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 & Transport13 October 2011Groby zebra crossing set to earn its stripesA new zebra crossing is set to earn its stripes by helping Groby youngsters reach school. Introduced on Laundon Way, it is part of a package of measures brought in by Leicestershire County Council to help pupils from Lady Jane Grey Primary School cross the road more safely.... 13 Oct 2011 Groby zebra crossing set to earn its stripes

Environment & Transport11 May 2011'Eco-cushions' slow trafficVillagers and school children in Long Whatton are set to benefit from new speed cushions designed to slow down motorists. The measure costing 40,000 have been put in by Leicestershire County Council on West End, Main Street, Hathern Road and at either side of the primary school on The Green.... 11 May 2011 'Eco-cushions' slow traffic

Environment & Transport6 December 2011A 'wheely' good deal for Loughborough students'Bespoke' improvements outside a Loughborough school are aiming to get students back in the saddle. Leicestershire County Council has introduced two 'speed tables' along Fairmeadows Way designed to slow motorists and create a safer environment for walking and cycling.... 21 Dec 2011 A 'wheely' good deal for Loughborough students

2 February 2011Speed-busting boost for WhitwickVillagers are set to benefit from new measures designed to curb speed in Whitwick. The 20,000 improvements along Talbot Lane include two pairs of eco-friendly speed cushions which are made from recycled rubber tyres.... 02 Feb 2011 Speed-busting boost for Whitwick

Environment & Transport9 June 2011Speed-busting measures to curb rat-runnersNew speed-busting measures designed to deter rat-runners and curb drivers' speed have been installed in Narborough. Leicestershire County Council has brought in the improvements along Forest Road and Stewart Avenue, often used by motorists as a short-cut between the B4114 and Grove Park and Fosse Park.... 09 Jun 2011 Speed-busting measures to curb rat-runners

Young cyclists have celebrated the end of their road safety course with a ride through Charnwood Forest, to the village of Woodhouse.... 16 Jul 2008 Village ride for cycling students from Loughborough

A 30,000 scheme to tackle speeding in Blackfordby has been completed by Leicestershire County Council. The village now has a school 20mph speed limit on Main Street and traffic calming, including speed tables and speed cushions.... 04 Nov 2008 Scheme to cut traffic speeds in village

2 November 2010Bus boost for De Lisle pupilsA 65,000 project in Loughborough is set to make catching the bus easier and safer for school pupils. The improvements, jointly funded by Leicestershire County Council and the De Lisle Catholic Science College, extend the existing school bus lay-by on Thorpe Hill enabling it to accommodate 10 buses.... 02 Nov 2010 Bus boost for De Lisle pupils

17 November 2010Safety boost for Rothley school childrenPupils, pedestrians and cyclists are benefiting from a 35,000 safety boost outside Rothley Primary School. The improvements have been brought in by the County Council on Mountsorrel Lane and include a widened 'speed table' to reduce motorists traffic speeds and make it easier for people to cross.... 18 Nov 2010 Safety boost for Rothley school children

18 January 2011New measures curb drivers' speeds in Whitwick*** photo opportunity ***Pedestrians and school children are set to benefit from a 37,000 scheme aimed at cutting speeding in Whitwick. Speed cushions designed to slow motorists have been brought in along Church Lane and Thornborough Road.... 18 Jan 2011 New measures curb drivers' speeds in Whitwick

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