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Theres lots going on in Leicester this Easter, with lots of low-cost activities taking place in the city’s libraries, museums, leisure centres and open spaces. Youngsters can make an Easter card, watch a puppet show, jump in to a splash disco or join in the fun at the annual St George’s Festival. There’s also the chance to see some baby animals at Belgrave Hall & Gardens - and decorate some Easter pottery at the Guildhall. More ideas for family-friendly activities are set out below: 15-18 April Holiday activities at city leisure centres. Charges apply Until 27 April Easter Treasure Hunt at Beaumont Leys Library Until 28 April Footgolf plus golf at Humberstone Heights for £2.50 (U16) Until 28 April Funfair: Abbey Park Until 30 June Mods: Shaping a Generation. Exhibition at New Walk Museum. Free entry #ShapingAGeneration check Leicester’s media’s review on this free event. 15 April Brilliant bonnets: Newarke Houses Museum: 11am-3pm. £3 15 April and 16 April Easter craft workshops: Braunstone Library: 11am-2pm 16 April Polkadot Pottery: Guildhall: Paint your own Easter pottery. 11am-3pm - £10 16 April Stripey Honey…is very yummy: St Barnabas Library: 11am; Hamilton Library: 3pm (£3) 16-18 April Easter Crafts: New Walk Museum (Ages 10-16): 1pm-4pm 17 April Easter Animals Fun Day: Belgrave Hall & Gardens: 11am–4pm. £3.5017 April Edible Easter Boxes: Braunstone Library 17 April Easter crafts: Aylestone Library: 2pm-3.30pm18 April Easter Eggstravaganza: Guildhall: 11am-3pm. £3. 18 April Make an Easter egg box and Easter card: Beaumont Leys Library: 2pm-3.30pm 18 April Easter crafts: Central Library: 1.30pm-3pm Good Friday (19 April) Leicester at the Cross: Cathedral Gardens - 10am Saturday (20 April) St George’s Festival, Orton Square 23-26 April Holiday activities at city leisure centres. Charges apply St George’s Day (23 April) Railway Day, Abbey Pumping Station: 11am-4pm St George’s Day (23 April) Storytelling at Leicester Market: 11am-3pm 25 April Glitter, Clay & Arty Party: Guildhall – 11am-3pm. £3 charge. 27 April Steam with the Team (NB the beam engines will be in steam): Abbey Pumping Station. Booking required - £5. More information about events in Leicester this Easter is available here

Leicester City Council announces that No changes to city waste collections this Easter and that all recycling and waste collections will take place on the normal collection day over the forthcoming Easter holiday. There will be no changes to any collection days, including on Good Friday (19 April) when a special bank holiday collection will take place. People should put out their bins and orange bags by 7am on the normal collection day. Householders are also reminded that you can use your orange bags or communal recycling bins to recycle plastic packaging, foil, cardboard and Easter egg boxes. The foil around chocolate eggs can be scrunched together into a larger ball of foil, which makes it easier for machinery to sort it for recycling. To see a full list of what can and can't be recycled, visit www.leicester.gov.uk/orangebags The household waste recycling centres at Gypsum Close (off Lewisher Road) and Freemen's Common (on Islington Street) will be open as normal over the Easter holidays. People who use the council's garden waste service should note that bank holidays do not affect collections. To download a copy of your collection calendar, visit www.leicester.gov.uk/gardenwaste For more information visit www.leicester.gov.uk/recycling Source : Leicester City Council

A white Ford Mustang GT worth about £35,000 was totally written off, after colliding with a street sign post this morning. Road traffic collision outside the Royal infirmary on Infirmary Road, 1 vehicle hits street sign post, two passengers trapped within the vehicle, this happened just after 7am this morning, At about 8am this morning, the roof had been removed from the car and the 2 casualties had been extricated. The front of White Mustang was completely destroyed in collision with the street sign and is now totally written off after the roof and doors had to be removed by the Fire Service. The three people were taken the short distance to the Leicester Royal Infirmary for treatment, Injuries are not thought to be non-life threatening or changing. 🔴 Updated News A Man has now been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, and remains in custody. Pictures by Leicester Media © 2019 #RTCLeicester

100s of Mods on scooters have been spotted in Leicester this morning, they are all attending a Exhibition all about the mod culture. In this video we interviewed Jonny Spencer Who was a mod in the day, and still remains a mod today... This exhibition is at the New Walk museum and art gallery on New walk here in Leicester and runs until 30th June 2019 and its free, well worth a visit over the Easter break. www.shapingageneration.co.uk Pictures by Craig Thorpe for Leicester Media #ShapingAGeneration Click here for related stories

Mods: Shaping a Generation “If you weren’t a Mod, you were a Rocker. If you were neither of those, you were nothing…” We attended the opening of this Free exhibition at the New Walk museum and art gallery today. It’s runs from Saturday 13th April until Sunday 30th June. Mods: Shaping a Generation tells the story of the 1960’s Mod scene in Leicester and Nottingham and how they were connected, concentrating on the themes of social, financial and creative freedom via exclusive first-hand eye witness accounts, archive material and unpublished images. Video By Leicester Media Pictures By Craig Thorpe for Leicester Media #ShapingAGeneration click here for related stories Find out more on this free event visit www.shapingageneration.co.uk

Join us for 3 events, all about the Mods scene here in Leicester Exhibitions Films and Festivals Mods: Shaping a Generation tells the story of the 1960’s Mod scene in Leicester and Nottingham and how they were connected, concentrating on the themes of social, financial and creative freedom via exclusive first-hand eye witness accounts and unpublished images. The exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the release of The Who’s cult Mod film, Quadrophenia, and will include Roger K Burton’s original 1960’s clothing as seen in the film, along with original scooters and other ephemera. The exhibition also re-visits legendary hang-outs visited by the Leicester and Nottingham Mods including The Nite Owl, The Il Rondo and the Dungeon. An exhibition inspired by Mod culture made by young people in Leicester will run alongside the museum exhibition at Soft Touch Arts. A partnership with Soft Touch Arts and Arch Creative and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and BID Leicester. Exhibition Dates: 13 Apr 2019 - 30 June 2019 Monday - Friday 11:00 - 16:30 Saturday Sunday 11:00 - 17:00 at New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, 53 New Walk, Leicester Leicestershire, LE1 7EA FACEBOOK EVENT www.facebook.com/groups/305515786704245/ Mods 19:64 “Anybody who was a Mod will probably say the same thing, that it had an incredible effect on us all and it has stayed with us throughout our lives. The whole thing was about style; style in what you do, what you read and what you wore...” Terry Wilford 1964 was the year when Mods and Rockers fought on the beaches of southern England and Mod philosophy exploded unapologetically into UK mainstream culture. For many, life would never be the same again. Mods 19:64 is a stunning black and white photographic exhibition that captures Leicester and Nottingham Mods from that remarkable year as they are today in 2019 – 19:64. Hosted in the Spotlight Gallery at the LCB Depot, most of the images were taken outside iconic Mod related buildings in both cities such as the Dungeon nightclub in Nottingham and the Il Rondo in Leicester. Photographs by Joe Nixon (Arch Creative). Words by Shaun Knapp. 15th – 29th June 2019 Free admission Hosted in the Spotlight Gallery at the LCB Depot Rutland Street Leicester FACEBOOK EVENT www.facebook.com/events/373193193461400/ The Quadrophenia Experience with Roger K Burton & Alan Fletcher "One Saturday we were approached by a film art director who was looking for original 60s clothes for a forthcoming movie about Mods called Quadrophenia, which was backed by The Who. He wanted to know if we could supply them…" Roger Burton Join Roger K Burton and Alan Fletcher for a talk and Q&A on their lives as Mods in Leicester and Nottingham during the 1960s and their roles within the cult film, Quadrophenia. Newark author Alan Fletcher wrote The Mod Crop Trilogy, a trio of books based on his life as a Mod in Nottinghamshire during the 1960s. Alan also wrote Quadrophenia (the novel) and was a story consultant on Quadrophenia (the film). One of the most established and well-known costume designers in the UK today, Roger K Burton has worked in music videos, television, films and commercials since the late 1970s. With over 50 years' experience of collecting vintage street fashion, Roger supplied original clothing to the 1979 cult film Quadrophenia before establishing the Contemporary Wardrobe Collection which provides street fashion to TV and film. Tickets for the Q&A event £5, to book please contact the museum on 0116 225 4920. New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, 53 New Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6ZG Event Time: 13 Apr 2019 Saturday 14:00 - 15:30 FACEBOOK EVENT www.facebook.com/events/1328331393975318/ #ShapingAGeneration Click here for related stories

A man found to be in possession of a firearm, ammunition and more than £100,000 worth of class A drugs has been sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison. Liam Chambers, 27, pleaded guilty to possession of the firearm – a revolver – and to two counts of possession of ammunition when he appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Thursday 21 February. He also admitted two counts of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, namely heroin and cocaine, including crack cocaine. The ammunition charges relate to firearm cartridges. Today (Friday 12 April), at the same court, Chambers, of no fixed address, was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison. The items were found following a search of an address in Scraptoft, Leicestershire, in December 2017. A drugs expert witness estimated that the street value of the drugs found was around £101,000 to £103,000. A forensic scientist tested the firearm and found it functioned as expected. Following investigation including the items being sent for DNA and fingerprint analysis, Chambers was arrested. Officer in the case, Detective Constable Beverley Toon said: “This was a significant amount of class A drugs which was found in addition to a firearm and ammunition and I am pleased that Chambers has accepted responsibility. My thanks go to the investigation team who have worked hard on this case to see this result. “Illegal firearms are extremely dangerous and put lives at risk. The supply of drugs causes damage to both individuals and communities. We will continually work to remove both of these items from our streets and to prosecute those responsible for bringing them into the area. I urge anyone who has any information regarding a person being in possession of an illegal firearm or concerned in drug supply to report it to police immediately.” Source : Leicestershire Police For more information on County Lines, and how to spot the signs of it happening in your area, www.leics.police.uk/countylines

Police have been busy tackling the distribution of drugs in and around Leicester, A total of 27 warrants have been carried out this morning & yesterday, leading to 12 people being arrested. Operation Lionheart aims to crackdown on County Lines activity which involves drugs being moved in and out of Leicestershire. Twelve people have been arrested as part of a police operation targeting the sale and distribution of drugs. A total of 27 warrants have been carried out this morning (Wednesday 10 April) and yesterday, leading to 12 people being arrested. Four have subsequently been charged with drugs offences and one with a public order offence. Their arrests come after officers have spent significant time gathering information and evidence on people suspected of being involved in County Lines criminality. Gangs and organised crime groups involved in County Lines activity use either dedicated mobile phone lines or a person as a ‘deal line’ to supply drugs to other areas of the county, often small towns. They usually exploit children or vulnerable adults to move and store drugs and money and will use coercion, intimidation, violence (including sexual violence) and weapons. As part of Operation Lionheart officers are appealing for communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to report any County Lines activity they suspect is happening in their area. Chief Superintendent Adam Streets, head of Local Policing, said: “Drugs ruin lives and cause devastation to communities. We work closely with our partners and are committed to cracking down on those at the root of this type of criminality to ensure they are brought to justice, as well as safeguard anyone being exploited. “Communities can help us in our efforts by reporting any concerns about the suspected sale and distribution of drugs in their area, no matter how small it may seem. Any details you have could be the missing piece of information we need to take action against people suspected of being involved in County Lines criminality. “If you are unsure what to look for – there are a number of signs that indicate this type of activity is happening. We ask everyone to be aware of what they are so they can report it.” Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident 225 of 2 April. For more information on County Lines, and how to spot the signs of it happening in your area, www.leics.police.uk/countylines Updated News 11/4/19 Operation Lionheart Results Total warrants = 33 Total arrests = 13 Total people charged = 11 Operation Lionheart - day 1 (Tuesday 9 April) A total of 10 people were arrested as part of Operation Lionheart, with five subsequently charged. Tanzin Suka, 29, of Ottawa Road, Leicester, was charged on Tuesday 9 April with conspiracy to supply class A drugs between 25 November 2018 and 7 March 2019. Elizabeth Nash, 42, of Burfield Street, Leicester, was charged on Tuesday 9 April with a section 5 public order offence. Laura Blake, 35, of Peel Drive, Loughborough, was charged on Tuesday 9 April with five counts of supplying class A drugs and permit use of premises for the supply of class A drugs. Bradley Barrett, 19, of Browning Road, Loughborough, was charged on Tuesday 9 April with three counts of supplying class A drugs, two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A and two counts of posession with intent to supply class A drugs. Dean Barham, 42, of Rowanberry Avenue, Leicester, was charged on Tuesday 9 April with six counts of supplying class A drugs, one count of offer to supply a class A drug, two counts of permitting the use of a premises for the supply of class A drugs. Operation Lionheart – day 2 (Wednesday 10 April), a total of three people were arrested and six number of people charged. Josh O’Neill, 23, of Millstone Lane, Syston, was arrested on Wednesday 10 April and charged with supply of class A drugs. Louis Howard, 29, of no fixed address, Leicester, was arrested on Tuesday 9 April and charged on Wednesday 10 April with four counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, one count of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and two counts of possession of criminal property. Josh Gunn, 18, of Browning Road, Loughborough, arrested on Tuesday 9 April and charged on Wednesday 10 April with 12 counts of supplying a class A drug and two counts of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug. Dominic Hodges, 20, of Blake Drive, Loughborough, arrested on Tuesday 9 April and charged on Wednesday 10 April with 15 counts of supplying a class A drug. Byron Pratt, 18, of Limehurst Avenue, Loughborough, arrested on Tuesday 9 April and charged on Wednesday 10 April with three counts of supplying class A drugs. Tapiwa Chokufa, 24, of Peel Drive, Loughborough, arrested on Tuesday 9 April and charged on Wednesday 10 April with two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs between 1 May 2018 and 1 March 2019. A 23-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on Wednesday 10 April on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and remains in police custody. A 16-year-old boy, from Leicester, was arrested Wednesday 10 April on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. He remains in police custody. Operation Lionheart results – Thursday 11 April Total warrants = 57 Total arrests = 23 Total people charged = 13 Operation Lionheart – day 3 A total of 10 people were arrested as part of Operation Lionheart, with two people charged. Charges Musawenklosi Nyathi, 23, of Cherrybrook Close, Leicester, arrested Wednesday 10 April has been charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs between 1 May 2018 and 1 March 2019. A 16-year-old, from Leicester, who can’t be named for legal reasons and was arrested yesterday (10 April), has been charged with one count of supplying class A. Arrests A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. A 52-year-old man, from Leicester, has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a shotgun without a certificate on 27 January 2019. A 41-year-old woman, from Leicester, has been arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs. A 27-year-old Leicester man, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug. A 20-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs. A 20-year-old Leicester man was arrested on suspicion of supplying a class A drug. A 15-year-old boy, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. A 23-year-old Leicester man was arrested on suspicion of burglary dwelling on 26 December 2018. A 42-year-old man, from Loughborough, was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs. A 44-year-old Loughborough man, was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs. Source :- Leicestershire Police #LeicestershirePolice #LeicesterPolice #Countylines #KnowTheSigns

Leicestershire Police have been running this Operation called Lionheart all week and it aims to crackdown on County Lines activity which involves drugs being moved in and out of Leicestershire. Operation Lionheart results – total from three days of activity Total warrants = 57 Total arrests = 24 Total people charged = 23 Operation Lionheart – update - Friday 12 April Ryan McGeechan, 20, of Brook Street, Shepshed, arrested yesterday (Thursday 11 April), has been charged with one count of supplying a class A drug. All the below were arrested yesterday (Thursday 11 April) and have subsequently been charged A 17-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, has been charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and one count of possession with intent to supply a class A drug. Christopher Abbot, 52, of Kelbrook Close, Leicester, has been charged with possession of a shotgun without a certificate on 27 January 2019. Laura Harley, 41, of Chestnut Road, Glenfield, has been charged with one count of supply of a class A drug. Zavesh Patel, 27, of Chestnut Road, Glenfield, has been charged for failing to appear at magistrates’ court in relation to a theft in January 2019. Andrew Manjengwa, 20, Samson Road, Leicester, was charged with 13 counts of supplying class A drugs and two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. A 15-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, has been charged with one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Ackeem Lewis-Thorpe, 23, of Wycombe Road, Leicester, was charged with one count of burglary dwelling, one count of theft, one count of theft of a motor vehicle all on 26 December 2018 and converting criminal property. Mark Cheval, 42, of Seymour Close, Loughborough, was charged with five counts of supplying class A drugs. David Harker, 44, of Pevensey Road, Loughborough, was charged with six counts of supplying class A drugs. A 20-year-old Leicester man, arrested on suspicion of supplying a class A drug, has been released no further action. For more information on County Lines, and how to spot the signs of it happening in your area, www.leics.police.uk/countylines #LeicesterPolice #KnowTheSigns #CountyLines

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are excited to announce new dates for their On-Call firefighter ‘Have A Go’ days. Ahead of their next round of On-Call firefighter recruitment, several ‘Have A Go’ days will take place over the next few weeks. The ‘Have A Go’ days give people an insight into what an On-Call firefighter does and the required strength, fitness and aptitude levels needed. You will also find out how rewarding a career as an On-Call firefighter is. Rick Taylor, Chief Fire and Rescue Officer, said: “On-Call firefighters play a vital role at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service andk they help us provide the very best service to the local communities we serve. “We hope to encourage members of our local communities to come forward, find out more about being an On-Call firefighter and ultimately apply for a role. “This is a real opportunity for members of our local communities looking for a rewarding job where they are also giving something back to their local community.” On-Call firefighters play an important role to operational response. They carry an alerter and respond to emergency calls, where they face all kinds of challenges. It is a paid role and is dependent on your personal availability and the number of calls you respond to. If you are interested in becoming an On-Call firefighter, ‘Have A Go’ days are taking place at the following locations: Market Harborough Fire and Rescue Station, Saturday 13 April, 10:00 –15;00 Uppingham School Sports Centre (LE15 9SE), Sunday 14 April, 10:00 –15:00 Wigston Fire and Rescue Station, Sunday 28 April, 10:00 – 15:00 To attend one of the above events, visit leics-fire.gov.uk/on-call to book your place. If you are unable to attend the ‘Have A Go’ days, get in touch with your local On-Call fire and rescue station. You may be able to attend their weekly drill night, where you will find out more about the role and meet your potential future colleagues. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service will be recruiting On-Call firefighters at a number of On-Call stations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland during May 2019. The recruitment website will open for applications for their On-Call Firefighter roles on Wednesday 1 May, and will close on Wednesday 29 May. There are a number of essential requirements you will need to meet in order to be considered for an On-Call firefighter role. These can be found by visiting leics-fire.gov.uk/on-call . (Please note that On-Call firefighters must live and/or work within a set travel time from their fire and rescue station. This can be discussed and agreed with the relevant managers for each fire and rescue station). email oncallinfo@lfrs.org . #LeicesterFireSevice #LFRS #HaveAGoDays

Saturday 15th September 2018 This truly rememberable event attracted hundreds of people yesterday at Jubilee square in Leicester, celebrating five decades of Asian life in Leicester. The history of the Asian life was told by pictures and film, and a Film which was made in Leicester “Jadoo“ about two rival brothers running restaurants on Belgrave Road was shown on the big screen. This was followed by colourful performances and dance, this was definitely a event to remember, and Truly shows how diverse our city is today. Event Pictures Pictures By Craig Thorpe Leicester Media (Pictures can be downloaded for free from our Facebook Page) www.facebook.com/leicestermediaonline Please like our page to tag and share Asian Life Festival Saturday 15th September Jubilee Square Leicester from 3pm to 9pm This festival celebrates 50 years of Asian life in our Great diverse city of a Leicester. Lots of Food, Arts and culture. Jubilee Square Leicester for BBC Radio Leicester’s Asian Life Festival, Celebrating Five decades of Asian life in Leicester through food, arts and culture, we’ll be looking at all aspects of the journey so far that has made Leicester the incredible city it is today. Food festival, an outdoor film screening and the audio-visual Stage Spectacular! 3-9pm Food Festival 5.30-7pm Jadoo Film 7-8pm BBC Radio Leicester’s dramatic Asian-Life Story show 8-9pm Sabras Radio musical extravaganza Hosted by BBC Radio Leicester #asianlifefestival #bbcleicester #radioleicester #artscouncilengland

Leicester City Council has completed on a traffic scheme which includes the 1,000th city street to be covered by a 20mph zone. Leicester City Council has brought in the new 20mph scheme around Medway School, Highfields, which came into effect on Monday, April 8. The scheme is the latest in a rolling city council programme of 20mph zones in residential areas, near schools and where requested by residents, which has been running since 2011. It was among schemes approved late last year which would have taken the total number of streets to more than 1,000. Currently 60 such schemes cover over 200km (125miles) of road in the city – nearly a quarter of the city’s road network. Further schemes are also due to come into effect over the coming months, including 94 streets covering 24km of road in Eyres Monsell, which is due to come into effect at the end of May 2019, and 53 streets covering about 12km of road near Montrose School in Aylestone this summer. The speed-reduction work is designed to help improve road safety on key routes in residential areas near to schools, and in turn to help encourage more people to walk or cycle to school. So far, over £1.3million has been invested or committed to city council-funded 20mph zones, as well as others funded by developers as part of local planning agreements. Currently, of 114 schools across the city, about two-thirds (67.5 percent) are either within a 20mph zone or being considered for inclusion in one in the near future. A number of future 20mph zones have also been identified but not yet included on the current programme of work. Department for Transport figures show that for every 1mph reduction in speed, the frequency of accidents drops by five per cent. Figures for the scheme covering Knighton Lane East show among the biggest drops in speed – average speeds have fallen from 26.2mph to 15.7mph since the introduction of road humps, speed cushions and a designated 20mph zone in 2017. Similarly, the scheme bringing speed cushions and a 20mph zone to Keyham Lane has reduced speeds from 26mph to 21mph. Leicester City Council’s director of City Highways, Martin Fletcher, said: “The roll out of 20mph zones has proved to be hugely popular, as is shown by the number of communities requesting them. “We’ve been listening to residents who have requested road safety measures, and working to address any particular road issues brought to our attention by ward councillors across the city. “The £1.3m investment we’ve made since 2011 on 20mph zones has helped to make residential streets across Leicester safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and everyone who lives in those communities. “In some cases, new schemes have been brought in to extend or join together previously-approved 20mph zones, while in other places, a range of new traffic-calming measures have helped cut vehicle speeds on routes around schools, improving safety for everyone.” Source :- Leicester City Council #SaferRoads #LeicesterCityCouncil