Melton

Robbery at off licence Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off licence. The incident happened at around 3.... 19 Jun 2009 Robbery at off licence

16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre

Appeal following assault in Melton Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on a woman in Melton. The incident happened at around 12.... 17 Jun 2009 Appeal following assault in Melton

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 16 June 2009 Recycle week 2009 An action packed week aimed at encouraging people to reduce the amount of waste they produce is to be held. Recycle Week, themed Let s waste less , runs from Monday, 22nd June to Sunday, 28th June.... 16 Jun 2009 Recycle week 2009

Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 1 May 2009 Compost roadshows spread 'a-peeling' advice - photo opportunity - With lighter mornings and warmer weather setting in, people are being urged to give their gardens some tender, loving care. Composting is a great way to turn waste into a nutritious substance for plants, flowers and home-grown vegetables and next week, roadshows will be spreading the message across Leicestershire.... 02 May 2009 Compost roadshows spread 'a-peeling' advice

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 10 February 2009 Boost for recycling in Bottesford A Bottesford recycling facility is set to receive a facelift later this month. Residents will benefit from a new road surface and drainage system being put in at Bottesford Household Waste and Recycling Site.... 11 Feb 2009 Boost for recycling in Bottesford

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 18 March 2009 Make recycling top of spring-clean list Residents planning to de-clutter their homes during a spring-clean are being urged to recycle any old electrical items rather than bin them. Old kettles and mobile phones may not be top of the spring-clean list but research shows that each household has at least three unwanted electrical items.... 19 Mar 2009 Make recycling top of spring-clean list

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 01 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas?

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 04 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas?

A survey to find out what Leicestershire people throw away is continuing next week. The research started last November and will provide a better understanding of the types and amounts of materials being thrown away and how habits change over time.... 15 Apr 2008 Building up picture of Leicestershire's waste habits

A nursery in Loughborough has pledged to stop using disposable nappies and switch over to real ones.... 21 Apr 2008 Nappies

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

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 01 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas?

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 04 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas?

It will be a cavalcade of memories at the Great Central Railway this weekend (17th / 18th May) as a special gala event recreates the sights and sounds of four decades ago. Star of the show will be BR Standard 7, Oliver Cromwell which hauled Britain s last steam train back in 1968.... 14 May 2008 Great Central Railway

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 5 June 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law Photo opportunity Drivers are being reminded that is it the law to stop for a school crossing patrol. New signs with the message Stop for the Lollipop, it s the law will go up around the county in the coming weeks.... 06 Jun 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law

Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally

Robbery at off licence Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off licence. The incident happened at around 3.... 19 Jun 2009 Robbery at off licence

16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre

It will be a cavalcade of memories at the Great Central Railway this weekend (17th / 18th May) as a special gala event recreates the sights and sounds of four decades ago. Star of the show will be BR Standard 7, Oliver Cromwell which hauled Britain s last steam train back in 1968.... 14 May 2008 Great Central Railway

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 5 June 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law Photo opportunity Drivers are being reminded that is it the law to stop for a school crossing patrol. New signs with the message Stop for the Lollipop, it s the law will go up around the county in the coming weeks.... 06 Jun 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law

Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally

Robbery at off licence Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off licence. The incident happened at around 3.... 19 Jun 2009 Robbery at off licence

16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre