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

Loughborough officers take to their bikes for charityA team of up to 30 police officers from Loughborough are taking part in a 100 mile cycle ride to raise money for a childrens heart charity. The officers plan to cycle around Leicestershire and Rutland visiting five police stations across the Counties Basic Command Unit (BCU).... 06 Sep 2011 Loughborough officers take to their bikes for charity

From the London Eye to the Eifel Tower in four days - that is the challenge six police officers from Leicestershire have set themselves to raise money for charity.... 30 Apr 2008 Officers from the North cycle from 'eye to eye' for local charity

Two teams of officers from Leicestershire Constabulary are attempting The Three Peaks Challenge later this month to raise money for two local hospices. A group of officers from the Force's Serious Crime Team and another group from the Major Crime Team will be taking part in the challenge which involves climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in just 24 hours.... 17 Jun 2008 Officers prepare for Three Peaks Challenge

Loughborough officers rise to the challengeSgt Martin Owen and PC Jason Foster before they set off from Loughborough police stationOfficers at Loughborough police station have raised nearly a 2000 after completing a 100 mile cycle ride to raise money for a childrens heart charity. The officers cycled around Leicestershire and Rutland visiting five police stations across the Counties Basic Command Unit (BCU) on Sunday 11th September.... 14 Sep 2011 Loughborough officers rise to the challenge

A team of dare devil police officers from Melton Mowbray is planning to jump out of an aeroplane to raise money for charity.... 30 Sep 2008 Look up...it's the Flying Squad!

Sunday 18th May @ 1. 30pm - 4.... 17 Apr 2008 Dove Cottage fete

The winning numbers from todays (Friday 18th April 2008) lottery draw for Rainbows Children's Hospice: 038643 (1000) Hinckley 048545 (100) Nottingham 077926 (100) Nottingham 003445 (5) Leicester 006797 (5) Loughborough 011950 (5) Nottingham 013298 (5) Loughborough 021060 (5) Loughborough 023878 (5) Leicester 026151 (5) Leicester 028145 (5) LOUGHBOROUGH 029582 (5) LOUGHBOROUGH 030587 (5) Loughborough 031660 (5) Nottingham 038380 (5) LOUGHBOROUGH 042045 (5) Coalville 047907 (5) LEAMINGTON SPA 049943 (5) Nottingham 051196 (5) LOUGHBOROUGH 055051 (5) HINCKLEY 057881 (5) Leicester 059588 (5) Leicester 061946 (5) Leicester 062896 (5) Leicester 065541 (5) LOUGHBOROUGH 065596 (5) Leicester 067232 (5) Leicester 074321 (5) LEICESTER 075856 (5) Nottingham 080952 (5) Nottingham 081827 (5) LEICESTER 088310 (5) WIGSTON 089850 (5) OADBY. .... 18 Apr 2008 Rainbows Childrens Hospice

From the London Eye to the Eifel Tower in four days - that is the challenge six police officers from Leicestershire have set themselves to raise money for charity.... 30 Apr 2008 Officers from the North cycle from 'eye to eye' for local charity

Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and former Motocross World Champion Jamie Dobb were at Loughborough University last week to prepare for an epic 1000 mile Cycle of Wishes charity bike ride which starts in just six days time.... 04 Jun 2008 Loughborough lends a hand to soap and sports stars for cycle challenge

A father and his two sons are taking the phrase 'police family' quite literally - because all three of them are patrolling the streets in the North of Leicestershire.... 13 Jun 2008 Keeping it in the family on the North

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