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1 hour ago
Police appeal after second motorbike fatality in days
Police are appealing for witnesses following a second motorcyclist death in recent days. Officers are appealing for information following...

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7 hours ago
Residents urged to celebrate VE Day as council waivers road closure fee
Leicestershire County Council is encouraging local communities to apply for free road closures to host street parties to celebrate the...


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1 day ago
Motorcycle rider dies after collision on A606 in Langham
A motorcyclist has died after he was involved in a serious collision on the A606 Melton Road in Langham yesterday morning (Sunday)....

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4 days ago
Route confirmed for revised Men's CiCLE Classic race
The finalised route has been confirmed for the Men's CiCLE Classic race following the news it won't follow it's normal route due to...


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Feb 25
Plans submitted for building with 38 retirement apartments on former carpark
Plans have been submitted to Melton Borough Council to erect a three storey building comprising of 38 retirement apartments and 8...

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Feb 21
Police assist with encampment in Melton street
Police and baliffs have assisted with removing an encampment on private land in Melton. Officers were first notified on Tuesday after a...


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Feb 21
Multiple arrests after large quantity of drugs seized in police operation
A number of people were arrested yesterday followinig the execution of a warrant at an address in Melton. Four men aged 18, 25, 30 and 44...

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Feb 19
Melton Mowbray train station undergoes refurbishment
Melton train station has undergone a full repaint in rail heritage colours. The work, which has been done as part of some ongoing...

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Feb 19
Large rail bridge lifted in to place as bypass works continue
A large-scale crane lift of a bridge’s main structure at a key county council road scheme in Leicestershire has been captured in a...


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Feb 18
CiCLE Classic bike race to make history in more ways than one in 2025 as major route change announced
There will be a major route change in this year's Rutland-Melton CiCle Classic race with the finish not being held in Melton for the...

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Feb 12
Police appeal for help identifying man after woman grabbed around the waist
Police have issued a public appeal for help to identify a man they would like to speak to in relation to a report of inappropriate...


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Feb 6
Plans for Stockyard development get green light
Initial plans to regenerate Melton's Stockyard were approved by Melton Borough Council’s Planning Committee last night, marking an...


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Feb 4
Local venue to appear on popular teatime television show
A popular Melton hotel and bar is to appear on an upcoming block of a popular TV show which airs at tea time. The Harboro Hotel in Burton...

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Jan 30
Record number of closure orders imposed in joint County Lines operation
Melton Borough Council has secured multiple Closure Orders to tackle county lines drug operations in Melton Mowbray Town Centre and...


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Jan 30
A606 closed after two seperate collisions
Police have closed the A606 between Melton and Oakham just outside of Langham following two seperate collisions which has resulted in one...

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Jan 24
Member of public hit by falling debris as Storm Éowyn passes through Melton Borough
A member of the public has been injured after some debris fell off a roof in Melton Town Centre earlier today. Strong wind gusts have hit...


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Jan 22
Historic Foundry Assets to Go Under the Hammer
The assests of one of Melton's historic prouction sites are to go under the hammer at auction. Saint-Gobain PAM UK has appointed NCM...

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Jan 20
Police reveal reason for aircraft activity over Melton
The Police plane was spotted over the skies of Melton yesterday evening (Sunday) prompting many residents to wonder what was going on....

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Jan 19
Armed officers deployed after firearm report
Armed officers were spotted in Melton yesterday afternoon (Saturday) along with the police drone. Leicestershire Police said they...


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Jan 17
Police appeal for CCTV and information relating to car thefts from local and national thieves
Melton Police have issued an appeal for information after a number of vehicles have been targeted by criminals in recent weeks. In an...


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Jan 8
Spinney Road to close to allow roundabout works to take place safely
It's been confirmed that a busy route for Melton drivers will close at the end of this month until mid-April. Galliford Try who are the...

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Jan 7
Council issues warning over Country Park bridge as flooding causes major problems
Melton Borough Council has warned residents not to use the wooden bridge by the stepping stones in Melton Country Park due to excess...


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Jan 6
Emergency services rush to help escaped sheep after trailer overturns in Melton Town Centre
Police and Fire Crews were called to Wilton Road in Melton earlier today (Monday) following reports a trailer had tipped over carrying...


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Jan 6
Borough battered by heavy snow and rain causing major incident to be declared
Melton Borough has been hit with heavy rain and snow overnight causing localised flooding including major routes in and out of Melton....


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Jan 3
Investigation launched in to A1 collision which claimed the life of baby boy
Lincolnshire Police are investigating a collision on the A1 overnight which has tragically claimed the life of a baby boy. Police were...


NEMM
Dec 16, 2024
Melton tip to close for up to four weeks as essential works are carried out
Melton's Recyling and Household Waste site is to close for up to four weeks while essential works are to be carried out. The site in Lake...


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Dec 13, 2024
Rail enthusiasts get special treat as historic steam engine passes through town
Rail enthusiasts were treated to a nice treat this morning (Friday) as a historic steam engine made its way through the Melton Borough....


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Dec 10, 2024
Melton-born actor 'cried and laughed and gasped and cheered' when reading much anticipated Gavin & Stacey script ahead of finale
It's argugably one of the most anticipated moments of the year as the finale of Gavin & Stacey is set to air on Christmas Day, 5 years...


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Dec 5, 2024
Last minute Christmas market changes due to strong wind forecast
The evening part of the Melton Mowbray light switch on tomorrow has been cancelled due to forecasted heavy winds. Melton Borough Council...

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Nov 29, 2024
Farmers to host 'gathering' in Melton Town Centre in support of the agricultural industry
Midlands Farmers, a group born in the wake of Labour's new budget, are planning to hold a gathering in Melton town centre, to show...


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Nov 27, 2024
CCTV clue as police hunt for stolen card user
Officers investigating a burglary where cards were taken have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify and trace. It comes...

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Nov 27, 2024
Motorist issued with traffic offence report for using phone while driving by police incident
Police have issued a 'Traffic Offence Report' to a motorist after they were caught using their mobile phone while driving to film a...


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Nov 25, 2024
Police issue appeal to find wanted man
Police have issued a photo of a man they want to question in relation to a number of different issues. Officers investigating reports of...


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Nov 24, 2024
Water teams working hard to get supplies back to normal following yet another burst pipe in Melton
Severn Trent Water say their teams are working hard to get water supplies back for those affected by another burst water pipe in Melton....


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Nov 22, 2024
Firefighters enter water to rescue dog that fell through ice
Firefighters have rescued a dog from a frozen lake in Melton Country Park this afternoon (Friday). Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service...


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Nov 21, 2024
Water problems ongoing as teams work to repair ‘complex issue’
Water supplies remain intermittent in some areas of Melton this evening (Thursday) following multiple burst pipes in the area over recent...


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Nov 20, 2024
Multiple water leaks cause supply issues across Melton Borough
Multiple burst water pipes in Melton have caused supply issues across the Melton Borough this afternoon (Wednesday). Severn Trent were...


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Nov 14, 2024
Local community group to receive King's Award
A local group who attend medical emergencies are to be awarded the highest award possible for local voluntary groups in the UK. Melton...


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Nov 13, 2024
Melton-based firm fined over £1million after employee crushed to death by lorry
The owner of Ginsters has been fined £1.28 million after an employee was killed by a lorry that was delivering supplies to the bakery...

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Nov 13, 2024
Car Park price increase to be discussed by Council
An increase to the Town Centre's parking charges will be among a number of considerations put in front of Melton Borough Council's...


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Nov 13, 2024
A46 closed following collision between HGV and bus
The A46 in Leicestershire is closed northbound between the A607 (Cossington) and the B676 (Six Hills) following a multi vehicle collision...


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Nov 12, 2024
Christmas magic ready to return to Melton
The magic of Christmas is returning to Melton next month with the Christmas Light Switch on and the return of the Christmas Traditional...


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Nov 8, 2024
Bottesford attack: Patrols continue a week on as witnesses still urged to come forward
Detectives are continuing to investigate the sexual assault of a woman in Bottesford last week as officers return to area of the attack,...


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Nov 7, 2024
Toyota Material Handling to upgrade Old Dalby HQ
Toyota Material Handling UK (TMHUK) has announced that work is set to begin on the construction of a new purpose-designed Fleet...


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Nov 5, 2024
Man arrested in Bottesford sex attack investigation but ‘enquiries very much continuing’
A 40-year-old man has been arrested following a report of a sexual assault in Bottesford on Friday (1 November). The man, from Grantham,...


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Nov 5, 2024
MP appointed shadow secretary of state role
Edward Argar the MP for Melton & Syston has been given a role in the Conservative's new top team. Mr Argar will take on the role of...


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Nov 4, 2024
Police urge drivers to check dash cam footage after sexual assault near A52
Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward and are urging people in the area to check for any CCTV or dash cam...


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Nov 1, 2024
Police issue appeal after report of sexual assault in Bottesford
A police cordon remains in place this evening after a sexual assault was report to police today (Friday). Detectives are appealing for...


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Oct 31, 2024
Abandoned campervan removed from Country Park
Melton Borough Council has confirmed that an abandoned campervan in the town's Country Park area has been successfully removed today...


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Oct 31, 2024
Future of hotel building uncertain as more information emerges on liquidation of Stapleford Park
More information has been released by the liquidators of Stapleford Park which has recently closed. As we reported earlier this month, it...
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