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

Warning following spate of distraction burglaries in LeicesterIf you are not sure, dont open the door that is the message from police to elderly residents in Leicester after six distraction burglaries have been reported across the city in just six days. In half of the incidents, the distraction burglar claimed to be from the Water Board or said that they needed to check water pressure in order to gain entry into the homes of elderly or vulnerable residents.... 29 Oct 2009 Warning following spate of distraction burglaries in Leicester

City officers bring festive cheer to elderly residentsPCSO Tracey Ward serves lunch at Age ConcernNeighbourhood officers across Leicester have been bringing some festive cheer to elderly residents this week. Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers have been serving up Christmas lunches and visiting elderly residents in their homes to deliver food parcels.... 18 Dec 2009 City officers bring festive cheer to elderly residents

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

Police support Week of Action in three city neighbourhoods A Week of Action' in three city neighbourhoods will see police officers teaming up with street cleansers, graffiti removal teams, housing officers, other agencies and residents to improve the area for the local community. The Week of Action, which starts on Monday February 16 will take place in Eyres Monsell, New Parks and the Fosse ward in Leicester.... 13 Feb 2009 Police support Week of Action in three city neighbourhoods

People living in Blaby are being urged to review their home security following a rise in burglaries in the area.... 10 Apr 2008 Warning to Blaby Residents

De Montfort University (DMU) students are helping to make homes safer with a new scheme being run in conjunction with police in Leicester.... 04 Apr 2008 DMU students help to make homes safer in Leicester

People living in Blaby are being urged to review their home security following a rise in burglaries in the area.... 10 Apr 2008 Warning to Blaby Residents

Neighbourhood officers in St Matthews in Leicester have brought some early Christmas cheer to local elderly residents. On Monday (December 15) officers helped to organise a Christmas party for 20 elderly residents at the Contact Project Youth Centre in MacKenzie Way.... 20 Dec 2008 Police bring Christmas cheer to elderly residents in St Matthews

Neighbourhood officers in St Matthews in Leicester have brought some early Christmas cheer to local elderly residents. On Monday (December 15) officers helped to organise a Christmas party for 20 elderly residents at the Contact Project Youth Centre in MacKenzie Way.... 23 Dec 2008 Police bring Christmas cheer to elderly residents in St Matthews

Police support Week of Action in three city neighbourhoods A Week of Action' in three city neighbourhoods will see police officers teaming up with street cleansers, graffiti removal teams, housing officers, other agencies and residents to improve the area for the local community. The Week of Action, which starts on Monday February 16 will take place in Eyres Monsell, New Parks and the Fosse ward in Leicester.... 13 Feb 2009 Police support Week of Action in three city neighbourhoods

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'