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Cannabis grow discovered in town centre premises
Police and Forensic officers have been in attendance at a cannabis grow at a property in Melton Town Centre today. Police say that the...
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2 hours ago


Missing Nottinghamshire man could be in Melton
Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a missing person who could be in the Melton area. The force say they...
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5 days ago


Family of man killed on M1 pay tribute to “life and soul of the party”
The family of a man who died following a collision on the M1 have paid tribute to their ‘beloved dad, stepdad, partner, son, grandson and...
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Mar 25


SMB College Group proposes merger with Loughborough College which will 'promote exciting opportunities'
SMB College Group which operates Brooksby Melton College have proposed a merger with Loughborough College. The groups say that the merger...
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Mar 24


1940s weekend set to return later this year
Melton's popular 1940s weekend is set to return again later this year and the organisers are still accepting bookings for vintage traders...
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Mar 13


Planning application withdrawn from agenda hours before planning meeting
A controversial planning application to build up to 298 homes on a contaminated former factory site has been withdrawn from the agenda of...
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Mar 13


Thieves with 'hammer' take cigarettes from Vale superstore
Police are investigating after a robbery at a store in the Vale of Belvoir. Police were called to the incident just after 10:30 this...
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Mar 12


Controversial housing application to go in front of Council planning committee
A controversial planning application for 298 homes on a contaminated former factory site are set to be discussed at a public meeting of...
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Mar 12


Family pay tribute to motorcyclist killed in Langham collision
The family of a motorcyclist who was killed in a collision on the A606 at Langham have paid tribute to a “special dad and grandad”. As we...
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Mar 11


Fire Service to carry out annual training exercise in Rutland village
People are being warned not to panic ahead of a planned training exercise taking place in Rutland tomorrow (Wednesday). Leicestershire...
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Mar 11

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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Mar 4

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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Mar 4


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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Mar 3

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 28


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 25

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 21

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 19


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 18

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 12


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 6


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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Feb 4

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 30

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 24


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 22

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 20

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 19


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 17


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 8

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 7


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 6


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...
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Jan 3


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 16, 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 13, 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 10, 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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Dec 5, 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 29, 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 27, 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 25, 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 24, 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 22, 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 21, 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 20, 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 14, 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
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