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Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:11
Leicestershire Constabulary is offering crime prevention advice ahead of the Diwali celebrations in Leicester.
This Sunday (October 12) sees the Diwali lights switch-on ceremony in Belgrave Road with up to 40,000 people expected to attend. A similar number are also expected for the Diwali Day celebrations on Tuesday October 28.
PC Alan Cook, crime reduction officer for the city, said: "Adopting some simple crime prevention measures will help to ensure that your Diwali celebrations are not ruined by an opportunist thief.
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Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:04
Rural businesses including shops and post offices can apply for new grants of between £750 and £5,000 and benefit from free, expert business advice through the new Vibrant Villages programme which has been set up to support and enhance vital community facilities.
Vibrant Villages will also support existing facilities such as community halls to become multi-purpose venues incorporating, for instance, a meeting space, youth facility, crèche, training venue or drop in service offering health or citizens' advice. More »
Lesley Pendleton, Chairman of the LRP, said: "We all know how important local village shops, post offices and community facilities are to the well-being of our rural communities. The Vibrant Villages programme will ensure the sustainability of these essential services by encouraging businesses to improve and enhance their services."
Vibrant Villages was officially launched at Billesdon's Coplow Centre earlier this week.
For more information about Vibrant Villages contact Fiona Walker on tel: 0116 305 5673 or e-mail: ruralgrants@leics.gov.uk « Less
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Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:28
Police Appeal For Information - Lubbesthorpe Way Incidents
Police are appealing for information following recurring incidents of damage caused to vehicles driving along Lubbesthorpe Way and Braunstone Way in Braunstone.
In recent months at least 13 incidents have been reported when stones, bricks and other objects have been thrown from the top of the Braunstone Lane Bridge and from the side of road at vehicles travelling in both directions along Lubbesthorpe and Braunstone Way.
During one of the incidents four to five white youths where seen standing on the bridge. During another incident a youth was seen throwing stones at vehicles. He is described as white, about 12 years-old, with very short, mousy blonde hair and wearing black clothing. More »
PCSO Lewis Dedmen-Ert, who is investigating these incidents said: "We're appealing for anyone who may have any information about these incidents or has seen any suspicious activity near to the Braunstone Lane Bridge.
"I would ask people to be vigilant when driving in this area and urge them to contact police with any information they have. I would also highlight the obvious dangers of throwing objects at moving vehicles and urge anybody doing this to stop."
Anybody with any information is asked to contact PCSO 6103 Lewis Dedmen-Ert on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 6103. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.
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