Tag: leicestershire
One-Year Anniversary of Madeleine Disappearance
One year has passed since Madeleine McCann disappeared from her family's hotel room at a Portuguese resort. "Kate and Gerry were joined by members of the community at the Anglican parish church of St Mary and...
15mph speed limit to force people out of cars
There is no doubt that English roads are heavily congested at peak time hours, journeys are reduced to a crawl in and around London but many other areas of the country are also experiencing gridlock.
A solution to...
Michael Jackson Songs Provoke Street Attack
"A man flew into a fit of rage and attacked a man who sang Michael Jackson songs to him.
Michael Carter (27) punched the singer to the ground, knocked off his glasses and had to be dragged off him.
Carter, who...
Drugs Farm Uncovered
In the past the majority of cannabis sold in Britain was imported but now most is 'homegrown' in factory set ups like this. Ordinary houses on respectable estates are increasingly being used this way,"Police have uncovered one of Leicestershire's biggest-ever cannabis growing...
Top Madeleine detective 'sacked' after attack on ...
The British police have been working on finding Madeleine and this has not pleased Chief Inspector Goncalo Amaral of the Portuguese police"
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The Portuguese detective leading the Madeleine McCann investigation...
At-risk Post Office outlets named
"The Post Office has announced the first 180 branches chosen for closure under plans to shut 2,500 by the end of 2008.
Some 58 branches have been earmarked in Kent, 77 in the East Midlands and 45 in the East Yorkshire area.
Another 35 branches could be replaced by "outreach...
Maddie's parents are 'innocent victims'
"Kate and Gerry McCann's new spokesman said today he had given up his Government job to help the "innocent victims of a heinous crime".
Former BBC reporter Clarence Mitchell, who worked in the Cabinet Office, said:...
British Superbike event at Donington park this we...
"Drivers are asked to allow extra time for their journeys this weekend as the British Superbikes 2007 Championship is staged at Donington Park.
The M1 will be busier than usual with traffic travelling to and from...
Gang guilty of fake Viagra scam
"Three people have been found guilty of conspiracy to supply millions of pounds worth of counterfeit Viagra and drugs used to treat male hair loss.
A fourth man also admitted to Kingston Crown Court his involvement...
Portuguese judge balks at ordering Madeleine McCa...
It has been reported that the Portuguese judge reviewing the evidence regarding the case against Kate and Gerry McCann has refused to order the parents of missing Madeleine McCann to return to Portugal for further...
Police Launch New Helicopter
The Eurocopter EC135 helicopter, with full autopilot, the latest Police technology and more safety than previous models is an essential part of modern operational policing."The East Midlands Police Air Support Unit,...
National Older People's Missing Millions
The British benefit system is designed to be user-unfriendly, designed around agencies needs rather than people in need.
But this month for the first time in history, during National Older People's Listening Month, Leicestershire County Council are offering free...
TRUST PROPERTIES OFFER HISTORY FOR FREE
"Some of Derbyshire's finest National Trust properties are to open their doors for free.
Calke Abbey, Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall, Stainsby Mill, Staunton Harold Church (Ashby-de-la-Zouch,...
Fake fast-food
"Fakeaway fast-food bosses have been caught selling disguised doner kebabs filled with more types of meat than the customer probably bargained for.
The "con-er kebabs" contained cheap cuts of chicken or beef instead of lamb.
Now five store owners in Leicestershire are facing...
Domestic violence initiative launched in Leicester
According to Home Office. figures domestic violence is chronically under reported, and accounts for 16% of all violent crime (Source: Crime in England and Wales 04/05 report) The financial cost is in excess of £23bn...
