Coalville

Environment & Transport17 May 2012Get on board with new bus guides Updated bus guides have been produced to help county residents plan their journeys. The leaflets, produced by Leicestershire County Council, contain the latest details on bus frequencies, stops and routes and are available now either by request , online at www.... 17 May 2012 Get on board with new bus guides

Environment & Transport14 May 2012Still chance to sign up for cycle courses Theres still time to sign up for free adult cycle courses being held across the county this summer. Leicestershire County Councils courses are filling up fast, but there are still spaces on sessions being held in Coalville, Loughborough, Melton and Ashby-de-la-Zouch over the next couple of months.... 14 May 2012 Still chance to sign up for cycle courses

Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do?

Children & Young People's Service3 May 2012Online clips break down clinic barriersA team of young filmmakers has created a series of short online films to raise awareness of contraceptive services in communities. The group uploaded clips onto You Tube showing where the clinics are located and to help make visits less daunting for young people.... 03 May 2012 Online clips break down clinic barriers

Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in CoalvilleDetectives from the county are appealing for public help after a robbery at a supermarket in Coalville. The incident took place at about 10pm on Friday April 20 at the Co-op store in Meadow Lane when two men entered the premises and forced staff to open the safe and tills.... 02 May 2012 Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in Coalville

Mining Lives and Wives, a special day of free events at Snibston, will show what family life was really like in a mining community.... 15 May 2008 Snibston Mining Lives and Wives

Community Services16 October 2009Make this October half term one to remember at Snibston!Families can keep the kids entertained for free at Snibston Discovery Museum this October half term thanks to a fantastic offer. Special vouchers are available to use during the week entitling up to three children free entry into the museum when accompanied by one adult paying the full 6.... 16 Oct 2009 Make this October half term one to remember at Snibston!

Community Services22 October 2009Snibston brings the past into the classroomSnibston Discovery Museum has been busy bringing the past back to life and into the classroom through interactive workshops for local schools. Art Rocks, a mineral-based art session, introduces children to the history of the earth from the Big Bang up until Snibston during the present day.... 22 Oct 2009 Snibston brings the past into the classroom

Community Services30 September 2009Snibston Welcomes Junior Historians Snibston Discovery Museum is showcasing artistic interpretations of Coalvilles history by young local historians. Year 5 children from Coalvilles Broom Leys Primary School are displaying their own illustrations at the museum as part of their local history project.... 30 Sep 2009 Snibston Welcomes Junior Historians

Community Services13 October 2009Snibston Preparing for a Big Bang!Snibston Discovery Museum is preparing to host its annual main event, its Fireworks Spectacular. This year is set to be bigger and better than ever before and up to 8,000 people are expected to attend.... 13 Oct 2009 Snibston Preparing for a Big Bang!

Mining Lives and Wives, a special day of free events at Snibston, will show what family life was really like in a mining community.... 15 May 2008 Snibston Mining Lives and Wives

Community Services 9 April 2009 Voice your opinion on Snibston's Mining Lives project Snibston is inviting the public to have their say on plans to renovate and improve parts of the award winning visitor attraction run by Leicestershire County Council. Museum staff have been working with two design companies to create plans for new exhibition spaces and interpretation of the colliery buildings as part of a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Mining Lives project.... 10 Apr 2009 Voice your opinion on Snibston's Mining Lives project

Community Services 27 April 2009 Listen to Snibston's stories on new tour The stories of Snibston will come to life in a new audio tour at Leicestershire s Discovery Museum. Visitors will be able to listen to tales of the old Snibston colliery, life in Coalville and the creation of Snibston Discovery Museum.... 30 Apr 2009 Listen to Snibston's stories on new tour

Community Services 11 May 2009 Make Sunday a funday with two top events Make Sunday a funday and visit two top events at County Council attractions around Coalville. Donington Manor House is staging a free Country Capers event, from 11.... 12 May 2009 Make Sunday a funday with two top events

Community Services4 September 2009Miners Gala Returns to SnibstonSnibston is opening its doors for a second annual Miners Gala on Saturday 12th September, 10am 5pm. This year, it will begin with a parade featuring local school children, a marching brass band, and a former Coal Queen.... 04 Sep 2009 Miners Gala Returns to Snibston

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

Motorcyclist involved in a serious collision in CoalvilleOfficers from Leicestershire Polices serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision in Coalville. The collision occurred at about 7.... 30 Apr 2012 Motorcyclist involved in a serious collision in Coalville

Children & Young People's Service3 May 2012Online clips break down clinic barriersA team of young filmmakers has created a series of short online films to raise awareness of contraceptive services in communities. The group uploaded clips onto You Tube showing where the clinics are located and to help make visits less daunting for young people.... 03 May 2012 Online clips break down clinic barriers

Children & Young People's Service27 April 2012Youngsters tuck into self-styled school food*** Photo opportunity ***Young masterchefs from Coalville will be tucking into a new range of tasty school lunches which they've helped to create. Pupils from Broom Leys School tested their tastebuds and culinary skills by playing a major role in planning Leicestershire County Council's new primary school menu, which launches across the county on Monday (30th April).... 27 Apr 2012 Youngsters tuck into self-styled school food

Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in CoalvilleDetectives from the county are appealing for public help after a robbery at a supermarket in Coalville. The incident took place at about 10pm on Friday April 20 at the Co-op store in Meadow Lane when two men entered the premises and forced staff to open the safe and tills.... 02 May 2012 Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in Coalville

Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do?

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