Harborough

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

Community Services28 February 2011As mad as a March Hare!Families in Leicestershire will be spoilt for choice this springtime with a wide selection of free fun events at Harborough Museum. The museum is hosting a packed programme in March to welcome in the spring.... 28 Feb 2011 As mad as a March Hare!

Community Services28 September 2009Harborough Museum breaks all records!Last Saturday Harborough Museum enjoyed itsbusiestsingle day since it opened in 1983. Over 2500people enjoyed events in the Square and at Harborough Museum on 19 September.... 02 Oct 2009 Harborough Museum breaks all records!

Adults & Communities6 October 2011See over 100 years of Leicestershire's past through film!Rarely seen film footage will take visitors to Harborough Museum on a trip down memory lane enabling them to view the towns history spanning over the last 100 years. The unique film reels are from the museums archives.... 06 Oct 2011 See over 100 years of Leicestershire's past through film!

Community Services8 September 2010Battle relics tell Civil War storyCannon balls, defaced old coins and a pair of Indonesian dragon-headed sword hilts will be among items on display at a local museum as part of a new exhibiton on the Battle of Naseby. Starting on Wednesday 15th September, Harborough Museums latest exhibition explores this momentous event which took place at the height of the English Civil War on 14th June 1645, when the Royalist Cavaliers and Parliamentary Roundheads clashed with devastating results.... 22 Sep 2010 Battle relics tell Civil War story

Community Services20 November 2009100 year old ceremonial key returns to Market HarboroughHarborough Museum is to display the ceremonial silver key given to the Urban District Chairman, Mr J. L.... 18 Dec 2009 100 year old ceremonial key returns to Market Harborough

Residents are urged to go and experience the drama and excitement of a medieval battle at Bosworth Battlefield?s Summer Medieval Festival in August.... 01 Aug 2008 Bosworth Battlefield's Summer Medieval Festival

Community Services2 June 2009Grand re-opening of Harborough MuseumThe grand re-opening of Harborough Museum will be Saturday 19th September. Harborough Hoards and History DayPut Saturday 19 September 2009 on your calendar now - as this is when Market Harborough will be taken over by Roman Legionaries, WW1 Soldiers and Celtic Warriors!Join us to celebrate the rich history of Market Harborough and surrounding villages as Harborough Museum re-opens its doors to the public.... 02 Jun 2009 Grand re-opening of Harborough Museum

Community Services13 July 2009Sites' secrets uncovered during festivalThe secrets of Leicestershires most important historic sites will be uncovered during the countys Festival of Archaeology. Visits to a medieval barn, a Norman castle and an historic colliery are among the attractions of the two week event, which covers Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.... 14 Jul 2009 Sites' secrets uncovered during festival

Community Services15 September 2009Family history for complete beginnersThe popularity of television programmes such as the BBCs Who do You Think You Are? has generated a huge interest in family history and encouraged people to start the detective work themselves. For anyone who has thought about doing it, but doesnt know how to start, Leicestershire Library Services can help.... 15 Sep 2009 Family history for complete beginners

Community Services28 September 2009Harborough Museum breaks all records!Last Saturday Harborough Museum enjoyed itsbusiestsingle day since it opened in 1983. Over 2500people enjoyed events in the Square and at Harborough Museum on 19 September.... 02 Oct 2009 Harborough Museum breaks all records!

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