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

NEW businesses which have benefited from a programme of help and advice will be recognised for their success at an awards ceremony.... 24 Jul 2008 Awards for new business

TWO hackney carriages will be doing their bit for the Leicester in Bloom competition this month, following their dramatic floral makeover. ... 07 Jul 2008 Bloom taxis revealed

ORGANISERS of Leicester in Bloom are thanking people who have taken part in making the campaign such a success.... 22 Jul 2008 A big thank you

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AFTER months of planning, planting and preparation the day of reckoning is finally here as the Leicester in Bloom judges visit the city.

Judges have been in Leicester today (15th) and have been shown examples of the hundreds of plants and flowers that adorn the cityâ s streets. Hanging baskets have been placed along the main shopping streets of the city, while geranium filled planters decorate Humberstone Gate.

The competition aims to engage all sections of the community - including businesses and residents - in brightening up their environment and making the city a better place to live and work.

Stuart Marbrook, Leicester in Bloom co-ordinator, said: â A lot of hard work and commitment has gone into the competition this year. We are delighted to be able to showcase Leicester and the regeneration work taking place.

â The judges were impressed with what they saw and the feedback we have received has been very positive.â Judges are in town

THE chair of the Food Standards Agency has visited Leicester to see for herself the success of a food safety scheme.... 24 Jul 2008 FSA chair's city visit

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PUPILS across the city are getting the chance to roll up their sleeves and take part in a prestigious gardening competition.

The cityâ s primary schools are being challenged to each create a minimum of two hanging baskets to display as part of the Leicester in Bloom 2008 competition.

Letters have gone out to all 81 city primary schools challenging pupils to get their hands dirty and get stuck into this yearâ s competition.

Stuart Marbrook, Leicester in Bloom co-ordinator, said: â The competition is a great way of educating children about nature and brightening up the playground at the same time.â

The Wilkinson store in Leicester is supporting Leicester in Bloom by sponsoring the hanging baskets and offering them to schools at a discounted price. Council park staff will also be on hand if required during June to help plant the baskets ready for the competition.

Stuart added: â It is excellent news to have th... 06 Jun 2008 Blooming baskets planted

BOOK of the Year 2008 will be announced at a gala ceremony to be held at Leicesterâ s historic Guildhall.... 17 Jun 2008 Book of the Year 2008

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PLANTING gets under way in Town Hall Square on Thursday (19th), in preparation for the visit of the Leicester in Bloom judges in July.

To mark the event the Cleaner City Team will hand out over 200 carnations to passers-by, in a bid to encourage them to play their part in the Leicester in Bloom competition.

Ian Lomas, Cleaner City Team manager, said: â Itâ s important to remember that Leicester in Bloom is about more than just flowers â itâ s also about keeping the streets clean and tidy and showcasing the regeneration work taking place.

â By handing out free flowers on Thursday, we hope to persuade people to think twice before dropping litter.â

The 200 carnations have been donated by Leicester Market and market traders.

The Cleaner City Team are a crack squad of council staff who patrol the streets armed with brooms, scrubbing brushes and buckets of water. The team does the jobs that street-clean... 18 Jun 2008 Bloom planting starts

p>STUDENTS from all of the cityâ s special schools and community day centres have been invited to take part in a day of sport to mark International Olympic Day on Monday 23rd June.... 19 Jun 2008 Olympic Day marked

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HUNDREDS of flowers have been planted in part of the city centre as part of the Leicester in Bloom 2008 competition.

Ten planters brimming with red geraniums have been placed along Humberstone Gate â all planted as part of the cityâ s bid to be a bloom champion.

Leicester is competing against cities across the region to be a crowned winner in this yearâ s Britain in Bloom competition. The city will represent the East Midlands in the urban regeneration category in this yearâ s RHS Britain in Bloom competition.

Each year Leicester City Council plants around 12,000 bedding plants, over 100 troughs and hangs more than 300 hanging baskets â all to showcase Leicesterâ s regeneration and to make the city a more attractive place to visit.

Village Gardens, a landscape gardening company, are supporting Leicesterâ s Bloom bid by sponsoring the planters.

Luke Teeuwen from Village Gardens, said: â We ... 02 Jul 2008 Humberstone Gate blooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

House burgled in Sileby Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the report of a burglary in St Marys Road, Sileby. The incident happened at about 5pm on Tuesday April 4, when the victim, a woman in her eighties, heard a noise inside her home.... 19 Apr 2011 House burgled in Sileby

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

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

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

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