16:00:21 No More War Loughborough
A seamless service for long-term care
An expert group has established a series of priorities for improving care for those with long term conditions such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes and Parkinson's disease.... 2007-12-05 15:00:57 A seamless service for long-term care
Loughborough Prepares for 1,000 Santas
A thousand fun runners dressed as Father Christmas will be 'ho, ho, ho-ing' their way through Loughborough this Sunday (9 December) and to mark the festive feat a live stage show featuring the Charnwood's Got Xmas Talent stars will be laid on from 11am in the Town Centre.... 2007-12-05 14:00:47 Loughborough Prepares for 1,000 Santas
Loughborough University Award
Loughborough University has been winning awards again. This time they have won two prestigious 2007 Times Higher Awards – for the Best Student Experience, and Outstanding Support for Overseas Students. ... 2007-12-05 13:00:37 Loughborough University Award
Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing
THE management of Charnwood Borough Council's 6,000 homesin Loughborough and the rest of Charnwood has changed hands - and the switch could unlock a £35m cash boost for repairs and improvements.
Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing (CNH) has now taken control of the 5,495 tenanted and 266 leasehold homes in the Borough.... 2007-12-05 12:00:26 Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing
Speed Camera Locations in Loughborough
Speed camera locations in and arround Charnwood for the next few days. be warned there will be traffic queues arround these places !... 2007-12-05 11:00:07 Speed Camera Locations in Loughborough
Plea to Stop Sale of Care Homes
Loughborough MP Andy Reed last week voiced his dismay over the plans to sell of Huntingdon Court care home in Loughborough.The County council is due to discuss the matter further today (5th december 2007) and Andy has given his backing to Labour County Councillors who are trying to block the sale of Huntingdon Court in Loughborough to the private sector.... 2007-12-05 10:00:45 Plea to Stop Sale of Care Homes
CCTV Control Centre In Loughborough
A new communication centre which aims to help reduce the fear of crime and disorder in Charnwood has been given the green light by Councillors.
Members of Charnwood Borough Council’s Cabinet have agreed to put £190,000 towards the project to relocate the CCTV control room from Loughborough Police Station to the Authority’s Contact Centre.... 2007-12-05 09:00:08 CCTV Control Centre In Loughborough
Survey Reveals 'On-Line' Errors
In the run up to Christmas research shows that Leicestershire residents are expected to spend an average of £500 per person on internet purchases. Most buying goes smoothly, but the most common complaints to Trading Standards about internet buying are regarding delivery and returns. ... 2007-12-03 17:00:14 Survey Reveals 'On-Line' Errors
Knife sellers warned to sharpen up their act
Trading Standards has warned that businesses in Loughborough, Charnwood and the rest of Leicestershire which sell knives to children risk a £5,000 fine or go to prison for six months.... 2007-12-03 16:00:46 Knife sellers warned to sharpen up their act
Modern Apprenticeships
Loughborough MP Andy Reed backs modern apprenticeships and offers his support for the government schemes that are encouraging more people to take up apprenticeships. ... 2007-12-03 15:00:03 Modern Apprenticeships
Improving care for women
A group of key stakeholders including clinical experts in maternity services has established a set of priorities to improve services over the next 10 years as part of the Our NHS Our Future Next Stage Review.... 2007-12-03 14:00:51 Improving care for women
Loughborough MP calls for action on Gaza
Andy Reed, Loughborough’s MP, has asked the Government for progress on the resumption of fuel supplies to Gaza and the impact such a blockage could have on the people living there.... 2007-12-03 13:02:33 Loughborough MP calls for action on Gaza
Lottery Numbers
This weeks winning numbers for the Rainbows Hospice Charity Lottery. If you have never played before why not consider playing and raise money for the Childrens Hospice at the same time.... 2007-12-03 12:30:45 Lottery Numbers
Charity Football Tournament
Loughborough MP Andy Reed last week took part in a charity football tournament at Wembley Stadium raising money for disadvantaged children and young people. ... 2007-12-03 10:34:59 Charity Football Tournament
Jeremy Metcalfe
British motor racing star Jeremy Metcalfe raced to a pair of excellent victories and three other podium results on his way to fifth overall in the Formula Renault UK Championship this year... 2007-12-02 04:25:41 Jeremy Metcalfe
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