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 4 February 2009 Big Value Snibston Ticket for February Half Term Your chance for fantastic savings this half term! Pre book your Big Value Snibston ticket now on 01530 278 444 and save between 25 - 30% off normal admission prices for this February Half Term, valid from the 14 22 February 2009. A full day of entertainment for all the family, all in one place.... 03 Apr 2009 Big Value Snibston Ticket for February Half Term

Community Services14 October 2010Creepy crawlies and mad scientists at SnibstonThings that go bump in the night and creepy crawlies will be coming to Snibston this half term for kids to interact with at special shows as Halloween approaches. As part of the childrens programme of Meet the Experts sessions, Snibston offers younger visitors the opportunity to get up close to rarer species of wildlife and see science brought to life in a spooky series.... 14 Oct 2010 Creepy crawlies and mad scientists at Snibston

Community Services14 October 2010Creepy crawlies and mad scientists at SnibstonThings that go bump in the night and creepy crawlies will be coming to Snibston this half term for kids to interact with at special shows as Halloween approaches. As part of the childrens programme of Meet the Experts sessions, Snibston offers younger visitors the opportunity to get up close to rarer species of wildlife and see science brought to life in a spooky series.... 27 Oct 2010 Creepy crawlies and mad scientists at Snibston

Community Services 27 November 2008 Mamma Mia (12A) at Snibston Century Theatre Friday 28 November 7. 30pm The summer s big hit film, the popular musical featuring all the ABBA favourites will be showing at Snibston Century Theatre.... 31 Dec 2008 Mamma Mia (12A) at Snibston Century Theatre

Community Services 27 November 2008 Mamma Mia (12A) at Snibston Century Theatre Friday 28 November 7. 30pm The summer s big hit film, the popular musical featuring all the ABBA favourites will be showing at Snibston Century Theatre.... 31 Dec 2008 Mamma Mia (12A) at Snibston Century Theatre

Community Services 26 November 2008 Cinderella in a Suitcase at Snibston People can take a break from creating the perfect Christmas and sit back and relax in our Snibston Century Theatre for some traditional fun for all the family. Cinderella in a Suitcase is an entertaining puppet pantomime which promises music, magic, songs and jokes in an exquisite and beautiful re-telling of this story.... 31 Dec 2008 Cinderella in a Suitcase at Snibston

Community Services 27 November 2008 Mamma Mia (12A) at Snibston Century Theatre Friday 28 November 7. 30pm The summer s big hit film, the popular musical featuring all the ABBA favourites will be showing at Snibston Century Theatre.... 31 Dec 2008 Mamma Mia (12A) at Snibston Century Theatre

Community Services 27 November 2008 Mamma Mia (12A) at Snibston Century Theatre Friday 28 November 7. 30pm The summer s big hit film, the popular musical featuring all the ABBA favourites will be showing at Snibston Century Theatre.... 31 Dec 2008 Mamma Mia (12A) at Snibston Century Theatre

Community Services 9 December 2008 The Duchess (12A) at Snibston Century Cinema Friday 19 December 7. 30pm Spectacular and highly acclaimed British film telling the story of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.... 01 Jan 2009 The Duchess (12A) at Snibston Century Cinema

Community Services 9 December 2008 The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian (PG) at Snibston Century Cinema Saturday 20 December 2. 00pm Calling all C.... 01 Jan 2009 The Chronicles of Narnia – Prince Caspian (PG) at Snibston Century Cinema

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