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

Community Services22 September 2009Snibston Greets 3000 Gala Goers!Snibston played host to over 3000 gala goers last Saturday (September 12th) when it opened its doors for a second Snibston Miners Gala. The event drew a total crowd of 3,385, an increase of 35% on last year.... 22 Sep 2009 Snibston Greets 3000 Gala Goers!

Community Services1 September 2010Miners' Gala offers something for everyoneCome and celebrate Leicestershire's mining heritage at the Snibston Miners' Gala, a fun-filled day with something for everyone to enjoy. Starting with a colourful street parade at 10.... 09 Sep 2010 Miners' Gala offers something for everyone

Community Services10 September 2009Snibston awaits world-famous desford colliery bandSnibston is looking forward to welcoming Desford Colliery Band this Saturday (12 September) at 7. 30pm.... 10 Sep 2009 Snibston awaits world-famous desford colliery band

Community Services14 August 2009Calling all prize-winning parsnipsGreen-fingered residents growing vegetables which can beet off competition are being sought to take part in a special show at Snibston Discovery Museum. People who grow their own fruit, vegetables or flowers at home or on an allotment are invited to show their potential prize produce at the second Old Leicestershire Miners Horticultural Show, being held at Snibston Miners Gala next month.... 17 Aug 2009 Calling all prize-winning parsnips…

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

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

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

Community Services5 August 2009The hunt is on for Leicestershire coal queensSnibston Discovery Museum is searching for beauties who were the coal queens of their day to take part in its Miners Gala parade on Saturday, 12th September. When coal was king, the annual coal queen contest brought a touch of glamour to the Leicestershire coalfield.... 05 Aug 2009 The hunt is on for Leicestershire coal queens

Community Services14 August 2009Calling all prize-winning parsnipsGreen-fingered residents growing vegetables which can beet off competition are being sought to take part in a special show at Snibston Discovery Museum. People who grow their own fruit, vegetables or flowers at home or on an allotment are invited to show their potential prize produce at the second Old Leicestershire Miners Horticultural Show, being held at Snibston Miners Gala next month.... 17 Aug 2009 Calling all prize-winning parsnips…

Community Services18 August 2009Brassed off? Come and enjoy an evening of world class music at SnibstonThe world famous Desford Colliery Band will play a special evening concert as part of Snibstons Miners Gala celebrations next month. Traditionally, colliery bands were an important way for miners to come together and express themselves socially and musically.... 18 Aug 2009 Brassed off? Come and enjoy an evening of world class music at 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