Loughborough

Community Services30 September 2009Is Anybody There (12A)Friday 2 October, 7. 30pm (doors open 7pm)In this touching British drama, a 10 year old boy (Bill Milner) lives in the seaside retirement home where his parents work, and his interests have unsurprisingly moved toward death, ghosts and the afterlife.... 30 Sep 2009 Is Anybody There (12A)

Off licenses in Loughborough get testedPolice in Loughborough have carried out a test purchasing operation at off licenses in Shepshed and the town.  On Friday 25th September 2009, 33 off licenses were visited by a test purchaser who was under the age of eighteen; 24 of them queried the test purchaser’s age and refused to serve alcohol – a 73% success rate.... 30 Sep 2009 Off licenses in Loughborough get tested

Cabinet Office 30 September 2009Cabinet to discuss innovative Melton office plan. .... 30 Sep 2009 Cabinet to discuss innovative Melton office plan

Chief Executive's30 September 2009Help boost community projects in North West LeicestershireNorth West Leicestershire residents can help choose how £60,000 will boost their local area, thanks to an innovative new project. During October and November, community forums across the district will be holding Dragons' Den-style workshops where residents and community groups can pitch suggestions.... 30 Sep 2009 Help boost community projects in North West Leicestershire

Community Services30 September 2009Snibston Welcomes Junior Historians Snibston Discovery Museum is showcasing artistic interpretations of Coalville’s history by young local historians.  Year 5 children from Coalville’s Broom Leys Primary School are displaying their own illustrations at the museum as part of their local history project.... 30 Sep 2009 Snibston Welcomes Junior Historians

Community Services30 September 2009Ibstock Art ExhibitionSnibston Discovery Museum is once again supporting a local community group by exhibiting artists’ work in its Community Gallery.  The Ibstock Art Club is presenting its 3rd Annual Art Exhibition atSnibston until 29th October 2009.... 30 Sep 2009 Ibstock Art Exhibition

Cabinet Office29 September 2009Cabinet considers primary school’s futureThe future of a primary school will be considered by the County Council’s ruling Cabinet on October 6. Cabinet members will decide whether to launch consultation on the future of Holmfield Primary School, Leicester Forest East, after an OFSTED report raised serious concerns.... 30 Sep 2009 Cabinet considers primary school’s future

Cabinet Office29 September 2009Three-year plan to tackle crime and disorderA three-year plan to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Leicestershire has been unveiled. Reducing re-offending, tackling anti-social behaviour and reducing drug and alcohol misuse are among the measures in the Safer Communities Plan.... 30 Sep 2009 Three-year plan to tackle crime and disorder

Cabinet Office29 September 2009Speed limit review could save livesA review of speed limits in Leicestershire, to reduce accidents and save lives, will be considered by the County Council’s Cabinet. Up to 416 miles (671 kilometres) of A and B roads will be reviewed by the end of 2011, if the Cabinet approves the proposal on October 6.... 30 Sep 2009 Speed limit review could save lives

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management29 September 2009Thumbs up for Leicestershire's roadsThe condition of the roads and pavements in Leicestershire have come out on top in a national survey on highways and transport. Over 1,000 residents were asked to express their views by completing a postal survey which was carried out in June.... 30 Sep 2009 Thumbs up for Leicestershire's roads

Community Services29 September 2009Rise in home debt adviceTwo thousand Leicestershire residents facing the threat of eviction have been able to take advantage of free, specialist help. Leicestershire Money Advice Service offers expert advice and is available thanks to a partnership between the local Citizens Advice Bureaux and the County Council.... 29 Sep 2009 Rise in home debt advice

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management28 September 2009Boost for busy Coalville junctionWork has started on a £230,000 scheme to boost road safety at a busy junction in Coalville. The improvements at the junction of the A511 Stephenson Way and Broom Leys Road are being made following a study which showed that eight out of 10 accidents involved right-turning vehicles.... 29 Sep 2009 Boost for busy Coalville junction

Community Services28 September 2009Big launch of energy saving campaignA campaign to encourage people to use energy more efficiently has been launched at Leicester City Football Club. The Walkers Stadium played host to the launch of this year’s Big Switch Off event today, which runs from October 12-18.... 28 Sep 2009 Big launch of energy saving campaign

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management28 September 2009Want to be a composting champion?Composting champions from across Leicestershire are being sought to take part in an exciting project. Following the success of recent training sessions, the Leicestershire Waste Partnership is looking to recruit more volunteers to raise the profile of home-composting.... 28 Sep 2009 Want to be a composting champion?

Community Services28 September 2009Win prizes galore in the latest Events Guide!Win tickets to see Peter Pan at The Curve, £25 in a fun ‘numbers’ quiz, an Ecobutton energy saving device or shopping vouchers in the latest issue of the fantastic, free Leicestershire Events Guide. This handy 64 page guide is packed with 100s of fun and fascinating activities - many are FREE – and perfect for planning what to do over half-term and the forthcoming months!Find out about a new local treasure! The newly refurbished Harborough Museum, complete with the exciting Hallaton Treasure Gallery, is now open with treasure themed events for all ages.... 28 Sep 2009 Win prizes galore in the latest Events Guide!

Student doorknocking campaign begins in LoughboroughThousands of students will be receiving information and advice over the next fortnight when police officers visit hundreds of student properties.  Advice about being safe, living alongside established residents, recycling and renting have been included in a new Community Student Handbook which will be delivered to every door.... 28 Sep 2009 Student doorknocking campaign begins in Loughborough

Appeal to identified recovered propertyDo these items belong to you?Police have released photographs of a number of items they have recovered following the search of a property in Loughborough. In November 2008 officers conducted a drugs warrant at an address in the Wharncliffe Road area of Loughborough.... 28 Sep 2009 Appeal to identified recovered property

'Are you easy?' campaign launched for Freshers' WeekOne of the Bluetooth messages targeted at studentsAre you easy? That’s the cheeky question being put to freshers arriving at Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough Universities this week. Eye-catching posters and flyers with the provocative question have been produced to urge students not to be an ‘easy’ target for thieves.... 28 Sep 2009 'Are you easy?' campaign launched for Freshers' Week

The best things come in threes.The Great Central Railway is bringing together three powerful steam engines which were vital to the nation in world war one and world war two. On the third and fourth of October they will all be in steam together for the first time.... 27 Sep 2009 Historic Wartime Engines in Loughborough

Chief Executive's25 September 2009Help boost community projects in BlabyResidents in the south of Blaby District can pick up the latest news and help choose how £20,000 will boost their local area at an interactive meeting. At a Dragons' Den-style workshop held earlier in the summer, people pitched ideas for community projects which would benefit from a share of the money.... 25 Sep 2009 Help boost community projects in Blaby

Adult Social Care Service24 September 2009Community Opportunities Launched in North West LeicestershireA brand new service promoting choice and independence for people with a learning disability is being launched in North West Leicestershire. Community Opportunities offers people with a learning disability the chance to play a full part in their local community.... 25 Sep 2009 Community Opportunities Launched in North West Leicestershire

24 September 2009Full steam ahead for new. .... 25 Sep 2009 Full steam ahead for new £13 million Post-16 Centre

A talented Mountsorrel man is to be the first person to take part in a scheme to enable aspiring Charnwood artists to display their work. Ray Twigg s water colour paintings will be showcased at Charnwood Museum and Queens Park caf in Loughborough on Thursday, October 1 where they will remain on show until 20 December. ... 24 Sep 2009 Picture perfect pilot scheme boosts Charnwood artists

Youngsters are being urged to test their survival skills at a series of den making sessions being held across Charnwood this October. Sessions have been organised in Loughborough, Shepshed and Birstall as part of the borough council s Play Rangers programme. ... 24 Sep 2009 Make a den with the Play Rangers

Thousands of students will be receiving information and advice over the next fortnight when officers visit hundreds of their Loughborough homes. Advice about being safe, living alongside established residents, recycling and renting have been included in a Community Student Handbook which will be delivered to every door.... 24 Sep 2009 Officers To Visit Loughborough Students

Witness appeal to assault in LoughboroughOfficers are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Loughborough.  The incident occurred at around 12.... 24 Sep 2009 Witness appeal to assault in Loughborough

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management24 September 2009Swedish exchange for workshop apprenticesTwo County Council Highways trainees are jetting off to Sweden on a student exchange visit next month. Kyle Russell from Mountsorrel and Kieran Davies from Croft, both 18, are trainee vehicle technicians who have been working for Leicestershire County Council for nearly two years.... 24 Sep 2009 Swedish exchange for workshop apprentices

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management23 September 2009Eastfield's sponsored Watermead walk*** Photo Opportunity ***Pupils from Eastfield Primary School in Thurmaston are venturing out of their classrooms on Thursday to take part in a sponsored walk to Watermead Country Park. All 220 pupils and their parents or carers are being offered the opportunity to walk en masse from the school, across the new Thurmaston Lock Bridge and into the park for a picnic lunch.... 23 Sep 2009 Eastfield's sponsored Watermead walk

Community Services23 September 2009Recognition for Mountsorrel Library and Learning CentrePhoto opportunity: Mountsorrel’s new Library and Learning Centre is celebrating a second successful year with a special event on Monday 28th September 2009 at 2. 40pm.... 23 Sep 2009 Recognition for Mountsorrel Library and Learning Centre

An advertising campaign is being launched in Charnwood this week urging litter bugs to save a packet by putting their gum in the bin. Charnwood Borough Council has teamed up with the Chewing Gum Action Group (CGAG) to help prevent people irresponsibly disposing their chewy . ... 23 Sep 2009 Loughborough Ungummed

Community Services22 September 2009Walking on air for Leicestershire FestivalWalking takes to the airwaves this Saturday when a radio programme about the county’s premier footpath is broadcast to coincide with Leicestershire Walking Week. Radio Leicester presenter and keen walker Chris Baxter will present an hour long documentary about the Leicestershire Round, a 100 mile route that circuits the county which he walked earlier this year.... 22 Sep 2009 Walking on air for Leicestershire Festival

Community Services22 September 2009Snibston Greets 3000 Gala Goers!Snibston played host to over 3000 gala goers last Saturday (September 12th) when it opened its doors for a second Snibston Miners’ Gala. The event drew a total crowd of 3,385, an increase of 35% on last year.... 22 Sep 2009 Snibston Greets 3000 Gala Goers!

Community Services22 September 2009Tracing Your Family History WorkshopHave you started tracing your family history? Are you wondering what to do next? The Record Office for Leicestershire Leicester and Rutland are running a Family History Workshop for Beginners on Tuesday 13 October, from 10am until 12noon. You will learn about the practicalities of Family History, the sources of information and where to find them.... 22 Sep 2009 Tracing Your Family History Workshop

Community Services22 September 2009Record Office Open Day: 'Talkin 'bout our Generations'The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland will be holding an Open Day on Saturday 7 November from 11am to 3pm. This will be an opportunity for people to find out more about the work and resources of the Office through an informal programme of events and entertainments.... 22 Sep 2009 Record Office Open Day: 'Talkin 'bout our Generations'

Chief Executive's22 September 2009Chinese visitors to enjoy taste of LeicestershireTop Chinese officials are sampling a slice of Leicestershire's food and drinks industry during a high-profile visit. Headed by the Vice Governor Li Chengyun, the delegation from Sichuan province is in the county to explore investment opportunities within the local food and drinks market.... 22 Sep 2009 Chinese visitors to enjoy taste of Leicestershire

First major study into adults living with autism spectrum disorders involves University Professor of Psychiatry ... 22 Sep 2009 National autism research led by Leicester specialist

Student crime prevention campaign launches in LoughboroughPC Mike Green and Rob Hulme, Student Union President, with the C. A.... 22 Sep 2009 Student crime prevention campaign launches in Loughborough

Criminal damage in Loughborough Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident of damage in Loughborough. The incident occurred at around 9pm on Thursday September 10, 2009 when the passenger side of the red Ford Fusion parked on Manor Road was scratched.... 22 Sep 2009 Criminal damage in Loughborough

Criminal damage to vehicle in BirstallPolice are appealing for witness after a bus was damaged on Loughborough Road in Birstall. The incident happened at about 8.... 22 Sep 2009 Criminal damage to vehicle in Birstall

22 September 2009Young people scoop eight medals!Two young people in care who landed a massive haul of medals at this year’s Special Olympics were invited to meet the Chairman of Leicestershire County Council for a celebratory evening earlier this month.  The event took place at Castle House  in Leicester.... 22 Sep 2009 Young people scoop eight medals!

Elderly woman duped out of 200Police in Loughborough are appealing for witnesses after receiving a report that a woman was duped out of £200. The incident happened at a house in Park Road at around 12noon on Wednesday September 16, when the 89-year-old victim answered her door to a man who claimed to be carrying out building work next door.... 22 Sep 2009 Elderly woman duped out of 200

Community Services15 August 2009Battle anniversary marked with spectacular re-enactmentBosworth Battlefield will be bringing the drama and excitement of a medieval battle to life in a spectacular re-enactment to mark the 524th anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of August. Hundreds of medieval re-enactors from The Wars of the Roses Federation will bring history to life as Kings, knights, archers and soldiers come face to face to recreate this decisive and bloody battle that saw the death of King Richard III and the birth of the all powerful Tudor Dynasty.... 22 Sep 2009 Battle anniversary marked with spectacular re-enactment

21 September 2009Science success to boost learning at Belvoir High SchoolBelvoir High School’s new science specialism will boost learning across the whole curriculum. That’s the verdict of headteacher, Jon Sherwin, following the announcement that the school has secured specialist science status.... 21 Sep 2009 Science success to boost learning at Belvoir High School

Artist in residence is to work alongside scitists in a University of Leicester neuroscience research lab... 21 Sep 2009 How Do We Perceive Art?

Community Services 21 September 2009Smashin. .... 21 Sep 2009 Smashin’ summer time!

Community Services21 September 2009Relish ridiculous rhymes at local librariesFun-filled children's events bursting with limericks, tongue-twisters and funny poetry are being held at local libraries. Libraries in Earl Shilton and Newbold Verdon are running the after-school activities to celebrate National Poetry Day in October.... 21 Sep 2009 Relish ridiculous rhymes at local libraries

Fans of real ales and real rails are in for a treat this weekend.The Great Central Railway s annual beer festival is back with more variety than ever. Do you know your Teacups from your Penny s Porter ?... 21 Sep 2009 Beer Festival At Loughborough Great Central Station

A fly-tipper who dumped 11 bags of rubbish on a pathway on Lewis Road, Loughborough was caught out following investigations by officers from the Charnwood Borough Council s Street Management Enforcement Team. Susan Anderson a 36-year-old of Blackbrook Road Loughborough pleaded guilty to the offence of fly tipping at Loughborough Magistrates Court on Monday.... 21 Sep 2009 Loughborough Fly Tipper Prosecuted

A chance to experience the autumnal Charnwood countryside is being offered thanks to a series of guided walks. The rambles, which have been organised by Charnwood Borough Council, are outlined in this year s Guided Walks in and around Charnwood 2009 brochure which can be picked up from Loughborough Town Hall, Charnwood Borough Council offices and libraries.... 21 Sep 2009 Take a guided walk in autumnal Charnwoood

County Hall are set to approve a new waste core strategy this Wednesday, which states that the main waste disposal facility for the County will be between Leicesetr, Loughborough, Shepshed and Coalville, and that non strategic waste sites are to be located at Sustainable Urban Extensions... 20 Sep 2009 Charnwood will be the County's Rubbish Dump

Community Services18 September 2009Train up to become a steam railway volunteerRailway enthusiasts are being urged to steam ahead and take up exciting volunteering opportunities at Snibston Discovery Museum. The popular attraction’s Colliery Railway is looking to recruit volunteer crossing keepers and guards to work on the train.... 18 Sep 2009 Train up to become a steam railway volunteer

Community Services18 September 2009Historic footpath re-opened in NarboroughPeople can once more use a historic public footpath between Narborough and Enderby which has been opened-up by Leicestershire County Council. The re-opened footpath runs from Forest Road, Narborough to Ten Pound Lane, Enderby, across Carlton Park which was once the site of the Carlton Hayes Hospital.... 18 Sep 2009 Historic footpath re-opened in Narborough

Community Services18 September 2009Guided walk showcases old Charnwood, the new National Forest and brand new footpathA scenic footpath only recently opened to the public features in a guided walk exploring the traditional Charnwood countryside and the new National Forest woodland. Peter Williams, Head of Leicestershire County Council’s Environmental Management Group, is leading the walk on Saturday, September 26.... 18 Sep 2009 Guided walk showcases old Charnwood, the new National Forest and brand new footpath

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management18 September 2009Bring new life to a Tetra PakPeople can transform old Tetra Paks into new furniture and other resources by taking them to be recycled. If the containers cannot be put in kerbside collections or local recycling banks, residents are being urged to consider dropping them off at any of the County Council's 14 recycling and household waste sites.... 18 Sep 2009 Bring new life to a Tetra Pak

Man arrested in connection with incident in Birstall Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with an incident in Birstall. The incident happened on Wednesday September 16, shortly after 12 noon in Sibson Road, when a man was assaulted with an iron bar prior to a road traffic collision.... 18 Sep 2009 Man arrested in connection with incident in Birstall

Community Services17 September 2009Bosworth Park celebrates Green Flag status!Photo opportunity: Market Bosworth Country Park is celebrating after once again being recognised as one of the finest parks in the Country. This is the fourth year in which the park has been awarded the Green Flag.... 18 Sep 2009 Bosworth Park celebrates Green Flag status!

Community Services17 September 2009Freelancing Guide publishedA guide to help freelancers thrive during the recession is being launched by Creative Leicestershire on Wednesday 30 September. The Guide is launched with a seminar looking at how to best succeed as a freelancer at the Leicester Creative Business Depot, 31 Rutland St, Leicester at 6pm.... 17 Sep 2009 Freelancing Guide published

17 September 2009Trip of a lifetime for Leicestershire studentsLeicestershire young people are among a handful of students from across the country to have spent the summer immersed in the world's most important developing economies. The college-leavers were part of a 100-strong group chosen to take part in the Prime Minister's Global Fellowship programme and have just returned after spending six weeks in China and India.... 17 Sep 2009 Trip of a lifetime for Leicestershire students

People will be able to make a splash at the re-opening of a leisure centre which has undergone a 3.1 million revamp.... 17 Sep 2009 Revamped leisure centre re-opens

New community flat opens in LoughboroughPolice officers from Loughborough will be at the official opening of a much needed community venue which has transformed an empty flat on the Bell Foundry Estate. The Marios Tinenti Centre on Russell Street will be opened by the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr.... 17 Sep 2009 New community flat opens in Loughborough

Community Services16 September 2009Pick up a free Consumer Affairs newsletterDo you need to find out more about buying a used car, or how to complain effectively? Perhaps you want to inform Leicestershire County Councils Trading Standards about a product which has excess packaging, or find out how to avoid unwanted telephone calls? Consumer Affairs is a Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards publication which has up-to-date news about purchasing products and services and being aware of matters that could affect you as a consumer. The Consumer Affairs newsletter is published three times a year and can be picked up from county libraries, service shops and police stations.... 16 Sep 2009 Pick up a free Consumer Affairs newsletter

Community Services16 September 2009Running wildThe deadline of October 31st is fast approaching for any budding photographers who want to win prizes in the Wildscapes photography competition. Leicestershire County Councils Historic and Natural Environment Team is running the competition and inviting entries on the themes of wildlife and landscapes in Leicestershire and Rutland.... 16 Sep 2009 Running wild

Man charged following discovery of cannabis factory in QuornOfficers from Charnwood local policing unit have arrested a man in connection with the discovery of a Cannabis factory in Quorn. The factory was discovered by officers at 5.... 16 Sep 2009 Man charged following discovery of cannabis factory in Quorn

Community Services15 September 2009Cash boost for volunteer historiansVolunteer historians have had a boost after Melton Carnegie Museum was granted nearly 5,000 to develop workshops to help expand their skills. The money will enable Melton borough residents with a passion for uncovering the past to acquire and develop the know-how to help them create, expand or research local history records.... 15 Sep 2009 Cash boost for volunteer historians

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management15 September 2009Newtown Linford school celebrates rocketing recycling rates- photo opportunity -A Leicestershire primary school is being rewarded for cutting the amount of waste it produces by a massive 81%. Tomorrow, Newtown Linford Primary will become the first school in the County to be presented with the new Waste Certificate after their recycling rates shot up.... 15 Sep 2009 Newtown Linford school celebrates rocketing recycling rates

Community Services15 September 2009Donington on the Home FrontTo commemorate the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, on Sunday, 20th September Leicestershire County Councils Donington le Heath Manor House goes back to the roller coaster days of rationing, make do and mend, jive and air raids. WW2 re-enactment groups Tommy Atkins Society and Behind Enemy Lines will demonstrate how The Leicestershire Regiment and the Home Guard Auxiliaries played their part in the war.... 15 Sep 2009 Donington on the Home Front

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management15 September 2009Bus & bike improvements for busy routeOne of the busiest routes into the city will undergo 200,000 improvements in a bid to reduce congestion. Approximately 30,000 vehicles use the A6 (London Road) between Asda and the city boundary every day.... 15 Sep 2009 Bus & bike improvements for busy route

Community Services15 September 2009Family history for complete beginnersThe popularity of television programmes such as the BBCs Who do You Think You Are? has generated a huge interest in family history and encouraged people to start the detective work themselves. For anyone who has thought about doing it, but doesnt know how to start, Leicestershire Library Services can help.... 15 Sep 2009 Family history for complete beginners

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management15 September 2009Celebrity chef cooks up a treat with leftoversA celebrity chef will be showing Leicestershire residents how to transform their leftovers into delicious meals at a series of cookery demonstrations. TV chef Richard Fox is joining the Leicestershire Waste Partnership to support the ongoing Love Food Hate Waste campaign by hosting a series of road shows across the county.... 15 Sep 2009 Celebrity chef cooks up a treat with leftovers

Chief Executive's15 September 2009Help boost community projects in HinckleyResidents in and around Hinckley can help choose how 60,000 will boost their local area, thanks to an innovative new project. From September, community forums across Hinckley and Bosworth will be holding Dragons' Den-style workshops where residents and community groups can pitch suggestions.... 15 Sep 2009 Help boost community projects in Hinckley

Former volunteers and staff from the Great Central Railway are being invited to join the party this weekend as the Leicestershire visitor attraction celebrates its 40th birthday.... 15 Sep 2009 A 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY ON WHEELS

Community Services14 September 2009Walk yourself fit with a week of eventsHealth experts are encouraging people to get fit by taking part in the countys walking week, which starts on Saturday (September 19 2009). A total of 79 walks have been organised by the County Council, including sessions for dog walkers, parents with pushchairs and people interested in ghosts, history, wildlife or pubs.... 14 Sep 2009 Walk yourself fit with a week of events

Community Services11 September 2009Owls Visit Oadby LibraryYoungsters from Oadby Owls Football Club spent a morning at the towns library and joined the Quest Seekers Reading Challenge. Club members aged between six and 11 spent time exploring the many things the library has to offer, including the free use of PCs to DVDs to help them with their homework, magazines and an enormous selection of books to borrow.... 14 Sep 2009 Owls Visit Oadby Library

One in three people feel their consumer rights have been ignored and over a quarter of people (28%) are more likely to complain about goods they bought during the economic downturn according to a new survey. ... 14 Sep 2009 ONE IN THREE PEOPLE FEEL CONSUMER RIGHTS ARE IGNORED

Witness appeal following indecent exposure in LoughboroughPolice are appealing for witnesses after a report of a man indecently exposing himself to three teenage girls on Sharpley Road in Loughborough. The incident happened at about 12.... 14 Sep 2009 Witness appeal following indecent exposure in Loughborough

A ride on a steam train and then a ramble back across the fields is being offered in a special walk with a difference . The event, which will take place on Saturday, September 26, has been made possible thanks to a new partnership between Charnwood Borough Council and the Great Central Railway. ... 14 Sep 2009 New walk steams ahead

Charnwood Borough Council has listened to people s views regarding proposals to create a natural play area at Charnwood Water in Loughborough. The council has decided to not go ahead with the scheme following consultations with children, parents and local residents, including the Hastings Community Association.... 14 Sep 2009 Charnwood Water in Loughborough

Adult Social Care Service11 September 2009Launch of new social support services***Photo opportunity: 3. 45pm, Thursday, September 24, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town***An official launch of new-style services to support Leicestershire residents experiencing mental health difficulties is to take place.... 11 Sep 2009 Launch of new social support services

11 September 2009Public open day celebrations at new. .... 11 Sep 2009 Public open day celebrations at new £6.5M Belvoir High School!

Community Services11 September 2009Beacon Hill celebrates Green Flag status!Photo opportunity: Beacon Hill Country Park in Woodhouse Eaves is celebrating after once again being recognised as one of the finest parks in the Country. This is the fourth year in which the park has been awarded the Green Flag.... 11 Sep 2009 Beacon Hill celebrates Green Flag status!

University of Leicester Researcher provides Historical perspective on proposals for new Inhabited London Bridge... 11 Sep 2009 Why London Bridge fell down

Study involving the University of Leicester will explore experiences of young people in sustainable communities... 11 Sep 2009 Major research project officially launched

Community Services11 September 2009World's Biggest Coffee Morning at local librariesPeople can pop in for a cuppa and apiece of cake at Earl Shilton and Newbold Verdon libraries later this month. The events are part of Macmillan Cancer Supports World's Biggest Coffee Morning and enable people tohave fun with their family and friends and join thousands of others in changing the lives of people affected by cancer.... 11 Sep 2009 World's Biggest Coffee Morning at local libraries

Community Services11 September 2009Discover local natural history collectionsPeople are being invited to join an illustrated talk about the local natural history collections of Leicestershire County Councils Museum Service. The introductory evening aims to illustrate the breadth of these collections, which reflect the landscape, flora and fauna of the county.... 11 Sep 2009 Discover local natural history collections

Exhibit at University of Leicester Botanic Garden sculpture exhibition highlights tragedy of eight years ago... 11 Sep 2009 Sculpture to commemorate 9/11

Family Programme Parents Receptions: Sunday 20th September (medical students families), Saturday and Sunday 26th and 27th September (all other students families) ... 11 Sep 2009 University of Leicester welcomes families of new students

10 September 2009Learning opportunities for adults with learning disabilitiesLeicestershire Adult Learning Service offers a range of courses for young people and adults with learning disabilities who are over the age of 19. These courses take place in a variety of settings across the county, in both the daytime and the evening, and are for preparation for life and work.... 10 Sep 2009 Learning opportunities for adults with learning disabilities

Community Services10 September 2009Discover local natural history collectionsPeople are being invited to join an illustrated talk about the local natural history collections of Leicestershire County Councils Mmuseum Sservice. The introductory evening aims to illustrate the breadth of these collections, which reflect the landscape, flora and fauna of the county.... 10 Sep 2009 Discover local natural history collections

Community Services10 September 2009Know Your Rights RoadshowLeicestershire Trading Standards is responding to National Consumer Week by letting consumers and businesses know a consumers legal rights when buying goods and services. Trading Standards Officers will be at Sainsburys in Market Harborough on Wednesday, 16th September; Morrisons in Coalville on Thursday, 17th September, and The Food Hall at Fosse Park on Saturday, 19th September, to talk to shoppers about their rights and hand out information.... 10 Sep 2009 Know Your Rights Roadshow

Community Services10 September 2009Calling all Melton wardensA special event is being held to celebrate the work of heritage, tree and archaeology wardens in and around Melton. The warden schemes are long-established networks of volunteers who work locally and have a passion for protecting their natural or historic environment.... 10 Sep 2009 Calling all Melton wardens

Community Services10 September 2009Snibston awaits world-famous desford colliery bandSnibston is looking forward to welcoming Desford Colliery Band this Saturday (12 September) at 7. 30pm.... 10 Sep 2009 Snibston awaits world-famous desford colliery band

Consumer Direct East Midlands is warning consumers about scam ticket websites through the Office of Fair Trading's Just Tick It campaign. ... 10 Sep 2009 SCAM TICKET WEBSITES

Burglary in Leicester Road, LoughboroughPolice in Loughborough are appealing for witnesses to a burglary. The incident happened between 7pm on Wednesday August 26 and 7.... 10 Sep 2009 Burglary in Leicester Road, Loughborough

Cricket is improving the social well-being of thousands of state school pupils according to new research unveiled by Loughborough University today. ... 10 Sep 2009 State school cricket scheme teaches pupils Fitness, Friendship and Fair play

Loughborough University sports scholars Laurian Pepper and Athalie Redwood-Brown won bronze for Britain at the European Universities Sports Association (EUSA) Rowing Championships in Poland last weekend (2-5 September).... 10 Sep 2009 Rowing bronze for Loughborough at European Championships

A conference organised by a Leicester law academic will look at health tourism and cost of care issues ... 10 Sep 2009 Health care in EU Law

Loughborough s efforts to inject a burst of colour into the town have been rewarded with a gong at the East Midlands in Bloom competition. The town was presented with a silver standard award in the small city category at a special ceremony held in Cleethorpes on Wednesday.... 10 Sep 2009 Loughborough In Bloom

An empty flat which has been transformed into a much-needed community venue is to be officially opened. The Marios Tinenti Centre, 91 Russell Street will be opened by the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr. Roy Brown at 12 noon, on Saturday, September 19.... 10 Sep 2009 Community flat to open in Loughborough

Andy Reed MP today backed calls for a High Pay Commission to be set up. "We need t get to grips with the growing disparity of pay in the UK. It seems to me that the happier societies are those that have the lowest ratios of top and lowest wages. Its does seem that social justice does go hand in hand wit a better society.... 10 Sep 2009 Loughborough MP backs High Pay Commission

New study at University of Leicester proves that communication between male and female occurs in our innermost beings ... 10 Sep 2009 Sex talk revelations of the lonely Y chromosome

Accolade for the Beyond Distance Research Alliance, the University's research team for e-learning technologies... 10 Sep 2009 University of Leicester learning technologies team wins top national award

Loughborough PCSO gets financial support for new communal gardenL to R: Ann Watkinson, PCSO Sue Exton, PC Glen Reid and local residents including Alison Barlow from Loughborough University (at the back)Loughborough University has donated 500 to help residents in Shelthorpe set up the first of four communal gardens designed to get the community working together to make the estate a greener place to live. The Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) for the estate, Sue Exton, recognised the benefits of having a communal garden in helping to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour by bringing all age groups on the estate together to take part in positive activities.... 09 Sep 2009 Loughborough PCSO gets financial support for new communal garden

The results from University of Leicester research will be of great relevance to the cosmetics industry ... 09 Sep 2009 Study reveals new role of vitamin C in skin protection

Community Services8 September 2009Strolls on your doorstepA 60-minute stroll through Oadby is offering residents a health boost and the chance to explore part of Leicestershire. People are being encouraged to join the two-mile walk, part of the Stepping Stones challenge, taking place at 1pm on Thursday 24th, September and starting at the corner of Ash Tree Road and Glen Road.... 08 Sep 2009 Strolls on your doorstep

Community Services8 September 2009Know Your Neighbour DayDrop in and sample the delights of Wigston Magna Librarys Know Your Neighbour cultural diversity day. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 29th from 10am to 8pm.... 08 Sep 2009 Know Your Neighbour Day

Community Services8 September 2009Children celebrate culture scheme successDancers, acrobats and musicians will join children and young people from across Leicester and Leicestershire to celebrate the success of a 2. 5 million culture project.... 08 Sep 2009 Children celebrate culture scheme success

Space-age technology and crime research combine for new development for quick detection of counterfeit drugs... 08 Sep 2009 University of Leicester team develops drug detection technology

Community Services8 September 2009New-look canal makes a splashA small stretch of a canal which met a watery end over 40 years ago has been re-opened after a re-vamp. The 20-metre extension of the Ashby Canal from Snarestone is the first part of the restoration of the waterway to Measham.... 08 Sep 2009 New-look canal makes a splash

8 September 2009New ICT courses for Leicestershire learnersThe latest ICT qualifications are on offer to help people improve their job prospects and skills or pursue an interest. Computer know-how is now essential in most work places and through Go Learn, the County Council is making a range of courses available to help adult learners pick up the skills they need.... 08 Sep 2009 New ICT courses for Leicestershire learners

Two massive heritage diesel engines have touched down on the award winning Leicestershire line for a three day celebration of 'modern' traction. A Deltic locomotive - number D9019 'Royal Highland Fusilier' - the famous type which hauled express trains from London to Edinburgh in the late sixties and seventies is the first guest. The second is class 50 007, ready to leave enthusiasts shaken and stirred as it's a type of engine which has never been to the GCR before.... 08 Sep 2009 The lorry in front is taking a diesel to the Great Central Railway!

Man arrested in connection with drug offences Police have arrested a man in connection with drug offences in Loughborough. The incident happened last Thursday (September 3, 2009) when police stopped a vehicle in Sharpley Road and the man ran off.... 07 Sep 2009 Man arrested in connection with drug offences

Community Services7 September 2009A FEAST of family fun in Leicestershire LibrariesChildren and their parents are invited to take part in a Wriggly Feast at Syston Library as part of this years Family Learning Festival 2009. Children under 5 years and their adults can drop in to Syston Library on Saturday 17th October 2pm 2.... 07 Sep 2009 A FEAST of family fun in Leicestershire Libraries

Chimpanzees trained to enable keepers to take DNA samples with cheek swabs to help Leicester geneticists... 07 Sep 2009 Zoo volunteers help explain mysteries of the genome

Chief Executive's7 September 2009Have a hand in boosting Blaby's community projectsBlaby District residents can get involved in choosing how 20,000 will boost their local area by taking part in an interactive meeting. At a Dragons' Den-style workshop held earlier in the summer, people pitched ideas for community projects which would benefit from a share of the money.... 07 Sep 2009 Have a hand in boosting Blaby's community projects

Community Services7 September 2009Web Developers provide Search Engine Tips for freeTwo top local web development companies are running seminars on optimising websites this autumn. The free seminars are open to any small creative companies or freelancers based in Leicestershire or Rutland and are organised by Creative Leicestershire.... 07 Sep 2009 Web Developers provide Search Engine Tips for free

Community Services7 September 2009Campaign launched to help householders protect themselves from unwelcome callersPress release issued by:Leicestershire Constabulary Corporate Communications DepartmentForce Headquarters, St Johns, Enderby, Leicester. LE19 2BXTelephone: Leicester (0116) 222 2222, ext 2798A new campaign was launched today to give householders valuable advice on protecting themselves from unwanted callers.... 07 Sep 2009 Campaign launched to help householders protect themselves from unwelcome callers

The Conservative administration at County Hall are set to ignore a new report from the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) that identified the National Forest Rail Line NFL as one of 14 disused rail lines where there is a positive business case for a new passenger service. ... 07 Sep 2009 Tories set to reject Train operators call to re-open National Forest Rail Line

Kieren Clark was crowned 2009 Protyre Formula Renault BARC Champion this weekend at an action-packed Rockingham, with the Loughborough based Apotex Scorpio Motorsport team. Starting on pole for round 10 of the championship, with Zamparelli on the outside in second, Kieren didn t make the best of starts, but kept a nose ahead to reach the first corner after the sweeping banked section with track position. ... 07 Sep 2009 Clark is crowned Champion

Man arrested in connection with warehouse burglaryPolice have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a burglary at a warehouse in Loughborough. The incident happened between Saturday August 22 and Monday August 24, when Hancocks cash and carry warehouse on Hockey Close, had been broken into.... 04 Sep 2009 Man arrested in connection with warehouse burglary

Community Services4 September 2009State-of-the-art new mobile library launched in Market Harborough!Photo opportunity: A special viewing with chance to meet the library staff and a special cake will set off the celebrations as Leicestershire County Council launches its latest new mobile library in Market Harborough. Roger Wilson, the Chairman of the County Council, will declare the new mobile officially open at a special event taking place at The Square in Market Harborough on Saturday 12th September 2009 at 10.... 04 Sep 2009 State-of-the-art new mobile library launched in Market Harborough!

Community Services4 September 200910ft miner mascot challenge in Coalville town centreCoalville residents with a flair for art and a love of crafts are invited to enjoy town centre art workshops to create a giant miner mascot. Two workshops being held at the Belvoir Centre on 4th and 5th September will enable people to help create the larger-than-life mascot which will be carried on 12th September during Snibstons Miners Gala parade.... 04 Sep 2009 10ft miner mascot challenge in Coalville town centre

Community Services4 September 2009Miners Gala Returns to SnibstonSnibston is opening its doors for a second annual Miners Gala on Saturday 12th September, 10am 5pm. This year, it will begin with a parade featuring local school children, a marching brass band, and a former Coal Queen.... 04 Sep 2009 Miners Gala Returns to Snibston

Community Services3 September 2009Want to shape your future library? Tell us what you think!People visiting libraries during September will be invited to say how well libraries are meeting their needs. The results will help to prioritise future developments to modernise and transform Leicestershires library service.... 03 Sep 2009 Want to shape your future library?

A hotel which cut its bills by 26,000 in six months after taking steps to improve energy efficiency is to share its wisdom with other businesses. A free breakfast is being offered to the first 50 green-minded companies from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who register to take part in this years Big Switch Off which runs from October 12 18.... 03 Sep 2009 Free Business Breakfast for Big Switch Off

Art lovers and railway enthusiasts will get the chance to brush with an internationally renowned artist this October at the Great Central Railway.... 03 Sep 2009 GCR Welcomes Distinguished Artist

3 September 2009First ever Year 10 students at two Melton schoolsThe first ever Year 10 students will be studying at Long Field School and John Ferneley College in Melton Mowbray this term. It is the first time that both schools will have a full year group starting to study for their GCSEs.... 03 Sep 2009 First ever Year 10 students at two Melton schools

Community Services3 September 2009Harborough Hoards and History Day 19 SeptemberHarborough Museum opens with Town Heritage EventHarborough Museum (www. leics.... 03 Sep 2009 Harborough Hoards and History Day 19 September

Community Services3 September 2009Crime in Fact and FictionAs part of the East Midlands Crime Scene Season Oadby Library,10 The Parade is hosting a fascinating, wide ranging and informative talk by Charlotte Bilby, Lecturer in Criminology from the University of Leicester on September 11th at 7. 30pm.... 03 Sep 2009 Crime in Fact and Fiction

Pilot Leicester study suggests that one dose of new vaccine may be sufficient in combating swine flu... 03 Sep 2009 World-first swine-flu vaccine trial reveals one dose provides strong immune response

2 September 2009Graffiti project boost for BirstallColourful murals have been created in Birstall after 30 young people worked with professional graffiti artists to mask the work of vandals. Young dedicated volunteers grafted in the rain to revamp the outside of the football pavilion in Meadow Lane and the Youth Centre at Longslade Community College.... 02 Sep 2009 Graffiti project boost for Birstall

Community Services2 September 2009Celebrities back walking festival Leicestershire celebrities are backing the countys walking festival, by revealing their favourite places. A total of 79 walks have been organised during the week commencing September 19, to celebrate Leicestershires 3,000 kilometre network of footpaths (1,864 miles), which are maintained by the county council.... 02 Sep 2009 Celebrities back walking festival

Press Release: A plan outlining Charnwood Borough Council s ambitions for the next three years goes to Cabinet for approval on Thursday 3rd September.... 02 Sep 2009 Plan to Ensure Charnwood Is a Borough to Be Proud of

Local broadcaster and writer to take up teaching role at the University of Leicester's Richard Attenborough Centre... 02 Sep 2009 Presenter returns to his first love - teaching

Gardener Fergus Garrett is to give the University of Leicester Botanic Garden Lecture, 24th September 2009 ... 02 Sep 2009 Great Dixter: Past, Present and Future

This years Charnwood Has Got Xmas Talent is being launched in a bid to find the areas very own Leona Lewis or Shayne Ward. Auditions for the popular event will take place in Loughborough Town Hall where wannabe starlets will be given their chance to shine.... 02 Sep 2009 Have You Got Xmas Talent?

Classical music, jazz, poetry, comedy and art - all featured in the new programme of events from the Leicester arts centre... 02 Sep 2009 Exciting new season of arts events at the Richard Attenborough Centre

Press Release: Workmates across Charnwood are being urged to get together and take part in a corporate football tournament.... 02 Sep 2009 Corporate Football Tournament to Kick Off

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Petrol stolen from car parked in Earl ShiltonPolice are appealing for witnesses after petrol was stolen from a vehicle parked on Heath Lane South in Earl Shilton. The incident happened sometime between 9.... 01 Sep 2009 Petrol stolen from car parked in Earl Shilton

1 September 2009Don't miss deadline for school placesParents are being urged to look out for school place application packs which are landing on doormats across Leicestershire. Around 15,000 forms have been sent out to people whose children will transfer schools in the autumn term in 2010 and the County Council is urging them to make sure they apply on time.... 01 Sep 2009 Don't miss deadline for school places

Chief Executive's1 September 2009Melton youngsters take on multi agency football team***Photo opportunity: 8pm, Thursday, September 3, Hartopp Road Park (behind the Burmese Cat pub) ***Former Leicester City stars are set to oversee a football match between Melton youngsters and a team made up of multi agency workers. Steve Walsh and Muzzy Izzet will be handing out trophies to the winners after the game which kick off at 6.... 01 Sep 2009 Melton youngsters take on multi agency football team

Community Services1 September 2009The Garden in the Age of ChivalryA talk by Michael BrownOn Thursday September 10th 2009 at 7. 30pm Leicestershire County Councils Donington le Heath Manor House will host a fascinating evening talk by Michael Brown, an expert on medieval and later gardens and customs, and gardener at Prebendal Manor, Northamptonshire.... 01 Sep 2009 The Garden in the Age of Chivalry

1 September 2009Record breaking GCSE results for LeicestershireIts been a record breaking year for Leicestershire after youngsters collected the countys best GCSE results ever. For the first time in the county, provisional results have revealed that more than two thirds of pupils (67.... 01 Sep 2009 Record breaking GCSE results for Leicestershire

Eric Goodyer, Labour's prospective MP for Charnwood condemned Leicestershire County Council for failign to promote modern alternatives to waste incineration. ... 01 Sep 2009 Local Candidate Speaks out on Incinerator Plans

Youths and police take part in football friendlyLeicester City legend Alan The Birch Birchenall helped give out trophies and certificates when police and local youngsters took part in a friendly football match at Whetstone. The game was part of Leicestershire Constabularys Safer Summer campaign, which aims to help young people stay safe and avoid getting involved in anti-social behaviour.... 01 Sep 2009 Youths and police take part in football friendly

Eric Goodyer, Charnwood's prospective Labour MP is today adding his name to the campaign to try to cut the country s carbon emissions. ... 01 Sep 2009 Charnwood Parliamentary Candidate Signs up to Climate Pledge

Theft from car parked in Braunstone GatePolice are appealing for witnesses after a theft from a vehicle parked in a car park outside a store on Braunstone Gate. The incident happened sometime between 9.... 01 Sep 2009 Theft from car parked in Braunstone Gate

Woman bitten by dog in LoughboroughPolice are appealing for witnesses after a woman was bitten by a dog in Loughborough. The incident happened at about 6.... 01 Sep 2009 Woman bitten by dog in Loughborough

Fatal road traffic collision in BottesfordOfficers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision in Bottesford. The collision happened at around 11.... 01 Sep 2009 Fatal road traffic collision in Bottesford

Fears may have been misplaced according to a new report by researchers at the University of Leicester.... 01 Sep 2009 Human Tissue Act may have helped research, says study

Chief Executive's28 August 2009Cash boost to cut youth crimeLeicestershires Youth Offending Service (LYOS) has been awarded 90,000 to help prevent young people leaving custody returning to crime. The Government grant, which will be delivered over a two year period, will enable LYOS to expand its resettlement services.... 01 Sep 2009 Cash boost to cut youth crime