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Environment & Transport21 February 2012Residents dig in to make their community greenerVillagers from Stoney Stanton have been invited to bring their spades along to a community tree planting event in their village. An impressive acre - or half a football pitch worth of trees - will be planted by residents of all ages at Carey Hill Recreation Ground on Saturday (Feb 25).... 21 Feb 2012 Residents dig in to make their community greener

Police believe body is that of missing man Police believe the body of a man that was found in Foxton yesterday afternoon is that of missing man Stuart Taylor. Officers were called at around 12.... 20 Feb 2012 Police believe body is that of missing man

Police issue advice after Asian gold jewellery and watches stolen during burglariesLeicestershire Constabulary has issued advice after a number of burglaries where jewellery has been stolen. Incidents have occurred across the county where homes have been broken into and thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and items of sentimental value have been taken.... 10 Feb 2012 Police issue advice after Asian gold jewellery and watches stolen during burglaries

'Harborough Be Safe' helps 2000th personHarborough Be Safe, a community volunteer scheme to help the elderly and vulnerable, has secured the home of its 2000th elderly resident. The scheme was launched in December 2002 to help the elderly, the vulnerable and victims of crime.... 09 Feb 2012 'Harborough Be Safe' helps 2000th person

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

Lutterworth police continue bike safety initiativePC Paul Hardwick speaking to a motorcyclist in LutterworthOn the 2nd July 2011 Lutterworth Police continued their initiative to try and keep motorcyclists safe from injury and crime. Police stopped a further 39 motorcycles passing through Lutterworth town and offered advice on clothing, vehicle maintenanceand crime prevention.... 20 Jul 2011 Lutterworth police continue bike safety initiative

'Harborough Be Safe' helps 2000th personHarborough Be Safe, a community volunteer scheme to help the elderly and vulnerable, has secured the home of its 2000th elderly resident. The scheme was launched in December 2002 to help the elderly, the vulnerable and victims of crime.... 09 Feb 2012 'Harborough Be Safe' helps 2000th person

Police appeal following collision on the A6, FoxtonOfficers from Leicestershire Constabularys serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious collision in Foxton. The collision happened at about 4.... 13 Jan 2012 Police appeal following collision on the A6, Foxton

TAG rugby coaching on offer to pupils in LoughboroughPolice officers from Loughborough are now offering TAG rugby coaching to schools thanks to an initiative run by the charity, Child Victims of Crime, and the Rugby Football Union. Six officers and Police Community Support Officers are now qualified TAG rugby coaches thanks to a programme first set up in 2002.... 21 Dec 2010 TAG rugby coaching on offer to pupils in Loughborough

Three cars damaged in Lutterworth Officers from Harborough local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after three cars were damaged in Lutterworth during the night of New Years Eve. Three cars parked in Swiftway, Luterworth were scratched with a sharp instrument sometime between 12pm on Friday December 31 and 12pm on Saturday January 1.... 17 Jan 2011 Three cars damaged in Lutterworth

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

Retailers get course in alcohol awarenessDozens of retailers from Hinckley and North West Leicestershire have been invited for training on how they can help prevent under age youths getting hold of alcohol. They will be given advice on direct sales to the under-aged, and on the increasing problem of proxy purchases children getting adults to buy alcohol for them.... 21 Oct 2009 Retailers get course in alcohol awareness

Halloween and Bonfire Night campaign launches'No Thanks' Halloween PosterA campaign to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period is being launched by Leicestershire Constabulary in conjunction with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and the nine Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Halloween celebrations often involve young people taking part in Trick or Treat' activities.... 26 Oct 2009 Halloween and Bonfire Night campaign launches

Nostalgic calendar helps in the fight against crimeCopies of a nostalgic calendar designed to promote personal safety will be given away free of charge next week. Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch Association will be handing out the calendars from a stall at Market Harboroughs Indoor Market on Tuesday 3 November from 9am -1pm.... 29 Oct 2009 Nostalgic calendar helps in the fight against crime

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

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

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'?

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!

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

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 & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes

Reward offered by Spar after robbery at their store in Market HarboroughA 5,000 reward has been offered after a robbery at a supermarket in Market Harborough at the weekend. The incident took place at about 4.... 01 Feb 2012 Reward offered by Spar after robbery at their store in Market Harborough

February 4 planned marches updates9am audio update9. 37am -Officers are starting to be deployed into Leicester city centre so expect to see police vehicles in convoy9.... 06 Feb 2012 February 4 planned marches updates

Appeal for witnesses after robbery at a supermarket in Market HarboroughDetectives from the county are appealing for possible witnesses to a robbery ata supermarket in Market Harborough to come forward. The incident took place at about 4.... 30 Jan 2012 Appeal for witnesses after robbery at a supermarket in Market Harborough

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

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'?

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!

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