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

25 mini motos stolen from charity-run project Police are appealing for information after 25 mini motos were stolen from a charity in Leicester. Nacro, the crime reduction charity, launched the MiniMoto Academy in Braunstone in July 2008 to provide local youngsters with a safe and supervised place to ride mini motos and to learn mechanics, rather than riding them illegally on local roads and parks.... 13 May 2009 25 mini motos stolen from charity-run project

A NEW mini-motorbike project is being kick-started to get youngsters to swap illegal riding for safe and responsible fun.... 05 Jun 2008 Mini-moto course starts

Charity tin recovered in OakhamPolice are trying to trace the owner of a charity tin which was found in Oakham. The Help The Heroes charity tin was found on Gaol Street in Oakham on Sunday December 20, 2009 by a member of public.... 30 Dec 2009 Charity tin recovered in Oakham

Volunteers in Melton Mowbray support 'Not in My Neighbourhood' WeekNeighbourhood beat officers are teaming up with conservation volunteers in Melton Mowbray to help tidy up Melton Country Park to mark Not in My Neighbourhood week. Police Community Support Officers from Melton Town North will be rolling up their sleeves and putting on their gardening gloves on Wednesday 4th November 2009.... 04 Nov 2009 Volunteers in Melton Mowbray support 'Not in My Neighbourhood' Week

POCA money helps youngsters in Loughborough A new Youth Club in Loughborough is to benefit from money seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). The police in Loughborough have donated 250 to the Youth Club, which is being run by volunteers from Thorpe Acre Church, to enable staff to buy equipment and craft materials for the youngsters.... 02 Dec 2009 POCA money helps youngsters in Loughborough

Residents from West Knighton and the Kirby Estate are being invited to tell their local police officers about any concerns or issues in the area.... 18 Apr 2008 Police invite residents from West Knighton and the Kirby Estate

A NEW mini-motorbike project is being kick-started to get youngsters to swap illegal riding for safe and responsible fun.... 05 Jun 2008 Mini-moto course starts

p>A LEICESTER teenager is due to be honoured for her work in the community with a prestigious award.... 23 Jun 2008 Diana Award presented

Team of Special Police Constables tackle problems in Birstall Reports of anti-social behaviour in Birstall have dropped by 60% thanks to work done by the police, youth workers and local councillors in the village. There have been 20 incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) reported to the police between Tuesday 18th November 2008 and Tuesday 10th January 2009 compared to 52 incidents in the previous 53 day period.... 12 Feb 2009 Team of Special Police Constables tackle problems in Birstall

23 February 2009 School children tell Chairman how to stay safe! Photo opportunity: Local school children will be telling Tony Kershaw, the Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, how to keep safe, when he visits Warning Zone - a project set up to teach youngsters about safety issues. Mr Kershaw will be at the project, which is based at the Halfcroft Industrial Estate on High Street in Syston, on Tuesday morning, the 24th February (photo opportunity at 11.... 23 Feb 2009 School children tell Chairman how to stay safe!

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 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

Community Services 7 July 2009 Creative graduates start up in business Four graduates from De Montfort and Loughborough Universities have won 1000 each plus business support to start up new creative businesses in Leicestershire:Emma Amies is setting up a new lingerie brand using fresh fabrics and styles from the 1950s. Emma previously worked as a Town Planner as well as designing wind farms for a green electricity company.... 09 Jul 2009 Creative graduates start up in business

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 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

Community Services 7 July 2009 Creative graduates start up in business Four graduates from De Montfort and Loughborough Universities have won 1000 each plus business support to start up new creative businesses in Leicestershire:Emma Amies is setting up a new lingerie brand using fresh fabrics and styles from the 1950s. Emma previously worked as a Town Planner as well as designing wind farms for a green electricity company.... 09 Jul 2009 Creative graduates start up in business

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

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

Family of manslaughter victim release statementSteve VidalToday, Sally Ann Wood (35) of Wyville Row in Leicester, was found guilty at Leicester Crown Court of the Manslaughter of Stephen Matthew Vidal. Following the verdict Stephen's family released the following statement: Steve was both a loving son, cherished father, devoted grandfather and a beloved family member.... 05 Aug 2009 Family of manslaughter victim release statement

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

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

Police protect the Special Olympic 'FLAME OF HOPE'The Special Olympics Torch, the Flame of Hope will be escorted on the final leg of its journey to the opening ceremony, on Saturday July 25, by police officers and staff, by Special Olympics athletes, and representatives from event sponsors National Grid. Representatives from police forces across Great Britain have carried the original 1948 Olympic Torch over 800 miles as part of 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run.... 24 Jul 2009 Police protect the Special Olympic 'FLAME OF HOPE'