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

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

Community Services 7 April 2009 Theres more to Easter than eggs at Bosworth Battlefield! Bosworth Battlefield is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt with a difference on Easter Monday, with hidden prizes to find that are worth hundreds of pounds. As well as the traditional chocolate eggs which all hunters will receive if they find an egg, Bosworth Battlefield s Big Easter Egg Hunt will include some top prizes for the family to win.... 08 Apr 2009 There’s more to Easter than eggs at Bosworth Battlefield!

Community Services7 April 2009Easter egg-splorers' quest at WatermeadBudding young treasure-seekers can play detective at an Easter egg hunt at Watermead Country Park. The fun event on Easter Monday involves a treasure map which will lead people on a mile trail from the King Lears car park at Watermead.... 08 Apr 2009 Easter egg-splorers' quest at Watermead

Community Services6 April 2011Fantastic line-up of events this Easter at Charnwood MuseumCharnwood Museum in Loughborough is hosting a full programme of events during April that will appeal to all. From a series of workshops to get visitors in the mood for Easter, to a fascinating exhibition inspired by birdsong, theres something for everyone to enjoy!The diary of events includes:ArtZone: 99 Things Saturday 9th April (Pre-booking required)A chance to celebrate the 99th day of 2011 by drawing or creating 99 things during two hours! Suitable for 8 -15 yr olds.... 06 Apr 2011 Fantastic line-up of events this Easter at Charnwood Museum

Community Services 8 April 2009 Give comments in new interactive kiosks New electronic kiosks have been introduced at Bosworth Battlefield and Snibston to encourage more feedback from customers. The kiosks will include questions ranging from suggestions to satisfaction and will help inform future improvements and developments.... 09 Apr 2009 Give comments in new interactive kiosks

Community Services 9 February 2009 Falcons and Ferrets at Bosworth Battlefield Experience the age old art of falconry with local falconers and Country Park Rangers at Bosworth Battlefield in Sutton Cheney, on Sunday 22 February, 11. 00 - 3.... 10 Feb 2009 Falcons and Ferrets at Bosworth Battlefield

Community Services 24 February 2009 Romp in the Swamp at your local library Looking for free Easter fun for all the family? Then come to your local libraries Romp in the Swamp . Over the Easter holidays we will be having story and craft sessions for children of all ages with a dinosaur theme.... 25 Feb 2009 Romp in the Swamp at your local library

Community Services 24 March 2009 Crafts fit for a King at Bosworth Battlefield! Bosworth Battlefield, owned by Leicestershire County Council, will be hosting a Spring Craft Fayre on Sunday April 5th, from 10. 00 4.... 30 Mar 2009 Crafts fit for a King at Bosworth Battlefield!

Community Services7 April 2009Easter egg-splorers' quest at WatermeadBudding young treasure-seekers can play detective at an Easter egg hunt at Watermead Country Park. The fun event on Easter Monday involves a treasure map which will lead people on a mile trail from the King Lears car park at Watermead.... 08 Apr 2009 Easter egg-splorers' quest at Watermead

Community Services 7 April 2009 Theres more to Easter than eggs at Bosworth Battlefield! Bosworth Battlefield is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt with a difference on Easter Monday, with hidden prizes to find that are worth hundreds of pounds. As well as the traditional chocolate eggs which all hunters will receive if they find an egg, Bosworth Battlefield s Big Easter Egg Hunt will include some top prizes for the family to win.... 08 Apr 2009 There’s more to Easter than eggs at Bosworth Battlefield!

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