Coalville

Adults & Communities8 February 2012Pants and politics on offer at historic theatre venueA look back at three hundred years of underwear, and a screening of Oscar winning movie Milk combine for a special event at Snibston Discovery Museums Century Theatre. The evening, which is part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month includes a private viewing of the Support and Seduction underwear exhibition, including an introduction from the curator.... 08 Feb 2012 ‘Pants and politics’ on offer at historic theatre venue

Adults & Communities7 February 2012Discover A Brief History of Mens Underwear at SnibstonA talk on an intimate and unusual subject can be heard at Snibston Discovery Museum on Saturday. Entitled A Brief History of Mens Underwear it is part of a series of Meet the Expert Talks in the Fashion Gallery at Snibston.... 07 Feb 2012 Discover ‘A Brief History of Men’s Underwear’ at Snibston

Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered

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

Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill

Police in Ashby say 'put it in the bin'. Ashby police are stepping up targeted patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour and litter dropping in the areas of Bath Grounds, Hood Park and Ashby Castle.... 17 May 2011 Police in Ashby say 'put it in the bin'.

Retailers get course in alcohol awarenessDozens of retailers from Hinckley and North West Leicestershire have been invited for training on how they can help prevent under age youths getting hold of alcohol. They will be given advice on direct sales to the under-aged, and on the increasing problem of proxy purchases children getting adults to buy alcohol for them.... 21 Oct 2009 Retailers get course in alcohol awareness

New campaign urges young women to drink Safe! and keep Safe! Front cover of the magazine A new campaign has been launched by the police and Community Safety Partnerships to promote personal safety and safe drinking among young women. 20,000 copies of a new magazine called SAFE! have been published.... 19 May 2009 New campaign urges young women to drink Safe! and keep Safe!

Significant reductions in anti-social behaviour in North West LeicestershireA new approach to tackling anti-social behaviour in North West Leicestershire has led to a 25% drop in reported incidents. Since July 2010 the police based at Coalville have had a new team of officers dedicated to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB).... 02 Dec 2010 Significant reductions in anti-social behaviour in North West Leicestershire

Littering reduced via bluetooth deviceAshby police are delighted with the resounding success of Operation Headley, targeting anti-social behaviour and littering. During the month of May this initiative was run in the areas of the Bath Grounds, Hood Park and Ashby Castle by the Northwest Leicestershire Street Enforcement teams and officers from Coalville police Station.... 31 May 2011 Littering reduced via bluetooth device

The police in Ashby de la Zouch are urging young people in the area not to congregate in the grounds of the castle following a recent increase in reports of under age drinking, litter, and criminal damage to the castle remains.... 01 Jul 2008 Police step up patrols around Ashby Castle

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

Leicestershire cycle training has been officially recognised with a national accreditation. The County Council s Bike4Life training has been awarded Bikeability Status by the national Cycle Standards Training Board.... 18 Aug 2008 Bike 4 Life course

Budding chefs with the flair to transform leftovers into mouth-watering meals are being asked to send in recipes as part of a new cook book competition.... 19 Sep 2008 Make a meal of food leftovers

21 November 2008 Young people broadcast anti-bullying message on radio Five talented young writers are having their anti-bullying messages broadcast on the radio. The young people won a competition run by Leicestershire County Council and BBC Radio Leicester to write and perform a monologue about bullying.... 02 Jan 2009 Young people broadcast anti-bullying message on radio

Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville

Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala

Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake

Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance

Dog stolen from kennel in CoalvillePolice are appealing for information about the current whereabouts of a stolen dog that was taken from his home in Coalville last week. The incident happened sometime between 7.... 24 Jan 2012 Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville

Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)Officers investigating a burglary during the early hours of this morning (Monday January 30) are appealing for public help. The incident took place at about 2.... 30 Jan 2012 Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)

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

Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill

Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered

Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville

Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala

Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake

Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance