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

Community Services 20 November 2008 Festive Charity Coffee Morning Syston Library and St Peter & St Paul s School are getting together to provide seasonal cheer and raise money for charity with carols, coffee and mince pies. A festive coffee morning is being held at Syston Library on Wednesday 17th December to raise money for the ADAPT charity and to provide an opportunity for people to meet, catch up on local news, and relax in a festive environment.... 03 Jan 2009 Festive Charity Coffee Morning

Community Services 25 November 2008 Charnwood Carols Leicestershire Libraries and local schools are getting together to provide seasonal cheer and raise money for charity with carols, coffee and mince pies in libraries across Charnwood. Festive coffee mornings are being held to raise money for the ADAPT charity and provide an opportunity for people to meet, catch up on local news, and relax in a festive environment.... 03 Jan 2009 Charnwood Carols

Community Services 25 November 2008 Charnwood Carols Leicestershire Libraries and local schools are getting together to provide seasonal cheer and raise money for charity with carols, coffee and mince pies in libraries across Charnwood. Festive coffee mornings are being held to raise money for the ADAPT charity and provide an opportunity for people to meet, catch up on local news, and relax in a festive environment.... 02 Jan 2009 Charnwood Carols

Community Services7 December 2010Christmas carols, cake and coffee at Syston and Birstall librariesChildrens choirs will be performing at two of Leicestershire County Councils libraries in the run up to Christmas. Syston Library and St Peter & St Pauls School are getting together to provide seasonal cheer and raise money for charity with carols, coffee, mince pies and even a festive quiz.... 07 Dec 2010 Christmas carols, cake and coffee at Syston and Birstall libraries

Community Services 4 December 2008 Festive Fun at Hinckley Library Hinckley Library will be celebrating Christmas with a craft and story session on Thursday 18 December. The free event is for 5-9 year olds and will run from 4.... 02 Jan 2009 Festive Fun at Hinckley Library

Barrow library is to be refurbished and given a brand new look. In order to minimise disruption to services and ensure that the library remains open during the Christmas period, the refurbishment will take place in two phases.... 04 Nov 2008 New look for Barrow Library

Community Services 18 November 2008 Health Checks at Syston Library Charnwood 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 11 December 2008 and Thursday 8 January 2009 between 10.... 31 Dec 2008 Health Checks at Syston Library

Community Services 18 November 2008 Health Checks at Syston Library Charnwood 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 11 December 2008 and Thursday 8 January 2009 between 10.... 31 Dec 2008 Health Checks at Syston Library

Community Services4 December 2008Festive Fun at Hinckley LibraryHinckley Library will be celebrating Christmas with a craft and story session on Thursday 18 December. The free event is for 5-9 year olds and will run from 4.... 31 Dec 2008 Festive Fun at Hinckley Library

Community Services 18 November 2008 Health Checks at Syston Library Charnwood 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 11 December 2008 and Thursday 8 January 2009 between 10.... 01 Jan 2009 Health Checks at Syston Library

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