Importance of Background Search
Mon 20th May, 2013 by Uk background checks
Lucy Spraggan
Mon 20th May, 2013 by O2 Academy Leicester
Lucy Spraggan - O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom - 25, Oct 13
Tom_Mack published Cause still not known for major fire at quarry
Mon 20th May, 2013 by Leicester Mercury
Quarry staff were back at work yesterday after a serious blaze over the weekend in Croft.
But the cause of the fire is still unknown.
Dozens of firefighters spent more than eight hours on Friday night and Saturday morning battling the blaze at Croft Quarry.
The fire damaged an industrial building on the site which was one of several used to sort through rocks that are dug up in the quarry.
Over Saturday and Sunday the fire service returned to the scene several times to check the fire was fully...
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Tom_Mack published M1 delays expected this weekend
Mon 20th May, 2013 by Leicester Mercury
Motorists are being warned to expect delays on the M1 this weekend due to the FIM Superbike World Championship.
The three-day event starts at Donington Park on Friday and the area around junction 23a is expected to have heavier traffic than usual.
Steve Parker from the Highways Agency said: "Motorists using the roads in the area over the weekend can help us to help them by planning their journey in advance and leaving extra time as the roads on the approach to Donington Park could busy.
"We will...
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Ciaranfagan commented Police name man who died on the hard shoulder of the M1
Mon 20th May, 2013 by Leicester Mercury
Police today released the name of a motorist who died after he was struck by a lorry while he was standing on a motorway hard shoulder.
Brian Whitlock, 56, died at the scene of the collision between junctions 21 and 20 of the M1, near Lutterworth at 2pm last Tuesday.
Police believe Mr Whitlock, who lived in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, pulled over in his blue Renault Clio and got out.
He was then struck by a white Mercedes Benz HGV and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detective Constable Ady...
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On the playlist: Gerard i2 - Mash Em
Mon 20th May, 2013 by BBC Introducing
Listen to Mash Em by Gerard i2, selected frr the Radio 1 playlist from 13/05/13
Which PKD Story Are We In Today ?
Mon 20th May, 2013 by Palmer Eldritch
James P. Crow - "I think we’e in the middle of an unfolding horror story!" --- | Dick-Headline | --- Smoking Pot Offers Relief to the Lonely
Weekends away: spring bank holiday weekend
Sun 19th May, 2013 by Sweeping The Nation
Weekends away: spring bank holiday weekend The weekly-unless-there's-nothing-decent-happening clashguide to ensure you don't miss the good stuff at next weekend's worthwhile festivals:
Dot To Dot
Fred Perry sponsorship is all around. For some reason the usual Bank Holiday Monday Manchester date has been moved back to Friday which doesn't seem entirely in keeping with the alldayer flavour, but there you go. The headliners and big stage lineups ar..
IOCT Masters Showcase 2013
Fri 17th May, 2013 by Cuttlefish Digital Arts
Today I visited the IOCT Masters showcase at De Montfort University in Leicester. This annual event provides the IOCT MA and MSc students with an opportunity to demonstrate their current ideas and work in progress.
This year's event was slightly smaller than last year's, but I think the range of projects on display was actually broader. The work included performance and installation artworks, video production, experiments in interactivity and music technology. The technologies used included progr..
In session for BBC Radio Scotland: The Deadline Shakes
Fri 17th May, 2013 by BBC Introducing
BBC Radio Scotland's Vic Galloway writes about his most recent BBC Introducing session with The Deadline Shakes.
Huw's BBC Introducing Discovery: Vanilla Gloom - Lemons and Wine
Fri 17th May, 2013 by BBC Introducing
Listen to Lemons and Wine by Vanilla Gloom, Huw Stephens' latest BBC Introducing Discovery.
New Leicester Bridal Boutique Gets a TOWIE Twist!
Fri 17th May, 2013 by 69 Magazine
Leicester got a taste of Essex recently as former TOWIE star and aspiring fashion designer Lydia Bright graced the streets of Stoneygate to launch a brand new bridal boutique based on Francis Street! Amour Encore is the brainchild of Naomi Henry who became interested in the bridalwear industry whilst planning her own wedding last [...]
Which PKD Story Are We In Today ?
Fri 17th May, 2013 by Palmer Eldritch
Piper In The Woods - "Our understanding of ecological systems has not considered the fact that plants are interconnected in this way. It could have major implications for our understanding of how one organism affects another." The Infinites - "We've...
What is NCS?
Fri 17th May, 2013 by The Jitty
NCS is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity open to all 16 & 17 year olds in England, that helps you build your skills for work and life, while you take on new challenges and meet new friends.
It runs in the spring, summer and autumn. You'll have a short time away from home and take part in a team project that will help your community. Click the link for further information, or download the expression of interest form below.
Next Jitty meeting
Thu 16th May, 2013 by The Jitty
Our next editors meeting is on Thursday 30th May from 6pm-8pm at the Bobbin Factory on Canal Street, South Wigston. Please contact info@thejitty.com for more information.