Loughborough Detectives have been operating in Loughborough and the East Midlands for almost 20 years.
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As with the rest of the British Isles and East Midlands, Loughborough experiences a maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters.
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Loughborough is a town within the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England.
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Loughborough is the seat of Charnwood Borough Council and is home to Loughborough University.
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Loughborough had a population of 57,600 in 2004 making it the largest settlement in Leicestershire outside the city of Leicester.
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In 1841, Loughborough was the destination for the first package tour, organised by Thomas Cook for a temperance group from Leicester.
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Loughborough has the world's largest bell foundry — John Taylor Bellfounders.
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The first mention of Loughborough is in the 1086 Domesday Book.
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To the north of the edges of Loughborough, Dishley Grange Farm was formerly the home of agricultural revolutionist Robert Bakewell.
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Loughborough's local weekly newspaper is the Loughborough Echo.
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Loughborough is also served by Leicestershires daily newspaper Leicester Mercury.
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The centre of Loughboroughs shopping area is the pedestrianised Market Place and Market Street.
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The first mention of a market in Loughborough is in 1221.
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The Japanese Olympic team chose Loughborough as their base for the 2012 Olympic Games.
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The highest temperature recorded in Loughborough was 34.8 °C on 3 August 1990.
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Loughborough has four museums, the largest being the centrally located Charnwood Museum.
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Also to be found in Loughborough, near the fine medieval All Saints parish church, is the Old Rectory.
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Loughborough has for more than a century been the home of John Taylor & Co bell founders.
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A walk around Loughborough reveals a mix of architectural styles.
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Loughborough also has a thriving amateur dramatic community and many groups make use of the town hall for their shows.
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