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Melton tip to close for up to four weeks as essential works are carried out

Dec 16

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...

Rail enthusiasts get special treat as historic steam engine passes through town

NEMM

Dec 13

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....

Melton-born actor 'cried and laughed and gasped and cheered' when reading much anticipated Gavin & Stacey script ahead of finale

NEMM

Dec 10

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...

Last minute Christmas market changes due to strong wind forecast

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Dec 5

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...

Farmers to host 'gathering' in Melton Town Centre in support of the agricultural industry

NEMM

Nov 29

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...

CCTV clue as police hunt for stolen card user

NEMM

Nov 27

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...

Motorist issued with traffic offence report for using phone while driving by police incident

NEMM

Nov 27

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...

NEMM

Nov 25

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...

Water teams working hard to get supplies back to normal following yet another burst pipe in Melton

NEMM

Nov 24

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....

Firefighters enter water to rescue dog that fell through ice

NEMM

Nov 22

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...

Water problems ongoing as teams work to repair ‘complex issue’

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Nov 21

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...

Multiple water leaks cause supply issues across Melton Borough

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Nov 20

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...

Local community group to receive King's Award

NEMM

Nov 14

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...

Melton-based firm fined over £1million after employee crushed to death by lorry

NEMM

Nov 13

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...

Car Park price increase to be discussed by Council

NEMM

Nov 13

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...

A46 closed following collision between HGV and bus

NEMM

Nov 13

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...

Christmas magic ready to return to Melton

NEMM

Nov 12

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...

Bottesford attack: Patrols continue a week on as witnesses still urged to come forward

NEMM

Nov 8

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,...

Toyota Material Handling to upgrade Old Dalby HQ

NEMM

Nov 7

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...

Man arrested in Bottesford sex attack investigation but ‘enquiries very much continuing’

NEMM

Nov 5

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,...

MP appointed shadow secretary of state role

NEMM

Nov 5

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...

Police urge drivers to check dash cam footage after sexual assault near A52

NEMM

Nov 4

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...

Police issue appeal after report of sexual assault in Bottesford

NEMM

Nov 1

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...

Abandoned campervan removed from Country Park

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Oct 31

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...

Future of hotel building uncertain as more information emerges on liquidation of Stapleford Park

NEMM

Oct 31

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...

Investigation concluded in to fire that destroyed disused house

NEMM

Oct 30

Investigation concluded in to fire that destroyed disused house

The cause of a fire at a disused house near Whissendine has not been possible to establish. Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS)...

Investigations continue in to fire at disused house

NEMM

Oct 28

Investigations continue in to fire at disused house

Investigations are underway in to what caused a fire at a derelict house near Whissendine. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were...

A606 remains closed after fire overnight

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Oct 28

A606 remains closed after fire overnight

A main road out of Melton is still closed this morning while fire crews remain at the scene of a fire overnight. Leicestershire Fire and...

Major road closed while crews tackle derelict building fire

NEMM

Oct 27

Major road closed while crews tackle derelict building fire

The A606 between Melton and Oakham is closed this evening while fire crews tackle a building fire in a disused house. A spokesperson for...

Local hospice announces its tea room has closed

NEMM

Oct 21

Local hospice announces its tea room has closed

Dove Cottage Day Hospice has announced it has taken the decision to close its Tea Room in Stathern with immediate effect. Announcing the...

Melton Borough Council condemns recent abuse directed towards officers and reaffirms its commitment to Debate Not Hate campaign

NEMM

Oct 18

Melton Borough Council condemns recent abuse directed towards officers and reaffirms its commitment to Debate Not Hate campaign

A joint statement has been issued on behalf of all Political Group Leaders, the Leader of the Council and Chief Executive at Melton...

Local hotel closure sees workers jobless and guests out of pocket

NEMM

Oct 18

Local hotel closure sees workers jobless and guests out of pocket

The price to the local community is becoming clearer following the closure of Stapleford Park Hotel near Melton. The hotel ceased trading...

Local food and drink favourite to close for essential works

NEMM

Oct 11

Local food and drink favourite to close for essential works

Montero Lounge in Sherrard Street will be closed next week to allow for essential works to be carried out ahead of the festive period....

Police issue update on Norman Way incident

NEMM

Oct 11

Police issue update on Norman Way incident

Leicestershire Police has confirmed that there were no serious injuries following a collision between a car and a mobility scooter in...

Police determine that no criminal offences committed in Old Dalby investigation

NEMM

Oct 11

Police determine that no criminal offences committed in Old Dalby investigation

Police have confirmed that no criminal offences have taken place in a local village after reports of three men following a teenage girl....

Thousands attend food festival and snap up goodies on offer

NEMM

Oct 8

Thousands attend food festival and snap up goodies on offer

The East Midlands Food & Drink Festival took place in Melton over the weekend with thousands coming to visit and buy from independent...

New road closure confirmed for bypass works

NEMM

Sep 23

New road closure confirmed for bypass works

Leicestershire County Council and GallifordTry, the contractors responsible for the bypass works, have confirmed the next road to close...

Police issue update on armed police deployment near Melton Town centre

NEMM

Sep 20

Police issue update on armed police deployment near Melton Town centre

Leicestershire Police has issued an update after armed police officers were spotted in Melton town centre yesterday (Thursday). Multiple...

Council seeks public opinion on Melton Mowbray Town Centre

NEMM

Sep 20

Council seeks public opinion on Melton Mowbray Town Centre

Melton Borough Council have launched this year’s Town Centre Perception Survey which will remain open throughout September. This survey,...

Tributes paid to “caring, helpful and talented” man who died following collision

NEMM

Sep 20

Tributes paid to “caring, helpful and talented” man who died following collision

A family have paid tribute to a “caring, helpful and talented” man who died following a collision on the A607 near East Goscote. Ethan...

Tesco Petrol station closed for refurbishment

NEMM

Sep 16

Tesco Petrol station closed for refurbishment

Melton's Tesco petrol station kiosk will be closed for the rest of this week to allow for refurbishments to take place. A closure was put...

Filming starts on TV sitcom expected to feature former Melton actor

NEMM

Sep 6

Filming starts on TV sitcom expected to feature former Melton actor

Filming has started for the Christmas Special of Gavin and Stacey which is expected to star Melton born actor Adrian Scarborough. Stars...

Council clarify position on Melton eyesore

NEMM

Sep 3

Council clarify position on Melton eyesore

Melton Borough Council has confirmed they are talking to the owner of a Melton property after conerns were raised online about the lack...

Waste site changes come into effect in October

NEMM

Sep 3

Waste site changes come into effect in October

Changes to the opening days of some recycling and household waste sites (RHWS) in Leicestershire will come into effect from the first...

Two new roundabouts open as further closures confirmed

NEMM

Aug 29

Two new roundabouts open as further closures confirmed

A major county council road scheme in Leicestershire has this week reached another milestone, with two new roundabouts now open to the...

Man to appear in court after failing roadside breath test

NEMM

Aug 21

Man to appear in court after failing roadside breath test

A 33 year old man has been charged after driving a motor vehicle when his alcohol level was above the limit. The man was arrested in the...

Man appears in court after fatal Grantham collision

NEMM

Aug 13

Man appears in court after fatal Grantham collision

A man who was charged with causing the death of a woman and injuring two children has appeared in court. Ashley Towning, 30, of...

Police issue update after dog is left abandoned in Melton

NEMM

Aug 12

Police issue update after dog is left abandoned in Melton

Police have issued an update after a dreadful incident on Saturday where a dog was left tied to a post. Police were called to Dalby Road,...

Man arrested after fatal Grantham collision as police appeal for information

NEMM

Aug 9

Man arrested after fatal Grantham collision as police appeal for information

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after a woman died following a collision in Grantham last night. Police...

'Resist the urge' warn police as Fatal 4 operation sees multiple people fined for mobile phone use at the wheel

NEMM

Aug 7

'Resist the urge' warn police as Fatal 4 operation sees multiple people fined for mobile phone use at the wheel

Officers from Leicestershire Police's Roads Policing Unit along with local units carried out a traffic operation in Melton yesterday...

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