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

Environment & Transport20 December 2011Unwrap the secrets to reducing festive packaging wasteHouseholders are being urged to get wrapped up in the idea of reducing the amount of packaging being sent to landfill this Christmas. As part of its Dreaming of a Green Christmas campaign, the Leicestershire Waste Partnership, which is made up of the county, district and borough councils, is urging people to finish 2011 and start 2012 in a green way.... 21 Dec 2011 Unwrap the secrets to reducing festive packaging waste

Residents commitment to recycling has helped Leicestershire retain its position as one of the top performing counties in the country. New figures released by DEFRA show that Leicestershire is the fourth best county nationally with a recycling and composting rate of 48.... 10 Nov 2008 Top ranking for Leicestershire's recycling

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 24 March 2009 Bag a bargain green cone An incredible cut-price offer is making it even easier for residents to transform their leftover food waste and reduce the amount sent to landfill. For the next year, green cones and other types of food waste disgesters as well as compost bins and wormeries are all available from just 7.... 27 Mar 2009 Bag a bargain green cone

7 December 2010Put leftover turkey to better useThose wanting to dispose of their Christmas leftovers in an environmentally friendly way this year are being given the opportunity to buy a food waste digester with a free cookery book from Leicestershire Waste PartnershipLeicestershire residents* who purchase a Green Cone food waste digester between now and January 7th 2011 will receive a free Leicestershire Loves Leftovers recipe book full of ideas for delicious meals to make with leftover food. The Green Cone takes leftover cooked and uncooked food including leftover sprouts and turkey bones, as well as other meat, fish, bones and dairy products, fruit and vegetable peelings.... 07 Dec 2010 Put leftover turkey to better use

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 10 November 2008 Top ranking for Leicestershire's recycling Residents commitment to recycling has helped Leicestershire retain its position as one of the top performing counties in the country. New figures released by DEFRA show that Leicestershire is the fourth best county nationally with a recycling and composting rate of 48.... 31 Dec 2008 Top ranking for Leicestershire's recycling

Residents commitment to recycling has helped Leicestershire retain its position as one of the top performing counties in the country. New figures released by DEFRA show that Leicestershire is the fourth best county nationally with a recycling and composting rate of 48.... 10 Nov 2008 Top ranking for Leicestershire's recycling

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 24 November 2008 All I want for Christmas is a green cone People can slim their bin this Christmas by picking up a 'green cone' as a stocking filler. Throughout December, a range of food waste digesters and composters are available at massively reduced prices of up to 50%.... 31 Dec 2008 All I want for Christmas is a green cone

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 10 November 2008 Top ranking for Leicestershire's recycling Residents commitment to recycling has helped Leicestershire retain its position as one of the top performing counties in the country. New figures released by DEFRA show that Leicestershire is the fourth best county nationally with a recycling and composting rate of 48.... 31 Dec 2008 Top ranking for Leicestershire's recycling

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 01 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas?

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 15 December 2008 Deck the halls with green decorations Children can turn everyday items into environmentally-friendly Christmas decorations and cards at a special festive workshop. The event is part of a roadshow giving residents across Leicestershire tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year.... 03 Jan 2009 Deck the halls with green decorations

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