October 2007
Murder of Lila Robertson
News into the court proceedings of the murder of baby Lila Robertson who died in November of last year following a serious brain injury. The childs father and mother deny the charges.... 2007-10-31 15:42:39 Murder of Lila Robertson
Remembrance Day Services
Remembrance day services in Loughborough... 2007-10-31 10:34:54 Remembrance Day Services
Remembrance Day message from the Mayor of Charnwood
A statement to the people of Loughborough by the Mayor of Charnwood regarding Remembrance Day.... 2007-10-31 08:31:24 Remembrance Day message from the Mayor of Charnwood
Reed promotes first aid
Loughborough MP is promoting the courses provided by St. John Ambulance in the area from there base in Packe Street.... 2007-10-30 13:20:42 Reed promotes first aid
Air Ambulance
The Air Ambulance service which covers the Loughborough area is safe. News has just been received that from 1st April 2007 the Air Ambulance will continue to operate from nearby East Midlands Airport and will be run by the people who currently run the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.... 2007-10-30 12:16:51 Air Ambulance
Electric Blanket Amnesty in Loughborough
If your electric blanket is over 10 years old you can replace it with a new one in Loughborough at the Library. The Co-op, trading standards and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue have teamed up to help reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries that occur from defective electric blankets.... 2007-10-29 01:43:13 Electric Blanket Amnesty in Loughborough
Leicestershire House Prices
House prices in the East Midlands continue to fall. We have just received news on the changes in house prices from the Land Registry and it's not good news if you live in the Midlands (if you live in London however...)... 2007-10-28 20:15:06 Leicestershire House Prices
Speed Camera Locations
Speed camera locations in Loughborough and Leicestershire for the rest of the week... 2007-10-28 14:34:16 Speed Camera Locations
Apotex Scorpio Motorsport name driver
Loughborough based Apotex Scorpio Motorsport have announced that 18 year old Kieran Clarke is to be the new driver for the forthcoming Formula Renault Winter Series.... 2007-10-28 09:17:05 Apotex Scorpio Motorsport name driver
Ling Road Murderers appear in court
Three people have been charged witht he murder of Robert Alan Warrington and are due to appear at Loughborough Magistrates Court... 2007-10-27 18:59:24 Ling Road Murderers appear in court
Cricket Coaching in Loughborough
If you are in Loughborough and want to brush up your cricket skills then the ECB High Performance Centre at Loughborough University just might have what you are looking for.... 2007-10-25 16:59:50 Cricket Coaching in Loughborough
Santas arrive in Loughborough
Santa arrived in Loughborough earlier today to tell people what Charnwood Borough Council has in store for the Christmas festivities. ... 2007-10-25 13:56:33 Santas arrive in Loughborough
Loughborough will be coming up roses.
News has just been received on the planting schemes that will be adopted at key locations in Loughborough. The County Council sought residents views back in July and have now announced the results.... 2007-10-25 09:31:00 Loughborough will be coming up roses.
Loughborough Student Wins Prestigous Award
A Loughborough student has been presented with a very prestigious national Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Award. Ewan Porteous, who studied at Loughborough University's Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, won the award in the category 'Best Maritime Technology Student', sponsored by The Lloyd's Register Educational Trust. ... 2007-10-25 09:30:11 Loughborough Student Wins Prestigous Award
Loughborough Fair
The fair that has its origins back in the 13th Century is about to come to town. We have news on the fairs opening times and the road closures that will occur in the town centre during this period.... 2007-10-24 20:00:30 Loughborough Fair
Murder in Ling Road
Police are currently investigating an incident in Ling Road on the Shelthorpe estate. Three people have been arrested and a murder investigation following the discovery of a body at a house on Ling Road.... 2007-10-24 16:13:38 Murder in Ling Road
Loughborough Xmas Factor Finalists
The judges have made their decission on who is to go forward to the final of the Charnwood Xmas Factor and perform on stage in front of an anticipate audience of 8,000 next month.... 2007-10-24 15:22:40 Loughborough Xmas Factor Finalists
Running For Mental Health
A group which was set up earlier this year to encourage anyone living in Loughborough suffering from mental ill health, such as depression, to take up running is starting again now that the student volunteers are back in town. ... 2007-10-24 05:10:12 Running For Mental Health
Speed Camera Locations
Speed camera locations in Loughborough and Leicestershire for the rest of the week... 2007-10-24 04:14:12 Speed Camera Locations
Loughborough Railway Station Improvements
Work is shortly due to commence at Loughborough's Railway station to improve access to platforms 2 & 3... 2007-10-23 19:16:56 Loughborough Railway Station Improvements
Rainbows Hospice Lottery
Rainbows Children’s Hospice in Loughborough is giving the local people the chance of winning its weekly jackpot of £1,000 as well as 30 other cash prizes. The weekly lottery which started in 2004 now has in the region of 4,000 members across the East Midland area. Since its beginning the lottery has been responsible for raising over £400,000. It continues to provide much needed funding for the hospice.... 2007-10-23 19:12:14 Rainbows Hospice Lottery
Loughborough School Funding
Nicky Morgan has raised concerns after news that funding for Loughborough schools may be cut over the next three years.... 2007-10-23 17:08:49 Loughborough School Funding
Xmas Factor - Round 2
The Xmas Factor second round occured today (21st October 2007) at Loughborough Town Hall as 26 hopefulls were called back for second auditions. Each act had to perform something of their choice and also a Christmas song from a predefined list given to them. Whilst there are many hopefulls there are only three who can go through to the finals on the 25th November 2007 when they will be performing in front of an audience of 8000 people immediately prior to the Christmas Lights being turned on in t... 2007-10-21 22:32:23 Xmas Factor - Round 2
Fire At Windmill Road
A massive smoke plume covering much of the sky was seen over Loughborough on Sunday evening caused by a massive fire in the Windmill Road area of Loughborough.... 2007-10-21 18:35:16 Fire At Windmill Road
Ghosts at Charnwood Museum
Charnwood Museum in Queen Park, Loughborough is holding a variety of workshops for children in the area over the half term break. Many of these have a ghost and goul theme with Halloween on the horizon. If you are interested then read on... 2007-10-21 08:44:53 Ghosts at Charnwood Museum
Gay And Lesbian Consultation
Leicestershire Police are holding a gay and lesbian consultation evening in Loughborough .... 2007-10-20 04:05:29 Gay And Lesbian Consultation
Local MP backs East Midlands ITV Services
Loughborough's MP has backed saving the East Midlands area news service which could be replaced by a service covering the whole of the Midlands if ITV has its way... 2007-10-19 12:18:36 Local MP backs East Midlands ITV Services
Pegasus Project at Mountfields Lodge
The gardens of a Loughborough Youth Centre have been transformed witht he help of the Pegasus project - a group of young people with special needs.... 2007-10-19 11:35:54 Pegasus Project at Mountfields Lodge
Pensioners Benefits Roadshow
Are you a pensioner, or perhaps you know a pensioner who isn't claiming all they are entitled to. There will be a benefits roadshow for those over 60 where you can find out further information.... 2007-10-18 05:41:48 Pensioners Benefits Roadshow
Convicted!
Two people were due to stand in Court No 1 at Loughborough's Magistrates Court this afternoon, but both failed to turn up. One had a good excuse, he'd been arrested in conection with something else, the other, no excuse was made and he was tried in his absence. A warrant for his arrest has now been issued and he will be brought before the court to hear his sentence. inLoughborough news has also obtained exclusive pictures of the pair taken seconds before the crime was committed.... 2007-10-16 16:20:24 Convicted!
Operation Sentinel
Today (15 October 2007) saw the start of operation Sentinel, a multiagency partnership aimed to improve the environment in which they live and also to tackle crime, including robbery, burglary and antisocial behaviour. The focus of the action this week is the Storer Road area of Loughborough.... 2007-10-15 18:28:12 Operation Sentinel
Charnwood Youth Forum
Today at the Ramada Hotel in Loughborough the Charnwood Youth Forum took place. Gathering young people from schools and youth groups from all over the Borough of Charnwood is part of the policy to include their needs and concerns in the Borough's decission making process.... 2007-10-15 16:02:21 Charnwood Youth Forum
Great Central Railway Gala and Awards
It was a double celebration this weekend (13th and 14th October 2007) as the Great Central Railway put on one of it's steam galas. Having just won the Enjoy Excellence in England the GCR also saw judges from the Leicestershire Heritage Awards arrive to ride in the Beavertail Carriage restored by Railway Vehicle Preservation volunteers which they had awarded the 'best special project'.... 2007-10-14 21:25:42 Great Central Railway Gala and Awards
Campaign to reduce accidents
A campaign has been launched by various bodies throughout the county to help prevent the amount of accidents that pensioners suffer each day that can lead to serious injury or death.... 2007-10-14 12:58:02 Campaign to reduce accidents
Paget Arms Assault
There was an assault outside the paget arms pub in Loughborough recently, followed by a further assault by the same person near McDonalds in the town centre. If you have any information concerning these assaults then the police would like to hear from you.... 2007-10-14 07:55:27 Paget Arms Assault
Rotary Club Santa Fun Run
The Loughborough Rotary Club is currently in the process of organising this years Santa Fun Run. If you are interested in taking place you can now enter for what has become one of Loughboroughs calendar events leading up to Christmas.... 2007-10-14 03:24:37 Rotary Club Santa Fun Run
Hospital Ward Closure
Loughborough Hospital has closed a ward due to staff shortages. On hearing the news Loughborough MP Andy Reed got in contact with the trust to find out what was happening... 2007-10-13 17:03:32 Hospital Ward Closure
Thoroughly Modern Millie
If you want some entertainment and don't mind heading over to the Melton Theatre then consider going to see Thoroughly Modern Millie. This is a fast-moving comedy with hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps - but of course, as in all the best shows, everything sorts itself out and love triumphs.... 2007-10-13 13:01:38 Thoroughly Modern Millie
Artspace Exhibition
If you missed our news article last week regarding the Artspace Exhibition being held at Loughborough University we have a further story here about the art exhibition that might just tempt you.... 2007-10-13 10:56:53 Artspace Exhibition
Shepshed Burglary
The news that over £80,000 of watches and jewellery has been taken from a home in Shepshed has been released by the Police. If you are offered any jewellery or watches, or where in the area of Church Lane in Shepshed police would like to hear from you. You can contact them anonymously on crime stoppers if you wish.... 2007-10-12 14:54:37 Shepshed Burglary
A Sound Experience
Charnwood Museum in Loughborough has a new exhibit that can give visitors a truly unique way of esperiencing music. It is a bed that creates an environment where the visitors can not only hear the music, but feel it vibrate up and down the body.... 2007-10-12 13:12:58 A Sound Experience
Call to promote markets
Loughborough MP Andy Reed has called on Government Ministers to promote markets for emerging new energy technology. Andy Reed said "we need to see the markets flourish for these new products and I want the government to help create the right financial climate for these new technologies to compete."... 2007-10-12 12:32:25 Call to promote markets
Young detective
School choldren in Loughborough have been made young detectives to help teach them about safety.... 2007-10-11 17:37:59 Young detective
Encounters of the first kind
Strange lights in the sky were reported last week in Loughborough. Several people have phoned the news desk at the inLoughborough offices with the information about the lights that have been witnessed by numerous people. Their origin however is unknown ...... 2007-10-11 12:11:15 Encounters of the first kind
Road Safety Campaign
Throughout the East Midlands a road safety campaign is being launched to try to save the lives of the two young drivers which die in road traffic accidents on a daily basis. The hard hitting campaign is targeting drivers under the age of 25 who make up a significant part of the accident statistics.... 2007-10-10 05:45:22 Road Safety Campaign
Gideons present Bible to Charnwood Mayor
Today (Wednesday 9th October 2007) saw local Gideons present the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Joe Tormey, with a Bible. The presentation occured at the Mayor's Parlour at Loughborough Town Hall at 3pm with local Gideons from Shepshed.... 2007-10-09 15:46:31 Gideons present Bible to Charnwood Mayor
Car Servicing in Leicestershire
Trading standards have carried out a survey of garages carrying out sericing in Leicestershire and the news is not all good. Many of the garages couldn't provide a list a what would be carried out in a survey and didn't give the right information when it came to car servicing.... 2007-10-09 13:36:57 Car Servicing in Leicestershire
metcalfe Looks for Glittering Finish to season
Loughborough University Student is looking for a glittering finish to this weekends Formula Renault race at Thruxton... 2007-10-09 00:34:18 metcalfe Looks for Glittering Finish to season
Artspace Exhibition
A new exhibition by Artspace is on display at Loughborough University. The exhibition has been hailed as one of the best yet and Artspace appear to be going from strength to strength.... 2007-10-08 13:49:25 Artspace Exhibition
Speed Camera Locations
The best way of avoiding a speeding ticket is not to speed. However if you want to know where you are likely to see lots of cars breaking in front of you our news of where Leicestershire Police will be placing their mobile speed cameras just might help.... 2007-10-08 09:38:53 Speed Camera Locations
Welcome House Funding
Nicky Morgan has been in contact with the team that is reviewing the funding for Welcome House in Loughborough following the news that the number of hours the service may be available may be cut after a review of Adult Mental Health Funding and allocation.... 2007-10-08 09:35:47 Welcome House Funding
Xmas Factor Auditions
People started queuing in the early hours of the morning today (Sunday 7th October 2007) after news was broadcast on Oak 107 about auditions for the Xmas Factor. People from all over Charnwood descended on Loughborough Town Hall to try to make it through round one of the contest and make it through to the next round.... 2007-10-07 16:04:11 Xmas Factor Auditions
East Midlands House Prices
There are mixed messages if you are a home owner or thinking of buying a property in Loughborough. As a region the East Midlands showed a drop in house prices in August, however the news is not all bad, prices in Leicestershire experienced a rise.... 2007-10-06 10:38:59 East Midlands House Prices
Election in Shepshed
Thursdy say a County Council seat bye election in Shepshed. Kevin Parker won for the Labour Party, however the BNP who had not thought that seat at County level could have achieved victory with 10% more of the vote.... 2007-10-06 10:35:37 Election in Shepshed
Sword Dancing In Loughborough
If you want to see some traditional sword dancing in Loughborough then you will get your chance on Saturday to see it at a number of venues accross the town. Local women’s Rapper side Pleiades and fellow sword dancers, Whip the Cat, from Nottingham will be performing
this traditional form of sword dancing.... 2007-10-05 17:01:26 Sword Dancing In Loughborough
Police Consultation Meeting
If you are interested what Loughborough Local Policing Unit are doing about crime, or you have views on what they should be doing there will be a consulatation meeting with them this coming Wednesday.... 2007-10-05 05:31:54 Police Consultation Meeting
Witnesses to crimes
Did you see anything suspicious behind the shops in Market Street in Loughborough or at the Go Outdoor store on the industrial estate a couple of weekends ago. If you did, or perhaps you've been offered some armoured cable then the local police would like to hear from you.... 2007-10-05 02:39:36 Witnesses to crimes
National Citizens Service
Nicky Morgan, prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough has released news of her survey into the views of younger people in Loughborough towards the idea of the National Citizens service.... 2007-10-04 08:40:13 National Citizens Service
Saturation Marking Scheme
It's bad news for criminals. Burglars and thieves really ought to think twice about targeting students after an effort by the Police, the University and Charnwood Borough Council have embarked on a saturation marking scheme of 4500 students to ensure that their property is permanently marked and identifiable.... 2007-10-04 08:32:23 Saturation Marking Scheme
Photographic Competition Extended
The photographic competition to capture the best and the worst that Loughborough and other areas of Charnwood has to offer has been extended due to the demand for free cameras and information packs. If you want ot enter the competition you have until the 15th October 2007 to get your pictures taken and in.... 2007-10-04 04:28:37 Photographic Competition Extended
Food Hygiene - The Best and the Worst
News is just in at where the best places to eat in and around Loughborough and also the places that haven't come up to scratch food safety wise. We have been through the 45 page report to bring you the highest (and lowest) rated food establishments in the Loughborough and Charnwood area.... 2007-10-04 03:25:33 Food Hygiene - The Best and the Worst
Electoral Register
Charnwood Borough Council is urging residents in Loughborough to complete their Electoral Registration forms that are now being sent out to households in the Borough of Charnwood... 2007-10-03 15:25:38 Electoral Register
Housing in Loughborough
Leicestershire County Council has put in a bid for funding of infrastructure works for various housing developments around the county including Loughborough and Charnwood. The funding would pay for roads, schools and other infrastructure items... 2007-10-03 14:21:54 Housing in Loughborough
Xfactor at Loughborough Town Hall
if you think you have talent and want to make the next news headlines consider going down to Loughborough Town Hall this coming Sunday and have a go at the talent contest to find the best that Loughborough has to offer. Maybe you will be among one of the lucky hopefulls that get selected to come back for further auditions and perform live in front of 8,000 people.... 2007-10-03 08:00:44 Xfactor at Loughborough Town Hall
Local MP Welcomes Funding
Loughborough MP, Andy Reed, has welcomed the news that further groups in and around Loughborough will benefit from the latest round of grants issued by the Big Lottery Fund.... 2007-10-02 16:15:45 Local MP Welcomes Funding
Loughborough Oak Trees In Decline
Loughborough Oak Trees could be affected by a disease that causes them to eventually die. The disease, Oak Decline, has been spotted throughout the Borough of Charnwood and investigations and monitoring is currently underway.... 2007-10-02 08:58:35 Loughborough Oak Trees In Decline
Burleigh College Open Day
This morning (1st October 2007) Burleigh College in Loughborough opened its doors to visitors, parents and prospective students. Burleigh is currently celebrating the news of a superb improvement in the examination results and the level of improvement was the highest in the county.... 2007-10-01 18:33:14 Burleigh College Open Day
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