June 2007
Andy Reed not selected
Andy Reed, MP for Loughborough has missed out on the position of Sports Minister. Richard Caborn has stepped down from his post as Sports Minister after six years to mastermind England’s effort to win the right to host the 2018 football World Cup. Andy Reed, together with Gerry Sutcliffe, MP for Bradford South, and Ian Austin, MP for Dudley North were contenders for the position. However it is Sutcliffe, 54, who replaces Richard Caborn, who steps down after six years, and is one of the latest a... 2007-06-29 00:00:00 Andy Reed not selected
Final Smoke Free Reminder for Loughborough
BUSINESSES in Loughborough and the rest of Charnwood are being given a final reminder to make sure they are well prepared for the new smokefree laws which come into force this weekend.... 2007-06-28 00:00:00 Final Smoke Free Reminder for Loughborough
University and FKI team up
Loughborough University has joined forces with FKI plc, the parent company of the local BRUSH businesses, to give a taste of higher education to young care leavers – those who have spent time in the c... 2007-06-27 00:00:00 University and FKI team up
Step back in time at Beacon Hill
ancient leicestershire skills 27th June 2007 Step back in time at Beacon Hill Visit Beacon Hill Country Park on Sunday 22nd July between 10am and 4pm and discover some of the ancient skills of Le... 2007-06-27 00:00:00 Step back in time at Beacon Hill
Parking Tickets at the Ready
Drivers who park incorrectly will be receiving more than just a leaflet in two weeks time, when parking attendants take to the streets. ... 2007-06-27 00:00:00 Parking Tickets at the Ready
Regional Plan
CHARNWOOD Borough Council voted at Cabinet on the 14 June, to resist proposals to increase the scale of development over and above that proposed in the Regional Plan, and is now publicly clarifying th... 2007-06-27 00:00:00 Regional Plan
British Crime Survey
The British Crime Survey is omitting three million crimes and therefore misleading the public as to the true volume of crime, according to a report by two Loughborough experts, published today by inde... 2007-06-27 00:00:00 British Crime Survey
Innovation prizes awarded to student designers
Three talented Loughborough University students have been awarded cash prizes after winning a competition for producing innovative product designs.... 2007-06-23 00:00:00 Innovation prizes awarded to student designers
Officer recruitment drop in session
Think policing is not for you? Think again! Don't rely on myths, come and find out the facts in Loughborough when the Police will be having a drop in session! ... 2007-06-22 00:00:00 Officer recruitment drop in session
Primary Schools Receive a Big Book
Learning Traffic Safety is something that is an important part of growing up.... 2007-06-22 00:00:00 Primary Schools Receive a Big Book
Freedom of the Borough
On Tuesday the 19th June 2007 the Royal Anglian Regiment represented by the 2nd Batallion received the Freedom of the Borough.... 2007-06-20 00:00:00 Freedom of the Borough
Police join forces in counter terrorist campaign
Forces throughout the East Midlands Police region are working together on a new counter-terrorist publicity campaign aimed at giving the community the confidence to report any unusual or suspicious ac... 2007-06-20 00:00:00 Police join forces in counter terrorist campaign
Mayor of Charnwood to protect his eyes on Shades Day
Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Joe Tormey, will be learning more about eye health on Tuesday 26th June when he put on his sunglasses to join in with The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association's Shades D... 2007-06-20 00:00:00 Mayor of Charnwood to protect his eyes on Shades Day
Hanging baskets stolen from gardens in Loughborough
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a number of thefts on Garendon Green in Loughborough. ... 2007-06-20 00:00:00 Hanging baskets stolen from gardens in Loughborough
Charges proposed to boost road safety
New charges for putting skips and scaffolding on the road are to be considered this month. Leicestershire County Council’s ruling Cabinet will decide on June 27 whether to adopt the charges, to boost... 2007-06-20 00:00:00 Charges proposed to boost road safety
A 'uniform' approach to improving parking
Loughborough's parking attendants have revealed their new uniforms ahead of taking to the streets next month.... 2007-06-20 00:00:00 A 'uniform' approach to improving parking
All systems go for new campus student accommodation
Construction of 1,300 new student bedrooms for the Loughborough University campus will begin this week.... 2007-06-20 00:00:00 All systems go for new campus student accommodation
Self-portrait sculpture announced as runner-up in national competition.
Loughborough Student Wendy Mayer has been named as runner-up in the first-ever Grieve+Samaritans Art Prize 2007.... 2007-06-18 00:00:00 Self-portrait sculpture announced as runner-up in national competition.
Amazon's Auction and Car Wash
A group of girls in Loughborough have been working hard to help provide drinking water for a village in The Gambia. ... 2007-06-17 00:00:00 Amazon's Auction and Car Wash
Young women's group hosts charity auction and car wash.
The Amazon Young Women's Project based at Leicestershire County Council's Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre, in Loughborough is holding a charity auction and car wash to raise money for Gambia in Africa.... 2007-06-15 00:00:00 Young women's group hosts charity auction and car wash.
Laptop computer stolen from a narrow boat in Loughborough
Officers from Loughborough local policing unit are appealing for public help after the theft of a laptop computer in Loughborough.... 2007-06-15 00:00:00 Laptop computer stolen from a narrow boat in Loughborough
Demolition stops.
When the buildings behind the derelict Baxtergate hospital is to stop. Buildings such as the mortuary have already gone and inLoughborough has been unable to ascertain what will happen next. ... 2007-06-14 00:00:00 Demolition stops.
CCTV stills released after attempted armed robbery at a jewellers in Loughborough.
Detectives investigating an attempted armed robbery at a jewellers in Loughborough have released CCTV stills of a vehicle and two men they wish to identify and trace in connection with the incident.... 2007-06-14 00:00:00 CCTV stills released after attempted armed robbery at a jewellers in Loughborough.
COURT FOR ALLEN AND BULLARD.
ANTI-SOCIAL Behaviour Injunctions have been stamped on two local suspected drug dealers, banning them from entering seven settlements across the Borough.... 2007-06-14 00:00:00 COURT FOR ALLEN AND BULLARD.
ALMO Board in Place and Set for Tour.
ALMO Board in Place and Set for Tour Date of Release: 14/06/07 CHARNWOOD Neighbourhood Housing (CNH), the Arms Length Management organisation, soon to be responsible for the management of the Borough’... 2007-06-14 00:00:00 ALMO Board in Place and Set for Tour.
LOCAL SOLDIER PROUD OF FREEDOM.
A SILEBY Sergeant has announced his pride in getting the Freedom of Entry to his own Borough. ... 2007-06-14 00:00:00 LOCAL SOLDIER PROUD OF FREEDOM.
Royal Anglican Regiment
EX-SERVICEMAN Roy Brown will beam with pride when the Royal Anglian Regiment marches through Loughborough next week – but it’s a day he never imagined would happen.... 2007-06-13 00:00:00 Royal Anglican Regiment
Nite Wave and Roller Disco
LOUGHBOROUGH Leisure Centre is inviting young people to come along and take part in two fun-filled evening activities. On Friday evenings there is Nite Wave – the new pool party for 8–16 year olds.... 2007-06-13 00:00:00 Nite Wave and Roller Disco
Finalist for outstanding new teacher award. Finalist for outstanding new teacher award.
Finalist for outstanding new teacher award. Natalie Slote from De Lisle Catholic Science College in Loughborough has been shortlisted for the East Midlands 2007 Teaching Awards. ... 2007-06-13 00:00:00 Finalist for outstanding new teacher award. Finalist for outstanding new teacher award.
Degree shows offer exciting glimpse into the future of art and design.
Hundreds of working prototype designs and stunning works of art will be on display at this year’s Loughborough University Design and Technology and Art and Design degree shows.... 2007-06-13 00:00:00 Degree shows offer exciting glimpse into the future of art and design.
Healthy Lifestyle Iniative
Details about a new weight loss program started at Loughborough University... 2007-06-11 00:00:00 Healthy Lifestyle Iniative
Best Foot Forward to Raise Cash
FUNDRAISERS will be putting their best feet forward as they aim to raise cash for a national charity during a sponsored walk in Loughborough.... 2007-06-11 00:00:00 Best Foot Forward to Raise Cash
Free Bike Locks In Loughborough
CYCLISTS are being given an added incentive to get on their bikes by Charnwood Borough Council during a national celebration to promote pedal power.... 2007-06-11 00:00:00 Free Bike Locks In Loughborough
Pupils improve after extra sport
Loughborough University researches find significant improvement in pupils attitude and attendance after just an extra couple of hours of sport a week.... 2007-06-08 00:00:00 Pupils improve after extra sport
Fortoak announces launch of their new corporate website
Local company launches a new website... 2007-06-08 00:00:00 Fortoak announces launch of their new corporate website
Prestigous design awards won by students
Loughborough inventive ideas win design awards Three Loughborough University Students have won awards at the annual RSA (Royal Society for the envouragement of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce) Design D... 2007-06-08 00:00:00 Prestigous design awards won by students
local food establishments to display their ratings
Charnwood, together with six other Local Authorities in the Leicestershire region have signed up to the Leicestershire Food Group’s rating system. ... 2007-06-07 00:00:00 local food establishments to display their ratings
The Art of Jackson Pollock
Charnwood Museum in Loughborough and ArtSpace are offering visitors the chance to explore their own creative talents and produce their own ‘Pollock’ paintings.... 2007-06-06 00:00:00 The Art of Jackson Pollock
Demolition Starts on Baxtergate Hospital
Currently only the buildings at the back are being removed, many of which still have sticky tape over the gaps in their walls from when they were last occupied (seriously!). ... 2007-06-06 00:00:00 Demolition Starts on Baxtergate Hospital
Faith School Transport Subsidy Approved
Plans to help hard-up families meet the cost of transport to faith schools have been agreed by Leicestershire County Council’s ruling Cabinet. ... 2007-06-05 00:00:00 Faith School Transport Subsidy Approved
Aggravated theft of a motor vehicle near Burton on the Wolds
Officers in Melton are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated theft of a motor vehicle on the B676 near Burton on the Wolds. The incident happened at around 11am on Sunday June 3, 2007 wh... 2007-06-05 00:00:00 Aggravated theft of a motor vehicle near Burton on the Wolds
Ashby Road Internet Cafe
A new internet cafe to give young people on the Ashby Road estate somewhere to go after school is being set up.... 2007-06-05 00:00:00 Ashby Road Internet Cafe
'Week of action' launched in Loughborough
Police in Loughborough have joined forces with officers from Charnwood Borough Council, the fire service, local community and other partners in a bid to improve an area of Loughborough.... 2007-06-04 00:00:00 'Week of action' launched in Loughborough
Tantalising Textiles
The Second Turning Textile Group is a group of embroiderers who all produce individual work. The group became established in the East Midlands in 1989 and since then have exhibited in Nottinghamshire,... 2007-06-04 00:00:00 Tantalising Textiles
Attempted Robbery at Loughborough Jewellers
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery at a jewellers in Loughborough yesterday (Thursday May 31).... 2007-06-01 00:00:00 Attempted Robbery at Loughborough Jewellers
Barge Blocks Bridge
What do you do if you are towing and old barge with a tug along the Loughborough section of the Grand Union Canal and you get to the sharp left turn at Canal Bridge? ... 2007-06-01 00:00:00 Barge Blocks Bridge
Arson at house in Loughborough
Officers in Loughborough are appealing for witnesses following an incident of arson at a house on Cobden Street in Loughborough. The incident happened at around 1.15am this morning (Friday June 1, ... 2007-06-01 00:00:00 Arson at house in Loughborough
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