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

7 Less Drink Drive Arrests: Encouraged but not ComplacentSadly 123 people could face starting off the year Fired and BrokeFrom December 31, 2009 to the January 1, 2010, ten drivers were arrested for drink driving. Two people on New Years Eve and eight people on New Years Day take the total to 123 for the total campaign since December 1, 2009.... 04 Jan 2010 7 Less Drink Drive Arrests: Encouraged but not Complacent

Police Appeal to Weekend Clubbers The Fired and Broke Drink Driving Campaign was launched on December 1, 2009 to reach the 18-25 age groups who statistically are more likely to drink and drive. The campaign states that not only is drinking and driving fatal, but it can serious ruin your livelihood, making it difficult to keep or get a job.... 17 Dec 2009 Police Appeal to Weekend Clubbers

Keep a lid on your bottleThe police are out on patrol in neighbourhoods this weekend to reduce the harm individuals do to themselves and their communities. Watch out for spiked drinks, is just one of points of advice Chief Inspector Mark Newcombe of Leicestershire Constabulary is giving to out to clubbers this New Years Eve weekend, as part of the Cross the Line; Count the Consequences personal safety campaign.... 30 Dec 2009 Keep a lid on your bottle

Alcohol awareness campaign launches in LeicesterPeople in Leicester are being warned about the risks of drinking alcohol excessively this Christmas. The Safer Leicester Partnership, Drugs and Alcohol Action Team, Leicestershire Constabulary and NHS Leicester City is supporting the national Know Your Limits campaign, encouraging people across the city to be aware of the units of alcohol they are drinking in order to reduce alcohol-related harm.... 16 Dec 2009 Alcohol awareness campaign launches in Leicester

A six foot hedgehog is helping police in Leicester city centre to raise awareness of responsible drinking over the Christmas period. Spike the hedgehog accompanied officers in the city centre on Friday evening to highlight the dangers of drink spiking. He also handed out plastic bottle stoppers to drinkers to help them protect their drinks.... 23 Dec 2008 Spike the Hedgehog promotes responsible drinking in Leicester

This drug in the UK is responsible for 1 suicide every 8 hours, 1 hospital admission every 18 minutes, 1 incident of domestic violence every 17 seconds, 1 premature death every 24 minutes. No it's not heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, speed, crack or crystal meths. In fact it is responsible for more destruction and death than all other drugs that are available. It's alcohol.... 18 Aug 2008 Beer mats highlight link between drinking and domestic violence

Leicester Shire Food and Drink Fortnight is happening again this year across the county and the city from the 20th September to the 3rd October, in line with the British Food Fortnight. ... 20 Aug 2008 Leicestershire Food and Drink

Leicester Shire Food and Drink Fortnight is happening again this year across the county and the city from the 20th September to the 3rd October, in line with the British Food Fortnight. ... 19 Sep 2008 Leicester Shire Food and Drink Fortnight

Police and Trading Standards in Melton have been ensuring off licenses in the Borough aren't selling alcohol to the under 18s as part of their Christmas crime prevention campaign.... 20 Dec 2008 Off licenses in Melton Mowbray are tested in run up to Christmas

A six foot hedgehog is helping police in Leicester city centre to raise awareness of responsible drinking over the Christmas period. Spike the hedgehog accompanied officers in the city centre on Friday evening to highlight the dangers of drink spiking. He also handed out plastic bottle stoppers to drinkers to help them protect their drinks.... 23 Dec 2008 Spike the Hedgehog promotes responsible drinking in Leicester

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