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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

Re-appeal for non-stop collision in OadbyOfficers from Wigston local policing unit are still trying to locate the occupants of a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene of a collision in Oadby. The collision occurred at about 8.... 17 Nov 2011 Re-appeal for non-stop collision in Oadby

Number of incidents of damage in Broughton AstleyOfficers from Harborough local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after a number of incidents of damage in Broughton Astley. Police have received six reports of properties and vehicles being damaged in the Coltsfoot Way area during the evening of Tuesday December 27 and early hours of Wednesday December 28, 2011.... 07 Jan 2012 Number of incidents of damage in Broughton Astley

Appeal following road traffic collision in Tilton on the HillPolice officers are appealing for witnesses after road traffic collision in Tilton on the Hill. The collision occurred at about 7pm on Tuesday May 26, 2009 on Oakham Road at its junction with Launde Rd and involved three vehicles, a white Ford Transit Police Scenes of Crime van, a black Range Rover and a Rover.... 03 Jun 2009 Appeal following road traffic collision in Tilton on the Hill

Police urge van owners to remove electrical tools overnightOfficers in the South area are urging trades people not to leave any tools or equipment in their vans overnight after a recent spate of thefts. In the last month, 16 vans have been broken into across South Leicestershire.... 06 Mar 2009 Police urge van owners to remove electrical tools overnight

Theft prevention advice for households with prestige vehiclesHouseholders with prestige cars are being advised on how to keep them from thieves. Modern vehicles are increasingly difficult to steal without the keys due to alarms and immobilisers.... 17 Nov 2009 Theft prevention advice for households with prestige vehicles

Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident of burglary in Lutterworth. The incident took place between 9pm on Thursday May 1, 2008 and 10am on Thursday May 8, 2008 when thieves broke into the hut for Lutterworth Scout Group on Waterworks Lane.... 12 May 2008 Burglary at scout hut in Lutterworth

A goat stolen from premises in Leicester last week has been reunited with its owner, thanks to some diligent police work.... 14 Jul 2008 Missing goat reunited with owner

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a farm in Swinford near Lutterworth. The incident took place between 11pm yesterday (Tuesday October 28, 2008) and 7.... 29 Oct 2008 Burglary at farm in Swinford

Police urge van owners to remove electrical tools overnightOfficers in the South area are urging trades people not to leave any tools or equipment in their vans overnight after a recent spate of thefts. In the last month, 16 vans have been broken into across South Leicestershire.... 06 Mar 2009 Police urge van owners to remove electrical tools overnight

Appealing following two burglaries in ThurnbyPolice in Harborough are appealing for witnesses after reports that two houses in Thurnby, have been burgled. The first incident happened between 5.... 22 Apr 2009 Appealing following two burglaries in Thurnby

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