On Wednesday 27th November, Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner Lord Willy Bach announced a new £100,000 fund for projects that “get to the core” of knife crime and save lives. Speaking at a high-profile conference attended by police and justice experts, the PCC said urgent action was needed to stem the knife crime epidemic and…
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Open Day for Townsend Road Adult Learning Centre
The new adult learning centre in Enderby, offering dozens of courses in a wide range of subjects, is now officially open. To mark the occasion, the Townsend Road centre is holding an open day on Saturday 1st December from 10am to 4pm – complete with free, hand-on taster sessions and a chance to save money on course fees….
Free car parking this weekend
Visitors to Blaby and Narborough will be able to park for free over the weekend in the Council’s car parks. To support Blaby Parish Council’s Christmas Light switch on, Enderby Road and Johns Court car parks will not charge for parking on Friday 30th November. The popular event sees residents come together to enjoy the Christmas…
Casepak leads the way in Occupational Health and Safety Management with prestigious ISO 45001 certification
Family-run company Casepak is one of the first-ever recycling companies to have been awarded the new ISO 45001 certification, which underlines the company’s commitment to health and safety. Published in spring 2018, ISO 45001:2018 is an international standard that cites requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System, with guidance for use to enable…
Dashcam footage sought following fatal collision
Officers from Leicestershire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in Leicester. The incident happened in Soar Valley Way, close to Fosse Park, at around 11.45pm on Friday 23 November when a BMW X5 hit the central reservation. Two…