March 2008
MP Speaks Out Over Police Capping
Loughborough MP Andy Reed was one of the two Leicestershire MPs in the Commons to hear that the County's Police were likely to be capped. He was joined by Labour MP David Taylor.... 2008-03-31 22:00:00 MP Speaks Out Over Police Capping
Loughborough University ETI Praised by MP in Commons
Andy Reed MP praised Loughborough University in securing the hub of the £1bn Energy Technology Institute and urged government to do more in bringing innovative products to market.... 2008-03-31 21:00:00 Loughborough University ETI Praised by MP in Commons
MP Meets Climate Change Campaigners to Offer his Support
Climate Change Campaigners from Loughborough met up with MP Andy Reed on Friday to lobby on the Climate Change Bill.... 2008-03-31 20:00:00 MP Meets Climate Change Campaigners to Offer his Support
Churches Together Picture Is A World Record Confirms Local MP
Loughborough MP today confirmed in a letter to the Guinness Book of Records that a world record attempt by Loughborough Churches Together to create a giant picture telling the Easter Story outside Emmanuel Church had been successful.... 2008-03-31 19:00:00 Churches Together Picture Is A World Record Confirms Local MP
Loughborough swimmers eye Olympic selection
Loughborough's largest ever contingent of swimmers will be hoping to make the grade at the British Olympic trials taking place in Sheffield this week.... 2008-03-31 12:15:00 Loughborough swimmers eye Olympic selection
Significant investment helps consolidate Loughborough as a leader in energy and climate change
Loughborough University is to further strengthen its position as a world-class research centre for energy and climate change with the appointment of eleven new academic staff, including Chairs in Renewable Energy, Building Performance Modelling, Hydroclimatic Modelling, and Photovoltaics for Power Systems. ... 2008-03-31 07:36:00 Significant investment helps consolidate Loughborough as a leader in energy and climate change
Conservatives clean up Loughborough
Local Conservatives formed a "Tory Task Force" on Saturday to clear up rubbish and litter along Ling Road in Loughborough .... 2008-03-30 18:37:00 Conservatives clean up Loughborough
Speed Camera Locations
Speed camera locations around Loughborough, Charnwood and the rest of Leicestershire for the coming week... 2008-03-30 12:11:00 Speed Camera Locations
Newly Built Steam Locomotive to Recreate Loughborough Design of 1878
When the engineers and workmen of the Hughes "Falcon" Engineering Works in Loughborough were given the order to build three small narrow gauge steam engines in 1878 they would have been very surprised to learn that 130 years later a group of narrow gauge revivalists in Mid-Wales were planning to build a fourth member of the class.... 2008-03-29 13:30:00 Newly Built Steam Locomotive to Recreate Loughborough Design of 1878
Leicestershire Police To Be Capped?
The Leicestershire Police Authority today (Thursday 27 March) received a letter from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) informing the Authority that the Minister has commenced the process which could lead to the Authority being ?capped?.... 2008-03-28 13:24:00 Leicestershire Police To Be Capped?
Deputy Lieutenants
Five new Deputy Lieutenants were last night commissioned under oath in honour of their service to the local community.... 2008-03-28 13:13:00 Deputy Lieutenants
Loughborough MP welcomes Byron Report
Andy Reed, the MP for Loughborough, today gave his support to the Byron report released today that has been looking at internet and video game use by children. ... 2008-03-28 10:14:00 Loughborough MP welcomes Byron Report
Rainbows Hospice Lottery
This weeks winners of the weekly draw ... 2008-03-28 10:04:00 Rainbows Hospice Lottery
Loughborough Award for Students
Loughborough residents are being encouraged to nominate students for two prizes awarded annually by the University in recognition of students good work in the community or good community relations. ... 2008-03-27 08:37:00 Loughborough Award for Students
Unemployment in Loughborough
Figures just released for unemployment in the Loughborough and Charnwood areas shows the local area is faring well.
... 2008-03-26 13:25:00 Unemployment in Loughborough
Drug Testing Prisoners in Loughborough
Drugs testing of prisoners is to be introduced at Loughborough Police Station in a move to get offenders across the North out of crime and into treatment.... 2008-03-26 11:06:00 Drug Testing Prisoners in Loughborough
Parking Fines in Loughborough
New parking fines are due to be introduced across Loughborough next week.
From Monday (March 31st), the government requires county councils to introduce a two-tier parking charge system. ... 2008-03-23 12:55:00 Parking Fines in Loughborough
GT DEBUTANT METCALFE IMPRESSES DURING OPENING ROUND
Avon Tyres British GT Championship rookie Jeremy Metcalfe made a superb impression during the opening round of the 2008 season at Oulton Park International Circuit today, the 19-year-old all set for a podium finish on his category debut until an unfortunate gearbox problem arose during the compulsory pit-stops.... 2008-03-23 12:18:00 GT DEBUTANT METCALFE IMPRESSES DURING OPENING ROUND
Post Office Dismay
Local Prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough, Nicky Morgan, has voiced her dismay this week at current Loughborough MP, Andy Reed's, refusal to support a motion tabled by Conservatives in Westminster to save the 2500 Post Offices currently under threat of closure, including 3 in the Loughborough constituency.... 2008-03-23 12:18:00 Post Office Dismay
Loughborough Students through to Euro Hockey quarter finals
Loughborough University's men's hockey team have made it to the quarterfinals of top European knockout championship the Euro Hockey League after a 2-0 win over Belgian side Royal Antwerp this morning. ... 2008-03-21 17:32:00 Loughborough Students through to Euro Hockey quarter finals
Leicester Hospitals closed to expectant mums 28 times last year
New information uncovered by the Conservatives under the Freedom of Information Act reveals that 42 per cent of NHS Trusts providing maternity services had to turn away women in labour last year because they were full. ... 2008-03-21 12:49:00 Leicester Hospitals closed to expectant mums 28 times last year
Mark Gwynne Jones Workshop in Loughborough
Join performance poet Mark Gwynne Jones to explore your surroundings through poetry and walking. The session will take as its starting point 'Off the Beaten Track' a walk recently created by Mark and commissioned by Radar. ... 2008-03-20 16:21:00 Mark Gwynne Jones Workshop in Loughborough
International backing helps hockey fixtures resume at Loughborough University
Loughborough University today (Thursday 20th March 2008) received official confirmation that its refurbished EHB multi-use pitch is suitable for competitive hockey fixtures.... 2008-03-20 16:13:00 International backing helps hockey fixtures resume at Loughborough University
Loughborough MP Calls For Clamp Down On Human Traffickers Supporting The Sex Trade
Loughborough MP Andy Reed is pressing the Government to take further action over people being trafficked into the UK in order to be abused in the sex industry, a form of slavery.... 2008-03-20 16:03:00 Loughborough MP Calls For Clamp Down On Human Traffickers Supporting The Sex Trade
Travel Back In Time For Medieval Fun
Bosworth Battlefield will bring history to life over the Easter Holiday Weekend.... 2008-03-20 15:21:00 Travel Back In Time For Medieval Fun
Medieval Leicestershire
On the 5th and 6th April there will be a conference at County Hall to shed light on the archaeology of medieval Leicestershire... 2008-03-20 10:39:00 Medieval Leicestershire
Body Recovered from River Soar
Following an extensive search teh body of a women has been recovered from the river soar... 2008-03-20 08:13:00 Body Recovered from River Soar
Reed Backs Local Sure Start Centres in Face of Tory Cuts
Andy Reed MP today (19th March 2008) gave support for the local Sure Start centres in Loughborough and slammed Conservative plans to cut the funding for such vital schemes. ... 2008-03-19 18:36:00 Reed Backs Local Sure Start Centres in Face of Tory Cuts
Pupils in Loughborough learn the reality of prison life
A group of pupils from Burleigh Community College in Loughborough have spent the day at an all female prison to learn about the stark realities of prison life.... 2008-03-19 10:47:00 Pupils in Loughborough learn the reality of prison life
River Soar Search Continues at Kegworth
The search for a woman and her car in the River Soar was been called off last tonight (18th March 2008) and will resume in daylight tomorrow.... 2008-03-19 08:09:10 River Soar Search Continues at Kegworth
Church Hill School take Badminton title at University event
Church Hill Junior School won gold at a Badminton Festival hosted by Loughborough University earlier this month.
The University welcomed tens of aspiring young badminton players onto campus for the annual event, which is now in its fourth year. ... 2008-03-18 17:14:00 Church Hill School take Badminton title at University event
Loughborough University team to tackle health of local businesses
A employee-focused corporate lifestyle service at Loughborough University is ready to help achieve targets set out in a radical national report unveiled this week by National Director for Health and Work Dame Carol Black.... 2008-03-18 17:05:00 Loughborough University team to tackle health of local businesses
Police in training for charity bike ride
Seven police officers from the North Area are cycling from one side of Scotland to another to raise money for a local charity.... 2008-03-18 16:37:00 Police in training for charity bike ride
Conservatives out in force in Loughborough's Market Place
Local Conservatives were out in force across Loughborough market on Saturday morning talking to shoppers about rising living costs. The event, involving a survey was organised by the prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough, Nicky Morgan, and had a fantastic response from people out in the town who were happy to talk about their concerns on rising taxes, fuel and food costs as well as increasing utility bills.... 2008-03-18 13:14:00 Conservatives out in force in Loughborough's Market Place
Trading Standards
If you're planning a trip to a kitchen showroom this bank holiday to take advantage of special holiday offers, taking some advice from Consumer Direct East Midlands before you make a decision could help you avoid some of the fitted kitchen pitfalls.... 2008-03-18 13:13:00 Trading Standards
Loughborough University's Vice Chancellor named 'Woman of the Year'
Loughborough University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Shirley Pearce, CBE, has been named 'Woman of the Year' at the prestigious Women of Achievement Awards 2008.... 2008-03-18 08:57:00 Loughborough University's Vice Chancellor named 'Woman of the Year'
Police keep pressure on as the number of burglaries fall
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.... 2008-03-18 08:48:00 Police keep pressure on as the number of burglaries fall
Avoid Eggstortion this Easter
Trading Standards' new online consumer quiz highlights the approaches and techniques used by different scams, and provides tips on how to avoid falling victim to the scammers. Have a go and if you get the most right answers you could win a £25 book voucher.
... 2008-03-17 17:05:00 Avoid Eggstortion this Easter
Loughborough MP Welcomes Chancellor Listening On Child Poverty in UK
Andy Reed has welcomed the Government putting in £1billion of investment to support poor children in the UK. Reed was one of 77 Labour MPs who signed a letter to The Guardian newspaper asking for more help from Government to go to the least well off.... 2008-03-17 16:53:00 Loughborough MP Welcomes Chancellor Listening On Child Poverty in UK
Charnwood Arts Competition
Charnwood Arts is on the look out for creative people in and around Loughborough with the launch of two competitions.
The first competition is for those who have literary skill with the emphasis on brevity: miniWords 2008.... 2008-03-17 16:39:00 Charnwood Arts Competition
Know Your Beat Officer in Loughborough
A campaign to ensure every member of the public knows the name of their local beat officer and PCSO is being launched today (Monday March 17).... 2008-03-17 10:38:00 Know Your Beat Officer in Loughborough
JEREMY METCALFE - OULTON PARK BRITISH GT PREVIEW
Hampshire motor racing star Jeremy Metcalfe makes his competitive sportscar debut at Oulton Park International Circuit this coming weekend driving a Ferrari 430 during the curtain-raiser to the 2008 Avon Tyres British GT Championship.... 2008-03-17 10:10:00 JEREMY METCALFE - OULTON PARK BRITISH GT PREVIEW
Universities join forces to tackle UK manufacturing challenges
Loughborough has joined forces with the universities of Nottingham and Sheffield to launch a Centre of Excellence in Customised Assembly (CECA) - a leading centre dedicated to improving complex assembly processes for manufacturers.... 2008-03-14 18:45:00 Universities join forces to tackle UK manufacturing challenges
Beware Cowboy Builders
Householders are being warned to be on guard after the windy weather to make sure they don?t fall foul of cowboy builders or rouge traders.... 2008-03-14 15:46:00 Beware Cowboy Builders
Watermead plans on show
The plans for a £1.4 million scheme to improve links in and around Watermead Country Park will continue on a tour of local libraries today.... 2008-03-14 14:16:00 Watermead plans on show
Loughborough Futsal
Loughborough University's Futsal players make their Midlands League debut this weekend as part of a new national structure introduced by the FA.
The inaugural FA Umbro Futsal Leagues, involving the best 23 teams in the country, kicked off this month in the Midlands, South and North in a bid to grow the sport across England.... 2008-03-14 10:06:00 Loughborough Futsal
University hosts rugby and football camps for kids this Easter
Loughborough University is encouraging local youngsters to get active this Easter with week-long sports camps in football and rugby.
Designed for young players of a range of ages and abilities, both courses develop players? skills and build their confidence in a fun and safe environment.... 2008-03-14 10:05:00 University hosts rugby and football camps for kids this Easter
Loughborough Hospice
Rainbows Children?s Hospice have launched their second Spring Super draw giving supporters the chance to win a top prize of £3,000! This one off draw allows supporters to win up to £4,500. The raffle tickets come in books of 10 and are £1 each ticket. ... 2008-03-13 17:19:00 Loughborough Hospice
Loughborough Hospital
Nicky Morgan, Loughborough's Prospective Conservative MP has welcomed the news that the Planning Inspector has refused the appeal by Domain Baxtergate which had applied to build over 600 student bedrooms on the former Loughborough hospital site.... 2008-03-13 17:11:00 Loughborough Hospital
Carbon Offsetting in Leicestershire
Thousands of new trees being planted across Leicestershire will help to offset county carbon emissions now and for future generations.
Leicestershire County Council is adding 80,000 trees across the county over the next 40 years, in a major boost to the environment.
In addition to these, 600 trees are being planted in Enderby and Narborough this month.... 2008-03-13 13:06:00 Carbon Offsetting in Leicestershire
Loughborough's Artspace Charnwood Museum Exhibition
Loughborough's thriving artists' group ArtSpace are back with their 9th show at the Charnwood Museum. 14 artists including painters, printmakers, sculptors, and ceramicists will be presenting an exhibition called 'ArtSpace in Miniature' ... 2008-03-13 09:55:00 Loughborough's Artspace Charnwood Museum Exhibition
Loughborough MP Visits Prison To Discuss Youth Offending Schemes
There are often stories of MPs ending up in prison, but today Loughborough's Member of Parliament went there by their own volition as the UK Parliamentary Football Club visited Reading Young Offenders Institute to meet young people benefiting from the National Grid Young Offenders Programme. Andy Reed MP was part of the UK Parliamentary Football Club delegation who also played a couple of football matches against the inmates.... 2008-03-12 16:55:00 Loughborough MP Visits Prison To Discuss Youth Offending Schemes
Agencies join forces to support victims of domestic violence
Victims of domestic violence and their families who are most at risk of serious harm are to be helped by increased partnership working in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. ?... 2008-03-12 14:54:00 Agencies join forces to support victims of domestic violence
Mountsorrel drugs raids - people charged
Three people from Mountsorrel have been charged with drugs related offences following a series of raids at addresses in the village.
The arrests were made on Thursday 6 September 2007 when a warrant was executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 at a property on Leicester Road in the village. ... 2008-03-12 14:33:00 Mountsorrel drugs raids - people charged
Dancers costume delight thanks to Loughborough student designs
St Patrick's Day will see a local Irish dance group performing in spectacular brand new costumes after a special project which saw them join forces with Loughborough University and Charnwood Borough Council.
The group ? Keating School of Irish Dance ? are regulars at a variety of events across Charnwood. They promote Irish culture through their performances involving traditional music and dance. In order to enhance the quality and scope of their community activities the group decided to launch a ... 2008-03-12 14:17:00 Dancers costume delight thanks to Loughborough student designs
'Partners for Water and Sanitation' join Loughborough University
A national organisation that supports water and sanitation projects in developing countries is celebrating a move to Loughborough University today (12 March).
Partners for Water and Sanitation (PAWS) was established in 2002 in response to the United Nations Millennium Development Goal targets to reduce by half the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation by 2015.... 2008-03-12 14:08:00 'Partners for Water and Sanitation' join Loughborough University
Loughborough Author examines Blackface Minstrelsy in Britain
A new book that explores the history and culture of minstrelsy in Britain has been published by a Loughborough University expert.
Blackface minstrelsy is associated particularly with popular culture in the United States and Britain, and yet despite the continual two-way flow of performers, troupes and companies across the Atlantic, there is little in Britain to match the scholarship of blackface studies in the States.... 2008-03-12 13:56:00 Loughborough Author examines Blackface Minstrelsy in Britain
Loughborough University academic calls for new Government department to prevent further data loss
A Loughborough University expert in information science has called for the creation of a new Government department and minister to prevent further knowledge, information and data management disasters.
In recent months there have been a number of high profile catastrophes in this area, including the loss of the entire child benefit database by HM Revenue and Customs, the loss of patient records by several English NHS Trusts, and the failure of the Crown Prosecution Service to check DNA data from 4... 2008-03-10 18:32:00 Loughborough University academic calls for new Government department to prevent further data loss
Loughborough MP calls for views on crime
Local MP Andy Reed today backed the Home Secretary's crime Have Your Say surveys. The surveys aimed at getting people's opinion on crime, community cohesion and to share their ideas on tackling crime in their communities. ... 2008-03-10 18:18:00 Loughborough MP calls for views on crime
Reed Backs No Smoking Day on the 12th March
Loughborough MP Andy Reed backs the national no smoking day on the 12th March. The Great No Smoking Day Challenge encourages smokers to give up cigarettes for one day and get sponsored for doing so, with the money raised given to charity. ... 2008-03-10 18:07:00 Reed Backs No Smoking Day on the 12th March
Reed Welcomes Opening of Sports Technology Institute at Loughborough
Local MP Andy Reed has welcomed the official opening of Loughborough University's new £15 million Sports Technology Institute. The Institute is an exciting new venture with East Midlands Development Agency (emda) to boost enterprise in the sport and leisure sector and develop cutting-edge technology to assist the country's elite athletes in their preparation for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ... 2008-03-10 17:03:00 Reed Welcomes Opening of Sports Technology Institute at Loughborough
Loughborough Students help seal Britain's Olympic hockey spot
A select group of Loughborough's students has helped the Great Britain men's hockey squad secure a spot at this summer's Beijing Olympics.
Current students Jon Bleby, Alistair McGregor and Barry Middleton and former players Glenn Kirkham and Alastair Wilson were all in action in last night's final as Great Britain denied India a place in the Olympic Games for the first time since 1928. ... 2008-03-10 15:50:00 Loughborough Students help seal Britain's Olympic hockey spot
Search for Thieves with Bows and Arrows
Loughborough Police are appealing for public help after archery equipment was stolen from a property in Loughborough.
A number of crossbows and arrows were stolen from the premises on Leicester Road, Loughborough, sometime between 11:30pm on Wednesday March 5 and 1.30am on Thursday March 6.... 2008-03-08 13:24:00 Search for Thieves with Bows and Arrows
Oak Tree Decline
SCIENTISTS from the Forestry Commission will visit two Charnwood Borough Council-owned woods next week in a bid to get to the root of a mystery condition that?s killing oak trees.
The experts will visit Booth Wood and the Outwoods on Tuesday, March 11th to take samples in an attempt to confirm what is causing the premature deaths of the trees.... 2008-03-07 13:54:00 Oak Tree Decline
Speed Camera Locations - Loughborough Area
Details of where mobile speed cameras will be set up around the streets of Loughborough and surrounding area... 2008-03-07 13:21:00 Speed Camera Locations - Loughborough Area
Loughborough Rainbows Lottery
For more information on how to play the Rainbows Lottery, call the Lottery Hotline on 0870 3300219 or visit www.rainbows.co.uk.... 2008-03-07 10:56:00 Loughborough Rainbows Lottery
Witness appeal after assault in Loughborough
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Loughborough.
The incident happened at around 11.50pm on Thursday February 7, when the 39-year-old victim was walking along Epinal Way towards Knightthorpe Road. A white van-type vehicle pulled up alongside the aggrieved and two Asian men got out and asked her for the time. They then assaulted her and she received injuries to her face.... 2008-03-07 10:27:00 Witness appeal after assault in Loughborough
Businesses in Loughborough benefit from forensic property marking
Charity shops and businesses in Loughborough are being given free forensic property marking kits to mark valuable shop property making it less attractive to thieves.
The shops are being given SelectDNA which comes in a pot of adhesive glue and can be applied to any valuable items of property such as computers, shop tills, lap tops and telephones. ... 2008-03-07 10:18:00 Businesses in Loughborough benefit from forensic property marking
Trading Standards Competition for Loughborough School
On Tuesday 11th March 2008 at the National Space Centre in Leicester teenagers from eight schools in the East Midlands will put their consumer knowledge to the test when they take part in the regional finals of the Young Consumer of the Year Competition and the Consumer Challenge Quiz.... 2008-03-07 09:50:00 Trading Standards Competition for Loughborough School
Metcalfe Confirmed for British GT Bid with CR Scuderia
British Racing Drivers? Club (BRDC) ?Rising Star? Jeremy Metcalfe has been officially confirmed today as one of the latest 2008 Avon Tyres British GT Championship signings for the high-profile CR Scuderia team which is based at Bardon, near Coalville, Leicestershire.... 2008-03-06 20:55:00 Metcalfe Confirmed for British GT Bid with CR Scuderia
Loughborough academic puts spotlight on pro-anorexia in cyberspace
In the same month British MPs have called for social networking websites to do more to monitor pro-anorexia groups a Loughborough University academic has published a book that investigates the subject in depth.... 2008-03-06 20:36:00 Loughborough academic puts spotlight on pro-anorexia in cyberspace
Students coach inner-city school kids to national competition
A group of Leicester?s inner-city schoolboys will compete at one of the largest school rugby festivals in the world next week thanks to a Loughborough University coaching programme.
Twelve pupils from English Martyrs Catholic School and Winstanley, Hamilton and Soar Valley Community Colleges have been training together since the half-term holidays in preparation for the National Schools Sevens which take place at Rosslyn Park RFC in London next week (10-11 March).... 2008-03-06 20:26:00 Students coach inner-city school kids to national competition
Independent Research Acknowledges Positive Impact of Sure Start Schemes
Loughborough MP Andy Reed has welcomed news that an independent evaluation report published today shows Sure Start schemes have a positive impact on the lives of children and families locally. ... 2008-03-06 18:57:00 Independent Research Acknowledges Positive Impact of Sure Start Schemes
Egg-celent Easter in Charnwood
YOUNGSTERS can look forward to an eggs-cellent Easter holiday thanks to a wide-range of sport and leisure activities organised by Charnwood Borough Council.
More than 20 events have been arranged by Charnwood?s Leisure Services Team to keep five to 16-year-olds entertained during the two-week break ? and places can be booked now.... 2008-03-06 18:28:00 Egg-celent Easter in Charnwood
Loughborough MP Welcomes Increase in Minimum Wage
Andy Reed MP has welcomed the news that the Government is increasing the Minimum Wage for people working in Loughborough.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown today announced the adult National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate will rise by 21p / hour from £5.52 / hour to £5.73 / hour. ... 2008-03-06 18:12:00 Loughborough MP Welcomes Increase in Minimum Wage
Loughborough Volunteers Call
Andy Reed MP has urged young adults in Loughborough to take advantage of a pioneering new government-backed global volunteering scheme. The Scheme called Platform2 will enable young people to spend ten weeks in a developing country working on a project and helping some of the world?s poorest people. ... 2008-03-06 13:28:00 Loughborough Volunteers Call
A Big Surprise for Outwoods Visitors
IF you go down to the Outwoods this weekend you?ll be sure of a big surprise ? as visitors can discover how charcoal is made!
Bags of the locally-produced charcoal will be available for sale during a Charnwood Conservation Volunteers event being staged on Sunday, March 9th at the Charnwood Borough Council-owned beauty spot.... 2008-03-06 12:50:00 A Big Surprise for Outwoods Visitors
Charnwood Claims Another Prosecution
A FIRST-TIME fly-tipper has been given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay more than £300 in costs after admitting dumping rubbish in Charnwood.
Mark Frederick Buckett, of Sandiacre Drive, Thurmaston, pleaded guilty to one count of contravening section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 when he appeared at Leicester City Magistrates Court.... 2008-03-06 11:53:00 Charnwood Claims Another Prosecution
All Change for Loughborough's Gold Card Holders
It's all change for Charnwood Borough Council's Gold Card holders as they will soon be receiving a new ticket to ride!
From April 1, 2008, anyone 60 or over and eligible disabled people will be able to enjoy free off-peak travel anywhere in England on local buses.... 2008-03-05 11:14:00 All Change for Loughborough's Gold Card Holders
Reed Praises Introduction of Dedicated Neighbourhood Police Officers
Andy Reed MP today praised the Home Secretary and local Chief Constable Matt Baggot for their announcement of the new policy in neighbourhood policing. The emphasis for the Government in recent months has been on neighbourhood policing. By April the Government will have in place dedicated neighbourhood police teams for every community.... 2008-03-05 10:57:00 Reed Praises Introduction of Dedicated Neighbourhood Police Officers
Loughborough Luddites
John Heathcoat, pioneering inventor of lacemaking machines, created an industrial revolution in Loughborough in the early 18th century. His new machines threatened a way of life and local jobs and his factory was attacked by Luddites in 1816.... 2008-03-04 15:23:00 Loughborough Luddites
Rotary Club of Loughborough Beacon
Each year the local Rotary Clubs hold a speaking competition for school students with a Chair, Speaker and a Proposer of the Vote of Thanks. The team winning the local heat progressing to a District (Northampton to Nottingham) semi final and then final with the best two teams then going even further towards a National Final.... 2008-03-04 15:23:00 Rotary Club of Loughborough Beacon
Reed Honours Sport's Unsung Heroes
Loughborough MP Andy Reed this week hosted a Parliamentary event with Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe to mark the contribution of grassroots heroes make through sport to their local communities.... 2008-03-04 15:23:00 Reed Honours Sport's Unsung Heroes
Charnwood Business
FIRMS can pick up free, expert advice at a special business event being held in Charnwood next month.
The North Charnwood Business Forum has been jointly organised by Charnwood Borough Council, Loughborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce, LATI and LeicesterShire Networks and takes place at Longcliffe Golf Club, Snells Nook Lane, Nanpantan, Loughborough on Thursday, March 13th at 6.30pm.... 2008-03-04 15:23:00 Charnwood Business
Police Bike Tagging in Loughborough
Crime analysis shows that areas with a high student population have higher incidents of bike theft than other areas. This has a serious impact on the lives of students, many of whom rely on their bikes for transport. The cost of replacing a bike, particularly if it is not insured, can also be prohibitively high.... 2008-03-03 13:10:00 Police Bike Tagging in Loughborough
Roam: A weekend of walking in Loughborough
Sauntering or shuffling, ambling or rambling. Wandering or striding, strolling or hiking, dawdling or pacing, strutting or stalking. There are so many words to express how people move around on two feet. Each one of them suggests a different sense of occasion, of place, of purpose, of a moment in time or of leisure or labour. ... 2008-03-02 15:10:00 Roam: A weekend of walking in Loughborough
Lunchtime Curries in Loughborough
Over the last 50 years curry has become more popular than, well, an English breakfast. Senior politicians have even gone on record and stated that chicken tikka masala is now our traditional dish. Nationally we spend £3.5B a year on curry, with Marks and Spensers selling 18 tonnes of chicken tikka a week.... 2008-03-02 14:11:00 Lunchtime Curries in Loughborough
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