Leicester
17.5K views | +4 today
Leicester
News about Leicester, a city in the East Midlands in the UK
Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 25, 2011 8:48 AM
Scoop.it!

Six senior executives at Leicester City Council face the axe

Six senior executives at Leicester City Council face the axe, the Mercury understands.The authority's regeneration chief, legal boss and directors for communities, planning, regeneration and property...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 22, 2011 3:46 PM
Scoop.it!

Police issue cashpoint con alert

Police have warned the public to be on their guard when using cash machines in a neighbourhood where a dozen people have fallen victim to distraction thefts.The same method was used in all of the...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 20, 2011 4:17 PM
Scoop.it!

SOULSBY Alison : Obituary - ThisIsAnnouncements - Leicester Mercury (Leicester)

SOULSBY Alison : Obituary - ThisIsAnnouncements - Leicester Mercury (Leicester) | Leicester | Scoop.it
. (15th December 2011) SOULSBY Alison Passed away peacefully, 10th December 2011, aged 63, service at Unitarian Chapel, East Bond Street, 2:15pm Tuesday 20th December, family flowers only, donations if desired to Loros,...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 20, 2011 10:21 AM
Scoop.it!

'I didn't send hate mail to former Leicester City Council chief'

'I didn't send hate mail to former Leicester City Council chief' | Leicester | Scoop.it
A woman told a jury she disliked former Leicester City Council boss Sheila Lock, but did not send her menacing hate mail.Jennifer Johnson is accused of waging a malicious campaign against Ms Lock, in...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 20, 2011 10:17 AM
Scoop.it!

Occupy Leicester protesters move into an empty office for winter

Occupy Leicester protesters move into an empty office for winter | Leicester | Scoop.it
Protesters from the Occupy Leicester movement have taken their struggle against government corruption, corporate greed and the winter weather indoors.The campaigners, who have been based outside...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 16, 2011 1:59 PM
Scoop.it!

Entropy

Entropy has always been popular with the critics. I've always been impressed  by the food, the service and philosophy of the place, but I wouldn't say every report I've had from local people has ...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 15, 2011 1:37 PM
Scoop.it!

Museums may bear brunt of £16m cuts | This is Leicestershire

A council is facing additional spending cuts totalling £16 million and museums and libraries could bear the brunt.Leicestershire County Council is likely to lose out on millions of pounds of...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 15, 2011 1:26 PM
Scoop.it!

Leicester City Council, chief hate mail, Sheila Lock

Leicester City Council, chief hate mail, Sheila Lock | Leicester | Scoop.it
An employee waged a malicious hate mail campaign against the chief executive of Leicester City Council, causing her to fear for her life, a jury heard.Jennifer Johnson allegedly bore a grudge...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 11, 2011 3:57 PM
Scoop.it!

The Gate Bistro

The Gate Bistro | Leicester | Scoop.it
I'm not over on Braunstone Gate very often thse days but it's good to see a new independent restaurant opening in the heart of the strip there. Several of my West End pals expressed disappointmen...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 9, 2011 12:10 PM
Scoop.it!

Factcheck: Did group of Muslim women escape jail for attack because 'not used to alcohol'?

Factcheck: Did group of Muslim women escape jail for attack because 'not used to alcohol'? | Leicester | Scoop.it
A non-partisan factcheck organisation campaigning for accuracy in public debate.
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 6, 2011 12:00 PM
Scoop.it!

'Give us a better service'

'Give us a better service' | Leicester | Scoop.it
Patients are calling for services to be improved at a GP surgery in Leicester.Complaints made about the Cross Street Surgery, which is based in the newly opened Belgrave Health Centre, include...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 6, 2011 7:51 AM
Scoop.it!

Over 100 city streets will get 20mph limit

Over 100 city streets will get 20mph limit | Leicester | Scoop.it
More than 100 city streets are set to become 20mph zones – and more could follow.Leicester City Council plans to impose the speed limit in 114 roads in six areas of the city early next year.It...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 5, 2011 12:27 PM
Scoop.it!

Map to pinpoint city pollution

Researchers are developing new technology that will provide a detailed map of pollution across Leicester.The University of Leicester project, called City Scan, uses a radar to sweep the city and take...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 22, 2011 3:48 PM
Scoop.it!

Air quality concerns over brewery's plans

Concerns have been raised about plans for a brewery and food and drinks park.Everards plan to move its operation to land it owns adjacent to Leicestershire Police headquarters, in Enderby.The switch...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 22, 2011 3:32 PM
Scoop.it!

Leicester City Council set to increase tax, cut posts and put up rent in bid to save £6m

Leicester City Council is set to increase tax, cut posts and put up rent for tenants.The proposals for 100 job losses and rent increases averaging 7 per cent were announced yesterday as part of...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 20, 2011 11:17 AM
Scoop.it!

School considering train service

A Leicestershire school is considering a train service for pupils after bus subsidies were cut by the council.
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 20, 2011 10:19 AM
Scoop.it!

Leicestershire policeman's 'foul-mouthed rant on his Facebook page' | This is Leicestershire

Leicestershire policeman's 'foul-mouthed rant on his Facebook page' | This is Leicestershire | Leicester | Scoop.it
A police officer is being investigated for allegedly posting foul mouthed and possibly racist material on his Facebook page.The officer made the comments on his personal site but has fallen foul of...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 17, 2011 5:05 PM
Scoop.it!

No Christmas break for 'occupation' campaign in Leicester

No Christmas break for 'occupation' campaign in Leicester | Leicester | Scoop.it
It started with just one tent – but five weeks on, more than 40 people are taking it in turns to camp in Leicester's High Street in protest against corporate greed.Anti-capitalist protesters...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 15, 2011 1:39 PM
Scoop.it!

Leicester City Council services cuts

Leicester City Council services cuts | Leicester | Scoop.it
Plans have been drawn up by Leicester City Council to cut spending on bus services, libraries, festive decorations and homeless hostels – and more cuts will be announced by the council next...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 15, 2011 1:35 PM
Scoop.it!

Leicester City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby, reshuffle

Leicester City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby, reshuffle | Leicester | Scoop.it
Two of the city's assistant mayors face the axe just months after they were first appointed. City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby is planning to reshuffle his top team early next year and will get rid of...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 11, 2011 7:04 PM
Scoop.it!

Anti-fascists and Trade Unionists Stand Against the EDL in Leicester

Anti-fascists and Trade Unionists Stand Against the EDL in Leicester | Leicester | Scoop.it

In Leicester on Sunday, around 40 anti-fascists, socialists and trade unionists stood shoulder to shoulder with the young people at the Occupy Leicester camp.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 10, 2011 10:30 AM
Scoop.it!

Bike park looks for new operator

Bike park looks for new operator | Leicester | Scoop.it
Groups are being invited to bid to run Leicester's bike park, which has undergone a £150,000 refurbishment.
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 9, 2011 7:32 AM
Scoop.it!

Salary for my post should reflect its symbolic importance, say Leicester mayor

Salary for my post should reflect its symbolic importance, say Leicester mayor | Leicester | Scoop.it
Sir Peter Soulsby told a pay panel that the salary for the post of city mayor should reflect its "symbolic importance" and attract a suitable successor, it has been revealed.And his deputy...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 6, 2011 7:55 AM
Scoop.it!

Worry as more need food help

Worry as more need food help | Leicester | Scoop.it
A charity that supplies more than 2,000 meals a day for needy people fears the number will keep increasing.Since it was set up four years ago, FareShare, based in Leicester, has seen the amount of...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Leicester Worker
December 5, 2011 12:39 PM
Scoop.it!

November 30 Leicester Pensions March

Public sector strike and march in defence of public sector pensions on November 30 2011, Leicester. An estimated 5,000 strikers and their families marched th...
No comment yet.