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 Services4 October 2010Dozens of half-term holiday events in LeicestershireThere will be plenty to entertain families this half-term as Leicestershire County Councils award winning museums, libraries and country parks host a fantastic array of events to keep everyone occupied. Theres something for everyone, including arts and crafts, games and puzzles, historical or nature events and plenty of Halloween themed events in preparation for the big day!Families will be spoilt for choice with events including:A treasure hunt to help find the lost weapons of King Richards Army and an opportunity to be a falconer at the historic Bosworth Battlefield Centre.... 27 Oct 2010 Dozens of half-term holiday events in Leicestershire

Community Services17 September 2010Top Leicestershire museums scoop prestigious awards!The historical battlefield where King Richard III fought his last battle and a former colliery turned tourist attraction both scooped top regional awards at a ceremony last night. The Leicestershire County Council attractions came tops at the Renaissance East Midlands Regional Heritage Awards held last night at Kelham Hall in Newark.... 17 Sep 2010 Top Leicestershire museums scoop prestigious awards!

Adults & Communities22 July 2011Leicestershire's great value family days out this summer!With some of the UKs finest events including the famous Battle of Bosworth re-enactment, the Miners Gala at Snibston Discovery Museum and Leicestershires famous National Forest Wood Fair at Beacon Hill Country Park, theres plenty to keep families and their visitors entertained over the summer. Leicestershire is a great place to live and visit with exciting attractions, stunning countryside and lots of amazing events happening over the next few months.... 22 Jul 2011 Leicestershire's great value family days out this summer!

Community Services10 February 2011Half term family fun in Leicestershire!There will be plenty to entertain families this half term as Leicestershire County Councils libraries and award winning museums host a fantastic array of events to keep everyone occupied many of which are free!Theres something for everyone this half term from great value days out at Snibston and Bosworth to exciting craft activities and storytelling in our libraries and museums. A lucky family even has the chance to win free family of 4 passes to Snibston Discovery Museum and Bosworth Battlefield.... 10 Feb 2011 Half term family fun in Leicestershire!

Adults & Communities4 April 2012Egg-cellent Easter events to entertain the familyLeicestershire has an egg-stravaganza of events to keep the whole family entertained over the Easter holidays - whatever the weather. Families can choose from lots of great activities taking place at the County Council's museums, libraries and county parks.... 04 Apr 2012 Egg-cellent Easter events to entertain the family

Figures just released show that children in school groups visiting all the museum sites have increased by well over 20% compared to the same period in the previous year.... 11 May 2008 Museums in Loughborough, Charnwood and the rest of Leicestershire

Community Services 24 November 2008 Looking for Christmas gifts with a difference? This Christmas you'll find hundreds of great gift ideas in our museum shops and at special shopping events in the run up to the festive season. Whether you're looking for stocking fillers, or something a bit different, there's lots to choose from! Why not combine a shopping trip with a leisurely stroll around one of the county's museums and maybe finish off with some seasonal refreshments? We're also offering 10% discount on gifts from Snibston Discovery Museum, Bosworth Battlefield, Donington le Heath Manor House and Melton Carnegie Museum - just print off the online voucher at www.... 03 Jan 2009 Looking for Christmas gifts with a difference?

Community Services 4 June 2009 Summers here so pick up an Events Guide! Make the most of the sunshine and pick up the summer issue of the Leicestershire Events Guide to try something new and exciting!The Events Guide this summer is bursting with hundreds of free and exciting activities to keep everyone entertained over the next few months. Many of the events are free so you can hang onto the pennies in your pocket!The summer edition is packed full of information of events and activities in libraries, museums and country parks in Leicestershire between the months of June and September.... 06 Jun 2009 Summer’s here so pick up an Events Guide!

Community Services17 September 2010Top Leicestershire museums scoop prestigious awards!The historical battlefield where King Richard III fought his last battle and a former colliery turned tourist attraction both scooped top regional awards at a ceremony last night. The Leicestershire County Council attractions came tops at the Renaissance East Midlands Regional Heritage Awards held last night at Kelham Hall in Newark.... 17 Sep 2010 Top Leicestershire museums scoop prestigious awards!

Community Services8 October 2010Leicestershire museums scoop major hoard at Tourism Awards!Leicestershire museums swept the board at last nights East Midlands Tourism Awards as they went away with no less than four prestigious awards including two Gold and two Silver. The news comes only weeks after they scooped major awards at the Renaissance East Midlands Heritage Awards.... 08 Oct 2010 Leicestershire museums scoop major hoard at Tourism Awards!

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