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... 24 May 2012 Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid

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

Community Services 13 July 2009 Palitoy exhibition comes to Donington le Heath Manor House An exhibition charting the rise and fall of the famous Leicestershire toy maunfacturer, Palitoy, is now on show at Donington Le Heath Manor House. Throughout the 60s and 70s Palitoy s main factory was in Owen Street in Coalville and most people from the area know someone who worked at the factory which employed 1,000 workers at its height of production.... 14 Jul 2009 Palitoy exhibition comes to Donington le Heath Manor House

Community Services25 January 2010A history of Leicestershire in 100 objectsA total of 100 iconic and historical objects are to be chosen to tell the history of Leicestershire and its place in the world. The initiative builds on the immediate success of the BBC and British Museums A History of the World and will see Leicestershire County Council and partners launching more objects for the county, both from the councils own collections and through public nomination.... 26 Jan 2010 A history of Leicestershire in 100 objects

Community Services7 December 2010Winners of Leicestershire's favourite museum objects!A silver boar badge dropped in the mud over 500 years ago by one of King Richard IIIs own knights and the iconic British toy Action Man designed and produced in Coalville, have been voted as joint winners of Leicestershires favourite museum objects!The winning objects as voted by members of the public can be seen at Leicestershire County Councils Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and Snibston Discovery Museum. They were chosen by public vote from the top 100 items on the Leicestershire Revealed website which showcases the countys finest museum objects.... 07 Dec 2010 Winners of Leicestershire's favourite museum objects!

Adults & Communities12 September 2011Roald Dahl still a great hit with children decades after first book was publishedFigures show that children across Leicestershire are still opting to read classic books written more than half a century ago by Roald Dahl, one of the worlds most famous childrens authors ever. The news comes as Britain prepares to celebrate Roald Dahl Day on Tuesday September 13th 2011 in honour of his birthday.... 12 Sep 2011 Roald Dahl still a great hit with children decades after first book was published

Community Services6 September 2010Leicestershire Revealed top 100 museum objects online!Museums across Leicestershire are showcasing the best of their collections in a new online exhibition. They are selecting 100 exciting objects for the brand new Leicestershire Revealed website .... 09 Sep 2010 Leicestershire Revealed – top 100 museum objects online!

A CONFERENCE addressing the role that businesses can play in tackling climate change will take place in Leicester next month. ... 24 Apr 2008 Climate Change Conference

Community Services 25 March 2009 Quantum of Solace (12A) Friday 3 April, 7. 30pm Don t miss this action movie! Starring Daniel Craig and Judi Dench Seeking revenge for the death of his love Vesper, James Bond sets out to stop an environmentalist from taking control of a country's valuable resource.... 27 Mar 2009 Quantum of Solace (12A)

Community Services 8 May 2009 One Big Action Packed Transport Festival Day! For one big day only, Snibston has an action packed Transport Festival on Sunday 17th May, 10am 5pmThe Festival is a perfect fun day out for all the family and transport enthusiasts alike, with planes, trains and automobiles and much much more! Families can enjoy a ride on a military tank in the country park before the kids go crazy on Water Shooting Crazy Cars then enjoy the Giant Disney Car Dome with Bish Bash and Music (a bouncy castle with a difference!) For the thrill seekers, there are Zero Gravity Ball Games or a more relaxing option of a pony ride for the kids. All the excitement of the day should build up an appetite, so why not try your hand at building your own outdoor fire to cook and eat in the great outdoors here at Snibston.... 09 May 2009 One Big Action Packed Transport Festival Day!

Community Services 22 June 2009 Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility comes to Donington le heath Manor House Chapterhouse Theatre Company will be performing a stage adaptation of the Jane Austen classic Sense and Sensibility at Leicestershire County Council s Donington le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on Friday 26th June at 7. 30pm.... 22 Jun 2009 Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility comes to Donington le heath Manor House

Community Services 13 July 2009 Palitoy exhibition comes to Donington le Heath Manor House An exhibition charting the rise and fall of the famous Leicestershire toy maunfacturer, Palitoy, is now on show at Donington Le Heath Manor House. Throughout the 60s and 70s Palitoy s main factory was in Owen Street in Coalville and most people from the area know someone who worked at the factory which employed 1,000 workers at its height of production.... 14 Jul 2009 Palitoy exhibition comes to Donington le Heath Manor House

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