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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 September 2010Leicestershire Revealed top 100 museum objects online!Museums across Leicestershire are showcasing the best of their collections in a new online exhibition. They are selecting 100 exciting objects for the brand new Leicestershire Revealed website .... 09 Sep 2010 Leicestershire Revealed – top 100 museum objects online!

Adults & Communities23 September 2011What was your favourite school trip?Ask anyone what they remember about their school days and many people will talk about the time they went on a school trip. Be it a trip to the seaside, museum or even a local field trip, everyone has a favourite! Last year alone, over 30,000 school children went on school trips to Leicestershires museums.... 23 Sep 2011 What was your favourite school trip?

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 Services4 October 2010Dozens of half-term holiday events in LeicestershireThere will be plenty to entertain families this half-term as Leicestershire County Councils award winning museums, libraries and country parks host a fantastic array of events to keep everyone occupied. Theres something for everyone, including arts and crafts, games and puzzles, historical or nature events and plenty of Halloween themed events in preparation for the big day!Families will be spoilt for choice with events including:A treasure hunt to help find the lost weapons of King Richards Army and an opportunity to be a falconer at the historic Bosworth Battlefield Centre.... 27 Oct 2010 Dozens of half-term holiday events in Leicestershire

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre is celebrating after being recognised by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) as meeting the national standard for UK museums. ... 15 May 2008 Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre becomes Accredited Museum!

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre is celebrating after being recognised by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) as meeting the national standard for UK museums. ... 15 May 2008 Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre becomes Accredited Museum!

Community Services31 March 2009Your views of our museums count!Did you know there are over 50 museums in Leicestershire and Rutland? Would you like to know more about what the public think of our museums? In 2007, Leicestershire museums commissioned research to Leicestershire residents to monitor the views and needs of visitors and potential visitors to museums and these views are being used to inform of our exciting developments. The survey, which is part of a twenty-year project to monitor trends, is the only known survey in the Country.... 01 Apr 2009 Your views of our museums count!

Community Services2 April 2009Ancient helmet's secrets uncoveredExperts at the British Museum are helping to unpick the secrets of a 2,000-year-old Roman helmet, found in Leicestershire. The helmet is part of the Southeast Leicestershire Treasure, an internationally-important Iron Age find that will be the subject of a major, permanent exhibition at Harborough Museum (www.... 03 Apr 2009 Ancient helmet's secrets uncovered

Community Services7 July 2009Libraries and museums get more socialYou can now find and connect with libraries and museums on a range of social networking sites from Facebook to Twitter - as well as two new blogs. Leicestershire County Council has recently launched the blogs so people can easily pick up the latest news about museums and libraries online.... 09 Jul 2009 Libraries and museums get more social

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