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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

Adults & Communities7 February 2012An exciting half-term ahead at Leicestershire attractionsLook out for lots of exciting events and activities at Leicestershire County Council attractions over half-term. These include a LEGO day at Snibston where you can see some amazing models and build your own, the chance to learn about and watch owls in flight at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and activities at Harborough Museum to celebrate the return of the Hallaton helmet.... 07 Feb 2012 An exciting half-term ahead at Leicestershire attractions

Adults & Communities4 August 2011The circus is coming to town!Young visitors to Harborough Museum this month will be treated to fun filled activities of circus fun and will have the chance to learn the tricks of the trade!Harborough Museum and Harborough Library have joined forces to promote this years Summer Reading Challenge. This years theme is Circus Stars which aims to encourage children to learn a new skill and be inspired to pick up a book.... 04 Aug 2011 The circus is coming to town!

Community Services1 November 2010The Romans, and your museum, need you!Could you battle hordes of barbarians for the glory of Rome? Would you look good in a tunic and sandals? And could you interest others in the life and times of a Roman soldier? The legionnaires of Rome were the greatest troops in the world 2000 years ago, and Harborough Museum is giving visitors the chance to find out more about them, and perhaps even sign up to become one themselves, at its free Roman Soldier Boot Camp event on Saturday November 6th between 11am and 4pm. Roman soldier Flavinus will invite visitors to try on replica armour, handle the everyday equipment of a Roman recruit and see what he carried in his marching pack.... 02 Nov 2010 The Romans, and your museum, need you!

Community Services29 November 20102,000 year old treasure visits Fleckney Library2,000 year old treasure will be arriving at Fleckney Library on Tuesday 7 December as the library and Fleckney History Group host an exhibition on a wonderful local find, the Hallaton Treasure. In the year 2000, amateur archaeologists from the Hallaton Fieldwork Group were fieldworking near the village of Hallaton, Leicestershire.... 29 Nov 2010 2,000 year old treasure visits Fleckney Library

Adults & Communities24 May 2011Bedtime stories at librariesPyjamas and teddies at the ready! As part of National Family Week children and parents are invited to Bedtime Story sessions at two local libraries These are early evening events involving stories and crafts for children aged up to 8 years of age and are completely free to attend. The first session is at Fleckney Library on Tuesday May 31st, the second is at Market Harborough Library on Thursday June 2nd.... 25 May 2011 Bedtime stories at libraries

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 Services28 January 2010Leicestershire Claims Oldest Roman Coin in Britain!What is believed to be the oldest Roman coin ever found in Britain makes its museum debut, 2220 years after it was made. The silver denarius coin is now on display at Harborough Museum, Market Harborough alongside other coins that were excavated with it.... 28 Jan 2010 Leicestershire Claims Oldest Roman Coin in Britain!

Community Services15 September 2010Revolting Roman beauty secrets revealed!- Photo Opportunity -Crocodile dung, urine, white lead and rabbit blood - these were just some of the revolting and dangerous ingredients used as make-up by our ancestors 2000 years ago!Fashion conscious visitors to Harborough Museum will have the chance to be made-up in the style of our Iron Age and Roman ancestors and find out more about some of these disgusting forms of make-up. The event is taking place at the museum on Saturday 25 September between 11am and 4pm.... 15 Sep 2010 Revolting Roman beauty secrets revealed!

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

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.... 27 Oct 2010 Face to Face with the Hallaton Treasure

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