Leicester

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Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in GrobyPolice are appealing for witnesses following the assault of two teenage boys in Groby. The incident happened at around 6.... 11 Feb 2010 Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres MonsellHomes of elderly residents in Eyres Monsell are being given a security boost to help prevent distraction burglaries. Officers from Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Constabulary will be visiting up to 300 properties to carry out security checks and install crime prevention devices such as door chains and bolts, window locks, kick boards to strengthen front and back doors, personal alarms and digital spy cameras, where appropriate.... 11 Feb 2010 Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell

Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers Elderly residents in Leicester are being warned following a series of distraction burglaries by two men claiming to be police officers. Four distraction burglaries were reported to police in the city during the evening of Wednesday February 10.... 11 Feb 2010 Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers

THE final finishing touches are being made to Leicester s flowerbeds, hanging baskets and floral displays as the city prepares to look its best for the East Midlands in Bloom judging next week. Leicester City Council staff and local businesses have been getting ready for the competition judges who arrive on Tuesday 15th July.... 11 Jul 2008 Finishing touches made

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NEWS that Leicester has won silver gilt in this yearâ s East Midlands in Bloom Awards is being celebrated in the city. The result was announced at the Royal Horticultural Societyâ s East Midlands in Bloom finals, held in Nottingham today (10th).

The judges also issued a special award to BBC Radio Leicester for its significant contribution to the Leicester in Bloom campaign, through their gardening programme and their own floral displays.

Judges were particularly impressed with:

- the widespread distribution of floral displays across the city centre and the high standard of cleanliness - the involvement of community groups - the interesting use of the car in a flowerbed to highlight vehicle crime

Leicester was awarded a total of 168 points, just two points away from a gold award.

The Leicester in Bloom committee, which ran the campaign, consists of staff from Leicester City Council, Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce and members... 10 Sep 2008 Floral award winners

TWO hackney carriages will be doing their bit for the Leicester in Bloom competition this month, following their dramatic floral makeover. ... 07 Jul 2008 Bloom taxis revealed

RETAILER John Lewis is planting its seeds of commitment after agreeing to be Leicester in Blooms main sponsor.... 11 Jul 2008 Blooming marvellous support

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AFTER months of planning, planting and preparation the day of reckoning is finally here as the Leicester in Bloom judges visit the city.

Judges have been in Leicester today (15th) and have been shown examples of the hundreds of plants and flowers that adorn the cityâ s streets. Hanging baskets have been placed along the main shopping streets of the city, while geranium filled planters decorate Humberstone Gate.

The competition aims to engage all sections of the community - including businesses and residents - in brightening up their environment and making the city a better place to live and work.

Stuart Marbrook, Leicester in Bloom co-ordinator, said: â A lot of hard work and commitment has gone into the competition this year. We are delighted to be able to showcase Leicester and the regeneration work taking place.

â The judges were impressed with what they saw and the feedback we have received has been very positive.â Judges are in town

THE BUDGET for this year's Leicester in Bloom competition has been announced ? and the city council is confident that it will help to transform the city with a blaze of colour this summer.... 09 Apr 2008 Leicester in Bloom

COUNCIL staff will be donning their gardening shoes next week as part of the 2008 Leicester in Bloom competition ? and members of the public are invited to join in too. ... 11 Apr 2008 Leicester Churchyard Clear Up

SCHOOL children will be getting involved in Leicester in Bloom 2008 by learning about recycling and litter in the city.... 23 Apr 2008 Leicester In Bloom

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PUPILS across the city are getting the chance to roll up their sleeves and take part in a prestigious gardening competition.

The cityâ s primary schools are being challenged to each create a minimum of two hanging baskets to display as part of the Leicester in Bloom 2008 competition.

Letters have gone out to all 81 city primary schools challenging pupils to get their hands dirty and get stuck into this yearâ s competition.

Stuart Marbrook, Leicester in Bloom co-ordinator, said: â The competition is a great way of educating children about nature and brightening up the playground at the same time.â

The Wilkinson store in Leicester is supporting Leicester in Bloom by sponsoring the hanging baskets and offering them to schools at a discounted price. Council park staff will also be on hand if required during June to help plant the baskets ready for the competition.

Stuart added: â It is excellent news to have th... 06 Jun 2008 Blooming baskets planted

A search to find the best-managed and safest bars in Leicester will end with a glittering awards ceremony this week.... 16 Jun 2008 Best bar awards ceremony

A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed

A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder

A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed

A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder

Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trialClockwise from top left: Gaffar, Mirza, Desai and KhanA PCSO has been praised today after his actions helped to secure the prosecution of four men for GBH, kidnap, false imprisonment, robbery and blackmail. At around 8.... 13 Nov 2009 Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial

Parents preparing for summer are being urged to think before buying blow-up arm-bands and rings County Council Trading Standards officers are encouraging people to check that buoyancy aids will really do the job before grabbing the nearest inflatable off the shelf. Not all products are meant to be used to help a child stay above water and even if they will float, if the item is a toy, such as an inflatable animal or giant ring, it will not necessarily be manufactured to the same safety standards as something specifically designed to help a child learn to swim.... 09 Apr 2008 Don't be dead in the water this summer

Professor Stephen Hawking to deliver 50th Anniversary lecture at University of Leicester The University of Leicester will be making history on Wednesday 28th May when one of the best-known and most remarkable scientists of our time will talk on the beginning of time and the cosmos. As part of the University s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Professor Stephen Hawking, CBE, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, will discuss theories on the origin of the Universe in a public lecture.... 01 May 2008 Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University

Central and local government have both adopted the Internet to promote their activities and to get feedback from citizens. But how successful has this been?... 17 Apr 2008 DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: WASTE OF TIME OR ROARING SUCCESS?

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall