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Melton News for July 2008

Witness appeal after serious fire in Oakham

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a fire at a supermarket in Oakham. A joint investigation was launched following a serious fire at the Co-op store on Burley Road in Oakham. Police were called to the scene at around 12.10am on Tuesday, July 29 by the Fire Service.... 31 Jul 2008 Witness appeal after serious fire in Oakham

Man robbed and assaulted in Melton Mowbray

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Officers are appealing for witnesses after a 34-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Melton Mowbray.... 30 Jul 2008 Man robbed and assaulted in Melton Mowbray

Joint investigation launched following serious fire in Oakham

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A joint investigation has been launched following a serious fire at a supermarket in Oakham.Officers were called to the Co-Op store on Burley Road in Oakham at around 12.10am today (Tuesday July 29) by the Fire Service.... 29 Jul 2008 Joint investigation launched following serious fire in Oakham

Witness appeal following fatal collision in John O'Gaunt

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Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on Station Hill, John O'Gaunt, near Melton Mowbray.... 29 Jul 2008 Witness appeal following fatal collision in John O'Gaunt

Police in Melton appealing to trace owners of stolen property

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Police in Melton are trying to trace the owners of property recovered which they believe may have been stolen.... 24 Jul 2008 Police in Melton appealing to trace owners of stolen property

Radical plans to 'personalise' social care in Leicestershire

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Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to 'personalise' its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July).... 22 Jul 2008 Radical plans to 'personalise' social care in Leicestershire

David Cameron to visit Loughborough

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Conservative Leader David Cameron will be paying a visit to Loughborough this Tuesday, giving local residents the chance to ask him questions on both regional and national issues.... 19 Jul 2008 David Cameron to visit Loughborough

CLOSING IN ON AGGRESSIVE SELLING

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New consumer protection laws are in force which will help Trading Standards tackle a wider range of unfair trading practices... 18 Jul 2008 CLOSING IN ON AGGRESSIVE SELLING

Bicycle stolen in Melton Mowbray

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Police in Melton Mowbray are appealing for witnesses after a bicycle was stolen from outside a store.... 17 Jul 2008 Bicycle stolen in Melton Mowbray

Attenborough backs Leicestershire butterfly enthusiasts

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Sir David Attenborough, President of Butterfly Conservation, will be launching Save Our Butterflies Week, which starts on July 19. ... 17 Jul 2008 Attenborough backs Leicestershire butterfly enthusiasts

M1 motorway remains closed following serious collision

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Part of the M1 motorway remains closed tonight following a serious collision. Police received reports of a collision involving five lorries at 2.... 15 Jul 2008 M1 motorway remains closed following serious collision

Community fund boosts local initiatives in Leicestershire

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Six organisations across Leicestershire are celebrating after being awarded a total of 6828 from the East Midlands Airport Community Fund.... 11 Jul 2008 Community fund boosts local initiatives in Leicestershire

Police name five of the six people who died in fatal road collision

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Five of the six people who died in a fatal road traffic collision on the A607 yesterday morning have been named.... 11 Jul 2008 Police name five of the six people who died in fatal road collision

STARK WARNING PRISON FOR PROLIFIC CAR CLOCKERs

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A two year joint car clocking investigation between Leicestershire Trading Standards and Leicestershire Police, culminated today with the two defendants being sentenced to a total of eight and half years in prison... 11 Jul 2008 STARK WARNING PRISON FOR PROLIFIC CAR CLOCKERs

Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology Week Bigger Than Ever

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The biggest ever programme of events around Leicestershire and Rutland has been organised to celebrate National Archaeology Week from 12th to 20th July.... 11 Jul 2008 Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology Week Bigger Than Ever

A607 reopens after six die in road collision

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The A607 near Melton has been reopened following a fatal road collision in which six people died.The incident happened at 1.54am today (Thursday July 10) on the A607 about a mile south of Melton town centre. It involved a black Ford Mondeo and a lorry.... 10 Jul 2008 A607 reopens after six die in road collision

Three men and three women die in fatal road collision - UPDATED at 4.50pm

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Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road collision in which six people died. The incident happened at 1.... 10 Jul 2008 Three men and three women die in fatal road collision - UPDATED at 4.50pm

Serious fatal RTC on A607 near Melton Mowbray

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The A607 near Melton Mowbray is closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision in which officers believe 6 people have died.... 10 Jul 2008 Serious fatal RTC on A607 near Melton Mowbray

Appeal following fatal road traffic collision in Shangton

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Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Shangton.... 04 Jul 2008 Appeal following fatal road traffic collision in Shangton

Witness appeal after collision in Rearsby

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Officers investigating a non stop road traffic collision in the Rearsby area are appealing for witnesses.... 04 Jul 2008 Witness appeal after collision in Rearsby

CONSUMER DIRECT EAST MIDLANDS HELPS350,000 CONSUMERS IN THREE YEARS

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Consumer Direct East Midlands, the government-backed consumer helpline, celebrates reaching its three year milestone this week as the advice service reveals it has helped 350,000 consumers in the region.... 01 Jul 2008 CONSUMER DIRECT EAST MIDLANDS HELPS350,000 CONSUMERS IN THREE YEARS

County museums honoured by awards

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A war time weekend, celebrations of village history and a scheme to restore canal locks are among the finalists in a county museums award.... 01 Jul 2008 County museums honoured by awards

New email banking scam

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Don t be conned into giving away your bank details to criminals. Leicestershire Trading Standards Service is issuing a new warning about fake 'official notices' being sent by e-mail claiming to be from one of the major banks.... 01 Jul 2008 New email banking scam

Kegworth Pupil Wins Bike

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A pupil from Kegworth Primary School has won a bike as part of Leicestershire County Council?s ?Bike Week? celebrations. ... 01 Jul 2008 Kegworth Pupil Wins Bike

Speed Camera Locations

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30/06/2008 A47 Uppingham Rd, Leicester (Spencefield Lane) 30/06/2008 A426 Leicester Road, Lutterworth 30/06/2008 A5 Route: Dodwells (A47) - Lutterworth 30/06/2008 Leicester Road, Ibstock 30/06/2008 A444 Main Road, Twycross 30/06/2008 Atherstone Road, Measham - Community Concern Site 01/07/2008 A563 Glenhills Way, Leicester 01/07/2008 Fosse Road South, Leicester 01/07/2008 A47 Uppingham Rd, Leicester (Spencefield Lane) 01/07/2008 A563 Colchester Rd / Hungarton Blvd, Leicester 01/07/2008 B582 Little Glen Road, Glen Parva, Blaby 01/07/2008 B6416 East Park Road, Leicester 01/07/2008 A47 Hinckley Road, Leicester 02/07/2008 A563 Colchester Rd / Hungarton Blvd, Leicester 02/07/2008 A47 Uppingham Road, Houghton on the Hill 02/07/2008 A47 Route: Billesdon - East Norton 02/07/2008 A47 Peterborough Rd, Barrowden 02/07/2... 01 Jul 2008 Speed Camera Locations

Free Trees

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A new free Tree Scheme for farmers and rural landowners has been launched as part of Leicestershire County Council?s tree planting initiative. The scheme is aimed at replacing lost trees in rural areas of the county. ... 01 Jul 2008 Free Trees