Loughborough

Interested in a career in forensic science? If so, why not come along to a Forensic Career Open day.... 30 Sep 2008 Forensic Career Open Day - Saturday October 4

A 16 year old girl from Loughborough has been nominated by the police for a national Justice Award for her voluntary work at a youth club in the town.... 30 Sep 2008 Justice Award nomination for Loughborough teenager

Police are appealing for witnesses following linked thefts in the Loughborough area. The first incidents occurred between 7.... 29 Sep 2008 Rabbits stolen in Loughborough area

Police are appealing for any possible witnesses to an assault on Derby Road, Loughborough. The incident happened at 3.... 29 Sep 2008 Assault on Derby Road, Loughborough

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was robbed in Loughborough. The incident happened in Shakespeare Street, at around 1.... 26 Sep 2008 Woman robbed in Loughborough

A disabled man in his forties was attacked in his Loughborough home on Tuesday night by a yob in his twenties who had previously been told by the police not to approach the property. The man, who had been in bed answered his front door at approximately 8:15pm in the evening to be met with a serious assault that resulted in numerous cuts and bruises to his face and body.... 25 Sep 2008 Disabled man in 40s assaulted then arrested

Budding chefs with the flair to transform leftovers into mouth-watering meals are being asked to send in recipes as part of a new cook book competition.... 19 Sep 2008 Make a meal of food leftovers

A VISION for the future of Charnwood up to 2026 is to be discussed by the Borough Councils Cabinet. Planning officers have prepared the draft core strategy, known as Charnwood 2026, which aims to provide a framework for public consultation before final decisions are made about additional homes, employment sites and essential supporting infrastructure.... 19 Sep 2008 Charnwood 2026

The police in the North of Leicestershire are sending postcards to all repeat offenders across the area warning them to stop committing crime.... 19 Sep 2008 Loughboroughs Post Card Approach To Crime

A BLITZ on litter across the country is being backed by Charnwood Borough Council. The Big Tidy Up is a nationwide initiative launched by Keep Britain Tidy this month and thousands of litter picks are taking place.... 19 Sep 2008 The Big Tidy Up in Loughborough and Charnwood

A POPULAR fun physical activity class for parents and toddlers is continuing its tour of Charnwood. The free Mini Movers sessions are being run by Charnwood Borough Councils Play Rangers and have been well attended when recently held in Thurmaston and the Loughborough Cobden and Shelthorpe Childrens Centres.... 19 Sep 2008 Mini Movers Tour

Ten families keen to reduce their carbon footprint are being sought for a new trial. People taking part will receive help on cutting energy consumption plus a free, wireless monitor to keep track of their usage over 12 months.... 19 Sep 2008 Energy Challenge for Loughborough families

Leicesters hospitals 50% fall in MRSA has been welcomed by Eric Goodyer, Labours Prospective MP for Charnwood. ... 19 Sep 2008 Fall in MRSA welcomed by Labours Prospective MP for Charnwood.

Leicester Shire Food and Drink Fortnight is happening again this year across the county and the city from the 20th September to the 3rd October, in line with the British Food Fortnight. ... 19 Sep 2008 Leicester Shire Food and Drink Fortnight

ZU2 - The Worlds No 1 U2 Tribute Show are performing at the Loughborough Town Hall next Saturday 27th September.... 18 Sep 2008 The Worlds No 1 U2 Tribute Show booked for Loughborough Town Hall

Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation unit are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Loughborough.... 18 Sep 2008 Witnesses needed for Loughborough fatal

Following the launch of Highcross in Leicester Loughborough MP Andy Reed has told the Borough Council it needs to step up its ambitions for the continued regeneration of the town if it is to compete.... 18 Sep 2008 Loughborough Shopping Must Improve

A new DVD teaching young people in Loughborough and the rest of Leicestershire about their consumer rights when things go wrong is being launched.... 18 Sep 2008 Loughborough Young People Urged to Know Their Rights

Andy Reed MP welcomed a range of measures to help reduce energy bills and save energy but said that Ministers needed to keep looking for more ways to cut customers bills immediately as well.... 18 Sep 2008 More Needed says Loughboroughs Andy Reed

Fancy chilling out this autumn watching a great movie or listening to your favourite sounds for FREE? ... 18 Sep 2008 Free films and music at Loughboroughs Library

After being contacted by angry England fans unable to watch the game against Croatia Loughborough MP Andy Reed has warned sports bosses that they risk alienating genuine fans if they keep chasing big money. ... 18 Sep 2008 Loughborough MP warns about TV coverage

An exciting moment in the history of Britains railways has finally arrived. Its happening at the Great Central Railway. The countrys first brand new steam engine to be built for the main line, since 1960 is now ready to pull passengers.... 18 Sep 2008 New Train to Depart Loughborough Central Station

Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks was in Loughborough on Monday to see world class fuel cell company Intelligent Energy with local MP Andy Reed.... 18 Sep 2008 Energy Minister Visits Loughborough

THE Mayor of Charnwood is swapping his chauffeured vehicle for public transport to mark In Town Without My Car Day.... 18 Sep 2008 Loughborough in Town Without My Car Day

A small Roman rural cemetery containing six skeletons has been discovered at an archaeological dig in Enderby. ... 18 Sep 2008 Roman cemetery revealed in Enderby

Last week Loughborough MP Andy Reed visited Partners for Water and Sanitation (PAWS) at the Water, Engineering and Development Centre at Loughborough University. ... 18 Sep 2008 MP visits PAWS at Loughborough University

RESIDENTS in an area of Charnwood are being encouraged to S.W.I.T.C.H to new ways of recycling household waste in a special trial.... 18 Sep 2008 Barrow, Loughborough and Quorn Homes To In Recycling Trial

A LEICESTER man who dumped computer monitors in Charnwood has been handed a community punishment by magistrates.... 18 Sep 2008 FLY-TIPPER HANDED COMMUNITY SERVICE

Multi-million pound plans to reduce the amount of Leicestershire waste that goes to landfill took a step forward today. ... 17 Sep 2008 Tackling waste in Leicestershire

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary on Sparrow Hill, Loughborough. The incident occurred between 10am on Friday, August 29 and 6pm on Saturday, September 6 when entry was gained to the property and copper piping was stolen.... 11 Sep 2008 Witnesses to copper theft needed

Sharon Williams, resident and Labour councillor for Hathern & Dishley for six years has resigned only days before the council?s plans for development affecting her village are due to be published.... 09 Sep 2008 Sharon resigns in sadness

Police are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle was damaged in Clowbridge Drive in Loughborough. The incident occurred sometime between 8pm on Saturday 6 September and 3am on Sunday 7 September, 2008 when a BMW had a wing mirror removed and body work scratched.... 09 Sep 2008 Criminal damage to vehicle in Loughborough

Police are appealing for witnesses following an indecent assault that took place on Radmoor Road, Loughborough.... 09 Sep 2008 Indecent assault in Loughborough

Leicestershires selection as part of the pilot scheme to support low income families with free childcare, so they can access training and return to work, has been welcomed by Eric Goodyer, Labours Prospective MP for Charnwood.... 09 Sep 2008 Free Childcare to help the Low Paid to Work Scheme to be Piloted in Leicestershire

Humans have always influenced the environment and the environmental movement is nothing new (King Edward I of England banned the burning of sea-coal by proclamation in London in 1272, after its smoke had become a problem) In the last 100 years our impact has become global with environmentalists frequently talking about a plethora of grave and urgent threats due to unbridled consumption, economic growth, materialism, insensitive development, and booming human numbers. Perhaps most problematic from an environmentalist perspective is the modern view that humanitys fate is divorced from that of the natural world, and that our responsibility to nature is - at best - limited to the satisfaction of shallow desires.... 08 Sep 2008 Environment Conference In Loughborough

A successful Charnwood-led initiative to help keep young people with learning disabilities safe is now spreading to other parts of Leicestershire and Rutland.... 08 Sep 2008 Charnwood Keep Safe card now benefits others in Leicestershire

A new role has been created in Charnwood and North West Leicestershire to ensure that victims of domestic violence are safe and receiving support. ... 08 Sep 2008 Boost for domestic violence work in Charnwood and North West

The Great Central Diesel Gala this weekend promises to delight fans of heritage diesel machines. Up to six handsome machines from yesteryear are being lined up to work hundreds of miles over the three days.... 08 Sep 2008 Diesel rules the rails in Loughborough

The first group of student officers to complete the new national police training programme in Leicestershire have been invited to a Confirmation Ceremony to mark the end of their two year training period.... 04 Sep 2008 Confirmation ceremony for first student officers to finish new training programme

Nicky Morgan, prospective Conservative MP for Shepshed and Loughborough joined Conservative Town and Borough Councillors, including the Chairman of Shepshed Town Council, Christine Radford, in the town on Saturday. ... 04 Sep 2008 Listening to Shepshed

The Labour Councillor, Jewel Miah?s call for free swims for over 60?s and young people was answered this week when the Culture Minister delivered on his promise of new funding.... 04 Sep 2008 Loughborough Councillors calls for free swims answered

Internationally acclaimed poet, Jean Binta Breeze will be delivering two creative writing workshops at Charnwood Museum during September. ... 03 Sep 2008 Internationally acclaimed poet in Loughborough

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a property in Bottle Acre Lane in Loughborough.... 03 Sep 2008 Burglary at home in Loughborough

As the Charnwood Borough Council Cabinet are asked to agree contracts for next year?s bedding plants on Thursday, Max Hunt, Leader of the Charnwood Labour Group has called for a radical improvement in the displays.... 02 Sep 2008 Loughborough Flowers: Now Its the Town Centre Only

Eric Goodyer, Labours Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Charnwood has been awarded a PhD by DeMontfort University in recognition of his published works in the field medical research and engineering. ... 02 Sep 2008 Dr Goodyer to fight Charnwood for Labour

Nicky Morgan, prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough, and Charnwood Councillor, Ron Jukes, met residents at Vrudha Nivas in Rendell Street last week. ... 01 Sep 2008 Vrudha Nivas Residents give warm welcome to Loughboroughs Prospective MP

Leicestershire Constabulary joins forces with multi-agency colleagues to distribute the 'Keep Safe' card designed specifically for use by people with learning disabilities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.... 01 Sep 2008 How to get the 'Keep Safe' card for vulnerable people