Leicestershire

Police issue advice after Asian gold jewellery and watches stolen during burglariesLeicestershire Constabulary has issued advice after a number of burglaries where jewellery has been stolen. Incidents have occurred across the county where homes have been broken into and thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and items of sentimental value have been taken.... 10 Feb 2012 Police issue advice after Asian gold jewellery and watches stolen during burglaries

Police name driver of van following fatal collision in GrobyPolice have named the driver of the van who died following a collision on the A50 in Groby. The collision occurred at about 9.... 10 Feb 2012 Police name driver of van following fatal collision in Groby

Man sentenced to six years after two robberies at Nationwide and Yorkshire Bank
A man who carried out robberies on a bank and a building society in Leicester city centre has been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court.
Issued on 10/02/12... 10 Feb 2012 Man sentenced to six years after two robberies at Nationwide and Yorkshire Bank

Learn to make a meal out of leftovers

Environment & Transport10 February 2012Learn to make a meal out of leftoversA series of free cookery classes are being held to teach people how to cook up a treat using leftovers. As well as cooking up to three recipes, Leicestershire residents who attend can pick up tasty recipe cards and take home a free goody bag containing giveaways including a spaghetti measure and a meal planner.... 10 Feb 2012 Learn to make a meal out of leftovers

Robbery on Victoria ParkPolice are appealing for witnesses to a robbery on Victoria Park. The incident happened Sunday, January 22 at around 7pm when the 19-year-old victim was walking across the park towards the memorial from London Road.... 09 Feb 2012 Robbery on Victoria Park

ENJOY the traditional sounds of summer as the Bands on Parks season is set to return to Leicester. Now in its 12th successful year the Bands on Parks summer season kicks off with three bands at three parks on Sunday 15th June at 3pm.... 03 Jun 2008 Bands on Parks 2008

GARDENING enthusiasts are being invited to take part in a guided walk through one of Leicesterâ s parks.... 24 Jun 2008 Guided walk on offer

-08 PEOPLE planning to visit Leicester city centre on Saturday are being urged to leave their cars at home and take advantage of the city s excellent public transport links instead. With thousands of shoppers expected to be heading for Highcross Leicester, the city council is calling on people to take the bus, or use the park and ride services from County Hall, Oadby Racecourse or Meynell s Gorse, if they can.... 18 Sep 2008 Saturday travel advice

Resources20 July 2011Outdoor events celebrate Love Parks WeekNational Love Parks Week kicks off in Leicestershire this weekend with a series of events at the countys top beauty spots. The charity GreenSpace, which is organising the national week, is hoping a million people will attend events being held across the country to celebrate our parks.... 20 Jul 2011 Outdoor events celebrate Love Parks Week

A SUMMER-long programme of free rock climbing events in Leicester's parks launches this week. Climbing in the Park takes the rock climbing experience on the road courtesy of the Tower Climbing Centre s 8.... 22 Jul 2008 Climbing in the park

ENJOY the traditional sounds of summer as the Bands on Parks season is set to return to Leicester. Now in its 12th successful year the Bands on Parks summer season kicks off with three bands at three parks on Sunday 15th June at 3pm.... 03 Jun 2008 Bands on Parks 2008

p>AN APPEAL is being made to find a local concert band to fill a slot in the Bands on Parks season. Organisers want to hear from local brass bands that will be available for the concert on Sunday 6th July at Belgrave Gardens, 3pm-4pm.... 17 Jun 2008 Appeal for band to play

GARDENING enthusiasts are being invited to take part in a guided walk through one of Leicesterâ s parks.... 24 Jun 2008 Guided walk on offer

OUTDOOR enthusiasts are being invited to take part in a volunteer day at a Leicester park. Leicester City Council parks services is looking for active volunteers to help clear weeds from shrub borders in Knighton Park on Saturday 12th July from 9am 12 noon.... 30 Jun 2008 Volunteers sought

NEW powers to tackle dog fouling and other dog-related problems in the city will be considered by the city councilâ s Cabinet.... 04 Jul 2008 Dog control orders

Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis

Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound

Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a building site in Hinckley. The incident happened at a building site at a premises on Baines Lane between 4.... 10 Mar 2009 Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley

Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspiciousOfficers investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Shepshed have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was discovered in Butthole Lane at about 1pm on Wednesday January 5.... 06 Jan 2011 Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious

Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in LoughboroughPaulius TroninasA 19-year-old man has today (Friday January 7, 2011) been found guilty of the assault and rape of a woman in Loughborough. Paulius Troninas, 19, of Paget Street, Loughborough was found guilty of rape and section 18 grievous bodily harm following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.... 07 Jan 2011 Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough

Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis

Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound

Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a building site in Hinckley. The incident happened at a building site at a premises on Baines Lane between 4.... 10 Mar 2009 Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley

Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspiciousOfficers investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Shepshed have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was discovered in Butthole Lane at about 1pm on Wednesday January 5.... 06 Jan 2011 Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious

Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in LoughboroughPaulius TroninasA 19-year-old man has today (Friday January 7, 2011) been found guilty of the assault and rape of a woman in Loughborough. Paulius Troninas, 19, of Paget Street, Loughborough was found guilty of rape and section 18 grievous bodily harm following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.... 07 Jan 2011 Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough

Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road Officers from the force s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road. The collision occurred at around 7.... 08 Jun 2009 Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road

Volunteers are being sought to take part in a new study at the University of Leicester which will have important implications for forensic research. Participants are required to spend just 30 minutes undertaking memory tasks and questionnaires which will help to shed new light on the relationship between personality, the experience of life adversity, and eye-witness memory.... 23 May 2008 Forensic Psychology

Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scamTop L to R - Sandip Rana, Satish Ravat, Vishal Shah bottom L to R Bhavesh Patel and Jaswinder ChahalFive Leicester men have today (Thursday November 25) been sentenced for their part in an illegal immigration scam. Bhavesh Patel (27) of Columbine Road, Hamilton, Satish Ravat (28) of Arbour Road, Leicester, Sandip Singh Rana (29) of Moores Road, Leicester, Jaswinder Chahal (42) of Swithland Avenue, Leicester and Vishal Jitendra Shah (25) of Braemar Close, Leicester pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court at an earlier hearing to assisting unlawful immigration to a member state contrary to section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971.... 25 Nov 2010 Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scam

Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester RacecourseMembers from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum (LRF) have today (Wednesday October 27, 2010) been involved in a pre-planned exercise to test how emergency services would cope with a major incident. At 10.... 27 Oct 2010 Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse

Missing girl returns home safe and well Officers investigating the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl have confirmed she has returned safe and well. Sarah Dunn was reported missing from home on Monday May 25.... 08 Jun 2009 Missing girl returns home safe and well