November 2007
Trading Standards and Fireworks
In the run-up to Bonfire Night the Trading Standards Service checked businesses and their premises in Loughborough, Charnwood and across the rest of the County and found fireworks displayed and stored safely as the law requires.... 2007-11-29 23:04:19 Trading Standards and Fireworks
Huntingdon Care Home
Leicestershire County Council has decided to transfer Huntingdon Court care Home in Loughborough to independent providers.
Back in March 2007, the County Council proposed to close or convert up to two of its 10 elderly people's homes, in order to create two extra care supported accommodation schemes. However after some protest the County withdrew it's plans in July 2007 pending further consultation. ... 2007-11-28 16:29:16 Huntingdon Care Home
Loughborough Guitar
Cool Acoustics, the Loughborough University venture developing foamed polymer technology for acoustic guitars, today unveiled its Secret Valentine project. This yearlong collaboration with renowned UK guitarist Gordon Giltrap whose discography spans almost 40 years and master guitar-maker Rob Armstrong has resulted in a specially commissioned studio album recorded on a stunning new polymer acoustic guitar.... 2007-11-28 15:27:11 Loughborough Guitar
11 Million Day
Loughborough's students should recycle more, and on-campus transport needs to be improved, according to local school pupils who visited the University as part of the national 11 Million Take Over Day initiative.... 2007-11-28 14:33:34 11 Million Day
Loughborough studies day
Loughborough Library held a successful Local Studies Open Day last Saturday, to illustrate the wealth of local history material available to the people of Loughborough and beyond.
The day was organised and run by the committed group of Local Studies library volunteers, who were keen to raise the profile of the Local Studies library collections.... 2007-11-28 14:08:59 Loughborough studies day
Witches at Loughborough Library
Witches, wizards and cats are expected at Loughborough library on Friday 6 December to help celebrate the birthday of a famous children’s book character.... 2007-11-28 13:07:24 Witches at Loughborough Library
Loughborough Crime Roundup
The following crimes are all being investigated by officers in Loughborough. Anyone with information about any of the crimes is asked to call the officer dealing with the incident.... 2007-11-28 12:48:19 Loughborough Crime Roundup
BBC Award for Swimming Coach
Ian Armiger, Loughborough University's Director of Swimming, was presented with the Judges Award at last night's (26 November) BBC East Midlands Sports Awards 2007.... 2007-11-28 12:05:12 BBC Award for Swimming Coach
Police Follow Vans
Leicestershire Constabulary is continuing to disrupt criminal activity with the ‘Follow that Van' operation to decrease robberies from cash in transit vans in the run up to Christmas when a high volume of cash is being transported to places such ATMs.... 2007-11-28 11:48:56 Police Follow Vans
Award for John Tyer
A new infrared imaging system developed by scientists at Loughborough University has won an award for innovation. ... 2007-11-28 11:01:56 Award for John Tyer
Domestic Violence Week
Cartoon strips will highlight different aspects of domestic violence, when a major campaign is launched this month.... 2007-11-26 12:39:19 Domestic Violence Week
Loughborough Christmas Lights
Loughborough town centre saw a double celebration this evening (25th November 2007) as the finals of the Charnwood has Christmas Talent Contest took place and that exalted fox, Basil Brush, switched on the Christmas Lights.... 2007-11-25 23:09:51 Loughborough Christmas Lights
Loughborough Christmas Lights
Tomorrow (Sunday 24th November 2007) sees the urban landscape of Loughborough town centre being transformed for the festive period as the Christmas Lights are switched on to an anticipated crowd of 8,000 people.... 2007-11-24 14:16:08 Loughborough Christmas Lights
Lottery Numbers
Winning numbers for Rainbows Childrens Hospice... 2007-11-23 18:28:10 Lottery Numbers
Take Over Day At University
Should Loughborough University’s iconic Towers building be knocked down? Should there be more or less parking on campus? Or the Library become solely a virtual, online facility?
These and other issues were discussed by around 30 local school pupils, when they become Loughborough University’s decision makers on Friday 23 November, as part of the first national 11 Million Take Over Day initiative.
... 2007-11-23 14:06:49 Take Over Day At University
Charnwood Private Vehicle Hire
Changes in the law on private hire and taxi licensing that will affect a wide range of vehicle operators will come into effect during January and Charnwood Borough Council is urging operators to come forward. ... 2007-11-23 10:11:58 Charnwood Private Vehicle Hire
Cricket Confidence
An independent study has confirmed the educational and social benefits of a charity's £50m campaign to regenerate competitive cricket in state schools.... 2007-11-23 09:40:38 Cricket Confidence
Human Rights
Loughborough MP Andy Reed has today welcomed the Human Rights Watch report into torture and ill treatment in Uzbekistan. Reed, appalled by the actions described in the report, called on the government to condemn Uzbekistan and called on Uzbekistan to change it practises and reject torture and ill treatment of all people. ... 2007-11-22 16:21:59 Human Rights
CBC wants you in the frame
CHARNWOOD Gold Card holders are being asked to make sure they are in the frame for the new national travel concession when the scheme begins in April (2008).... 2007-11-22 12:00:17 CBC wants you in the frame
Free Sports Kit
Andy Reed MP yesterday launched a competition for all junior football clubs in the constituency to win £400 worth of Football Foundation and Nike football kit for their team.... 2007-11-22 12:00:17 Free Sports Kit
Lets Talk
The providers of public services for Charnwood residents are getting together to hold two events to communicate directly plans for the future and review the past year.... 2007-11-21 17:35:14 Lets Talk
New Town Near Loughborough
Outline proposals for a major new 'Eco-town' just north of Loughborough involving the creation of a sustainable community of at least 6,000 homes have been submitted to the Department of Communities and Local Government.... 2007-11-21 15:01:46 New Town Near Loughborough
New Professor of Exercise Physiology
Myra Nimmo has been appointed as Professor of Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences.... 2007-11-21 12:26:10 New Professor of Exercise Physiology
Janek Schaefer Concert
Janek Schaefer, the UK's most compelling sound artist, is to give a concert in Loughborough as part of the University's arts programme RADAR. ... 2007-11-20 15:40:07 Janek Schaefer Concert
Loughborough Post Office Closures
The Post Office has today released details it's proposals to change to the structure of post offices. The proposals will close 3 post offices in Loughborough and turn others in the Charnwood vicinity to outreach services for a limited number of hours per week.... 2007-11-20 14:46:52 Loughborough Post Office Closures
Beat Surgeries in Loughborough
Loughborough University has been awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education 2007. It is the sixth time the University in Loughborough has captured one of the prestigious awards – an achievement equalled only by the University of Oxford.... 2007-11-20 00:49:53 Beat Surgeries in Loughborough
Loughborough University Awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize
Loughborough University has been awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education 2007. It is the sixth time the University in Loughborough has captured one of the prestigious awards - an achievement equalled only by the University of Oxford.... 2007-11-20 00:49:46 Loughborough University Awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize
Borough prosecutes fly-tippers
More fly-tippers have been prosecuted by Charnwood Borough Council at Loughborough Magistrates Court last Tuesday.... 2007-11-19 16:02:07 Borough prosecutes fly-tippers
Camera Theft From Charity
Police Officers from our local area are appealing for public help after £1,000's of pounds worth of camera equipment was stolen from Loughborough.
A house in Alan Moss Road, Loughborough was broken into sometime between 2pm and 11.20pm on Friday 5th October 2007 and specialist waterproof and underwater equipment was stolen.... 2007-11-19 12:49:43 Camera Theft From Charity
Thefts from Builders Vehicles
Loughborough Policing Unit are urging builders, contractors and trades people in and around Charnwood not to leave expensive equipment in their vans at night after a recent flurry of thefts.... 2007-11-19 12:49:40 Thefts from Builders Vehicles
Inner Relief Road
The relief road and pedestrianisation of the town centre is moving one step closer and on the 23rd November 2007 Leicestershire County Council's ruling Cabinet is set to start the legal process required to build the road by 2011.... 2007-11-18 11:50:19 Inner Relief Road
Sir Richard Morris Building
A £4 million, environmentally-friendly extension to Loughborough University's Business School was opened today (16th November 2007) by the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Joe Tormey, and Loughborough's Vice Chancellor, Professor Shirley Pearce.... 2007-11-16 14:56:43 Sir Richard Morris Building
Rainbows Childrens Hospice Lottery Numbers
Winning numbers for Rainbows Childrens Hospice
... 2007-11-16 10:56:21 Rainbows Childrens Hospice Lottery Numbers
Use Classes Order
Nicky Morgan, prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough, has welcomed news that the Government is preparing to review planning regulations known as the Use Classes Order. ... 2007-11-15 21:00:30 Use Classes Order
Hate Crime in Loughborough
This week there has been a hate crime awareness stall in Loughborough's Market Place where people have been able to find out about the issues and why it is important to report incidents where prejudice against their age, disability, gender identity, race or religion or sexual orientation.... 2007-11-15 21:00:30 Hate Crime in Loughborough
Chairman visits Wriggly Readers
On Tuesday (13th November 2007), Chairman of Leicestershire County Council and County Councillor for Loughborough East, Mike Jones visited the library on Granby Street with his wife Marj to join in with the Wriggly Readers Group.... 2007-11-15 13:48:20 Chairman visits Wriggly Readers
Traffic Cone Amnesty
Charnwood Borough Council is trying to get the return of 160 road traffic cones that were taken from the Forest Road area of Loughborough on the last night of the fair. They are trying to do this by giving an amnesty period during which people can return cones to various places without question.... 2007-11-15 13:00:47 Traffic Cone Amnesty
Sculptor John Atkin Sculpture Selected
Loughborough University sculptor John Atkin has been selected from a worldwide field of 2,600 applicants to create a sculpture for Olympic Park – the heart of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in China. John is the only British artist to have been chosen.... 2007-11-14 17:15:04 Sculptor John Atkin Sculpture Selected
Juneau Projects and Ben Neal
As part of the new RADAR arts programme, Loughborough University presents a live performance and installation by Juneau Projects and Ben Neal at the Music Centre on Campus tomorrow (Thursday 15th November 2007)... 2007-11-14 17:15:04 Juneau Projects and Ben Neal
Wishes for Kids
Forty participants on Charnwood Borough Council’s Heart Smart scheme have proved they have got big hearts – by raising literally thousands of pounds for a children’s charity.... 2007-11-14 17:15:03 Wishes for Kids
Ian Armiger Awarded
Ian Armiger, Loughborough University’s Director of Swimming, is to be honoured at the 2007 Sports Coach UK Coaching Awards. ... 2007-11-14 17:15:02 Ian Armiger Awarded
Loughborough Fair 2007
So the fair has come, fun was had by people wishing to have a good time, it was packed up and transported away, either to another fair or into storage for the winter months (the Loughborough fair for many people is the last of the season for many showmen.... 2007-11-14 17:15:01 Loughborough Fair 2007
LUSAD Open Days
Loughborough University School of Art and Design are having open days for prospective students... 2007-11-13 16:23:47 LUSAD Open Days
Police Custody Suite
The police have announced the completion of upgrades to their custody suite for the area which incorporates state of the art technology.... 2007-11-13 16:06:15 Police Custody Suite
Kieran Clark's Second Race for Apotex
Kieren Clark, the 18 year old new driver for Loughborough’s Apotex Scorpio Motorsport team, had a challenging day at the Croft rounds of the Formula Renault Winter Series. It was his second drive for the Loughborough based team.... 2007-11-12 22:50:16 Kieran Clark's Second Race for Apotex
CaSE-da celebrates it's 25 year birthday
An organisation set up 25 years ago to provide advice, support and training to local people setting up social enterprise businesses accross the region is celebrating it's Birthday.... 2007-11-12 17:46:18 CaSE-da celebrates it's 25 year birthday
Steeple Row Robbery
Police are appealing fro witnesses to the robbery of 3 men by a group of 5 men in Steeple Row in Loughborough... 2007-11-12 15:46:26 Steeple Row Robbery
Service of Remembrance and Medal Ceremony
Earlier today (11th November 2007) saw the Royal British Legions Service of Remembrance and Laying of Wreaths at the Loughborough's Carillon War Memorial. This was followed by a medal Ceremony in the Market Place.... 2007-11-11 19:05:42 Service of Remembrance and Medal Ceremony
Speed Camera Locations
Speed camera locations in Loughborough and Leicestershire for the week commencing 12th November 2007... 2007-11-11 17:48:55 Speed Camera Locations
Diwali and Ankut Celebrations in Loughborough
There were Divali and Annkut celebrations in Loughborough yesterday at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Moira Street ... 2007-11-11 08:30:30 Diwali and Ankut Celebrations in Loughborough
Catering Controversey on Campus
Loughborough Students Union and the University have clashed overproposed reforms to the catering of some student accommodation on campus provided by Imago.... 2007-11-10 22:30:10 Catering Controversey on Campus
Loughborough University Water Engineering Development Centre
An event was recently held in Ghana to raise awareness of the Loughborough University Water, Engineering and Development Centre’s (WEDC) 2008 international conference.... 2007-11-09 13:25:38 Loughborough University Water Engineering Development Centre
Rainbows Childrens Hospice Lottery Results 9-11-07
Following is the list of Winners for the draw held today for the weekly lottery organised by Rainbows Childrens Hospice in Loughborough. (9th November 2007)... 2007-11-09 11:00:01 Rainbows Childrens Hospice Lottery Results 9-11-07
Petrol Prices In Loughborough
Nearly all petrol stations in Loughborough and Charnwood have now exceeded the £1 per litre barrier for unleaded. inLoughborough has been out speaking to motorists regarding the price rises and what it means to them.... 2007-11-09 09:47:06 Petrol Prices In Loughborough
Rendell school visit Mayor and Fair
This afternoon (8th November 2007) the Mayor of Charnwood, Joe Tormey (it’s been a very busy 24hrs for him) played host to children from a school in his constituency.... 2007-11-08 20:47:42 Rendell school visit Mayor and Fair
Preventing Distraction Burglary
Police are calling on people to be aware of the possibility of distraction burglars accross the county.... 2007-11-08 12:11:22 Preventing Distraction Burglary
Loughborough Library
Loughborough Library is hold a series of special events over the forthcoming weeks on a variety of subjects... 2007-11-08 12:03:28 Loughborough Library
Shops tested to see if they would sell fireworks
An undercover teenager has been going round Loughborough with Trading Standards and Leicestershire Constabulary to ensure that shops don't sell fireworks to people under the age of 18.... 2007-11-08 11:05:59 Shops tested to see if they would sell fireworks
Mayor Officially Opens Fair
In true civic style the Mayor of Charnwood was led into the Market Place in Loughborough this evening as hundreds of onlookers watched. Speaking from the steps of the Wurlitzer he read from scrolls containing the Charters that allow the Borough hold a fair, and then to great applause from the croud he declared the 780th 2007 November fair open.... 2007-11-07 20:07:26 Mayor Officially Opens Fair
Burglary In Town Centre
Police are asking for anyone for information about a burglary to come forward.... 2007-11-07 16:48:29 Burglary In Town Centre
Hate Crime Awareness Week
A Hate Crime Awareness Week is being run in Loughborough, Leicestershire from Monday 12 November to encourage more people to come forward and report racist or homophobic crimes.... 2007-11-07 15:07:40 Hate Crime Awareness Week
Visit to Sichuan Province
Loughborough County Councillor and County Council Chairman, Mike Jones, has just returned for a link building trip to Sichuan Province in China... 2007-11-06 18:08:14 Visit to Sichuan Province
Andy Reed Campaigns for HMO Control
Loughborough MP Andy Reed is meeting with DCLG Minister Iain Wright to discuss the effect of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)s in Loughborough and will be pressing for greater control and regulation locally.... 2007-11-06 16:46:57 Andy Reed Campaigns for HMO Control
Keeping Charnwood Roads Open This Winter
Leicestershire County Council is getting ready to make sure the roads in and arround Loughborough and Charnwood stay clear this winter... 2007-11-06 15:16:42 Keeping Charnwood Roads Open This Winter
Expansion plans for Charnwood Business
inLoughborough has hit it's targets and continues to expand to become the busiest site in the Charnwood area.... 2007-11-06 15:05:10 Expansion plans for Charnwood Business
Charnwood Bin Tax Warning
Nicky Morgan, prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough is warning that Government plans to impose bin taxes on local residents will lead to hardship for many local residents, especially those on fixed incomes such as the elderly.
... 2007-11-06 12:00:54 Charnwood Bin Tax Warning
Loughborough Houses In Multiple Occupation
There may be hope on the horizon for stricter powers to enable Councils to control the number of family homes converted and rented out to groups of unrelated individuals. Such Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Loughborough have been particularly attractive to groups of students.... 2007-11-06 11:38:06 Loughborough Houses In Multiple Occupation
Prestige Parking Fined
Prestige Parking Limited based at East Midlands Airport and one of its Directors have today pleaded guilty to a number of charges for not providing indoor secure car parking as advertised and for falsely displaying the “Park Mark” safer parking logo. ... 2007-11-06 11:23:59 Prestige Parking Fined
Night time economy in Charnwood
CHARNWOOD Community Safety Partnership held a special planning event on Thursday (1 November) to look at Charnwood's Night Time Economy and planning for the future.... 2007-11-06 11:15:58 Night time economy in Charnwood
Sale of Bottled Water at University
Profits from the sale of bottled water at the Loughborough University campus will be ploughed into providing clean drinking water for a remote Indian village, under a new scheme launched this month.... 2007-11-05 16:14:16 Sale of Bottled Water at University
Sockman hoarded up today
LOUGHBOROUGH Fair has been coming to town since 1221 and with more technical and exciting additions to the fun every year Charnwood Borough Council has to put in plenty of work behind the scenes.
The famous Sock Man sculpture and the Fountain monument in the town centre are among the first things to be protected from the heavy lorries by placing them in protective boxes.... 2007-11-05 15:38:28 Sockman hoarded up today
County Council Leader Visits Limehurst High School
County Council leader and local County Councillor today visited Limehurst High School in Loughborough to view first hand the good work undertaken by the school which has recently received high praise from Ofsted.... 2007-11-05 14:16:33 County Council Leader Visits Limehurst High School
Loughborough University awards staff
On 29 October, 25 members of staff at Loughborough University were presented with a certificate by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Shirley Pearce, to mark 25 years’ service. Each person was also invited to choose a gift to the value of £150. ... 2007-11-05 10:34:07 Loughborough University awards staff
Kieren Clark's First Drive For Apotex Scorpio
Kieren Clark drives in his first race for Loughborough based Apotex Scorpio at Donnington.... 2007-11-05 09:57:26 Kieren Clark's First Drive For Apotex Scorpio
Nicky Morgan welcomes climb down by the Government
Loughborough’s prospective Conservative Member of Parliament, Nicky Morgan, has given a welcome to the partial retraction of the Government of proposals to take back a percentage of any excess in a school's budget at the end of the schools fiscal year. ... 2007-11-04 20:26:52 Nicky Morgan welcomes climb down by the Government
Spectacular RAG Display
Loughborough got in the fair mood a couple of days early last night (Saturday, 3rd November 2007) as Loughborough University RAG held their annual Bonfire and Firework display.... 2007-11-04 10:27:53 Spectacular RAG Display
Loughborough Firework Display
What has to be one of the best firework displays in the county is being held at Loughborough University tonight.... 2007-11-03 11:15:09 Loughborough Firework Display
Loughborough University DesignWeek
Companies of all sizes are being invited to set product design briefs for Loughborough University's Design and Technology students, as part of the department's annual DesignWeek.... 2007-11-03 10:48:45 Loughborough University DesignWeek
Rainbows Childrens Hospice Lottery Results
Following is the list of Winners for the draw held today for the weekly lottery organised by Rainbows Childrens Hospice in Loughborough. (2nd November 2007)... 2007-11-02 14:12:35 Rainbows Childrens Hospice Lottery Results
Fifty years in prison for armed gang
Three men have been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court to a total of nearly fifty years imprisonment after a series of cash-in-transit armed robberies throughout the UK, including Loughborough.... 2007-11-02 13:20:48 Fifty years in prison for armed gang
Fly Tipping Prosecution at Loughborough Magistrates Court
A LOUGHBOROUGH woman who failed to ensure that rubbish collected from her home would be correctly disposed of has been financially punished.... 2007-11-02 12:05:54 Fly Tipping Prosecution at Loughborough Magistrates Court
Russian Music Concert in Loughborough
On Saturday December 1st Charnwood Orchestra will perform a programme of Russian music at All Saints Parish Church, Steeple Row, Loughborough LE11 1UX starting at 7.45pm.... 2007-11-02 07:59:45 Russian Music Concert in Loughborough
Information on services and safety
Leicestershire Constabulary in Loughborough and the rest of Charnwood are working alongside other agencies such as Age Concern and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue to provide a single source of information to villagers in the borough.... 2007-11-02 02:55:58 Information on services and safety
Loughborough Brush Works
Loughborough Library at present has an exhibition outlining Brush’s long history. Photographs, articles and artefacts, including model engines and Brush commemorative ties, can be viewed.
The items on display in the exhibition are a combination of library materials and personal belongings of two of the library’s volunteers, Brian Bentley and Gerald Berrington. These two hard-working volunteers have created this interesting exhibition. Both have a long association with the Brush Company, Ger... 2007-11-01 09:39:38 Loughborough Brush Works
Sales and Marketing Director at BRUSH
BRUSH (part of the FKI group), who have a long tradition associated with Loughborough, have announced the appointment of Michael Nakulski as the Sales and Marketing Director for BRUSH Turbogenerator Division. He will be based in Loughborough and start his new role on April 2nd, 2007 reporting to Dr Anthony Saia, Managing Director.... 2007-11-01 09:10:28 Sales and Marketing Director at BRUSH
International Centre for Women in Photogrpahy
IRIS, the international centre for women in photography, has relocated to Loughborough University, based within the School of Art and Design (LUSAD).... 2007-11-01 08:26:55 International Centre for Women in Photogrpahy
Loughborough Fair - Official Opening
The 780th November fair is coming to Loughborough and the news is that charnwood Borough Council have a good time lined up.... 2007-11-01 07:37:15 Loughborough Fair - Official Opening
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