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Environment & Transport17 May 2012Get on board with new bus guides Updated bus guides have been produced to help county residents plan their journeys. The leaflets, produced by Leicestershire County Council, contain the latest details on bus frequencies, stops and routes and are available now either by request , online at www.... 17 May 2012 Get on board with new bus guides

Counties' officers use state of the art technology to prevent crimePCSOs Michelle Wright and Lee Rocket helping a shopper register his phoneThe police in Leicestershire are using the latest state of the art technology to tackle thieves and people involved in handling stolen goods. Officers across the Counties Basic Command Unit are using two new pieces of equipment called Apollo and Hermes which link directly to Immoblise UK; the free national property register.... 16 May 2012 Counties' officers use state of the art technology to prevent crime

Environment & Transport14 May 2012Still chance to sign up for cycle courses Theres still time to sign up for free adult cycle courses being held across the county this summer. Leicestershire County Councils courses are filling up fast, but there are still spaces on sessions being held in Coalville, Loughborough, Melton and Ashby-de-la-Zouch over the next couple of months.... 14 May 2012 Still chance to sign up for cycle courses

Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do?

Police appeal following collision on Cranoe RoadOfficers from Leicestershire Polices serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Cranoe Road, near to the junction with Harborough Road. The incident took place at around 7.... 04 May 2012 Police appeal following collision on Cranoe Road

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of two young Chinese people who were last seen on Thursday February 27, 2008.... 15 Apr 2008 Missing from Loughborough

Appeal to trace offender after two indecent assaults in Broughton AstleyOfficers from Harborough local policing unit are appealing for public help after two indecent assaults in Broughton Astley. The most recent incident took place at about 9pm on Tuesday March 22 in Byre Crescent when a 20-year-old woman was approached by a man who touched her inappropriately.... 11 Apr 2011 Appeal to trace offender after two indecent assaults in Broughton Astley

Appeal to trace owner of bike recovered in HarboroughOfficers at Harborough local policing unit need help in identifying the owner of a bike found by a member of the public. The bike, a small red and black child mountain style bike, was found on Monday July 25, 2011 in an alleyway between Burnmill Road and Park Drive in Market Harborough.... 16 Aug 2011 Appeal to trace owner of bike recovered in Harborough

900 South Leicestershire homes to be protected against burglarsCouncillor Ted Webster-Williams (far left) and Inspector Jon Brown of Blaby local policing unit show Braunstone Town residents Martin and Pat Granger how to security mark their property. At least 900 homes across South Leicestershire will be given additional protection against burglary over the next few months.... 03 Nov 2009 900 South Leicestershire homes to be protected against burglars

Car stolen from dealership in Great GlenPolice in Great Glen are appealing for witnesses after a silver Isuzu Rodeo was stolen from a car dealership. The incident happened shortly after 9am on Tuesday December 22 as the car was parked on The Nook, just off London Road.... 24 Dec 2009 Car stolen from dealership in Great Glen

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of two young Chinese people who were last seen on Thursday February 27, 2008.... 15 Apr 2008 Missing from Loughborough

A goat stolen from premises in Leicester last week has been reunited with its owner, thanks to some diligent police work.... 14 Jul 2008 Missing goat reunited with owner

Pets killed in Broughton AstleyPolice are appealing for witnesses after a concerning incident in Broughton Astley. The incident happened sometime between 8am and 3pm on Tuesday October 13 in the back garden of a house on Frolesworth Road when two chickens and a rabbit were killed.... 21 Oct 2009 Pets killed in Broughton Astley

900 South Leicestershire homes to be protected against burglarsCouncillor Ted Webster-Williams (far left) and Inspector Jon Brown of Blaby local policing unit show Braunstone Town residents Martin and Pat Granger how to security mark their property. At least 900 homes across South Leicestershire will be given additional protection against burglary over the next few months.... 03 Nov 2009 900 South Leicestershire homes to be protected against burglars

Theft prevention advice for households with prestige vehiclesHouseholders with prestige cars are being advised on how to keep them from thieves. Modern vehicles are increasingly difficult to steal without the keys due to alarms and immobilisers.... 17 Nov 2009 Theft prevention advice for households with prestige vehicles

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

Community Services22 December 2010New discoveries emerge from 2,000 year old Hallaton Helmet!Painstaking work on an ornate Roman cavalry parade helmet found at Hallaton, Leicestershire is revealing intriguing images that have been hidden for 2,000 years. The helmet is also giving archaeologists a fascinating insight into how these prestige objects were made.... 22 Dec 2010 New discoveries emerge from 2,000 year old Hallaton Helmet!

Environment & Transport18 July 2011'Wood' you like a 'WIMBY'?Leicestershire residents are being encouraged to sign up to a scheme that last year saw 3,720 trees planted in the county. People are once again invited to take part in the WIMBY (Woodland in my Backyard) initiative and help make the county leafier.... 18 Jul 2011 'Wood' you like a 'WIMBY'?

29 December 2010Council bags innovative flood defences Innovative self-inflating sandbags designed to seal doors and protect homes during a flood, are being offered to Leicestershire householders. The County Council is one of the first in the country to make the sand-less, gel-filled devices available to residents.... 29 Dec 2010 Council bags innovative flood defences

Two distraction burglaries in South LeicestershireOfficers from the South area are appealing for public help following two distraction burglaries in Market Harborough and Sharnford. The first incident took place at about 8.... 03 Nov 2010 Two distraction burglaries in South Leicestershire

Man receives injury to knee after assault in Market Harborough pubPolice are appealing for the publics help in locating a man they believe may be a significant witness to an assault. The incident happened at about 1am on Saturday March 31 at the Kings Head pub in Church Street, Market Harborough when a 22-year-old man received an injury to his leg after he was assaulted.... 27 Apr 2012 Man receives injury to knee after assault in Market Harborough pub

Environment & Transport1 May 2012Heaps of advice on compostingHeaps of advice will be available to people who want to find out more about composting. Next week (May 6 12) is Compost Awareness Week and Leicestershire Waste Partnership, which is made up of the county, district and borough councils, will be holding a series of road shows so people can find out more.... 01 May 2012 Heaps of advice on composting

Police appeal following collision on Cranoe RoadOfficers from Leicestershire Polices serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Cranoe Road, near to the junction with Harborough Road. The incident took place at around 7.... 04 May 2012 Police appeal following collision on Cranoe Road

Children & Young People's Service3 May 2012Online clips break down clinic barriersA team of young filmmakers has created a series of short online films to raise awareness of contraceptive services in communities. The group uploaded clips onto You Tube showing where the clinics are located and to help make visits less daunting for young people.... 03 May 2012 Online clips break down clinic barriers

Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do?

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

Community Services22 December 2010New discoveries emerge from 2,000 year old Hallaton Helmet!Painstaking work on an ornate Roman cavalry parade helmet found at Hallaton, Leicestershire is revealing intriguing images that have been hidden for 2,000 years. The helmet is also giving archaeologists a fascinating insight into how these prestige objects were made.... 22 Dec 2010 New discoveries emerge from 2,000 year old Hallaton Helmet!

Environment & Transport18 July 2011'Wood' you like a 'WIMBY'?Leicestershire residents are being encouraged to sign up to a scheme that last year saw 3,720 trees planted in the county. People are once again invited to take part in the WIMBY (Woodland in my Backyard) initiative and help make the county leafier.... 18 Jul 2011 'Wood' you like a 'WIMBY'?

29 December 2010Council bags innovative flood defences Innovative self-inflating sandbags designed to seal doors and protect homes during a flood, are being offered to Leicestershire householders. The County Council is one of the first in the country to make the sand-less, gel-filled devices available to residents.... 29 Dec 2010 Council bags innovative flood defences

Two distraction burglaries in South LeicestershireOfficers from the South area are appealing for public help following two distraction burglaries in Market Harborough and Sharnford. The first incident took place at about 8.... 03 Nov 2010 Two distraction burglaries in South Leicestershire