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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

Community Services6 October 2010Face to Face with the Hallaton TreasureA local artist who was inspired to create paintings based on the Hallaton Treasure Hoard will be showcasing his arwork alongside the treasure itself at Harborough Museum from Wednesday 13 October. Derek Brittan, a member of the Harborough Artists Cluster, was moved to create this exhibition, Hallaton Re-discovered in Art, following a visit to the museums Hallaton Treasure Gallery earlier this year, where he was impressed by the images found on the ancient Celtic coins.... 06 Oct 2010 Face to Face with the Hallaton Treasure

9 May 20112000 year old Hallaton silver bowl inspires London exhibitionA beautiful 2000 year old silver bowl found in Leicestershire is the focus of a new temporary exhibition at a prestigious London institution. The bowl will be displayed at Goldsmiths Hall in London this summer, reaching new audiences in the capital.... 09 May 2011 2000 year old Hallaton silver bowl inspires London exhibition

Community Services2 February 2011Treasure and Romans are coming to Fleckney LibraryAnyone interested in local history should flock to Fleckney Library throughout February, where they can see a small selection of the 2,000-year-old Hallaton Treasure for free. There will be twenty beautiful gold and silver coins and a replica Roman helmet from this important and priceless archaeological discovery on display in the library until Saturday 26th February, along with fascinating insights into the rest of the treasure, its Iron Age origins and accounts of the people who unearthed it.... 02 Feb 2011 Treasure and Romans are coming to Fleckney Library

Community Services19 May 2009Chance to find out about Hallaton TreasureThe Hallaton Treasure of over 5000 Iron Age and Roman coins was one of the most exciting archaeological finds ever made in Leicestershire. A day conference at the University of Leicester will give everyone the chance to find out more about this exciting find.... 23 May 2009 Chance to find out about Hallaton Treasure

Community Services25 January 20112,000 year old dog returns to guard treasure!A two thousand year old dog that was sacrificed and buried to guard the Hallaton Treasure will go on display for the first time at Harborough Museum in Leicestershire. Visitors can catch a first glimpse of it when it goes on display at the museum on Saturday 29th January.... 25 Jan 2011 2,000 year old dog returns to guard treasure!

Community Services19 May 2009Chance to find out about Hallaton TreasureThe Hallaton Treasure of over 5000 Iron Age and Roman coins was one of the most exciting archaeological finds ever made in Leicestershire. A day conference at the University of Leicester will give everyone the chance to find out more about this exciting find.... 23 May 2009 Chance to find out about Hallaton Treasure

Community Services28 September 2009Win prizes galore in the latest Events Guide!Win tickets to see Peter Pan at The Curve, 25 in a fun numbers quiz, an Ecobutton energy saving device or shopping vouchers in the latest issue of the fantastic, free Leicestershire Events Guide. This handy 64 page guide is packed with 100s of fun and fascinating activities - many are FREE and perfect for planning what to do over half-term and the forthcoming months!Find out about a new local treasure! The newly refurbished Harborough Museum, complete with the exciting Hallaton Treasure Gallery, is now open with treasure themed events for all ages.... 28 Sep 2009 Win prizes galore in the latest Events Guide!

Community Services17 December 2009Stress Free Christmas ActivitiesWhy not take a relaxing break at this hectic time of year and visit your local museum for some great exhibitions and more besides. Melton Carnegie MuseumHas the amazing Royal Photographic Societys Distinction Panel Members Exhibition on until 14th March, a free exhibition featuring works by internationally renown photographers.... 17 Dec 2009 “Stress Free Christmas Activities”

Community Services8 December 2009Hordes visit the Hallaton Hoards!Museum staff have been overwhelmed by the publics reaction to the new Hallaton Treasure Gallery. Record numbers of visitors have been recorded since the Museum re-opened on 19 September.... 21 Dec 2009 Hordes visit the Hallaton Hoards!

Community Services19 January 2010Silversmith sheds light on bowls ancient secretsDoes a 2000 year old silver bowl hold the key to uncovering the lost craft of the Iron Age silversmith? Analysis of the bowl by experts from The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, the Assay Office, London and a nationally renowned silversmith certainly suggests this. Silversmith Alex Brogden, used to producing works of art for institutions such as Trinity College, Cambridge, York Minster and No.... 20 Jan 2010 Silversmith sheds light on bowl’s ancient secrets

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