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Four men arrested in Loughborough Police in Loughborough have arrested four people today in an operation to target local criminality Warrants were executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act and the Theft Act at four addresses in the town. Four men have been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Theft Act are currently in police custody.... 30 May 2009 Four men arrested in Loughborough

Community Services 29 May 2009 Celebrate Local History Week with Oadby Library Historian Martin Sharp will be leading an informative and nostaligic walk around old Oadby as part of Local History Week. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 9th between 7pm and 9pm.... 30 May 2009 Celebrate Local History Week with Oadby Library

Five new University of Leicester PhD research projects involve collaboration with non-academic organisations... 30 May 2009 Record art funding for University

It was a case of all hands to the pumps at the Great Central Railway as the line recently played host to a film crew. The team from ITV Britain's Biggest Loser weren't remaking the Great St Trinian s Train Robbery, but instead staging a race between two groups on iconic railway pump trolleys. ... 30 May 2009 ALL HANDS TO THE PUMPS AT THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY

Assault on Hotel Street Officers in the city are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault in Hotel Street. The incident happened close to the junction with Market Street south at around 1am on Saturday May 23, bank holiday weekend.... 29 May 2009 Assault on Hotel Street

Appeal following burglary in Earl Shilton Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the Hilltop service station on High Street in Earl Shilton. The incident happened at about 10.... 29 May 2009 Appeal following burglary in Earl Shilton

Will you pay the price of drink or drug driving this summer? Would you rather pay the price of a taxi home or pay the price for drink or drug driving? That s the question Leicestershire Constabulary is asking motorists as it prepares to launch its annual Summer Drink and Drug Driving Campaign on Monday June 1, 2009. Throughout the month of June, officers across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will be focussing their efforts on drink and drug drivers and will stop and breathalyse any motorist they believe may be driving under the influence.... 29 May 2009 Will you pay the price of drink or drug driving this summer?

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 27 May 2009 Congestion-busting Enderby work complete - photo opportunity - Work to bring in congestion-busting measures in Enderby are now complete. The 1million Foxhunter roundabout project has been finished on time and within budget.... 29 May 2009 Congestion-busting Enderby work complete

Community Services 27 May 2009 High School Holiday Century TheatreSaturday 22 August 2009 at 6. 45pm A blockbuster production with cutting edge dance moves and current songs, perfect for all ages! Superbly presented staging with dramatic lighting, backdrops and props set the scene for a contemporary high school summer romance storyline.... 29 May 2009 High School Holiday

Community Services 27 May 2009Children. .... 29 May 2009 Children’s author, James David, to visit Countesthorpe Library

Chief Executive's 26 May 2009 Don't forget to use your vote Leicestershire residents are being urged to make sure they use their vote on 4th June. Next week's election is a chance for people to vote for the person who will be their County Councillor for the next four years.... 29 May 2009 Don't forget to use your vote

Free bicycle postcoding in Leicester city centre Crime prevention booklets are being handed out to cyclists in the city centre Police in Leicester are offering free bicycle postcoding in an attempt to reduce cycle thefts in the city centre. Neighbourhood officers will launch the cycle crime prevention campaign on Tuesday June 2 in Town Hall Square as part of a community consultation event which is being held between 10am and 4pm.... 28 May 2009 Free bicycle postcoding in Leicester city centre

Community Services 26 May 2009 Could you be a volunteer guide? A chance for people to get involved with a special temporary exhibition is on offer at Snibston in Coalville. If you would like to become a volunteer guide for the exhibition, entitled Anne Frank +You, then now s your chance.... 28 May 2009 Could you be a volunteer guide?

Chief Executive's 26 May 2009Have a hand in spending. .... 28 May 2009 Have a hand in spending £60,000 in Blaby

Community Services 26 May 2009 Libraries have never been so rewarding! Free DVD hire is one of the great rewards available in libraries new money-saving loyalty scheme. Library members can join the free scheme and collect points each time they visit a County library or mobile and borrow six or more items.... 28 May 2009 Libraries have never been so rewarding!

Grow your own culture inspires student s award-winning work A striking piece of work by Sophie Naylor, a final year Illustration student from Loughborough University, has been awarded a Merit in an international art competition and is to be included in an esteemed annual produced by 3x3, a major New York-based magazine. Sophie (22) was one of just ten people from the UK to receive an award at the 3x3 International Journal of Illustration Student Show.... 28 May 2009 'Grow your own' culture inspires student's award-winning work

Appeal following robbery on Uppingham Road. Police in the city are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old man was robbed in Uppingham Road.... 28 May 2009 Appeal following robbery on Uppingham Road.

Damage to property in Market Harborough Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident of criminal damage in Market Harborough. The incident happened at around 12.... 28 May 2009 Damage to property in Market Harborough

Assault on Braunstone Park Police in Leicester are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Braunstone Park. The incident happened at around 8pm on Monday May 25, when the 19-year-old victim was approached by three men.... 28 May 2009 Assault on Braunstone Park

Geology research by postgraduate researcher is to be showcased at the University of Leicester on 25 June... 28 May 2009 Ancient mudstones could provide alternative source of energy

New Leicester research to be presented at inaugural lecture aims to improve safety in air flight procedure... 28 May 2009 Towards More Reliable and Intelligent Air Vehicles

Research by University of Leicester archaeologist examines how past communities coped with climate change ... 28 May 2009 Lesson from the past for surviving climate change

University is first in the UK to receive award for successful provision and strategic vision in elearning... 28 May 2009 A UNIQUe distinction University of Leicester wins accreditation for e-learning quality

Appeal for the return of stolen horse carriage Have you seen this carriage? The owner of a horse drawn carriage is making a personal appeal for its return, after it was stolen in a burglary from his barn at Quarry Farm Stables, North Kilworth. The incident happened between 8pm and 10pm on Sunday May 24, when the owner returned to the barn, on Lutterworth Road, to find a padlock on the door had been broken and the door left open.... 28 May 2009 Appeal for the return of stolen horse carriage

Robbery on Fairfield Street, Leicester Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a robbery on Fairfield Street, Leicester. The incident happened at around 4pm on Sunday May 24, when the 47-year old victim was approached from behind by two men, near to the junction with Mere Road.... 28 May 2009 Robbery on Fairfield Street, Leicester

Off-licences in Leicester tested during half term school holidays A total of 48 off-licences have been visited by undercover police in Leicester as part of a crackdown on underage drinking during the half term school holidays. Test purchases were carried out at shops in the city centre and Beaumont Leys area with the assistance of an underage youngster posing as a customer.... 28 May 2009 Off-licences in Leicester tested during half term school holidays

England women s cricket warm up at Loughborough Five Loughborough cricketers past and present go head to head at the University s cricket ground tomorrow (Thursday 28 May) when England take on England A in two Twenty20 matches as a warm-up to a busy summer season. Students Nicky Shaw and Laura Marsh and graduate Lydia Greenway are part of the England team preparing for next month s Twenty20 World Cup, while University cricket performance manager Alexia Walker captains an England A side that includes student Saliann Briggs as they start a five-match mini series that also sees them play an MCC select and Pakistan.... 27 May 2009 England women's cricket warm up at Loughborough

Thought-provoking Hard Rain Project comes to Loughborough One of the most hard-hitting and moving environmental exhibitions is coming to Loughborough University next month as part of its worldwide tour. The Hard Rain Exhibition explores the issues that are defining the 21st century, including climate change, poverty, habitat loss and human rights.... 27 May 2009 Thought-provoking Hard Rain Project comes to Loughborough

Consumer Direct, the OFT-managed advice service, is today warning consumers about vehicle matching scams which cost UK consumers nearly 3 million pounds every year. ... 27 May 2009 DON'T FALL FOR CAR-SELLING SCAM WARNS CONSUMER DIRECT

Climbing frame stolen from childrens nursery Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a theft from a children s nursery garden on Corporation Road. The incident happened overnight between 11am on Sunday May 3 and 9.... 27 May 2009 Climbing frame stolen from childrens nursery

Appeal after people injured in incident on Peakcock Lane Police in the city are appealing for witnesses following an incident in which a number of people were injured. It happened at around 4am on Saturday May 23 when a fight broke out between two groups on Peacock Lane.... 27 May 2009 Appeal after people injured in incident on Peakcock Lane

Appeal following fatal road traffic collision Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on Main Road in Nether Broughton. The incident happened yesterday (Tuesday May 26) at around 1pm, when the vehicle a white Yamaha R1 motorcycle left the road and came to rest at a tree.... 27 May 2009 Appeal following fatal road traffic collision

Vehicle crime prevention campaign launched in Leicester Crime prevention leaflets are being handed to motorists Visitors to Leicester are being reminded While you are out shopping, so it the car thief! A vehicle crime awareness campaign has been launched by the Safer Leicester Partnership, supported by Leicestershire Constabulary, to urge motorists to take some simple crime prevention measures to reduce the risk of their vehicle being targeted by thieves. Over the next three weeks, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be patrolling car parks in the city to deter thieves whilst at the same time speaking with motorists as they park their vehicles.... 27 May 2009 Vehicle crime prevention campaign launched in Leicester

Community Services 26 May 2009 Find out about volunteering at Loughborough Library Loughborough Library is inviting people to come and find out about volunteering opportunities at the library. On Tuesday 2nd June between 11am and noon, the library is holding a volunteer coffee morning where staff and current volunteers will be available to talk to members of the public about how they can get involved.... 26 May 2009 Find out about volunteering at Loughborough Library

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 22 May 2009 Climate change and our highways The Highways Department of Leicestershire County Council has been taking proactive steps to deal with the effects of climate change on the roads and pavements across the county. Despite the snow last winter, results of a recent study has shown that over the next 20 years the trends are for drier and hotter summers, milder and wetter winters, more extreme rainfall and drought.... 26 May 2009 Climate change and our highways

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 22 May 2009 Three Counties Alliance Partnership wins national award The Three Counties Alliance Partnership (3CAP) between Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire County Councils and Scott Wilson, has received a national commendation in recognition of its achievements as a public private partnership. The 3CAP was set up in 2007 after the engineering teams at each local authority saw mutual benefits of working together.... 26 May 2009 Three Counties Alliance Partnership wins national award

This year the European Parliamentary Election is being held at the same time as the County Council Election on Thursday 4th June.... 26 May 2009 Elections Are Fast Approaching

Loughborough to host graduate trainee as part of programme to boost HE sector fundraising Loughborough University is to host a graduate trainee placement as part of a new initiative aimed at boosting the fundraising drive within the Higher Education sector. Twelve UK universities have joined forces for the new three-year graduate trainee programme, which has been launched by CASE the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.... 26 May 2009 Loughborough to host graduate trainee as part of programme to boost HE sector fundraising

Apotex Scorpio Motorsport's Kieren Clark swept to victory in the opening round of the 2009 Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship at Cheshire's Oulton Park Island circuit.... 26 May 2009 Loughborough Apotex Scorpio Motorsport team

Community Services 19 May 2009 Fabulous Festival of local archaeology Over the last few years there have been some fabulous local archaeological discoveries. These include the Hallaton Treasure and the exciting finds in advance of the Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester.... 24 May 2009 Fabulous Festival of local archaeology

Appeal for witnesses following fire in Beaumont Leys Police are appealing for witnesses following a car fire in Beaumont Leys in the early hours of this morning (Saturday May 23). The car subsequently rolled into a nearby house in Scalpay Close and the fire spread to the front of the property.... 23 May 2009 Appeal for witnesses following fire in Beaumont Leys

Community Services 19 May 2009 Chance to find out about Hallaton Treasure The Hallaton Treasure of over 5000 Iron Age and Roman coins was one of the most exciting archaeological finds ever made in Leicestershire. A day conference at the University of Leicester will give everyone the chance to find out more about this exciting find.... 23 May 2009 Chance to find out about Hallaton Treasure

Community Services 19 May 2009 House buyers ignore HIPs at their peril Research has shown that 77% of buyers pay no attention to Home Information Packs (HIP s) when deciding whether to buy a property. But using a HIP can speed up the process and lessen the risk of problems occuring later on.... 22 May 2009 House buyers ignore HIPs at their peril

Robbery and assault in Braunstone Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed and assaulted in the Narborough Road area. The incident happened at around 7.... 22 May 2009 Robbery and assault in Braunstone

Further arrests and re-appeal for information following attempted murder Detectives investigating an attempted murder and GBH are issuing another appeal for information a week on from the incident. The assault happened at around 2.... 22 May 2009 Further arrests and re-appeal for information following attempted murder

Man sentenced to eight years for firearm offences Imran Khalifa A 28-year-old man has today been sentenced to a total of eight years for firearms offences. Imran Khalifa, of Evington Drive was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.... 22 May 2009 Man sentenced to eight years for firearm offences

Community Services 21 May 2009 Charnwood Museum Celebrates National Family Week Charnwood Museum will be holding a series of family fun events between 25th and 31st May to welcome the first ever National Family Week. This new nationwide initiative aims to celebrate and promote good family life and to help the UK adopt a more family-friendly culture.... 22 May 2009 Charnwood Museum Celebrates National Family Week

Attempted robbery in Loughborough Officers in Loughborough are appealing for witnesses after the report of an attempted robbery. The incident happened at around 4pm Monday March 23, when the 23-year-old victim was walking along Radmoor jitty, near to York Road.... 22 May 2009 Attempted robbery in Loughborough

Andy Reed, MP for Loughborough is delighted by today s announcement of the new government policy for Gurkhas, which will allow all Gurkhas who served prior to 1 July 1997 and completed four years service to apply to settle in the UK with their spouses and dependent children. Gurkhas who retired after 1 July 1997 are already eligible to apply for settlement under the current immigration rules.... 22 May 2009 Loughborough MP delighted by new Government policy for Gurkhas

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 20 May 2009 Recycling rush expected this bank holiday People are set to make the most of Leicestershire's recycling and household waste sites this bank holiday weekend. There are 14 County Council sites where residents can take a range of items to recycle, including electrical goods, scrap metal, clothes and garden waste, as well as household rubbish.... 22 May 2009 Recycling rush expected this bank holiday

Community Services 18 May 2009 New library for Lutterworth Plans are being submitted for a new library in Lutterworth. Leicestershire County Council is proposing to replace the existing library in Coventry Road with a new one in George Street.... 22 May 2009 New library for Lutterworth

Spate of grafitti tagging in the Beaumont Leys area Do you know who is responsible for this tag? Witnesses are being sought following a spate of grafitti tagging in the Beaumont Leys area. During the early hours of Sunday May 17 2009, several graffiti 'tags' have been painted in various roads including Anthony Road, Jean Drive, Avebury Avenue, Amersham Road, Anstey Lane and Buckminster Road.... 21 May 2009 Spate of grafitti tagging in the Beaumont Leys area

Gate stolen from Ibstock area Officers are appealing for information after a gate was stolen in Ibstock. The incident happened between 6pm on Monday May 18 and 7.... 21 May 2009 Gate stolen from Ibstock area

Appeal following criminal damage at Bennion Pools Officers from Beaumont Leys are appealing for witnesses after a nature area on Bennion Road was damaged. The incident happened overnight between 7.... 21 May 2009 Appeal following criminal damage at Bennion Pools

Appeal following robbery in Melton Police are appealing for witnesses after a 23-year-old man was robbed in Melton Mowbray. The incident happened between 11pm on Saturday May 16 and 12am on Sunday May 17, 2009 as the victim was making his way home after a night out along Asfordby Road away from the town centre.... 21 May 2009 Appeal following robbery in Melton

Schofield s great-grandson officially opens Centenary exhibition An exhibition charting Loughborough University s origins was officially opened earlier this week by the great-grandson of Dr Herbert Schofield, the first Principal of Loughborough Technical Institute, the University s predecessor. Members of the University and local dignitaries including the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire Lady Gretton and the Mayor of Charnwood Cllr Roy Brown were among the invited guests at the opening on 18 May of the One Hundred Years of Education and Innovation exhibition at Charnwood Museum in Loughborough.... 21 May 2009 Schofield's great-grandson officially opens Centenary exhibition

Community Services 20 May 2009 Library May Time Fun May Time fun takes place in two Leicestershire libraries this half-term. Burbage library will be hosting a FREE, ticketed event on Thursday 28th May, 10.... 21 May 2009 Library May Time Fun

Appeal following robbery on Gleneagles Avenue Police in Leicester are appealing for witnesses following the report of a robbery on Gleneagles Avenue. The incident happened at around 10am on Tuesday May 12, when the 14-year-old victim, who was walking near to Lockerbie Avenue, was approached by a youth who asked him for a cigarette.... 21 May 2009 Appeal following robbery on Gleneagles Avenue

Appeal following burglary at Leicester cemetery Officers are appealing for information following a burglary at Gilroes Cemetery. The incident happened between 3pm on Friday May 15 and 7am on Monday May 18, 2009 when thieves broke into a storage shed within the grounds on Groby Road and stole a quantity of gardening equipment estimated around 700 in total.... 21 May 2009 Appeal following burglary at Leicester cemetery

Education 18 May 2009 Leicestershire staff nominated for teaching awards Staff from two Leicestershire schools are to attend a prestigious awards ceremony. Rebecca Sedgwick from Brookside Primary School in Oadby and Ann Roberts from Hastings High School in Burbage have been invited to attend the finals of the East Midlands 2009 Teaching Awards.... 21 May 2009 Leicestershire staff nominated for teaching awards

Men arrested following attempted murder Police investigating an attempted murder and GBH have arrested six people in connection with the incident. The assault happened at around 2.... 21 May 2009 Men arrested following attempted murder

Appeal following burglary in Ashby Officers in Ashby are appealing for witnesses following the report of a burglary at a property on Tamworth Road. The incident happened during the day, between 11.... 21 May 2009 Appeal following burglary in Ashby

Chief Executive's 18 May 2009 Youth Offending Service to hold open evening Work to prevent young people from committing crime will be outlined at the Youth Offending Service s open day on June 3. The event, which takes place at the YOS offices in Thurmaston, will be a chance for people to find out more about the service and what it does.... 21 May 2009 Youth Offending Service to hold open evening

Men arrested following the discovery of cannabis factories Officers from Welford Road local policing unit have discovered two cannabis factories in Leicester. One of the factories was found by officers last Thursday (May 14) at a property on Cavendish Road.... 21 May 2009 Men arrested following the discovery of cannabis factories

Appeal following theft from vehicle in Oadby Police are appealing for coursework stolen from a vehicle in Oadby to be returned. The incident happened between 1pm and 3.... 20 May 2009 Appeal following theft from vehicle in Oadby

Appeal to trace stolen antiques from a village in Leicestershire Have you seen this clock? Police in Harborough are appealing for witnesses following the report of a burglary at a property in Noseley. The incident happened between 6pm on Saturday May 9 and 1.... 20 May 2009 Appeal to trace stolen antiques from a village in Leicestershire

Record nominations for University community awards Thanks to a record number of nominations the judging panel for Loughborough University s student community awards faced a tough challenge in choosing the winners for 2009. Some 37 nominations were received in total for two awards which are presented annually by the University to recognise and reward its students who have taken part in community activities and made outstanding contributions to the local area.... 20 May 2009 Record nominations for University community awards

Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May sees the 2009 Open Gardens in Quorn, Leicestershire. This long established village event continues its fund raising efforts for Rainbows and STOPS (Saving the Old Primary School).... 20 May 2009 Quorn Open Gardens in aid of Rainbows Children's Hospice and STOPS

As the sun comes out, so do the rogue traders, warns Consumer Direct today. The warning comes on National Rogue Trader Day, a multi-agency campaign designed to warn people of the dangers of rogue trading and doorstep crime.... 20 May 2009 AVOID THE ROGUE DOORSTEP TRADERS THIS SUMMER WARNS CONSUMER DIRECT

Glastonbudget visitors reminded to keep their belongings safe People going to this year s Glastonbudget Festival in Leicestershire are being reminded to keep their property safe and leave valuable items at home. At last year s event, there were twenty seven crimes reported to the police all of them were thefts from tents.... 20 May 2009 Glastonbudget visitors reminded to keep their belongings safe

Boy robbed on Braunstone Lane Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old boy was robbed on Braunstone Lane. The incident happened between 6.... 20 May 2009 Boy robbed on Braunstone Lane

Community Services 18 May 2009 Moths Count A free training opportunity is on offer with a chance to explore the mysterious world of moths encountered in Leicestershire and Rutland. The evening session on Wednesday, May 20th 2009 will include an illustrated talk and a chance to view the diverse collections held at Leicestershire County Council s Museum Collections Resource Centre.... 20 May 2009 Moths Count

Community Services 19 May 2009 Celebrate National Family Week An attempt to stage the world s biggest picnic is among the events to mark National Family Week in Leicestershire this month (May). Between 25th and 31st May 2009, the county of Leicestershire will host a series of events to welcome the first National Family Week, a new nationwide initiative, to celebrate and promote good family life and to help the UK adopt a more family-friendly culture.... 20 May 2009 Celebrate National Family Week

Police appeal for return of stolen sculpture A wooden version of the stolen statue The police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a unique marble statue taken from a grave at Loughborough cemetery. The statue, in the shape of a flying bird, was taken from the grave of Andrew Newton s son, Luke Newton who died in 1988 a week before his first birthday.... 20 May 2009 Police appeal for return of stolen sculpture

House burglary in Medbourne Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a home in Medbourne. The incident happened between 12.... 20 May 2009 House burglary in Medbourne

Man charged with burglary A man arrested following a three-hour police search by an officer from Leicestershire Constabulary s dog section is to appear in court this morning. The 29-year-old man has been charged with burglary, burglary other than dwelling and resisting an arrest.... 20 May 2009 Man charged with burglary

Community Services 19 May 2009 Go batty with the Rangers at Snibston People can enjoy learning more about bats, and searching for them in the dark, at the Bat night at Snibston Country Park this weekend (May 23). Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about this mysterious but fascinating nocturnal creature during a fun evening run by the country park Rangers.... 20 May 2009 Go batty with the Rangers at Snibston

Community Services 18 May 2009 Half-term activities at Charnwood Museum Charnwood Museum will be making a headstart towards the summer by holding more of its ever-popular holiday craft activities this May half term. On Tuesday 26 May children can create their own colourful finger puppet family under the expert guidance of puppet-maker extraordinaire John Haynes.... 20 May 2009 Half-term activities at Charnwood Museum

Police use Facebook to help music fans at the years Download festival For the first time, the police in Leicestershire are using Facebook to offer crime prevention advice to people planning to go to this year s Download music festival. Up to 80,000 people are expected to visit the three day event at Donington Park in North West Leicestershire between 12th and 14th June 2009.... 20 May 2009 Police use Facebook to help music fans at the years Download festival

Burglary in Market Harborough Officers from Market Harborough local policing unit are appealing for information following a burglary. The first incident happened at around 3.... 19 May 2009 Burglary in Market Harborough

Community Services 18 May 2009 Jungle Giants at Charnwood Museum! Be prepared to meet Giant Millipedes, Giant Snails, Giant Leaf Mimicking Insects, Giant Red Legged Tarantulas, Giant Toads and a very large snake! On Wednesday 27 May the Animals in Hands team will be visiting Charnwood Museum with their Jungle Giants workshops. Charnwood Museum is continuing it s tradition of offering local youngsters the opportunity to get up close and personal with live exotic animals with a series of new workshops in the May half term holidays.... 19 May 2009 Jungle Giants at Charnwood Museum!

Community Services 18 May 2009 Bug Hunt at Charnwood Museum Visitors will find a swarm of colourful butterflies and bugs inhabiting Charnwood Museum from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May. Charnwood Museum is getting into the spirit of summer with lots of fun activities for all the family over the May half term holidays.... 19 May 2009 Bug Hunt at Charnwood Museum

Next week is National Family Fun Week and Charnwood Borough Council is arranging Family Fun Days in Shepshed and Thurmaston.... 19 May 2009 National Family Week

Burglary at barn in Frisby on the Wreake Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a burglary at a barn in Frisby on the Wreake. The incident happened overnight between 8.... 19 May 2009 Burglary at barn in Frisby on the Wreake

New campaign urges young women to drink Safe! and keep Safe! Front cover of the magazine A new campaign has been launched by the police and Community Safety Partnerships to promote personal safety and safe drinking among young women. 20,000 copies of a new magazine called SAFE! have been published.... 19 May 2009 New campaign urges young women to drink Safe! and keep Safe!

Andy Reed MP joined Sports Aid and Lloyd's TSB at a talented athlete s workshop at Loughborough University last week.... 19 May 2009 MP Joins Talented Athletes at Loughborough University

Andy Reed MP, Chair of the County Sports Partnership joined youngsters and staff at East Midlands Aeropark at Castle Donnington on Friday to launch the Leicestershire 2009 Youth Games.... 19 May 2009 Loughborough MP Helps Launch Youth Games at Aeropark

Loughborough MP Andy Reed today met representatives of AstraZeneca management to discuss issues surrounding the pharmaceutical sector.... 19 May 2009 MP Meets AstraZeneca Bosses in Parliament

Social enterprises in the UK have been urged to bid for Government funding to create thousands of jobs for young people.... 19 May 2009 Loughborough MP Welcomes Job Creation Scheme

Local MP, Andy Reed has teamed up with TV and radio presenter Jonathan Dimbleby to support this year s Carers Week (8-14 June) and celebrate the contribution made by those people in Loughborough and throughout the UK who provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled.... 19 May 2009 Local MP Calls for Greater Recognition for the UKs Six Million Carers

Appeal after men robbed in city Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in the city. The incident happened at around 10.... 19 May 2009 Appeal after men robbed in city

Appeal following assault on Sanvey Gate, Leicester Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on a 23-year-old man in Leicester. The incident happened between about 1.... 19 May 2009 Appeal following assault on Sanvey Gate, Leicester

Man arrested on suspicion of burglary A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an incident in Cropston in the early hours of this morning (Monday 18 May, 2009). The incident happened at around 3am in the Latimer Road area of Cropston when a woman called police reporting a possible intruder in her home.... 19 May 2009 Man arrested on suspicion of burglary

Theft from car in Stoney Stanton Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was broken into in Stoney Stanton. The incident happened at between 2.... 18 May 2009 Theft from car in Stoney Stanton

Warning after lost medication Leicestershire Constabulary has issued a warning after medication was lost in the Leicester area. A quantity of Epilim tablets were lost this morning (Monday May 18, 2009) between the Elliott Road area in Stocking Farm and the Pindar Road area in New Parks.... 18 May 2009 Warning after lost medication

Offender management pays dividends in Loughborough 14 of the 37 people who have featured in Loughborough s Top Ten prolific offender list have been jailed for nearly seven years between them. In October 2008, the police in Loughborough announced they were targeting a top ten of the town s most persistent offenders.... 18 May 2009 Offender management pays dividends in Loughborough

Charnwood Labour Party have denounced County Hall Tory Party claims that they will oppose Government Housing Plans as nonsense. ... 18 May 2009 Charnwood Labour Party have denounced County Hall Tory Party claims

WWW.TORYS.CO.UK? A new web-site to publicise Tory Party policy perhaps? Actually no, this valuable piece of internet real-estate has been cheekily registered by Eric Goodyer, Labour's prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Charnwood, and will be hosting Charnwood Constituency's campaign details for the forth-coming County Council Elections. ... 18 May 2009 WWW.TORYS.CO.UK Charnwood Labour targets Thurmaston for a win

Cat shot with air weapon in Rutland Officers are appealing for witnesses after a cat was shot with an air weapon. The incident happened when Smokey, a white and grey cat, was let out by their owner at around 3pm on Thursday May 7, 2009 from its address on Queens Road in Rutland.... 18 May 2009 Cat shot with air weapon in Rutland

Theft from car at Watermead Park Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman had her handbag stolen from her car. The incident happened on Sunday, May 10 between 2pm and 2.... 17 May 2009 Theft from car at Watermead Park

Number of vehicles stolen from premises in Burbage Police are appealing for information after a number of vehicles were stolen in Burbage. The incident happened between 8pm on Sunday May 10, 2009 and 8am on Monday May 11, 2009 when thieves broke into a business premises on Brookfield Road.... 17 May 2009 Number of vehicles stolen from premises in Burbage

Community Services 15 May 2009 Bosworth Battlefield wins National Museum Oscar Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park has won a prestigious national award, known as the Oscars of the Museums World. Now in its seventh year, The Museums and Heritage Awards for Excellence recognise and celebrate best practice within museums, galleries and heritage visitor attractions across the UK.... 17 May 2009 Bosworth Battlefield wins National Museum Oscar

Robbery in Leicester Forest East Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery on Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 12 at around 8.... 17 May 2009 Robbery in Leicester Forest East

Community Services 15 May 2009 Cattle Have Lost Their Way! John Andrew Hawley, trading as Leicestershire Livestock, of Six Hills Farm, Six Hills, Leicestershire was fined 3000 and ordered to pay costs of 1400 for failing to report and record deaths and movements of his cattle and for not having the required information present in cattle passports. He was also unable to account for 23 cattle which appeared to have disappeared without trace from his premises.... 17 May 2009 Cattle Have Lost Their Way!

Assault in Glenfield Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Glenfield. The incident happened between 8.... 16 May 2009 Assault in Glenfield

Burglary in Hungarton Have you seen this picture? Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a burglary in Hungerton. The incident happened between 11pm on Monday May 11 and 7.... 16 May 2009 Burglary in Hungarton

Appeal following altercation on Melton Country Park Police are appealing for witnesses following an altercation on a park in Melton Mowbray. The incident happened at around 5pm on Sunday May 10, when a 42-year-old woman and her child were walking their dog, a Staffordshire bull terrier, on Melton Country Park.... 16 May 2009 Appeal following altercation on Melton Country Park

Jail for those involved in staged robbery A lorry driver who faked his own kidnap in a staged robbery involving a trailer load of mobile phones worth 1. 6m was sentenced to two and a half years at Northampton Crown Court today (Friday May 15).... 16 May 2009 Jail for those involved in staged robbery

Appeal following incident in Melton Mowbray Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident where a pushchair with a child in was pushed into the road in Melton Mowbray. The incident happened at around 6.... 15 May 2009 Appeal following incident in Melton Mowbray

House in Glenfield burgled Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of burglary in Glenfield. The burglary happened between 1pm on Saturday May 2 and 11.... 15 May 2009 House in Glenfield burgled

Fatal road traffic collision on Hastings Road Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision. The collision happened at around 10.... 15 May 2009 Fatal road traffic collision on Hastings Road

Beat Bobby of the Year - and the winner is. .... 15 May 2009 Beat Bobby of the Year - and the winner is....

Assault in Clarendon Park area Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in the Clarendon Park area. The incident happened Thursday, April 23 between 4.... 15 May 2009 Assault in Clarendon Park area

14 May 2009 Loughborough Schools Celebrate new Bangladesh links Teachers from Bangladesh will be meeting staff and pupils at six Loughborough schools, thanks to exciting new links. Next week's visit is designed to build greater cultural understanding and prepare young people for life and work in the global society of the 21st Century.... 15 May 2009 Loughborough Schools Celebrate new Bangladesh links

Appeal following assault in South Wigston Officers in Wigston are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on a 28-year-old woman. The incident happened at around 9.... 15 May 2009 Appeal following assault in South Wigston

Researchers warns of risk of overstating the value of higher education at the expense of other ambitions young people might have... 15 May 2009 New study urges new thinking over government widening participation policy

Woman charged following stabbing in Leicester Police have charged an 18-year-old woman with attempted murder following an incident that took place in on Wednesday May 13. The incident took place at a house on Tatlow Road, Leicester when a woman received stab wounds.... 15 May 2009 Woman charged following stabbing in Leicester

Chief Executive's 14 May 2009 Young people's event makes 'impact' in Lutterworth A double decker bus full of activities for young people is visiting Lutterworth this weekend. The event, organised by the County Council's IMPACT Team and Youth Service, is designed to encourage teenagers to find alternative types of entertainment and to take part in organised activities.... 15 May 2009 Young people's event makes 'impact' in Lutterworth

Fourth man charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking A fourth man aged 18 has been charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking. The charges follow a fatal road traffic collision in Birstall on Monday May, 11 2009.... 15 May 2009 Fourth man charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking

Appeal after assault on Fosse Road South Officers investigating an alleged assault on a schoolboy are hoping to trace witnesses to the incident. The incident happened at around 8.... 15 May 2009 Appeal after assault on Fosse Road South

Indecent assault in Blaby Police in Blaby are appealing for witnesses following the report of an indecent assault on Lutterworth Road. The incident happened at around 2.... 14 May 2009 Indecent assault in Blaby

Community Services 12 May 2009 Did you love your Liberty Bodice? In 1908 Fred Cox, the Marketing Director of R & W H Symington & Co of Market Harborough invented a new fleecy undergarment for children. The Liberty Bodice would be loved or hated by successive generations of children until the mid 1960s when it went out of production.... 14 May 2009 Did you love your Liberty Bodice?

Community Services 12 May 2009 Poems grow on trees at Beacon Hill Photo Opportunity: Visitors to Beacon Hill Country Park can now enjoy listening to poems about trees written by local school children. The poems are recorded on listening boxes dotted around the Native Tree Collection.... 14 May 2009 Poems grow on trees at Beacon Hill

Police name man killed in road traffic collision in Birstall Police have named the man killed in a fatal road traffic collision in Birstall. The incident happened at 2.... 14 May 2009 Police name man killed in road traffic collision in Birstall

Loughborough overpower England under-20s for historic win Loughborough Students gave an awe-inspiring performance in memory of their former team mate to overpower an eager England under-20 rugby side 23-20. The Dan James Memorial Match, England s only warm-up fixture ahead of next month s Junior World Championship in Japan, was played at Loughborough University in front of a 3,000-strong crowd that included England chief Rob Andrew.... 14 May 2009 Loughborough overpower England under-20s for historic win

Residents of the Hastings Ward are being invited to find out more about what will be on offer when the new Community House is opened on the Peel Drive Estate.... 14 May 2009 Community House Come Along and See the Plans

Suspicious incident in Whitwick, Coalville Officers in Coalville are appealing for witnesses after a suspicious incident in Whitwick. The incident happened at around 8.... 14 May 2009 Suspicious incident in Whitwick, Coalville

Youngsters urged to take part in police football scheme Footballers in Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston are being encouraged to take part in a soccer scheme set up by the local policing unit. Local officers have been awarded 7,600 grant from the Football Foundation to set up the three year scheme but they are now urging local youngsters to take part in the footy project! The money will allow the Oadby and Wigston local policing unit to run a scheme that focuses on getting youngsters off the street and involved in positive activities to channel their energy.... 14 May 2009 Youngsters urged to take part in police football scheme

Officers thank residents after report of missing child Officers, who responded to a report of missing 2-year-old child yesterday, would like to a make a special thanks to local residents who assisted with their enquiries. The girl was reported missing at around 1.... 14 May 2009 Officers thank residents after report of missing child

Press Release: RESIDENTS are being given the chance to have their say on how Charnwood Borough Council can improve areas to relax, play and learn.... 13 May 2009 Have Your Say on Open Spaces

25 mini motos stolen from charity-run project Police are appealing for information after 25 mini motos were stolen from a charity in Leicester. Nacro, the crime reduction charity, launched the MiniMoto Academy in Braunstone in July 2008 to provide local youngsters with a safe and supervised place to ride mini motos and to learn mechanics, rather than riding them illegally on local roads and parks.... 13 May 2009 25 mini motos stolen from charity-run project

Appeal following arson in Melton Officers in Melton are appealing for witnesses following the report of an incident of arson at a house on Oxbow Close. The incident happened at around 1.... 13 May 2009 Appeal following arson in Melton

Missing 2-year-old child found safe and well A missing two-year-old child who was reported missing earlier today has since returned home safe and well. The girl was reported missing at around 1.... 13 May 2009 Missing 2-year-old child found safe and well

Warning following cycle thefts around University of Leicester Police are warning university students in Leicester following a spate of bicycle thefts. Over the last 30 days, 17 thefts of bicycles have been reported to local officers.... 13 May 2009 Warning following cycle thefts around University of Leicester

Assault on Braunstone Gate, Leicester Police are appealing for witnesses after a 39-year-old man was assaulted on Braunstone Gate, Leicester. The incident happened at around 12.... 13 May 2009 Assault on Braunstone Gate, Leicester

An innovative technique using microwaves for medical applications has been developed by University of Leicester Honorary Senior Lecturer... 13 May 2009 Worldwide success in treatment of liver tumours

Loughborough Students' Union hosts the International Day on Wednesday 13th May 2009 in a joint venture with the International Students Association. The annual event promises to be one of the most colourful and vibrant in the Students Union calendar this year.... 13 May 2009 International Day at Loughborough Students Union

Tools stolen from car in Market Harborough Police are appealing for witnesses after tools from a vehicle in Market Harborough were stolen. The incident happened on Saturday May 2, after the victim had left his car in a car park on Coventry Road.... 13 May 2009 Tools stolen from car in Market Harborough

Three men charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle theft Three men arrested following a fatal road traffic collision in Birstal on Monday 11 May, have now been charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking. The three men, two aged 18 and one aged 20, are due to appear at Loughborough Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (Wednesday 13 May).... 13 May 2009 Three men charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle theft

Robbery on Frederick Street, Loughborough Officers in Loughborough are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old was robbed. The robbery happened at around 10pm on Sunday May 3, as the victim was walking home along Frederick Street.... 13 May 2009 Robbery on Frederick Street, Loughborough

A NUMBER of fun, free activities for children and toddlers have been arranged by Charnwood Borough Council... 12 May 2009 Free Play Sessions Are a Lot of Fun!

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 12 May 2009 New survey to pinpoint travel trends Residents are being asked to complete a travel diary as part of a new survey to improve local transport. This week, 30,000 questionnaires are starting to land on doormats of selected households across the City and County.... 12 May 2009 New survey to pinpoint travel trends

Appeal following road traffic collision in Bagworth Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision. The collision happened at 10.... 12 May 2009 Appeal following road traffic collision in Bagworth

A NEW Borough-wide twinning association is to meet for the first time next week. The Charnwood Twinning Association has been formed to help co-ordinate twinning activities in the area.... 12 May 2009 New Twinning Group Set for First Meeting

Princess Royal launches new School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University... 12 May 2009 Princess Royal launches new School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University

Appeal following robbery on Sibson Road Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault of a 21-year-old man on Sibson Road, Birstall. The incident happened at around 12.... 12 May 2009 Appeal following robbery on Sibson Road

Appeal following fatal road traffic collision in Birstall Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Birstall. The incident happened at 2.... 12 May 2009 Appeal following fatal road traffic collision in Birstall

Entrepreneurial students fly flag for Loughborough at the SIFE UK National Competition A group of enterprising students from Loughborough University made it to the semi finals of the recent SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) National Competition. SIFE is a worldwide, non profit making organisation that allows university students to use their talents and abilities to work on community projects that change lives.... 12 May 2009 Entrepreneurial students fly flag for Loughborough at the SIFE UK National Competition

50th 'No Cold Calling Zone' launched in North West Leicestershire The police and Neighbourhood Watch have launched the 50th No Cold Calling Zone in North West Leicestershire. A No Cold Calling Zone is a designated area where residents decide they no longer want traders calling at their homes without an appointment.... 12 May 2009 50th 'No Cold Calling Zone' launched in North West Leicestershire

University of Leicester MBA students are taking the initiative in conference that highlights value of students in business... 12 May 2009 Students tackle the credit crunch

Community Services 11 May 2009 Make Sunday a funday with two top events Make Sunday a funday and visit two top events at County Council attractions around Coalville. Donington Manor House is staging a free Country Capers event, from 11.... 12 May 2009 Make Sunday a funday with two top events

Man poses as water board official in distraction burglary Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a man posing as a water board official. The incident happened at around 1pm on Friday May 8, when the 72-year-old victim returned home, on Colby Drive, to find a man in her kitchen claiming to be from the water board.... 11 May 2009 Man poses as water board official in distraction burglary

Community Services 11 May 2009 Leicestershire libraries continue to improve It s been a record year for Leicestershire s libraries, new figures revealed today. The County Council s library service says that: The number of visitors in 2008/9 has risen by 13 per cent, to 3,853,867 Issues of books rose by over three per cent in the year to March, the fifth year of continual increases 10,000 positive comments were made about the staff More than 50% of the population used the service last year More people than ever joined the libraryMargaret Bellamy, Head of Library Services, said: I m delighted that people are recognising all that the service can offer and making our libraries a success.... 11 May 2009 Leicestershire libraries continue to improve

Community Services 11 May 2009 Bosworth Battlefield shortlisted for national award Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, run by Leicestershire County Council, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Museums and Heritage Awards for Excellence 2009. Now in its seventh year, The Museums and Heritage Awards recognise and celebrate best practice within museums, galleries and heritage visitor attractions across the UK.... 11 May 2009 Bosworth Battlefield shortlisted for national award

Man arrested after serious assault on Freemans Meadow Police investigating a serious assault on an 80-year-old woman have arrested a man. The incident happened at around 11.... 11 May 2009 Man arrested after serious assault on Freemans Meadow

Burglary reduction advice for students in Clarendon Park Students living in Clarendon Park in Leicester are being offered crime prevention advice and free property marking packs as part of an initiative to reduce burglaries in the area. The neighbourhood team will be holding a beat surgery at the Age Concern book and coffee shop on Queens Road on Thursday May 14 from 10.... 11 May 2009 Burglary reduction advice for students in Clarendon Park

A GREEN initiative that encourages residents to switch to new ways of recycling has proved to be so popular it is to be expanded to more homes.... 11 May 2009 Switch Trial Set to Be Expanded

Electronic bike tags on offer to Loughborough shoppers People living in Charnwood are being offered free electronic tagging devices which will be available at Loughborough Market Place on Wednesday 13 May and Wednesday 3 June at the Community Safety Partnership Stand. They will also be available to Loughborough University students from the Security Section on the University campus.... 11 May 2009 Electronic bike tags on offer to Loughborough shoppers

Fatal road traffic collision on Big Lane Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision. The collision occurred at around 12.... 11 May 2009 Fatal road traffic collision on Big Lane

Car destroyed by arson in Ratby Police officers are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on a car in Ratby. The incident occurred at around 3.... 11 May 2009 Car destroyed by arson in Ratby

The Great Central Railway is celebrating forty years of preservation in 2009. To mark the occasion a brand new hard back book has just been published featuring more than one hundred and fifty glossy colour photographs, capturing the award winning heritage railway through the seasons.... 11 May 2009 BRAND NEW BOOK CELEBRATES ALL THINGS GREAT CENTRAL

House broken into in Market Harborough Police officers from are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Market Harborough. The incident took place sometime between 11.... 09 May 2009 House broken into in Market Harborough

Arrest made after burglary on Warwick Road, Broughton Astley Police have arrested a man in connection with a burglary on Warwick Road, Broughton Astley. The incident happened between 8.... 09 May 2009 Arrest made after burglary on Warwick Road, Broughton Astley

New figures released today show that more people than ever are seeking consumer advice about online shopping transactions. In the three month period to the end of March, Consumer Direct East Midlands, the OFT's advice service, received nearly 2,000 calls and emails from consumers asking for advice about online transactions.... 09 May 2009 DEMAND FOR INTERNET SHOPPING ADVICE INCREASES

Community Services 8 May 2009 One Big Action Packed Transport Festival Day! For one big day only, Snibston has an action packed Transport Festival on Sunday 17th May, 10am 5pmThe Festival is a perfect fun day out for all the family and transport enthusiasts alike, with planes, trains and automobiles and much much more! Families can enjoy a ride on a military tank in the country park before the kids go crazy on Water Shooting Crazy Cars then enjoy the Giant Disney Car Dome with Bish Bash and Music (a bouncy castle with a difference!) For the thrill seekers, there are Zero Gravity Ball Games or a more relaxing option of a pony ride for the kids. All the excitement of the day should build up an appetite, so why not try your hand at building your own outdoor fire to cook and eat in the great outdoors here at Snibston.... 09 May 2009 One Big Action Packed Transport Festival Day!

Keys stolen from Great Glen burglary Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at house in Great Glen. The incident happened at around 3.... 09 May 2009 Keys stolen from Great Glen burglary

Community Services 8 May 2009 Historic Walk Around Syston Local author Roy Townsend will be leading those who wish to join him on a walk around Syston revealing the town s history. The walk will take place on Tuesday 23rd June starting from Syston Library at 7pm and returning to the library for cheese and wine and a chance to view some historic photographs of Syston.... 09 May 2009 Historic Walk Around Syston

Two charged in connection with the importation of Class A drugs Two people appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court today charged with Conspiracy to Import Class A Drugs. John Uche Williams (30) from West Green Road, North London and Fatoumata Tutu Agunbiade (25) from Norfolk Street, Leicester have been remanded to appear at Leicester Crown Court on 14 August 2009.... 09 May 2009 Two charged in connection with the importation of Class A drugs

8 May 2009 Dyslexic pupils shine at celebration event The talents and achievements of dyslexic pupils in Leicestershire have been celebrated at a special event. Judo demonstrations, dancing and quizzes all featured in the hugely successful evening which was held at County Hall and involved around 40 children from across the county and their families and teachers.... 08 May 2009 Dyslexic pupils shine at celebration event

Garden equipment stolen from Gilroes Cemetery Officers are appealing for information following a burglary at Gilroes Cemetery. The incident happened between 3.... 08 May 2009 Garden equipment stolen from Gilroes Cemetery

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 7 May 2009 Lottery money bridge works start in Watermead Work has begun on transforming Thurmaston Lock Bridge to make Watermead Country Park more accessible. The revamp will involve building a wider bridge at Mill Lane in Thurmaston with more gentle approaches to make it easier to cross.... 08 May 2009 Lottery money bridge works start in Watermead

Theft of mobile phones stolen from city nightclub Police are trying to trace a woman, who was the victim of a theft in a club in Leicester. The incident happened early morning on Sunday May 3, when it was believed a man had taken a number of mobile phones from women s bags at Liquid & Envy nightclub, Church Gate.... 08 May 2009 Theft of mobile phones stolen from city nightclub

ACTIVE youngsters with a passion for sport could find themselves representing Charnwood at the Leicester-shire and Rutland Youth Games. Trials and training sessions have been arranged across the Borough for a variety of sports including hockey, netball, badminton, athletics and swimming.... 08 May 2009 Search Is on for Active Youngsters

Community Services 6 May 2009 Watch wildlife with experts at Watermead People can enjoy wildlife watching with experts plus activities for all the family at an open day at Watermead Country Park this weekend. The Reedbed Nature Reserve Open Day is a free event and a great opportunity to see the birds that visit Watermead, find out about the wide range of different habitats and explore the largest area of reedbed in the county - right on Leicester s doorstep and only five miles from the city centre.... 08 May 2009 Watch wildlife with experts at Watermead

Theft from business premises on Belgrave Road Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a business premises on Belgrave Road in Leicester. The incident happened sometime between 11pm on Monday April 6 and 6pm on Wednesday April 8, 2009 when 20 air-conditioning units being stored outside, at the back of the premises, were stolen.... 08 May 2009 Theft from business premises on Belgrave Road

Two men sentenced for fraud offences Brando Sibayan Two men have been sentenced to a total of eight years imprisonment for fraud offences. Brando Sibayan (27/07/70) and Mandip Sharma (13/10/74) were sentenced to four years imprisonment each after pleading guilty today.... 08 May 2009 Two men sentenced for fraud offences

Community Services 7 May 2009 Country Capers - a day of old fashioned country fun On Sunday, 17th May 2009 from 11 4pm, Leicestershire County Council s Donington le Heath Manor House, near Coalville, will be celebrating traditional rural life with a fun family day of music, dance, country crafts, face painting and animals. Traditional music and dance will provided throughout the day by The Leicester Morrismen and Bakanalia Border Morris Team, with Garland dancing and a maypole workshop from the Jerusalem Jammers.... 08 May 2009 Country Capers - a day of old fashioned country fun

Damage to vehicle in Thurncourt Gardens Police are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle was damaged in Thurncourt Gardens in Leicester. The incident happened sometime between 8.... 07 May 2009 Damage to vehicle in Thurncourt Gardens

Burglary on Eastfield Road Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a burglary at a house on Eastfield Road, Leicester. The incident happened between 5.... 07 May 2009 Burglary on Eastfield Road

Theft of bike in Oakham Police are appealing for witnesses after a bicycle was stolen from outside a building in Oakham. The incident happened at around 7.... 07 May 2009 Theft of bike in Oakham

World Cup awaits for Loughborough s hockey eight Eight Loughborough Students have been included England Hockey s 18-man squad for the 2009 Men s Junior World Cup in Singapore and Malaysia next month. The young side, which has an average age of just under 19, will also play Germany s U21 men in three fixtures this week (7-10 May) as their preparation for the competition in the Far East continues.... 07 May 2009 World Cup awaits for Loughborough's hockey eight

Community Services 7 May 2009 National Forest rambles with rangers People can enjoy three guided walks led by County Council country park rangers as part of the forthcoming National Forest Walking Festival. The first walk from Beacon Hill to Jubilee Wood and back is taking place next Saturday (16th May).... 07 May 2009 National Forest rambles with rangers

Community Services 6 May 2009 Wildlife comes to town Bushcraft skills, bird box making and even paddling a coracle are among the activities at Watermead Country Park this Bank Holiday Monday. As part of Leicestershire County Council s celebration of the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin s birth, the Stepping Stones Project is joining in with a Wildlife on your Doorstep event.... 07 May 2009 Wildlife comes to town

Centenary exhibition charts history of education and innovation in Loughborough An exhibition charting the development of Loughborough University and its predecessor colleges is due to open at Charnwood Museum later this month. Entitled One hundred years of Education and Innovation , the exhibition will run from 16 May to 5 July at Charnwood Museum in Granby Street in Loughborough town centre.... 07 May 2009 Centenary exhibition charts history of education and innovation in Loughborough

Students to take on England Under-20 in World Champ warm-up Loughborough Students will play England s under-20 rugby team next Wednesday (13 May) as the national side makes its final preparations for next month s IRB Junior World Championship in Japan. The match kick starts England s week-long training camp at the University and provides a valuable warm-up fixture for a side looking to improve on their second place finish at last year s Championship.... 07 May 2009 Students to take on England Under-20 in World Champ warm-up

Indecent exposure in Abbey Park Road Officers are appealing for witnesses after an incident of indecent exposure in Abbey Park Road in Leicester. The incident happened at 9.... 07 May 2009 Indecent exposure in Abbey Park Road

Shoppers in Loughborough can help raise money to plant scores of trees by buying charity t-shirts at the city s Dorothy Perkins store.... 07 May 2009 Charity t-shirt sales in Loughborough raises money to plant hundreds of trees

A 2.75 Million award recently announced by Labour s Housing Minister Margaret Beckett to help build the Birstall Park & Ride scheme could be returned by Leicestershire County Council. The Birstal scheme is part of a 170 million fund allocated to 29 transport projects across the country and forms part of Labour s fiscal stimulus package announced during the last Pre-Budget Review.... 07 May 2009 County Council to Refuse 2.75 Million Government Grant for Birstall Park and Ride

Police looking for 'special' people in Rutland A recruiting seminar is being held at Oakham police station for people interested in joining the Special Constabulary. It is being held on Wednesday 13th May between 6.... 07 May 2009 Police looking for 'special' people in Rutland

A MULTI-MILLION pound project to refurbish South Charnwood Swimming Pool is running to schedule as the facility prepares to close while the next phase of work is carried out. The Charnwood Borough Council-owned pool will shut at 3.... 07 May 2009 Pool Set to Close During 3.1m Refurbishment

Theft of bag in Leicester Forest East Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a theft from a woman on Bains Lane, Leicester Forest East. The incident happened at around 10am on Saturday May 5, when the 60-year-old victim had her bag snatched as two men rode past her on bikes.... 07 May 2009 Theft of bag in Leicester Forest East

Assault on Narborough Road Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on Narborough Road. The incident happened at around 6pm on Monday April 13, when a 26-year-old man was walking along the road, near Equity Road, with his 13-year-old nephew.... 07 May 2009 Assault on Narborough Road

University of Leicester is world-leading centre for research and treatment relating to respiratory health... 07 May 2009 New advances in tackling airways disease highlighted

Community Services 6 May 2009 Wildlife photography and Darwin projects to launch A stunning wildlife photography exhibition and an exciting natural project celebrating Charles Darwin with both be launched at Snibston Discovery Park next week. Wildlife broadcaster Colin Green will be introducing the proceedings and letting people know that this free exhibition is something not to miss.... 07 May 2009 Wildlife photography and Darwin projects to launch

Canon Street robbery Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Canon Street near Catherine Street in Leicester. The incident happened at about 4pm on Tuesday April 21, 2009 when a teenage boy, riding a push bike, cycled into a 50 year-old woman.... 07 May 2009 Canon Street robbery

Community Services 6 May 2009 Snakes alive Volunteers are being asked to report sightings of snakes and slow worms in Leicestershire and Rutland to ensure the conservation of these reclusive creatures. Leicestershire s County Council s Historic and Natural Environment Team are running a reptile survey again this year and would like your help.... 07 May 2009 Snakes alive

Community Services 6 May 2009 Ladybird spotters If you are out for a walk or simply in your garden why not join in a survey of one of our most popular insects, the ladybird. Leicestershire County Council s Historic and Natural Environment Team are calling on all ladybird spotters to take part in their annual survey.... 07 May 2009 Ladybird spotters

Robbery on Broom Leys Road Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a robbery on Broom Leys Road, Coalville. The incident happened at around 2am on Monday April 13, when the 19-year-old victim was walking home from a friend's house.... 07 May 2009 Robbery on Broom Leys Road

Adult Social Care Service 5 May 2009 'Can do' approach lands Andy in national finals Dramatically reducing assaults on social care staff is among the many achievements of a County Council worker in line for a prestigious national award. By bringing in simple but innovative procedures such as pocket-sized guides, special lone-worker training and satellite tracking, Andy Hollingshead has helped to cut the number by a staggering 80%.... 07 May 2009 'Can do' approach lands Andy in national finals

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 5 May 2009 Composting in the community Communities are being encouraged to think about cutting the amount of waste sent to landfill by taking part in a novel project. 'Community composting' is a clever way of enabling people in a block of flats, an allotment society or a local group to collectively compost their garden waste.... 06 May 2009 Composting in the community

Focus on genetics research in 2009 Frank May Prize Lecture on Wednesday 13th May at University of Leicester... 06 May 2009 Genetics and disease

University of Leicester psychologists help solve 20-year old reading riddle - doctoral inaugural lecture on 6th May... 06 May 2009 Early word recognition is key to lifelong reading skills says new study

People living in Charnwood are being offered free electronic tagging devices which will be available at Loughborough Market Place on Wednesday 13 May and Wednesday 3 June at the Community Safety Partnership Stand. They will also be available to Loughborough University students from the Security Section on the University campus.... 06 May 2009 Bike Tags Free in Charnwood

Witness appeal following assault on East Park Road Officers are appealing for witnesses after an assault on East Park Road. The incident happened at around 9pm on Saturday April 25, 2009 as the 34-year-old victim was parking his car near to the junction with Nottingham Street.... 06 May 2009 Witness appeal following assault on East Park Road

Appeal following robbery on Western Park Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Western Park. The robbery happened at around 3.... 06 May 2009 Appeal following robbery on Western Park

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 1 May 2009 Recycling proves to be a class act - photo opportunity - Hundreds of schoolchildren have been learning about recycling whilst sharpening up their acting skills at the same time. Throughout the last two months, young people at 20 Leicestershire schools have worked with a theatre company, Konflux, to produce a play in just one day.... 06 May 2009 Recycling proves to be a class act

Leicestershire Bike and Scooter Experience
Officers from the Force's Roads Policing Unit will be promoting bike safety at the Leicestershire Bike and Scooter Experience being held this month. The event, organised by Leicestershire County Council, will take place at County Hall in Glenfield on Sunday May 31 between 10am and 4pm.
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Officers from the Force's Roads Policing Unit will be promoting bike safety at the Leicestershire Bike and Scooter Experien">Leicestershire Bike and Scooter Experience
Officers from the Force's Roads Policing Unit will be promoting bike safety at the Leicestershire Bike and Scooter Experien

Press Release: LANDLORDS in Charnwood are being encouraged to sign up to a regional accreditation scheme which offers reassurance to prospective tenants.... 05 May 2009 Landlords Encouraged to Join Scheme

Robbery on School Street, Loughborough Officers in Loughborough are appealing for witnesses after the report of a robbery on School Street. The incident happened at around 4am on Friday May 1, when the 21-year-old victim was walking home after a night out and was approached by two men walking towards him.... 05 May 2009 Robbery on School Street, Loughborough

Appeal after incident in Loughborough Officers are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old girl was indecently assaulted in Loughborough. The incident happened at around 3.... 05 May 2009 Appeal after incident in Loughborough

Community Services 1 May 2009 Free talk "The Early Inhabitants of Enderby" at Enderby Library Find out more about the history of Enderby,with this free talk given by Mark Carne, (Secretary of the Enderby Heritage Group)on the early inhabitants of Enderby. This illustrated talk will briefly start with modern Enderby and quickly trace its origins from some the written records back to the Domesday Book (Who was Ulf?) It will then use the Archaeological evidence to establish the inhabitants from the Anglo Saxon back to the Neolithic as to who was livingin the area? What activities did they have? It is sure to give you new insights into this area and perhaps inspire you to find out more about your local history.... 05 May 2009 Free talk "The Early Inhabitants of Enderby" at Enderby Library

Loughborough claim national student football title in sudden death thriller Loughborough s footballers clinched the national BUCS Championship title after a nail biter of a match that went down to sudden death and the 14th penalty at QPR s Loftus Road ground on 29 April. A scrappy game against defending champions UWE Hartpury ended goalless at full time, forcing an extra 30 minutes of play.... 05 May 2009 Loughborough claim national student football title in sudden death thriller

Students offered advice as part of Operation Quayside Personal safety advice is being offered to female students at De Montfort University following a series of assaults on women in the area. Officers will be knocking on doors in the University's halls of residence over the next three days to chat with female students, offer personal safety advice and to hand out free personal attack alarms.... 05 May 2009 Students offered advice as part of Operation Quayside

Chief Executive's 1 May 2009 Cash helps community projects get off the ground A cash injection is kick-starting a new project in Burbage offering young people the chance to restore old vehicles. The initiative, being co-ordinated by Canon David Jennings, can start to take shape after receiving 10,000 from the County Council's new place shaping fund.... 04 May 2009 Cash helps community projects get off the ground

Community Services 30 April 2009 The Life of Lady Jane Grey Lady Jane Grey was a local girl with the most extraordinary story. Queen for nine days, was she a traitor to the true queen or a victim of her power hungry family? Find out at Glenfield Library in June! This is a great event for anyone interested in Tudor or Local History or just want to find out more about this local girl s extraordinary life.... 04 May 2009 The Life of Lady Jane Grey

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 30 April 2009 Work starts to keep roads top-notch Work to re-fresh nearly 200 miles of Leicestershire roads and over 100 miles of pavements kicks off this week. Over the next few months, almost 2.... 03 May 2009 Work starts to keep roads top-notch

Community Services 30 April 2009 Hinckley Library helps the internet shy Friday 15 May is Silver Surfers Day and there will be free events in libraries across Leicestershire where older people can find out what the internet can do for them. From keeping in touch with friends and family across the globe to booking a holiday, doing the shopping, sharing photographs, catching up with missed TV programmes and much, much more, the internet has something for everyone.... 03 May 2009 Hinckley Library helps the internet shy

House burglary in Spinney Hills area Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a house in Spinney Hills. The incident happened between 5am and 3.... 02 May 2009 House burglary in Spinney Hills area

Community Services 1 May 2009 Stopping Sales of Cigarettes to Children A blitz on shops that illegally sell cigarettes to children is set to be launched by Leicestershire Trading Standards. The County Council s Cabinet will, at its meeting on 12 May, be asked to agree a plan of work for the Trading Standards Service to help stop children getting hold of and using cigarettes.... 02 May 2009 Stopping Sales of Cigarettes to Children

Community Services 1 May 2009 A Library Service at home If you love to read but find it difficult to get to your library because you are elderly or disabled, or because you are caring for someone at home, the Home Library Service is for you. The service, provided by the Leicestershire Library Service, is absolutely free and provides access to a huge range of books, including books in large print and talking books.... 02 May 2009 A Library Service at home

Community Services 29 April 2009 Earl Shilton Library helps the internet shy 2009 Friday 15 May is Silver Surfers Day and there will be free events in libraries across Leicestershire where older people can find out what the internet can do for them. From keeping in touch with friends and family across the globe to booking a holiday, doing the shopping, sharing photographs, catching up with missed TV programmes and much, much more, the internet has something for everyone.... 02 May 2009 Earl Shilton Library helps the internet shy 2009

Burglary in Barwell Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a home in Barwell. The incident happened at a house on The Drive between 8.... 02 May 2009 Burglary in Barwell

Suspicious incident in Beaumont Leys Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious incident in Beaumont Leys. The incident happened at around 6.... 02 May 2009 Suspicious incident in Beaumont Leys

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 1 May 2009 Compost roadshows spread 'a-peeling' advice - photo opportunity - With lighter mornings and warmer weather setting in, people are being urged to give their gardens some tender, loving care. Composting is a great way to turn waste into a nutritious substance for plants, flowers and home-grown vegetables and next week, roadshows will be spreading the message across Leicestershire.... 02 May 2009 Compost roadshows spread 'a-peeling' advice

Robbery at Meridian Leisure Park Police are appealing for witnesses following a cash in transit robbery at Meridian Leisure Park. The incident happened at around around 11.... 02 May 2009 Robbery at Meridian Leisure Park

Suspicious incidents in Long Clawson Police are appealing for witnesses after two suspicious incidents in Long Clawson. The first incident happened at around midday on Wednesday April 22, 2009 when a teenage girl was standing at a bus stop on The Sands.... 02 May 2009 Suspicious incidents in Long Clawson

Community Services 29 April 2009 'Take a Step Back in Time' at Earl Shilton library Do you want to find out more about the local history of Earl Shilton and Barwell? If so, why not come along to a free event at Earl Shilton library on Tuesday, 12 May. All members of the community are invited to attend the drop-in session from 1.... 02 May 2009 'Take a Step Back in Time' at Earl Shilton library

Delivery driver robbed in Loughborough Officers are appealing for witnesses after a delivery driver was robbed in Loughborough. The robbery took place at about 1.... 02 May 2009 Delivery driver robbed in Loughborough

Community Services 29 April 2009 Meet local author, Bali Rai, at Hinckley library Local author for teens, Bali Rai, will be visiting Hinckley library on Thursday 21 May, 4. 00-5.... 02 May 2009 Meet local author, Bali Rai, at Hinckley library

Theft from motor vehicle in Tur Langton Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was broken into and souvenir rugby shirts were stolen in Tur Langton. The incident happened between 2.... 01 May 2009 Theft from motor vehicle in Tur Langton

Burglary in Thurmaston Police are appealing for anyone with information about a burglary at a house in Thurmaston to get in touch. The incident happened between 10pm on Saturday, March 28 and 5am on Sunday, March 29, in Chruch Hill Road, Thurmaston, when access was gained to a garage and Easter eggs were taken, along with a motorbike helmet and gloves PC Ed Stephenson, who is investigating the incident said: "Since the incident we have been following up a number of lines of enquiry but now we need the publics help.... 01 May 2009 Burglary in Thurmaston

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 29 April 2009 Girl guides going back to their roots A project to improve the environment around Forest Road in Loughborough has enlisted the help of a former Girl Guide. Olive McBride helped plant trees in the area back in 1932, along with her fellow guides from Loughborough.... 01 May 2009 Girl guides going back to their roots

Appeal following burglary on Warwick Road, Broughton Astley Officers in Broughton Astley are appealing for witnesses following the report of a burglary on Warwick Road. The incident happened between 8.... 01 May 2009 Appeal following burglary on Warwick Road, Broughton Astley

Church burgled in Appleby Magna Officers are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a church in Appleby Magna. The incident occurred between 8.... 01 May 2009 Church burgled in Appleby Magna

Warning following rise in burglaries in North Harborough area Officers from Harborough local policing unit are urging residents to shut their windows every time they leave home following a spate of burglaries in the North area of the District. In the last two months a total of 20 burglaries have been reported, mainly in the Great Glen, Houghton on the Hill, Billesdon and Kibworth area.... 01 May 2009 Warning following rise in burglaries in North Harborough area

Fishing rods stolen in garage burglary Police from Stocking Farm are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a property on Wallingford Road. The incident happened between 12pm on Thursday April 23 and 10am on Saturday April 25, 2009 when thieves broke into a garage and stole a blue and silver quad bike, a petrol generator, gazebo, a Tom Tom Satellite navigation system and four fishing rods, two of which are 18ft in length.... 01 May 2009 Fishing rods stolen in garage burglary

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Aggravated burglary in Beaumont Leys Detectives are appealing for witnesses after an aggravated burglary last night. The incident happened at around 10pm in Clematis Close, Beaumont Leys when the elderly occupants, who are both in their 80s, answered their door to two men.... 01 May 2009 Aggravated burglary in Beaumont Leys