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Loughborough News for July 2008

Man indecently exposes himself in Loughborough

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Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed him to a teenage girl in Loughborough.... 30 Jul 2008 Man indecently exposes himself in Loughborough

All day beat surgeries being held in Loughborough

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Two 'all day' police beat surgeries are being held at local supermarkets in Loughborough during August.... 29 Jul 2008 All day beat surgeries being held in Loughborough

Man charged following armed robbery and an attempted armed robbery

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A 19-year-old man has been charged following the incidents in Coalville and Loughborough. He has been charged with robbery and attempted robbery and appeared at Loughborough Magistrates Court.... 29 Jul 2008 Man charged following armed robbery and an attempted armed robbery

Prospective Loughborough Conservative MP shadows local farmer for a day

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In a bid to really understand the lives of different local residents prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough, Nicky Morgan, will be doing various one day work shadows.... 28 Jul 2008 Prospective Loughborough Conservative MP shadows local farmer for a day

Eric Goodyer, Labours Prospective MP for Charnwood is backing Brown

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Eric Goodyer, Labours Prospective MP for Charnwood has expressed his support Gordon Brown. He his outstanding record as Chancellor, makes him the best person to lead Britain through the current world economic crisis.... 28 Jul 2008 Eric Goodyer, Labours Prospective MP for Charnwood is backing Brown

Appeal after armed robbery and an attempted armed robbery

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Police are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery and an attempted armed robbery. The first incident happened at about 9.... 24 Jul 2008 Appeal after armed robbery and an attempted armed robbery

Loughborough MP Welcomes Welfare Reforms

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Andy Reed, the Labour MP for Loughborough, has gone on the record that he backs government proposals for a radical overhaul of the benefits system. ... 23 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP Welcomes Welfare Reforms

Beat officer from Charnwood organises summer holiday football tournament

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Teams of young people from 10 villages across Charnwood are taking part in a summer football tournament which has been organised by a neighbourhood beat officer.... 23 Jul 2008 Beat officer from Charnwood organises summer holiday football tournament

County Air Ambulance Lands in Loughborough

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The county air ambulance was called out to an accident in Loughborough this evening. A cyclist came off his bike on the canal tow path just south of the Belton Road Bridge just after 8pm (22nd July 2008).... 22 Jul 2008 County Air Ambulance Lands in Loughborough

Safety first at Hathern junctions

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Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are benefiting from 600,000 improvements on the A6 near Loughborough. The scheme at Hathern has involved improving road conditions, making two junctions safer and putting in new pedestrian and cycle crossings.... 22 Jul 2008 Safety first at Hathern junctions

Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire

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Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to personalise its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July).... 22 Jul 2008 Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire

Loughborough library sells CDs, DVDs and Playstation2 games

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Loughborough Library in Granby Street, Loughborough is holding a sale of ex-library rental stock of music CDs, DVD films, and Playstation2 games... 22 Jul 2008 Loughborough library sells CDs, DVDs and Playstation2 games

Meeting needs of disabled people in Charnwood and Loughborough

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Plans to develop day services for disabled people in Charnwood are set to take a step forward. The proposals focus on offering greater choice and are part of a wider County Council move allowing disabled people to decide how their daytime needs are met.... 22 Jul 2008 Meeting needs of disabled people in Charnwood and Loughborough

Last Chance to see National Railway Museum star Lord Nelson in action at the Great Central Railway in Loughborough

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A feast of steam and diesel traction will be thundering down the Great Central main line in July, in charge of the famous non stop postal drop train. Up to five locomotives will power an intensive service of passenger and freight trains with up to four demonstration postal drops taking place each day.... 22 Jul 2008 Last Chance to see National Railway Museum star Lord Nelson in action at the Great Central Railway in Loughborough

Charnwood Labour Hails Help for Local Disabled People

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Labour is proposing to double the funding available to help local disabled people get into or stay in work. ... 22 Jul 2008 Charnwood Labour Hails Help for Local Disabled People

Enterprising Director

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Dennis Kent, Managing Director of Carlton Laser Services, has recently joined the board of Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC). ... 22 Jul 2008 Enterprising Director

Zoolab back at Charnwood Museum in Loughborough

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Zoolab is invading with its popular array of exotic animals to Charnwood Museum over the summer holidays.... 19 Jul 2008 Zoolab back at Charnwood Museum in Loughborough

David Cameron to visit Loughborough

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Conservative Leader David Cameron will be paying a visit to Loughborough this Tuesday, giving local residents the chance to ask him questions on both regional and national issues.... 19 Jul 2008 David Cameron to visit Loughborough

Exhibition at Loughborough Town Hall

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Students from Shepsheds Hind Leys College will be showing us the world through Natures Lens at the Pixel and Grain Gallery, Loughborough Town Hall from now until August.... 18 Jul 2008 Exhibition at Loughborough Town Hall

Crime in Loughborough and Charnwood

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Eric Goodyer, Labours Prospective MP for Charnwood, welcomed the announcement by Jacqui Smith the Home Secretary that recorded crime figures have dropped by 9% for year ending March 2008. ... 18 Jul 2008 Crime in Loughborough and Charnwood

Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

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A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

CLOSING IN ON AGGRESSIVE SELLING

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New consumer protection laws are in force which will help Trading Standards tackle a wider range of unfair trading practices... 18 Jul 2008 CLOSING IN ON AGGRESSIVE SELLING

Daleks head back to Loughboroughs Charnwood Museum

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Daleks are proving so popular at Charnwood Museum that extra Dalek-making workshops are being held. As soon as tickets went on sale for this week s Dr Who and the Daleks sessions, they sold out.... 18 Jul 2008 Daleks head back to Loughboroughs Charnwood Museum

Charnwoods Prospective MP welcomes delay in 2p fuel duty

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Eric Goodyer, welcomed todays announcement by Alistair Darling, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, that he is postponing the 2 pence per litre increase in fuel duty that was expected to take place on 1 October 2008. ... 18 Jul 2008 Charnwoods Prospective MP welcomes delay in 2p fuel duty

Loughborough MP Praises StreetGames and the Co-op

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At and event held in London this evening Loughborough MP Andy Reed praised the Co-operative and StreetGames for their Young Volunteer initiative.... 17 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP Praises StreetGames and the Co-op

Burglary at a house in Loughborough

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Loughborough officers are appealing for information regarding a burglary at a home on Outwoods Road.... 17 Jul 2008 Burglary at a house in Loughborough

MP for Loughborough Pushes Minister on Gift Aid for Sports Clubs

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Loughborough MP Andy Reed pushed Treasury Ministers again in the Commons today to give additional tax relief and support to Community Sports Clubs. ... 17 Jul 2008 MP for Loughborough Pushes Minister on Gift Aid for Sports Clubs

Now its the Borough Grass cutting and Parks maintenance!

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Labour councillors in Loughborough have welcomed the review of the Borough Councils maintenance of parks and green spaces which a Cabinet report suggests are not fit for purpose or value for money.... 17 Jul 2008 Now its the Borough Grass cutting and Parks maintenance!

Loughborough artists sculpture unveiled in Beijings Olympic Park

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A sculpture by Loughborough artist John Atkin has been unveiled in Beijing as part of the celebrations for the forthcoming Olympic Games.... 17 Jul 2008 Loughborough artists sculpture unveiled in Beijings Olympic Park

Loughborough MP Guest Speaker at Fitness Network AGM

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Andy Reed was the guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting of the London Fitness Network at the Sports cafe last night.... 17 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP Guest Speaker at Fitness Network AGM

Green Flags for Loughborough and Charnwood

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TWO of Charnwood Borough Council?s most popular open areas will be flying the flag after being nationally recognised as shining examples of outstanding green spaces.... 17 Jul 2008 Green Flags for Loughborough and Charnwood

Attenborough backs Leicestershire butterfly enthusiasts

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Sir David Attenborough, President of Butterfly Conservation, will be launching Save Our Butterflies Week, which starts on July 19. ... 17 Jul 2008 Attenborough backs Leicestershire butterfly enthusiasts

Loughborough MP Re-elected to Debt Aid and Trade Group Position

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Andy Reed was re-elected to his position of Secretary of the influential All Party Debt, Aid and Trade Group this week. ... 16 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP Re-elected to Debt Aid and Trade Group Position

Recycling Drive in Loughborough and Charnwood

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REFUSE collection vehicles around Charnwood are donning new advertising panels to promote recycling initiatives in the area.... 16 Jul 2008 Recycling Drive in Loughborough and Charnwood

Man charged following drugs raid in Anstey

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A man has been charged with possession of a Class A drug following a raid at an address in Anstey. A warrant was executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 at a property in Charnwood Road in Anstey on Tuesday July 15.... 16 Jul 2008 Man charged following drugs raid in Anstey

Large Loughborough contingent named in Olympic athletics squad

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The British Olympic Association has named 14 of Loughborough?s finest in its first wave of competitors selected for its Team GB athletics squad.... 16 Jul 2008 Large Loughborough contingent named in Olympic athletics squad

Village ride for cycling students from Loughborough

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Young cyclists have celebrated the end of their road safety course with a ride through Charnwood Forest, to the village of Woodhouse.... 16 Jul 2008 Village ride for cycling students from Loughborough

Loughborough University Shielding sportsmen and women from impact and injury

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Tae Kwon Do masters and international cricketers are working with Loughborough University to create the next generation of high-tech customised sports Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).... 16 Jul 2008 Loughborough University Shielding sportsmen and women from impact and injury

Opera singer and Welsh rugby legend among those to be honoured by Loughborough University

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Loughborough University will confer honorary degrees upon sixteen distinguished people at this summers degree ceremonies... 16 Jul 2008 Opera singer and Welsh rugby legend among those to be honoured by Loughborough University

Loughborough MP To Slum It

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Stripped of their blackberries and mobiles, a cross party group of MPs will spend 24 hours drawing attention to the way 1 billion people spend a lifetime ... 16 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP To Slum It

TOP MARKS FOR CHARNWOOD!

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AN independent assessor has given Charnwood Borough Council top marks for excellence in customer service ? and praised the Authority for making impressive progress... 16 Jul 2008 TOP MARKS FOR CHARNWOOD!

Protection demanded for Loughborough Beauty Spot

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After three goslings were brutally shot and saplings broken and stripped of bark, residents have had enough. ... 16 Jul 2008 Protection demanded for Loughborough Beauty Spot

M1 motorway remains closed following serious collision

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Part of the M1 motorway remains closed tonight following a serious collision. Police received reports of a collision involving five lorries at 2.... 15 Jul 2008 M1 motorway remains closed following serious collision

Loughborough and Charnwood Recycling Pledge

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Charnwood Borough Council has today joined a national pledge to encourage more people to recycle their cartons.... 15 Jul 2008 Loughborough and Charnwood Recycling Pledge

Loughborough Councillor calls for free swims of Over 60s

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A Labour Councillor, Jewel Miah, is asking Charnwood Borough Councils Leader to consider introducing free swimming to Over 60s and under 16s.... 15 Jul 2008 Loughborough Councillor calls for free swims of Over 60s

Labour Politician Offers Support for David Camerons Clean up Campaign

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David Camerons proposals to take action to stop dubious expenses claims by Tory MPs and MEPs has received praise from a local Labour politician and prominent Europhile, Eric Goodyer who is Labours Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Charnwood. ... 15 Jul 2008 Labour Politician Offers Support for David Camerons Clean up Campaign

Loughborough Labour Councillors quiz Leader on homeless hostel

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A well-established voluntary sector service for homeless single adults is set to close at the end of July.... 14 Jul 2008 Loughborough Labour Councillors quiz Leader on homeless hostel

Loughborough five named for crickets summer series

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Five Loughborough University players have been named in two England womens cricket squads preparing for a series of international fixtures this summer.... 14 Jul 2008 Loughborough five named for crickets summer series

Loughborough Tory Candidate Voices Growing Concern over VED

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Local Prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough, Nicky Morgan, has spoken out against the Governments planned increase of Vehicle Excise Duty which will hit local families very hard as they are already struggling to cope with a difficult financial climate. ... 14 Jul 2008 Loughborough Tory Candidate Voices Growing Concern over VED

Partnership action makes a difference to life on Loughborough estate

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The Chairman of the newly formed Residents and Tenants Association on the Bellfoundry Estate in Loughborough says partnership working on the estate has made a huge difference to local residents.... 14 Jul 2008 Partnership action makes a difference to life on Loughborough estate

Community fund boosts local initiatives in Leicestershire

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Six organisations across Leicestershire are celebrating after being awarded a total of 6828 from the East Midlands Airport Community Fund.... 11 Jul 2008 Community fund boosts local initiatives in Leicestershire

Second Loughborough University spin out created under IPSO Agreement

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IPSO Ventures plc, the intellectual property commercialisation specialist, has today announced its wholly owned subsidiary Ipso Management Limited (IPSO) has created and invested in its second spin out company... 11 Jul 2008 Second Loughborough University spin out created under IPSO Agreement

Police name five of the six people who died in fatal road collision

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Five of the six people who died in a fatal road traffic collision on the A607 yesterday morning have been named.... 11 Jul 2008 Police name five of the six people who died in fatal road collision

STARK WARNING PRISON FOR PROLIFIC CAR CLOCKERs

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A two year joint car clocking investigation between Leicestershire Trading Standards and Leicestershire Police, culminated today with the two defendants being sentenced to a total of eight and half years in prison... 11 Jul 2008 STARK WARNING PRISON FOR PROLIFIC CAR CLOCKERs

Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology Week Bigger Than Ever

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The biggest ever programme of events around Leicestershire and Rutland has been organised to celebrate National Archaeology Week from 12th to 20th July.... 11 Jul 2008 Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology Week Bigger Than Ever

A607 reopens after six die in road collision

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The A607 near Melton has been reopened following a fatal road collision in which six people died.The incident happened at 1.54am today (Thursday July 10) on the A607 about a mile south of Melton town centre. It involved a black Ford Mondeo and a lorry.... 10 Jul 2008 A607 reopens after six die in road collision

Police Back Summer Activity Programme in Loughborough and Charnwood

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POLICE are encouraging parents to book their youngsters on Charnwood Borough Council?s Summer Activity Programme ? to prevent them from getting into trouble during the holidays.... 10 Jul 2008 Police Back Summer Activity Programme in Loughborough and Charnwood

Loughborough MP Welcomes Government Approach to Bovine TB

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Andy Reed, MP for Loughborough, has welcomed the government s decision not to implement a culling of badgers. The decision based on scientific evidence was that a cull would not substantially reduce the spread of Bovine TB.... 10 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP Welcomes Government Approach to Bovine TB

Health Minister Urges BMA not to Mislead Patients

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Andy Reed MP said it was sad that Health Minister Ben Bradshaw needed to write to the BMA urging them to stop misleading patients over government plans to improve local care.... 10 Jul 2008 Health Minister Urges BMA not to Mislead Patients

Brown Bins In Loughborough

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NICK Lymn-Brewin would hardly describe himself as a keen gardener - but there?s one thing that makes his job so much easier.... 10 Jul 2008 Brown Bins In Loughborough

Loughborough Students get rugby 7s call-up

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Seven Loughborough students have been included in British squads for the forthcoming University World Rugby 7s Championship in Spain (16-19 July). ... 10 Jul 2008 Loughborough Students get rugby 7s call-up

Summer Alcohol Misuse Enforcement Campaign launches on the North

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All five police stations across the North Area are launching a summer Alcohol Misuse Enforcement Campaign (AMEC) to combat any increase in problems associated with underage drinking during the school holidays.... 10 Jul 2008 Summer Alcohol Misuse Enforcement Campaign launches on the North

Biofuel Change welcomed by Loughborough MP

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Andy Reed MP welcomed the government response to Biofuels after recent reports showed the rush to produce is causing harm to food production and development.... 10 Jul 2008 Biofuel Change welcomed by Loughborough MP

Loughborough Art and design student scoops New Designers award

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Loughborough University art and design student Anri Moolman has clinched a top award at one of the design industrys most coveted events.... 10 Jul 2008 Loughborough Art and design student scoops New Designers award

Loughborough University welcomes kids on campus this summer

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Popular summer sports camps get underway this month providing children with a range of exciting great value activities during the school holidays.... 10 Jul 2008 Loughborough University welcomes kids on campus this summer

Loughborough MP visits Newhurst Quarry

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Andy Reed MP joined Cllr Kev Parker in Shepshed to meet bosses proposing to build a new Land Fill facility at Newhurst Quarry.... 10 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP visits Newhurst Quarry

Man assaulted in Loughborough

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Loughborough. The incident happened at around 5.... 10 Jul 2008 Man assaulted in Loughborough

Ward Walk in Loughborough

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RESIDENTS in the Hastings Ward of Loughborough will be able to raise issues concerning them and discuss ideas for improvements to the area during a special Ward Walk next week.... 10 Jul 2008 Ward Walk in Loughborough

Serious fatal RTC on A607 near Melton Mowbray

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The A607 near Melton Mowbray is closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision in which officers believe 6 people have died.... 10 Jul 2008 Serious fatal RTC on A607 near Melton Mowbray

COUNCIL HAS GOT PEOPLE POWER!

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CHARNWOOD Borough Council has successfully retained its Investors in People (IiP) status ? despite the introduction of new tougher standards.... 09 Jul 2008 COUNCIL HAS GOT PEOPLE POWER!

Police Persuit into Loughborough

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If you were wondering what all the armed police activity and helicopter was doing over the Shelthorpe area of Loughborough on Tuesday night we have the answer for you.... 09 Jul 2008 Police Persuit into Loughborough

CHARNWOOD LABOUR JOINS NHS BIRTHDAY PARTY

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Charnwood Labour joined celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of the NHS which played a major theme at this week-ends East Midlands Region Labour Party Conference. ... 09 Jul 2008 CHARNWOOD LABOUR JOINS NHS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Progress on Eastern Gateway project is great news for Loughborough

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Nicky Morgan, prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough, has welcomed news that Charnwood Councils Cabinet has given its approval to progress the Eastern Gateway Project in the town.... 09 Jul 2008 Progress on Eastern Gateway project is great news for Loughborough

Loughborough trio win World University silver for triathlon

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A Loughborough trio secured silver for Britain at the World University Triathlon Championship in Turkey ... 09 Jul 2008 Loughborough trio win World University silver for triathlon

Loughborough County Councillor Warns Olympic Plan Needs Leader

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Cllr Max Hunt has welcomed the consultation on the Leicestershire county plan for the local Olympic strategy to bring the benefits of the 2012 Games to Leicestershire but says that it lacks the vital element of leadership.... 09 Jul 2008 Loughborough County Councillor Warns Olympic Plan Needs Leader

Throw Away Society under Pressure

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A government study found the UK wastes 4m tonnes of food every year, adding 420 to a familys shopping bills.... 09 Jul 2008 Throw Away Society under Pressure

Loughborough awarded First Class Green Degree

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Loughborough University has been ranked fifth, and awarded a First Class degree for its solid environmental performance, in the People and Planet Green League 2008, published yesterday (3 July).... 09 Jul 2008 Loughborough awarded First Class Green Degree

MP Guest Speaker at Loughborough Council of Faiths AGM

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Andy Reed MP was the guest speaker at the Loughborough Council of Faiths AGM at Loughborough Town Hall on Friday evening.... 09 Jul 2008 MP Guest Speaker at Loughborough Council of Faiths AGM

Loughborough University Sports Scholars invited onto British Olympic programme

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Three Loughborough University sports scholars are to be given a invaluable insight into the Olympic Games in Beijing... 08 Jul 2008 Loughborough University Sports Scholars invited onto British Olympic programme

Daleks head to Loughborough

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Contrary to popular belief The Doctor failed to exterminate all the Daleks. Some have been spotted at Charnwood Museum!... 08 Jul 2008 Daleks head to Loughborough

Loughborough Station On The Right Track

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Andy Reed MP met rail bosses from East Midlands Trains and Network Rail last week to highlight concerns over plans for the station. ... 08 Jul 2008 Loughborough Station On The Right Track

Loughboroughs Walker captains Sapphires to crickets Super 4s crown

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Loughborough graduate and cricket performance manager Alexia Walker has captained her England Sapphires team to Super 4s glory.... 08 Jul 2008 Loughboroughs Walker captains Sapphires to crickets Super 4s crown

Loughborough NW County Councillor warns of loan sharks

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More people are prey to loan sharks because of the credit crunch. That is the fear of Loughborough North County Councillor, Betty Newton, who is raising the issue at this week?s full meeting of the county council. ... 08 Jul 2008 Loughborough NW County Councillor warns of loan sharks

Loughborough University research finds tofu linked to poorer memory

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People who eat high levels of some soy products, including tofu and other so-called ?superfoods?, may be at an increased risk of memory loss. ... 08 Jul 2008 Loughborough University research finds tofu linked to poorer memory

Pirates Set Sail For Loughborough

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Charnwood Museum has been invaded by Pirates! The Pirates discovered the popular family friendly museum in the beautiful Queens Park in Loughborough and have decided to set up home for the summer holidays. ... 08 Jul 2008 Pirates Set Sail For Loughborough

Lord Nelson heading for Loughborough

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The Great Central Railway is hosting a surprise visit from the admiralty in July. It s been confirmed that a Southern Region engine, no.... 08 Jul 2008 Lord Nelson heading for Loughborough

Team GB Kitting Out Joined by Loughborough MP

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The MP for Loughborough joined the British Olympic team in Birmingham on Thursday to help kit out the athletes attending the Olympic Games in Beijing.... 08 Jul 2008 Team GB Kitting Out Joined by Loughborough MP

Mayors visit to Loughboroughs twin town of Zamosc

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THE Mayor of Charnwood has taken the right path to strengthen friendship links with Loughborough?s twin town of Zamosc.... 08 Jul 2008 Mayors visit to Loughboroughs twin town of Zamosc

Prize for Rubbish Competition in Loughborough

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THE winner of a children s recycling competition held at Loughborough s Picnic in the Park has been revealed - with the lucky participant receiving his prize for completing a waste and recycling wordsearch. Callum was chosen at random and sent a board game based around recycling to play with his family and friends.... 08 Jul 2008 Prize for Rubbish Competition in Loughborough

Loughborough talk on 4000 Years of Pottery in Leicestershire

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What did our ancestors cook their stews in and drink their wine from? Where did they get their pottery from? What does a Roman cup feel like? Find out the answers to these questions and more when National Archaeology Week comes to Charnwood Museum in Loughborough. The audience will have the opportunity to handle real pots used by the Romans and Tudors when Leicestershire Museums Curator of Archaeology gives a talk at the Charnwood Museum on Monday 14th July.... 08 Jul 2008 Loughborough talk on 4000 Years of Pottery in Leicestershire

Loughborough University cricketer awarded Leicestershire internship

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Loughborough University cricketer Johan Malcolm has signed a three month internship with Leicestershire as part of a new MCC programme.... 08 Jul 2008 Loughborough University cricketer awarded Leicestershire internship

LOUGHBOROUGH MP BACKS END CHILD POVERTY CAMPAIGN

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Andy Reed MP demanded that the Government ends child poverty as they signed up to the "Keep the Promise" campaign... 08 Jul 2008 LOUGHBOROUGH MP BACKS END CHILD POVERTY CAMPAIGN

Loughborough Town Centre to host Charnwood Mela

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For the first time, the event will take place in Loughborough Town Centre and will be publicised across the whole of Charnwood.... 03 Jul 2008 Loughborough Town Centre to host Charnwood Mela

Learn about local improvements at Shepshed meeting

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Shepshed, Dishley and Hathern residents find out what is being done to tackle flytipping and protect open spaces at a meeting next week.... 03 Jul 2008 Learn about local improvements at Shepshed meeting

Loughborough Station shortlisted for national travel scheme

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Loughborough Train Station has been chosen as one of only 24 stations nationwide to take part in a pilot scheme to promote sustainable travel.... 03 Jul 2008 Loughborough Station shortlisted for national travel scheme

Loughborough MP Chairs Debt Aid Trade Group Meeting on Undermining Development

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Andy Reed yesterday (2nd July 2008) chaired a meeting of the All Party Debt, Aid & Trade Group on Undermining Development with an investigation into the impact of mining and extractive industries on development. The meeting brought together campaigners and resource extraction companies to look at the effects resource extraction and mining is having on developing countries.... 03 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP Chairs Debt Aid Trade Group Meeting on Undermining Development

Free swimming will make a splash in Loughborough

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Loughborough MP, Andy Reed, has expressed his delight at the announcement of a new 140m fund to help local authorities in England offer free swimming to over 60s and under 16s. ... 02 Jul 2008 Free swimming will make a splash in Loughborough

Loughborough UCCE win Challenge Final at Lords

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The Loughborough University Centre of Cricket Excellence (UCCE) team has capped an outstanding season with victory at the MCC Challenge Final this week at Lords. ... 02 Jul 2008 Loughborough UCCE win Challenge Final at Lords

Loughboroughs Andy Reed tackles journalists

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Loughborough MP Andy Reed hit back at the press at the weekend - by taking to the rugby league field at Leeds Carnegie stadium. Andy Reed was taking part in a politician s versus journalists charity match in aid of the rugby league benevolent fund.... 02 Jul 2008 Loughboroughs Andy Reed tackles journalists

Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success.

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14 motorbikes and mini-motos have been crushed after they were confiscated by police in Loughborough during a crack down on young people who drive dangerously and inconsiderately on roads, parks and public places.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success.

Loughborough Saliva Study

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A Loughborough University study has identified a protein in saliva that could be key to ensuring the health and well-being of Britains elite athletes.... 02 Jul 2008 Loughborough Saliva Study

Minimum living standards: public consultation shows what people find acceptable

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A report written by experts from Loughborough University?s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) and York University has revealed what the public believe people need to earn to have an acceptable standard of living today.... 02 Jul 2008 Minimum living standards: public consultation shows what people find acceptable

Loughborough Girls On The Ball

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YOUNGSTERS from Loughboroughs Mountfields Lodge School proved they were on the ball when they triumphed for Charnwood in the Leicester-shire and Rutland Area Youth Games.... 02 Jul 2008 Loughborough Girls On The Ball

Loughborough County Councillor Criticises New Increases in Parking Charges.

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County Councillor Betty Newton, who represents residents in the Storer Road Residents Parking Zone is to quiz the County Council Leader on the news that County Council are to double the charge for Residents to park a car in their street.... 02 Jul 2008 Loughborough County Councillor Criticises New Increases in Parking Charges.

A Better Deal for Home Buyers and Sellers

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New rules to protect home buyers and sellers from rogue estate Agents have been welcomed by Eric Goodyer of Charnwood Labour Party. ... 02 Jul 2008 A Better Deal for Home Buyers and Sellers

Loughborough MP puts down Early Day Motion about Slum Dwellers

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Andy Reed, MP for Loughborough, yesterday (1 July 2008) put down an Early Day Motion in Parliament about slums around the world and the people who live in them who face appalling conditions. ... 02 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP puts down Early Day Motion about Slum Dwellers

Loughborough Graduate Strange named in Paralympic wheelchair squad

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A Loughborough University graduate has been named in the British womens wheelchair basketball team for the Beijing Paralympics.... 02 Jul 2008 Loughborough Graduate Strange named in Paralympic wheelchair squad

Government Action on Credit Unions Welcomed by MP for Loughborough

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Andy Reed MP has today welcomed a government announcement that it is planning to make it easier for credit unions, like the one operating locally in Loughborough to expand.... 01 Jul 2008 Government Action on Credit Unions Welcomed by MP for Loughborough

Loughborough MP Backs Government Changes For Co-operatives

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Andy Reed MP today gave his full support to the government plans to update and change the law on co-operatives and the mutual?s sectors. ... 01 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP Backs Government Changes For Co-operatives

Graffiti in Loughborough and Charnwood

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Cllr Max Hunt is asking for a public debate about graffiti. "It is clear that the Council?s current approach is too weak and not sufficiently thorough to beat the problem that persists in Loughborough" ... 01 Jul 2008 Graffiti in Loughborough and Charnwood

Halls carbon footprint benefits from Loughborough students competitive spirit

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A competition between Loughborough Universitys halls of residence has enabled them to drastically reduce their carbon footprint and raise money for charity at the same time.... 01 Jul 2008 Halls carbon footprint benefits from Loughborough students competitive spirit

CONSUMER DIRECT EAST MIDLANDS HELPS350,000 CONSUMERS IN THREE YEARS

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Consumer Direct East Midlands, the government-backed consumer helpline, celebrates reaching its three year milestone this week as the advice service reveals it has helped 350,000 consumers in the region.... 01 Jul 2008 CONSUMER DIRECT EAST MIDLANDS HELPS350,000 CONSUMERS IN THREE YEARS

County museums honoured by awards

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A war time weekend, celebrations of village history and a scheme to restore canal locks are among the finalists in a county museums award.... 01 Jul 2008 County museums honoured by awards

Loughborough Echos parent company shares fall

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If you held 1,000 in shares in the Loughborough Echo s parent company yesterday morning- the Trinity Mirror Group, by last night they would have been worth nearer 700 than a 1,000. Last year the Trinity tried to sell its Midlands division, however no deal was done.... 01 Jul 2008 Loughborough Echos parent company shares fall

New email banking scam

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Don t be conned into giving away your bank details to criminals. Leicestershire Trading Standards Service is issuing a new warning about fake official notices being sent by e-mail claiming to be from one of the major banks.... 01 Jul 2008 New email banking scam

Kegworth Pupil Wins Bike

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A pupil from Kegworth Primary School has won a bike as part of Leicestershire County Council?s ?Bike Week? celebrations. ... 01 Jul 2008 Kegworth Pupil Wins Bike

Speed Camera Locations

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30/06/2008 A47 Uppingham Rd, Leicester (Spencefield Lane) 30/06/2008 A426 Leicester Road, Lutterworth 30/06/2008 A5 Route: Dodwells (A47) - Lutterworth 30/06/2008 Leicester Road, Ibstock 30/06/2008 A444 Main Road, Twycross 30/06/2008 Atherstone Road, Measham - Community Concern Site 01/07/2008 A563 Glenhills Way, Leicester 01/07/2008 Fosse Road South, Leicester 01/07/2008 A47 Uppingham Rd, Leicester (Spencefield Lane) 01/07/2008 A563 Colchester Rd / Hungarton Blvd, Leicester 01/07/2008 B582 Little Glen Road, Glen Parva, Blaby 01/07/2008 B6416 East Park Road, Leicester 01/07/2008 A47 Hinckley Road, Leicester 02/07/2008 A563 Colchester Rd / Hungarton Blvd, Leicester 02/07/2008 A47 Uppingham Road, Houghton on the Hill 02/07/2008 A47 Route: Billesdon - East Norton 02/07/2008 A47 Peterborough Rd, Barrowden 02/07/2... 01 Jul 2008 Speed Camera Locations

60 years On and the Tories still oppose NHS reform

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Charnwood Labour Party has joined people throughout the UK in celebrating 60 years of the NHS. The NHS was established in 1947 by the post war Labour Government, and was opposed by the medical establishment and the Conservative Party.... 01 Jul 2008 60 years On and the Tories still oppose NHS reform

Loughborough and Charnwood Businesses Praised

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BUSINESSES in Charnwood have been praised for ensuring smoking has been stubbed out in enclosed public places ? on the first anniversary of smokefree laws being introduced.... 01 Jul 2008 Loughborough and Charnwood Businesses Praised

Free Trees

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A new free Tree Scheme for farmers and rural landowners has been launched as part of Leicestershire County Council?s tree planting initiative. The scheme is aimed at replacing lost trees in rural areas of the county. ... 01 Jul 2008 Free Trees