Loughborough Detectives

Loughborough Detectives have been operating in Loughborough and the East Midlands for almost 20 years.

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