Leicestershire

Keep your home secure and enjoy the summerSummer burglary campaign adviceAs the weather warms up Leicestershire Police is reminding residents to secure their windows and doors every time they leave their homes. The force is launching a summer campaign to help prevent an increase in burglaries across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.... 25 May 2012 Keep your home secure and enjoy the summer

Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde RoadOfficers are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Launde Road, Oadby. The incident took place on Tuesday, May 8 at around 3pm.... 25 May 2012 Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde Road

'Protect your gold leaflets issued in LeicesterAdvice leaflet issuedAdvice leaflets will be distributed in Leicester this weekend urging residents to protect your gold. The leaflets - which contain crime prevention tips and urge residents to report any suspicious activity - are being pushed through letterboxes and handed out in places of worship and community centres to raise awareness of a recent rise in burglaries in which Asian gold jewellery has been targeted.... 25 May 2012 'Protect your gold leaflets issued in Leicester

Adults & Communities24 May 2012New technology boosts independenceCutting edge technology provided by the county council is helping people to stay in their own homes, giving peace of mind to their relatives. Maisie Walker from Shepshed is enjoying her freedom again, despite epilepsy, thanks to Leicestershire County Council.... 24 May 2012 New technology boosts independence

Environment & Transport24 May 2012Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid Leicestershire County Council has today learned it has been successful in a bid for 4m to boost sustainable transport. The Government cash will benefit businesses and residents, primarily in and around Loughborough and Coalville, by funding schemes designed to alleviate congestion, boost the local economy and reduce carbon.... 24 May 2012 Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid

Robbery in De Montfort StreetPolice are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in De Montfort Street. The incident happened at around 1.... 23 May 2012 Robbery in De Montfort Street

Wigston officer is awarded the Mayors TrophyPCSO Helen Danson being presented with the Mayor's Trophy by Cllr Linda Broadley, Mayor of Oadby and WigstonPolice Community Support Officer, Helen Danson has been awarded the Mayors Trophy during a presentation at Oadby and Wigston Borough Council Offices. Helen who is based at Wigston local policing unit (LPU) won the award for her dedicated work in the borough, particularly with youth groups.... 23 May 2012 Wigston officer is awarded the Mayors Trophy

Burglary in Barrow on SoarPolice are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Barrow on Soar. The incident happened at a premises in High Street, between 7pm on Wednesday, May 16 and 8.... 23 May 2012 Burglary in Barrow on Soar

Queniborough man dies after incident in Syston on Friday May 11A Queniborough man who was injured after an incident in Syston has passed away in hospital this morning (Wednesday May 23). The 55-year-old man was involved in a disagreement in Melton Road, Syston at 10.... 23 May 2012 Queniborough man dies after incident in Syston on Friday May 11

MND charity football match this Sunday against Leicester City LegendsThe police in Melton have organised a charity football match against the Leicester City Legends to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. PC 352 Ian McGrath decided to organise the game after a friend and colleague, Sergeant 111 Stewart Sparling was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in September 2011.... 23 May 2012 MND charity football match this Sunday against Leicester City Legends

City Weekly Brief - May 14 to May 20, 2012At long last the sun is shining and I hope many of you will be able to get out and make the most of the warmer weather this week. Unfortunately, as temperatures rise, burglaries can too as criminals take advantage of insecure windows and doors.... 22 May 2012 City Weekly Brief - May 14 to May 20, 2012

Environment & Transport22 May 2012Have your say on waste site proposals Theres still time for people to have their say on plans to redevelop Whetstone Recycling and Household Waste Site (RHWS). The County Council proposals include giving the site a modern makeover by creating a new waste disposal area, which will include easy access skips, for the public to use.... 22 May 2012 Have your say on waste site proposals

Family photos lost in Sheepy Magna burglaryPolice are appealing for the return of a stolen camera which holds sentimental family photos and was taken from a house in Sheepy Magna. The camera was stolen during a burglary at a house in Watery Lane at approximately 8.... 22 May 2012 Family photos lost in Sheepy Magna burglary

Chief Executive's22 May 2012Peter set to become chairmanThe Air Ambulance and Mdecins Sans Frontires are the chosen charities of the man set to become Leicestershire County Council's new civic head. Peter Lewis is due to be voted in as the next chairman at the council meeting tomorrow (Wednesday).... 22 May 2012 Peter set to become chairman

Resources22 May 2012Share your views on country parksPeople with a love for the great outdoors are being urged to share their views on some of Leicestershires flagship country parks. The County Council is asking people to take part in a survey so it can get an up-to-date understanding of the views and opinions of people who visit the beauty spots it manages.... 22 May 2012 Share your views on country parks