Loughborough

Earlier today inLoughborough released a story from Loughborough MP, Andy Reed, regarding immediate cuts being made to John Storer House in Loughborough by the local Tory Council.... 30 Oct 2009 JOHN STORER HOUSE FOUNDATION

Loughborough MP Andy Reed today said he was shocked to hear of immediate cuts being made to John Storer House in Loughborough by the local Tory Council. "I will oppose these all the way on behalf of the thousands of people who benefit from the work of John Storer House and its volunteer programmes.... 30 Oct 2009 Loughborough MP Opposes Tory Cuts to Voluntary Sector at John Storer House

Appeal following assault in LoughboroughOfficers in Loughborough are appealing for information after an assault in the town. The assault happened at around 11.... 30 Oct 2009 Appeal following assault in Loughborough

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management29 October 2009Go green by turning to pedal powerCyclists are being urged to make a bee-line for new web pages offering the latest on biking in Leicestershire. Cycle paths, trails and improvements and much more feature on the section of County Council website which aims to encourage people to make the most of different forms of transport.... 30 Oct 2009 Go green by turning to pedal power

Community Services29 October 2009Top Crime fiction author to visit Wigston LibraryAs part of our Crime Scene: East Midlands promotion crime writer Kate Ellis visits Leicestershire County Council’s Wigston Magna library  on Wednesday 18th November (7. 30pm – admission £2), to talk about her books, her career as a crime writer and the world of crime fiction.... 30 Oct 2009 Top Crime fiction author to visit Wigston Library

Community Services29 October 2009Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology surveyLeicestershire County Council today held a press conference at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre to announce the conclusion of a groundbreaking three year archaeological survey to locate the battle of Bosworth, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund grant. Battlefields Trust archaeologist, Glenn Foard, revealed an exciting collection of finds from the Battle of Bosworth of international archaeological significance.... 30 Oct 2009 Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology survey

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management29 October 2009Ashby zebra crossing set to earn its stripesPupils returning to an Ashby school after the half-term break can use a brand new zebra crossing introduced to boost road safety. The crossing on Tamworth Road close to Ashby Willesley Primary School was completed during the holiday to avoid disruption to children and their parents.... 30 Oct 2009 Ashby zebra crossing set to earn its stripes

Community Services29 October 2009Arts & Mental Health NetworkingCreative Leicestershire is running an event on Tuesday 3 November looking at how artists and performers can work with mental health service users. The Arts & Mental Health network will be held at the Peepul Centre, Orchardson Avenue, Leicester from 4pm to 6pm.... 30 Oct 2009 Arts & Mental Health Networking

Community Services29 October 2009Chairman to present sports grants to young talented athletesPhoto Opportunity: The Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, Mr Roger Wilson, will welcome a group of talented young athletes to receive sports grants from the County Council. The presentation will take place on Tuesday 3rd November at County Hall.... 30 Oct 2009 Chairman to present sports grants to young talented athletes

At 13 billion light years away, GRB 090423 sets new record for the most distant known object in the Universe ... 29 Oct 2009 Astronomers explore 'last blank space' on map of the Universe

Enterprise Inc., in partnership with the University, is stimulating new business in a recession thanks to entrepreneurial students and graduates... 29 Oct 2009 University of Leicester Supporting Students and Graduates to Start Businesses of Tomorrow

28 October 2009Parents reassured over school place postParents are being reassured that this week's planned postal strike will not affect school place applications. Fifteen-thousand forms were sent out in September to people whose children will transfer schools in the autumn term 2010 and applications need to be returned to County Hall by 31st October.... 29 Oct 2009 Parents reassured over school place post

28 October 2009Thumbs up for Melton and Vale of Belvoir partnership optionsSecondary school students in Melton Mowbray and the Vale of Belvoir have given the thumbs up to the pioneering opportunity to take courses at other partner schools. Year 10 students can choose to take a GCSE option delivered by another partner secondary school.... 29 Oct 2009 Thumbs up for Melton and Vale of Belvoir partnership options

Community Services28 October 2009Libraries support Dyslexia Awareness WeekLibraries across Leicestershire are supporting Dyslexia Awareness Week which takes place from November 1st – 7th. Libraries in Ashby, Birstall, Blaby, Broughton Astley, Fleckney, Hinckley and Wigston will have displays to raise awareness of dyslexia, which affects one in ten people.... 28 Oct 2009 Libraries support Dyslexia Awareness Week

The inter-religious search for peace in Iraq will take place on Thursday 29th October at 5.30pm in the Rattray Lecture Theatre... 28 Oct 2009 'Vicar of Baghdad' to speak at University of Leicester

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management27 October 2009New alliance manager appointedThe Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) has appointed Peter Barclay in the new post of Alliance Manager. Peter, who spent the last 26 years working for Nottinghamshire County Council, took up the position based at Leicestershire County Council at the beginning of October.... 28 Oct 2009 New alliance manager appointed

Community Services27 October 2009Health and Wellbeing in the communityPeople needing to lower their blood pressure or wanting to know the difference between good and bad carbohydrates can now seek help at their local library. Leicestershire library services are running a pilot scheme with NHS Community Health Services at Coalville, Melton and Oadby libraries which will support Health & Wellbeing services in the community.... 28 Oct 2009 Health and Wellbeing in the community

New programme run by University business training arm and School of Management meets the needs of ethnic minority businesses... 27 Oct 2009 University of Leicester develops bespoke training in response to small business needs

League table of university architecture in the Architect s Journal places Landmark building fourth in the UK ... 27 Oct 2009 University of Leicester Engineering Building ranked in top 5 in UK universities

Community Services27 October 2009A spotlight on moths and their studyA free lecture on the world of moths and people who study them is being held next month. 'The History of Moth-ers and Mothing' tells the story of lepidopterists and how local recorders help record these night time winged wonders.... 27 Oct 2009 A spotlight on moths and their study

26 October 2009Award-winning student set for Taiwan tripAn award-winning film has landed a Loughborough student a ticket to the other side of the world. Fourteen-year-old Simran Nagra will take part in international finals in Taiwan next month after her film about life as a global citizen clinched the top UK prize.... 27 Oct 2009 Award-winning student set for Taiwan trip

Community Services26 October 2009A spotlight on moths and their studyA free lecture on the world of moths and people who study them is being held next month. 'The History of Moth-ers and Mothing' tells the story of lepidopterists and how local recorders help record these night time winged wonders.... 27 Oct 2009 A spotlight on moths and their study

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management26 October 2009Melton zebra crossing set to earn its stripesPupils returning to a Melton school after the half-term break can use a brand new zebra crossing introduced to boost road safety. The crossing is close to Saint Francis Catholic Primary School on Dalby Road and has been completed this week to avoid disruption to children and their parents.... 27 Oct 2009 Melton zebra crossing set to earn its stripes

More than 60 teenagers from schools across Charnwood got together to share their views and influence change and development in the borough. At the Charnwood Youth Conference youngsters looked at a host of issues that affect them and talked about some of facilities they would like to see established in the borough. ... 26 Oct 2009 Charnwood teenagers influence change

Street children in the third world and some of the most endangered animals on the planet are set to benefit from generous visitors the Great Central Railway. The award winning Leicestershire heritage line teamed up with two charities to raise money at special gala events.... 26 Oct 2009 GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY RAISES TWENTY THOUSAND POUNDS FOR CHARITY

Wave that magic wand and hop aboard a real steam train for Halloween weekend to remember.The Great Central Railway, Leicestershire's award winning heritage line, is staging a wizards weekend with all sorts of family fun.... 26 Oct 2009 Spooky Times In Loughborough

The finalists for the Charnwood Sports Awards 2009 have been revealed. On Monday, November 2 the borough s brightest sporting stars, coaches and volunteers will gather at Loughborough Town Hall to find out who has won each of the 13 awards up for grabs. ... 26 Oct 2009 Charnwoods sports stars to be acknowledged

Police searching for missing man have found a bodyPolice searching for a 77 year old man from Loughborough, who has been missing since yesterday evening, have found the body of a man. Ernest Sanham from Park Road in Loughborough, was admitted to the Leicester General Hospital on Thursday 22nd October 2009 suffering from confusion.... 26 Oct 2009 Police searching for missing man have found a body

Police concerned for welfare of missing manPolice are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a 77 year old man from Loughborough who was last seen at the Leicester General Hospital. Ernest Sanham, who lives with his sister on Park Road in Loughborough, was admitted to the General Hospital on Thursday 22nd October 2009 suffering from confusion.... 24 Oct 2009 Police concerned for welfare of missing man

Adult Social Care Service23 October 2009Transforming care through co-operationPeople are being invited to a meeting to hear how they can join forces to organise their own care. Leicestershire County Council wants to pilot a care co-operative in Oadby and Wigston, where people who receive direct payments to fund their own care can share their experiences, offer practical support to each other and develop a good quality, value for money care service.... 24 Oct 2009 Transforming care through co-operation

Scientists to gather at symposium to celebrate results of climate change monitoring instrument on 22 October... 23 Oct 2009 Space instruments provide evidence of the warming of the Earths surface temperature

Community Services22 October 2009Bag a Book BargainOadby Library is having a book sale on Saturday, 31st October from 9. 30am-3.... 22 Oct 2009 Bag a Book Bargain

Community Services22 October 2009Melton Library launches Community Health and Wellbeing ServicesMelton Library is launching its new Community  Health and Wellbeing Services on Monday, 9th November and is inviting people to drop in between 10am and 2pm to see what is on offer. There will be:Books and information about health and wellbeingFantastic fiction and poetry to lift your moodFree health checksFun exercise taster sessionsOpportunities to find out about free swimmingOpportunities to find out more about your local health surgeryAnd much, much more…….... 22 Oct 2009 Melton Library launches Community Health and Wellbeing Services

Community Services22 October 2009Snibston brings the past into the classroomSnibston Discovery Museum has been busy bringing the past back to life and into the classroom through interactive workshops for local schools. Art Rocks, a mineral-based art session, introduces children to the history of the earth from the Big Bang up until Snibston during the present day.... 22 Oct 2009 Snibston brings the past into the classroom

Community Services22 October 2009Leicester City Football Club memorabilia wanted for exhibitionSnibston Discovery Museum is appealing for Leicester City fans to join its memorabilia workshop on Saturday, 31st October 2009. Leicestershire County Council’s Snibston is working in partnership with Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) to celebrate 125 years of the club.... 22 Oct 2009 Leicester City Football Club memorabilia wanted for exhibition

CNH today successfully sought and gained an Anti Social Behaviour Injunction against Pauline Smith of 16 Pinfold Gardens, Loughborough. ... 21 Oct 2009 Anti Social Behaviour Injunction Served Against Loughborough Resident

Once again, Charnwood Borough Council is proud to support the Royal British Legion s Remembrance Events which will be taking place this year. ... 21 Oct 2009 Remembrance Events in Loughborough and Charnwood

People in Charnwood are being urged to rethink your drink during Alcohol Awareness Week, which began on Monday. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership is supporting the Government s Know Your Limits campaign, which is encouraging people across the country to take stock of how much they are drinking by keeping a drink diary for the week. ... 21 Oct 2009 Alcohol Awareness in Loughborough and Charnwood

Community Services21 October 2009Grand Book Sale at Rothley CrossroadsLeicestershire Library Service is holding a book sale of ex library stock on Saturday, 21st and Sunday, 22nd November. The event will be held from 9.... 21 Oct 2009 Grand Book Sale at Rothley Crossroads

Coin scam in LoughboroughPolice in Loughborough are hoping the general public will help them solve two crimes which involved large quantities of commemorative coins. The suspect has been selling Charles and Diana Royal Wedding coins to vulnerable elderly people at a retirement complex on Craddock Street in Loughborough.... 21 Oct 2009 Coin scam in Loughborough

Burglary at children's day nurseryPolice are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a children’s nursery Charnwood Road in Shepshed. The incident happened at Charnwood Day Nursery sometime between 8pm on Monday October 5 and 7.... 21 Oct 2009 Burglary at children's day nursery

Assault in LoughboroughPolice are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old girl was victim to a common assault in Loughborough. The incident happened sometime between 3am and 4am on Thursday October 8 as the victim was walking down Leopold Street.... 21 Oct 2009 Assault in Loughborough

Chief Executive's20 October 2009Campaign promotes sensible drinking adviceA week of activities is being held across Leicestershire to raise awareness of sensible drinking and tackle alcohol misuse. The events include the launch of a new film and website created by Melton students and a competition in Hinckley encouraging people to guess the amount of units in a drink.... 21 Oct 2009 Campaign promotes sensible drinking advice

Community Services20 October 2009New play area for MountsorrelChildren of Mountsorrel are set to get a brand new play area with help from Leicestershire County Council’s SHIRE Environmental Improvement Grant. The old play area off Halstead road is to be revamped with new equipment including toddler swings and a multi play unit with towers and slides.... 21 Oct 2009 New play area for Mountsorrel

Community Services20 October 2009New look for Kegworth LibraryKegworth library is to be refurbished and given a brand new look. New furniture and carpets, improved lighting and an exciting new children’s area will be some of the new features of the service.... 21 Oct 2009 New look for Kegworth Library

Chief Executive's20 October 2009Fun in the Park addresses anti-social behaviour***Photo op: 11am – 3pm, Wednesday, October 21, Thorpe Acre Park, Loughborough***A community fun day is being held in a bid to address anti-social behaviour in a Loughborough neighbourhood. Fun on the Park, which will take place from 11am – 3pm tomorrow (Wednesday) at Thorpe Acre Park, has been organised by Leicestershire Youth Offending Service’s IMPACT Project and Charnwood Community Partnership.... 21 Oct 2009 Fun in the Park addresses anti-social behaviour

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management20 October 2009Gritters ready to roll*** photo opportunity ***Despite the recent good weather, the County Council's gritters are all set to treat Leicestershire's roads during icy conditions. When required, 17 vehicles will be sent out to spread roughly 150 tonnes of salt each night, covering 1,200 miles of highway.... 21 Oct 2009 Gritters ready to roll

Community Services19 October 2009Discover Midlands Crime at Melton LibraryMelton Library is hosting an afternoon of crime on Wednesday 18th November from 2. 30 – 3.... 21 Oct 2009 Discover Midlands Crime at Melton Library

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management19 October 2009Park and ride scoops green awardA brand new park and ride has scooped a green award weeks ahead of its opening. The Enderby facility won the ‘Environmental Sustainability Infrastructure’ category at last week's Constructing Excellence Awards.... 21 Oct 2009 Park and ride scoops green award

Intrepid explorers are invited to take part in an orienteering session in Loughborough s Outwoods. The event, which will take place at 10am on Wednesday, November 11 costs only 1 per person. No booking is required. ... 21 Oct 2009 Loughborough orienteering and bowling activities planned

Dog owners are being encouraged to take advantage of a microchipping service being offered by Charnwood Borough Council. Microchipping dogs is voluntary, although there has been publicity recently about proposals to make it compulsory, and enables pets which have strayed to be identified and returned to their owners. ... 21 Oct 2009 Loughborough Microchipping

Eric Goodyer, Labour's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Charnwood has signed the pledge To Stand Up, Take Action & End Poverty Now . This was the result of an approach by Glenfield Methodists who are part of a worldwide campaign to seek support for an end to world poverty, through a real commitment to fulfil the Millennium Development Goals.... 21 Oct 2009 Labour Candidate Takes The Pledge to End Poverty Now

Litterbugs are being warned they will be fined or face court action if they are caught blighting Charnwood with their rubbish. The Borough Council is taking the tough stance in a bid to keep the area clean and tidy. ... 21 Oct 2009 Litterbugs warned to bin bad habits

Horse riding, trampolining and kite sports are just some of activities arranged by Charnwood Borough Council for youngsters this half term. The authority s popular Holiday Activity Programme runs from Monday, October 19th to Friday, October 23rd and features a wide-range of sport and leisure events for five to 16-year-olds. ... 21 Oct 2009 Autumn holiday fun in Charnwood

Community Services16 October 2009Official Opening of Harborough Museum Treasure Gallery by Trustee of British MuseumPhoto opportunity: Representatives of the Heritage Lottery Fund, Art Fund, MLA / V&A Purchase Grant Fund and the British Museum are amongst the guests coming from all over the country to witness the official opening of the Treasure Gallery at Harborough Museum on Tuesday 20th October at 6pm. Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe CBE will be unveiling a plaque to mark the opening.... 21 Oct 2009 Official Opening of Harborough Museum Treasure Gallery by Trustee of British Museum

Community Services19 October 2009Elms return to Sutton in the Elms***Photo opportunity: 11. 45am, Saturday, October 31, Sutton in the Elms Baptist Church, Leicester Road, Sutton in the Elms ***Residents of Sutton in the Elms have been involved in a project to bring Elm trees back to their village.... 20 Oct 2009 Elms return to Sutton in the Elms

Community Services16 October 2009Into The Forest exhibition launchesCreating art work inspired by The National ForestAn exhibition inspired by people’s visits to the National Forest is being showcased at Snibston Discovery Museum. ‘Into the Forest’ kicks off tomorrow (Saturday) and runs until Thursday, October 29 2009.... 19 Oct 2009 Into The Forest exhibition launches

Consortium of international Engineers and Mathematicians figure out new ways to save lives and money... 17 Oct 2009 New science approach to revolutionise welding

Man charged in connection with incident in BirstallA 22-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following 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.... 16 Oct 2009 Man charged in connection with incident in Birstall

Community Services16 October 2009Bright sparks save energySchool children are just some of the bright sparks across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who have pulled out all the stops to save energy. They have been joined by communities, businesses and families across the area by taking part in this year’s Big Switch Off, which is running from October 12-18 2009.... 16 Oct 2009 Bright sparks save energy

Community Services16 October 2009Make this October half term one to remember at Snibston!Families can keep the kids entertained for free at Snibston Discovery Museum this October half term thanks to a fantastic offer. Special vouchers are available to use during the week entitling up to three children free entry into the museum when accompanied by one adult paying the full £6.... 16 Oct 2009 Make this October half term one to remember at Snibston!

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management15 October 2009Highways trainees receive awardsTwo graduate trainees have received awards for being top of their programme. Leicestershire County Council’s Highways, Transportation and Waste Management department credited the trainees in a presentation at County Hall on 7th October.... 15 Oct 2009 Highways trainees receive awards

Trail-blazing agreement launched on 14 October is a first between the world-renowned Orchestra and a UK university... 15 Oct 2009 Philharmonia orchestra and University of Leicester announce pioneering partnership

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management14 October 2009Drivers urged to avoid Glen Parva junctionDrivers are being asked to avoid a busy Glen Parva junction whilst essential repairs are carried out to a bridge over the Grand Union Canal. The work will start on Monday, October 19 at the County Arms crossroads on the A426 (Leicester Road/Little Glen Road) whilst repairs are being carried out to the underside of the bridge.... 14 Oct 2009 Drivers urged to avoid Glen Parva junction

Community Services14 October 2009Families pull the plug on energy wastingFamilies are competing to be the greenest households in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland after pulling the plug on energy wasting habits. The week-long Big Switch Off campaign kicked off on Monday to encourage people to do their bit to help the environment and save money at the same time.... 14 Oct 2009 Families pull the plug on energy wasting

14 October 2009Bumper award haul for global linksA record number of Leicestershire schools are celebrating after scooping a major award for their flourishing worldwide links. A total of 15 have received the government's prestigious International School Award in recognition of their outstanding work with partner schools in countries such as China, India, Thailand, France and Italy.... 14 Oct 2009 Bumper award haul for global links

Appeal following assault in LoughboroughPolice are appealing for key witnesses following the report of an assault in Loughborough. The incident happened sometime between 3am and 3.... 14 Oct 2009 Appeal following assault in Loughborough

Chief Executive's14 October 2009Youth Offending Service opens its doorsLeicestershire’s Youth Offending Service (YOS) is opening its doors to the public as part of Inside Justice Week. An open evening is being held from 5.... 14 Oct 2009 Youth Offending Service opens its doors

Loughborough MP Andy Reed is stepping up the pressure on Charnwood Borough Council to act swiftly to improve the quality of life for residents living in the village of Wymeswold.... 14 Oct 2009 Loughborough MP Presses for Answers on Wymeswold Airfield Noise

Darwin s pterodactyl preyed on flying dinosaurs and shows how a controversial type of evolution may have powered the origin of major new groups... 14 Oct 2009 New Type of Flying Reptile Discovered

14 October 2009Top Chef Serves Up New Dishes for County SchoolsA TOP chef who has come up with two new meat dishes for Leicestershire’s 243 county schools will be launching the meals next week – to 410 pupils at Sherrier C of E Primary School in Lutterworth. The new meat dishes, using local Quality Standard beef and Quality Standard lamb, devised by Stapleford Park head chef Stephen Conway, will be served up to 410 pupils for free on 14 October.... 14 Oct 2009 Top Chef Serves Up New Dishes for County Schools

New expanded neighbourhood beat team unveiled in LoughboroughPeople living in the Hastings and Meadow Lane area of Loughborough are to benefit from an increased police presence in their neighbourhood.  The beat, which includes the Loughborough Bell Foundry estate, is the most deprived area in Charnwood and is in the top 10% of the most deprived areas in the country.... 14 Oct 2009 New expanded neighbourhood beat team unveiled in Loughborough

Cyber bullying is just one of the topics on the agenda of the Charnwood Youth Conference which will be held in Loughborough on Wednesday. Young people from around the borough will meet in the Town Hall for the event which is being run by members of the Charnwood Youth Forum. ... 14 Oct 2009 Cyber bullying to be raised at youth conference in Loughborough

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management13 October 2009New parking controls considered for west LoughboroughNew parking controls for streets close to Loughborough University will be considered by Leicestershire County Council’s Highways Forum for Charnwood tonight (Tuesday). A report to be considered by the forum is recommending the controls after a questionnaire about parking was sent to 3,000 properties in west Loughborough and a series of public exhibitions was held.... 13 Oct 2009 New parking controls considered for west Loughborough

Community Services13 October 2009Snibston Preparing for a Big Bang!Snibston Discovery Museum is preparing to host its annual main event, its Fireworks Spectacular. This year is set to be bigger and better than ever before and up to 8,000 people are expected to attend.... 13 Oct 2009 Snibston Preparing for a Big Bang!

Community Services12 October 2009Construction Crazy!Melton Carnegie Museum is celebrating the completion of the building phase of it’s exciting new development with great half term activities for children. The theme for the workshop is building and children are invited to come and have a go at various construction related activities.... 13 Oct 2009 Construction Crazy!

Lead theft from church in Long WhattonPolice are appealing for witnesses after a church in Long Whatton, Loughborough was targeted for the second time in a month by thieves looking for lead. The most recent incident happened sometime between the morning of Monday October 5 and 10am on Wednesday October 7, when the roof to All Saints Church on Mill Lane began leaking.... 13 Oct 2009 Lead theft from church in Long Whatton

The Great Central Railway is celebrating today after thousands of visitors flocked to its Steam Railway October Gala. The event, held over the 9th, 10th and 11th of October saw around four thousand visitors make tracks for the award winning Leicestershire line.... 13 Oct 2009 Eight locos in steam in Loughborough

A free advice surgery has been organised for landlords who own property in Charnwood. Charnwood Borough Council is hosting the drop-in style event which will be held from 4pm to 6pm on October 26 at its offices in Southfields Road, Loughborough. ... 13 Oct 2009 Free advice surgery in Loughborough for landlords

The first Doctoral Inaugural lecture of the new academic year takes place on Wednesday 14 October at University of Leicester... 13 Oct 2009 Study investigates the function of stem cells in the intestine

Community Services12 October 2009Bosworth Battlefield wins East Midlands Tourism AwardBosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, run by Leicestershire County Council, has won the Gold Award at the 2009 East Midlands Tourism Enjoy England Excellence Awards. Bosworth Battlefield won the Small Visitor Attraction category, which was judged by a panel of industry experts.... 12 Oct 2009 Bosworth Battlefield wins East Midlands Tourism Award

9 October 2009Double Club FrenchPhoto opportunity: Children from Rendell Primary School in Loughborough are learning how to play a good game of football – only they’re learning it all in French!  To see how they’re getting on and to find out all about the scheme, Roger Wilson, Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, will be at the school.  (Photographers are welcome to attend at 3.... 12 Oct 2009 Double Club French

Community Services9 October 2009A FEAST of family fun in Leicestershire LibrariesFood will be the theme for activities taking place in libraries across Leicestershire for the Family Learning Festival from October 17th - 31st. Libraries will be working with local partners to put on an exciting programme of events for the whole family.... 12 Oct 2009 A FEAST of family fun in Leicestershire Libraries

9 October 2009Closing date looming for school placesParents are being reminded that the closing date to apply for school places is just three weeks away. Fifteen-thousand forms were sent out in September to people whose children will transfer schools in the autumn term 2010 and applications need to be returned to County Hall by 31st October.... 12 Oct 2009 Closing date looming for school places

A selection of events at the University of Leicester to satisfy all lovers of jazz, blues and classical music... 09 Oct 2009 Jazzing it up at The Richard Attenborough Centre

9 October 2009Celebrations as young people's achievements are rewarded!Over 200 young people from Leicestershire were praised for their achievements in obtaining their Duke of Edinburgh Awards.  A special presentation evening in honour of all involved took place last month (20th September) at the Sketchley Grange Hotel in Burbage, Hinckley.... 09 Oct 2009 Celebrations as young people's achievements are rewarded!

Advice will be available for aspiring or current sports coaches, volunteers and representatives from sports and leisure clubs throughout Charnwood at an event next week. A Club, Coach and Volunteer evening is to be held at Loughborough University s John Beckwith Building from 6.45pm to 8.30pm on Thursday, October 15. ... 09 Oct 2009 Loughborough Club, Coach and Volunteer Evening

Schools across Loughborough and the rest of Charnwood are gearing up to get involved in an energy saving campaign taking place next week. A number of schools across the borough are monitoring their energy use and recording how much they have saved during the Big Switch Off (BSO) which runs from October 12-18. ... 09 Oct 2009 Loughborough School Children Switch On

Launch of new a book: 'Leicester, paintings and sketches' by Douglas Smith at the end of October 2009... 09 Oct 2009 A book that breathes life into a city

Renowned judge to deliver University of Leicester's annual Jan Grodecki School of Law public lecture on 22 October... 09 Oct 2009 Future of House of Lords under scrutiny

Policymakers and academics to come together for economic and financial forum at the University of Leicester... 09 Oct 2009 International conference to tackle the financial crisis

Literary Leicester, featuring an array of literary readings, talks and presentations on 11th-14th November, returns for a second year... 09 Oct 2009 Leicester festival celebrates the written word

A University of Leicester expert calls on businesses to work closer with university e-learning teams... 09 Oct 2009 Corporate Training Failing to Keep up with Technology, online learning Professor warns

Community Services8 October 2009A FEAST of family fun at Hinckley LibraryChildren and their parents are invited to take part in ‘Family Feast’ at Hinckley Library on Tuesday 20th October as part of this year’s Family Learning Festival 2009. Children of all ages and their parents and carers are invited to decorate their own Gingerbread men, hear stories and take part in other crafts and activities.... 08 Oct 2009 A FEAST of family fun at Hinckley Library

Adult Social Care Service8 October 2009Chance to share views on care chargingA series of meetings is being held to give residents the opportunity to share their views on charges for adult social care. At the events, people can comment on the County Council's review of its Fairer Charging Policy - the way in which it charges for non-residential social care services such as home care, transportation and community meals.... 08 Oct 2009 Chance to share views on care charging

Community Services7 October 2009Wriggly RhymesShepshed and Kegworth libraries are celebrating National Bookstart  Day 2009 at their next Wriggly Readers sessions, both events will take place on Thursday 8th October, Shepshed 10:00 to10:30 and  Kegworth; 10. 30:11.... 07 Oct 2009 Wriggly Rhymes

Community Services7 October 2009The princes in the towerThis half term, solve the true life mystery of Richard 3rd and the Princes in the Tower. This session will examine one of England's enduring controversies, the mystery of the "disappearance" of the uncrowned 12 year-old Edward 5th and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York.... 07 Oct 2009 The princes in the tower

Community Services7 October 2009Enigma 2 GoAs part of the Family Learning Festival, Blaby library invites you to learn more about encryption with our informative and entertaining talk on cyphers and code-breaking on Tuesday 27th October at 7:30. This talk by John Alexander includes the chance to see real examples of the machines up close.... 07 Oct 2009 Enigma 2 Go

Community Services7 October 2009The six wives of Henry VIIIFind out the real story behind Henry VIII at Braunstone Town Library. History expert Sally Henshaw will be giving a talk on the infamous monarch and his six wives at 7pm on Monday, October 12.... 07 Oct 2009 The six wives of Henry VIII

Community Services7 October 2009A FEAST of family fun in Leicestershire LibrariesChildren and their parents are invited to take part in a gruesome grub test and a feast of activities at Libraries in Blaby as part of this year’s Family Learning Festival 2009. The events will take place throughout the week at different libraries:Braunstone Town library, Mon 19th October, 10:30-12:00.... 07 Oct 2009 A FEAST of family fun in Leicestershire Libraries

Community Services7 October 2009Sign up and save energyThere is still time for people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to sign up to take part in this year’s Big Switch Off. The week-long event will kick off on Monday and continue until Sunday, October 18.... 07 Oct 2009 Sign up and save energy

Bicycle stolen in LoughboroughPolice in Loughborough are appealing for witnesses after a bicycle was stolen. The incident happened at around 8.... 07 Oct 2009 Bicycle stolen in Loughborough

Community Services7 October 2009Donington Folk Club kicks off at Classics Tea RoomThe first meeting of the newly formed Donington Folk Club will be held on Friday, October 9th. Folk music lovers can meet at 7.... 07 Oct 2009 Donington Folk Club kicks off at Classics Tea Room

Community Services7 October 2009Miners’ Mornings Talks at SnibstonSnibston Discovery Museum is set to launch a series of Miners’ Mornings, a range of mining-themed talks from a variety of experts. The sessions, starting on Thursday 15th October with ‘Landscape Evidence for Coal Mining in North West Leicestershire’ by Denis Baker, will be held regularly on the third Thursday of each month, from 10.... 07 Oct 2009 Miners’ Mornings Talks at Snibston

Two men have been prosecuted in connection with an incident of drive-by fly-tipping in Barrow upon Soar. Ian Mitchell, 22, of Gladstone Street in Loughborough and Mozammel Hussain, also 22, of Ratcliffe Road in Loughborough, pleaded guilty to charges at the town s Magistrates Court on Tuesday. ... 07 Oct 2009 Drive-by fly-tippers prosecuted

An independent inspection has awarded top marks to two of Charnwood Borough Council's Leisure Centres. Both Loughborough and Soar Valley Leisure Centres have been awarded the Quest quality kite mark, operated by PMP leisure consultants.... 07 Oct 2009 LEISURE CENTRES GET 'TOP MARKS'

Community Services6 October 2009Heritage News for AutumnA newsletter packed with the latest information about the local heritage, natural history and conservation of Leicestershire has just been produced. The autumn edition of  ‘Branchline’ produced by Leicestershire County Council’s Environment and Heritage Services is now available free of charge from the Holly Hayes Environment and Heritage Resources Centre.... 06 Oct 2009 Heritage News for Autumn

Community Services6 October 2009An apple a day makes for family fun, food and playDid you know apples are a member of the rose family and are fat, sodium and cholesterol free?Learn more fantastic facts about the humble apple and enjoy apple-themed food and fun at Apple Day on Thursday, 22nd October at Donington le Heath Manor House museum. The event starts at 11am and ends at 4pm.... 06 Oct 2009 An apple a day makes for family fun, food and play

Community Services6 October 2009Syston Library book saleSyston Library is having a book sale. Old library books and DVDs will be sold to make way for the new stock.... 06 Oct 2009 Syston Library book sale

Community Services6 October 2009Health Checks at Syston LibraryCharnwood Borough Council and Leicestershire Libraries have teamed up to create a healthier and hopefully more active community. A qualified fitness instructor from the Active Together Team will be conducting free health checks at Syston Library on Thursday 8th October, 19th November and 17th December between 1.... 06 Oct 2009 Health Checks at Syston Library

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management6 October 2009Survey to shine spotlight on waste habitsA new survey looking at what people in Leicestershire throw away is starting this week. The research will provide an up-to-date picture of the types and amounts of materials thrown away and add to our understanding about how habits change over time.... 06 Oct 2009 Survey to shine spotlight on waste habits

Adult Social Care Service5 October 2009Community Meals on Wheels Week***Photo opportunities*** - 11. 30am, Wednesday, October 7, Hugglescote Community Centre Luncheon Club, Grange Road, Hugglescote01530 275930 / 810770- 11.... 05 Oct 2009 Community Meals on Wheels Week

5 October 2009Major milestone as work begins on new Post-16 Centre in Melton!Photo opportunity: The Melton and Vale of Belvoir school's partnership has reached a significant milestone as work begins on the new £13 million Post-16 Centre.  David Parsons, the Leader of Leicestershire County Council, will be joined by headteachers and students at a special turf cutting ceremony to celebrate this achievement at 12 noon on Monday 12th October.... 05 Oct 2009 Major milestone as work begins on new Post-16 Centre in Melton!

Chief Executive's5 October 2009Get involved in boosting community projects in BlabyResidents in the heart 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.... 05 Oct 2009 Get involved in boosting community projects in Blaby

Community Services5 October 2009The Slums of Leicester, c1840-1970From Monday 12th October 2009 a new exhibition containing sometimes shocking photographs of former housing conditions, gives a picture of life in a Leicester that has long since disappeared. Until the start of slum clearance in 1932, the slums of Leicester had been home to thousands of people who had to live in conditions that were frequently cramped, unhealthy and sometimes dirty.... 05 Oct 2009 The Slums of Leicester, c1840-1970

Resources5 October 2009Melton Borough Council and the Library Team UpSince the fire at the Council Offices in May 2008 and the restriction on public access to the council offices, there has been no face to face service close to the town centre. Although face to face services provided through the children’s centres has been hugely successful, Melton Borough Council has identified that a number of vulnerable, older residents living in and around the town centre have been struggling to access face to face services.... 05 Oct 2009 Melton Borough Council and the Library Team Up

Adult Social Care Service5 October 2009Join Leicestershire's Big Care DebateJoin Leicestershire’s Big Care Debate on Wednesday, October 14th to help shape the future of social care and support in the county. The event has been organised by Leicestershire County Council and will take place at County Hall, Glenfield, between 2pm and 4pm.... 05 Oct 2009 Join Leicestershire's Big Care Debate

Adult Social Care Service5 October 2009'Get Moving' at a World Mental Health Day eventFree family fun days are taking place across Leicestershire this month to promote activities that can help maintain and improve mental health. There will be opportunities for people to try out a range of activities such as jive, line dancing, hula hooping, aerobics, seated exercise, table tennis, boxercise and many more.... 05 Oct 2009 'Get Moving' at a World Mental Health Day event

Chief Executive's2 October 2009County Hall accommodationWork is currently being carried out to relocate County Councillors’ offices. The work includes the re-location of the Leader's office to the first floor, a number of alterations to other rooms for the various political parties and refurbishment of toilets in this area.... 02 Oct 2009 County Hall accommodation

Community Services2 October 2009Wriggly RhymesShepshed and Kegworth libraries are celebrating National Bookstart Day 2009 at their next Wriggly Readers sessions, both events will take place on Thursday 8 October, Shepshed 10:00 to 10:30 and  Kegworth; 10. 30 to 11.... 02 Oct 2009 Wriggly Rhymes

The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) have released details of their cost benefits analysis for the National Forest Rail Line to Eric Goodyer, Labour's Prospective Parliamentary candidate for Charnwood. In direct contrast to claims from Leicestershire County Council the rail operators claim that the re-opened line would make an annual profit of 1.12 Million.... 02 Oct 2009 Rail Operators Claim 1.21 Million annual profit from National Forest Rail Line

Greenhouse gas emissions were the focus of an international workshop at the University of Leicester attended by participants from Africa and the UK... 02 Oct 2009 African Nations' Representatives at Greenhouse Gas Workshop

Expert discussion on October 14 looking st Leicester and the New Urbanism, at the University of Leicester... 02 Oct 2009 The changing face of Leicester

Community Services28 September 2009Harborough Museum breaks all records!Last Saturday Harborough Museum enjoyed itsbusiestsingle day since it opened in 1983. Over 2500people enjoyed events in the Square and at Harborough Museum on 19 September.... 02 Oct 2009 Harborough Museum breaks all records!

Community Services2 October 2009Save energy at Leicestershire eventsA number of exciting and informative events are being held across Leicestershire where people can learn more about saving energy. Interactive fun days are being held in Ullesthorpe and Kegworth in support of this year’s Big Switch Off which will run from October 12-18.... 02 Oct 2009 Save energy at Leicestershire events

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management2 October 2009Junior Road Safety Officers launch new school yearPhoto Opportunity: New Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs) from around the County will be presented with a certificate, badge and Road Safety Pack at a series of presentation evenings starting next week. (There are four presentations taking place at County Hall at 6:30 pm on Monday 5th; Tuesday 6th; Wednesday 14th and Tuesday 27th October 2009) The presentations are taking place to launch the start of the Junior Road Safety scheme for the new school year.... 02 Oct 2009 Junior Road Safety Officers launch new school year

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management2 October 2009Boost for recycling in Market HarboroughA Market Harborough recycling facility is set to receive a facelift next month. Residents will benefit from a new road surface which is being put in at the town's household waste and recycling site.... 02 Oct 2009 Boost for recycling in Market Harborough

Community Services2 October 2009Hands on Tudors at Donington le Heath Manor HouseAs part of the nationwide Family Learning Festival, Donington le Heath Manor House will be alive with Tudor Characters from 11-4pm on 11th October 2009 living their 16th century lives. The hand-picked band of costumed Tudor experts will be demonstrating a variety of period craft activities, many of which visitors can have a go at.... 02 Oct 2009 Hands on Tudors at Donington le Heath Manor House

Community Services2 October 2009A FEAST of family fun in Leicestershire LibrariesChildren and their parents are invited to take part in Food Feastival at libraries in Hinckley and Bosworth as part of this year’s Family Learning Festival 2009. Create your own gingerbread man to take home.... 02 Oct 2009 A FEAST of family fun in Leicestershire Libraries

Forensic Career Open Day 2009Leicestershire Constabulary is holding its annual Forensic Career Open Day at Force Headquarters, Enderby on Saturday October 10, 2009. Each year the Force receives hundreds of letters of enquiry and application forms regarding the work of the Scientific Support Team, from people wanting to explore the career and perhaps become part of Leicestershire Constabulary.... 02 Oct 2009 Forensic Career Open Day 2009

University of Leicester hosts a new touring performance, devised and performed entirely by a learning disabled cast... 02 Oct 2009 Learning disabled theatre is sorted at the Richard Attenborough Centre

Public lecture entitled 'Dissecting a pathway that leads to cell division catastrophe in cancer to take place at University of Leicester... 02 Oct 2009 New insights revealed on cell division and cancer

American History expert highlights visual representation of iconic city, University of Leicester: Tuesday 6 October at 5:30pm... 02 Oct 2009 Preserving the cultural heritage of New York City

Study into Hate Crime: Impact, Causes and Consequences Neil Chakraborti and Jon Garland, University of Leicester... 02 Oct 2009 Disablist hate crime 'falls under police and local authority radar'

Advice ahead of Diwali lights switch-on in BelgraveLeicestershire Constabulary is reminding people attending the Diwali lights ‘switch on' ceremony in Belgrave this Sunday (October 4) that road closures and parking restrictions will be in place.  Up to 40,000 people are expected to attend the ‘switch on' ceremony, with a similar number also expected on Diwali Day on Saturday October 17.... 01 Oct 2009 Advice ahead of Diwali lights switch-on in Belgrave

Community Services1 October 2009For one week only - Book sale returns by popular demand!The library in Shepshed is having a stock sale. Old library books, CDs and DVDs are being sold to make way for the new stock.... 01 Oct 2009 For one week only - Book sale returns by popular demand!

Community Services1 October 2009Bargain Books for Sale at Kegworth LibraryThe library in Kegworth is having a stock sale. Old library books and DVDs are being sold to make way for the new stock.... 01 Oct 2009 Bargain Books for Sale at Kegworth Library

Hedges stolen in Loughborough and CharnwoodPolice in Loughborough and Charnwood are appealing for witnesses after two thefts where hedges were stolen. The first incident happened between midnight and 2am on Thursday, September 17 in Meeting Street, Quorn.... 01 Oct 2009 Hedges stolen in Loughborough and Charnwood