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

Resources22 May 2012Share your views on country parksPeople with a love for the great outdoors are being urged to share their views on some of Leicestershires flagship country parks. The County Council is asking people to take part in a survey so it can get an up-to-date understanding of the views and opinions of people who visit the beauty spots it manages.... 22 May 2012 Share your views on country parks

Resources3 May 2012Would ewe believe it? Surprise new addition to Beacon Hill A surprise new addition has joined the ranks of furry faces at Beacon Hill Country Park. One of the county council-run park's Hebridean sheep gave birth unexpectedly at the weekend.... 03 May 2012 Would ewe believe it? Surprise new addition to Beacon Hill

Resources11 October 2010Learn the age-old art of green woodworkingPeople can learn the age old art of green woodworking thanks to a course being held at a Leicestershire beauty spot. This one day course will be hosted by Leicestershire County Council Rangers and a local carpenter in woodland at Beacon Hill Country Park on Saturday, October 16 and Saturday, November 13.... 11 Oct 2010 Learn the age-old art of green woodworking

Resources11 October 2010Learn the age-old art of green woodworkingPeople can learn the age old art of green woodworking thanks to a course being held at a Leicestershire beauty spot. This one day course will be hosted by Leicestershire County Council Rangers and a local carpenter in woodland at Beacon Hill Country Park on Saturday, October 16 and Saturday, November 13.... 27 Oct 2010 Learn the age-old art of green woodworking

Resources18 March 2011Chance to learn traditional crafts at Beacon Hill Anyone who would like to try their hand at dry stone walling or green woodworking can take part in courses at Beacon Hill Country Park this spring. The traditional crafts will be taught by rangers as part of Leicestershire County Councils Meet the Experts programme of events.... 18 Mar 2011 Chance to learn traditional crafts at Beacon Hill

A new calendar featuring pictures of Watermead Country Park will go on sale tomorrow. The calendar contains 24 images from two local photographers and illustrates the diversity of the park.... 15 Aug 2008 Watermead Calendar

Community Services 7 May 2009 National Forest rambles with rangers People can enjoy three guided walks led by County Council country park rangers as part of the forthcoming National Forest Walking Festival. The first walk from Beacon Hill to Jubilee Wood and back is taking place next Saturday (16th May).... 07 May 2009 National Forest rambles with rangers

Resources25 August 2010Find out more about tree planting initiative at the National Forest Wood Fair***Photo / filming opportunity: 10am to 5pm, Monday, August 30, Beacon Hill Country Park. Various activities will be available throughout the day***Visitors to The National Forest Wood Fair can find out how to enhance their local surroundings thanks to an ambitious tree planting scheme.... 09 Sep 2010 Find out more about tree planting initiative at the National Forest Wood Fair

Resources22 September 2010Survive the wild wood challenge***Photo / filming opportunity: 2pm 4pm, Saturday, September 25 and Saturday, October 2, Beacon Hill Country Park. Journalists attending should call the rangers on 07850 276224 on arrival.... 22 Sep 2010 Survive the wild wood challenge

Resources11 October 2010Learn the age-old art of green woodworkingPeople can learn the age old art of green woodworking thanks to a course being held at a Leicestershire beauty spot. This one day course will be hosted by Leicestershire County Council Rangers and a local carpenter in woodland at Beacon Hill Country Park on Saturday, October 16 and Saturday, November 13.... 11 Oct 2010 Learn the age-old art of green woodworking

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