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

Chief Executive's21 June 2011County's health priorities to be discussedReducing smoking, drinking and obesity and doing more preventative work are among the priorities to be considered by Leicestershires new health and wellbeing board. Leicestershire County Councils Health and Wellbeing Board meets on Thursday (June 23rd) to consider eight priorities for the next year.... 21 Jun 2011 County's health priorities to be discussed

Chief Executive's27 October 2011Minister learns of Leicestershire's health workLeicestershires County Council and NHS bodies have briefed Secretary of State Andrew Lansley about how they are working together to improve public health. Mr Lansley visited Leicestershire County Council, to meet council, public health officials and GPs.... 28 Oct 2011 Minister learns of Leicestershire's health work

Chief Executive's12 July 2011Conference showcases health improvementsExamples of how Leicestershires NHS bodies and councils are working together to improve public health will be showcased at a national conference. The Kings Fund conference in London on Thursday (July 14th) will hear how Leicestershire County Council has launched a health and wellbeing board and how partners are working to create a virtual public health team, shared by the NHS and councils.... 12 Jul 2011 Conference showcases health improvements

Chief Executive's19 April 2011New health group set for launchA new group to make public health services more effective, joined-up and accountable is being launched in Leicestershire. Leicestershire County Council will be one of the first authorities in the country to set up a Health and Wellbeing Board, made up of councillors, GPs and health and care officials, and including representatives of patients and the public.... 19 Apr 2011 New health group set for launch

Cabinet Office3 February 2011New cabinet member for healthLeicestershire County Council has appointed a cabinet lead member for health, as the council and its partners prepare for the Government's NHS reforms. County councillor Ernie White will take on the cabinet position and serve on the new Health and Well Being Board for Leicestershire.... 03 Feb 2011 New cabinet member for health

An additional 27m investment in patient services has been announced by the Leicester City Primary Care Trust (PCT) this week. ... 04 Apr 2008 £27m health boost for Leicester City people

Cabinet Office19 January 2011Council welcomes health announcementThe leader of Leicestershire County Council has welcomed today's Government announcement on health service reform. A health and well-being board will be set up in Leicestershire in April, to bring together the NHS, the county council and other bodies to improve health services.... 19 Jan 2011 Council welcomes health announcement

Cabinet Office3 February 2011New cabinet member for healthLeicestershire County Council has appointed a cabinet lead member for health, as the council and its partners prepare for the Government's NHS reforms. County councillor Ernie White will take on the cabinet position and serve on the new Health and Well Being Board for Leicestershire.... 03 Feb 2011 New cabinet member for health

Chief Executive's19 April 2011New health group set for launchA new group to make public health services more effective, joined-up and accountable is being launched in Leicestershire. Leicestershire County Council will be one of the first authorities in the country to set up a Health and Wellbeing Board, made up of councillors, GPs and health and care officials, and including representatives of patients and the public.... 19 Apr 2011 New health group set for launch

Cabinet Office8 June 2011200 have their say at the Big Health DayMore than 200 people with learning disabilities and their carers are having their say on care and health services at an event in Leicester. A video booth is among the ways people can tell the NHS and local councils about their experiences, at the Big Health Day on Thursday, June 9th.... 08 Jun 2011 200 have their say at the Big Health Day

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