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Hundreds mourn at popular Melton man Clive Dixon’s funeral
HUNDREDS of mourners packed into Melton’s St Mary’s Church for the funeral of well-known businessman and keen bowls and golf player Clive Dixon.
Yobs smash community wooden bench to pieces
VANDALS have destroyed a bench used by residents of Granby House flats and parishioners of Sage Cross Methodist Church in Melton.
Assistant City Mayor visits Parkside to see joint working
THE City of Leicester is hoping to benefit from the experience of Melton Council as it goes through a period of rapid change.
Network Rail delays windfarm inquiry
NETWORK Rail has lodged a last minute objection to the Asfordby windfarm.
Cooker destroyed in fire
A COOKER was severely damaged after catching alight at a house in Tudor Hill, Melton.
First vintage tractor run is a big success
THE Vale of Belvoir Machinery Group provided an unusual spectacle for the public on Saturday by holding a vintage tractor run.
Sport
Vale of Belvoir runner qualifies for UK trials
BARKESTONE-le-Vale runner Josh Norman continued his return after a lengthy injury lay-off by taking part in the British Milers Club Grand Prix Athletics meet at Solihull on Saturday.
Stilton Striders out in force at Syston
SYSTON Rugby Club was the location for the West End 8 on Sunday where seven Stilton Striders turned out to compete.
Snodin completes hat-trick of wins at Mallory Park
MELTON Olympic Cycling Club’s Juniors were in action again at Mallory Park last Tuesday with Josh Snodin taking his third win on the bounce.
Spirit of football alive at Mowbray festival
TEAMS from France, Nottinghamshire, Rutland and Leicestershire descended on Asfordby Hill for a weekend of junior football.
Holwell and Shoes dominate awards evening
KINGPINS: Melton and District Ladies’ Skittles league held their annual end-of-season presentation evening last week.
Video
Olympic stars lend support to Samworth Brothers Charity Challenge video
OLYMPIC Triathlon sensations Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee rode into Melton on Friday in support of the Samworth Brothers Charity Challenge 2013.
Lifestyle
Families invited to Melton store’s pet event day
ANIMAL-loving families in Melton are invited to a pet event day at the town’s Mole Country Stores on Saturday (May 25).
Trevonne perform at Royal Albert Hall
SEVENTY young dancers from Trevonne Stage School in Melton enjoyed the thrill of a lifetime when they performed at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London.
Craft fair champions local shopping
A SPRING craft fair which encourages people to buy locally raised £160 for Whissendine Rainbows and Brownies.
Your Spring Bank Holiday events round-up
IF it’s the Spring Bank Holiday it must be Glastonbudget Music Festival at Turnpost Farm, Wymeswold, which has been on an upward curve since its launch in 2005.
Keep a look out for nesting birds
DESPITE the late start to spring, I’ve suddenly started to notice more and more nature around. The bird breeding season is finally underway, migrants have returned from their winters away and pond wildlife is growing fast, writes Kate Humble.
Community
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Melton Mowbray Town Estate has a long tradition of service to the people of Melton through its management of buildings, land and services and as an employer.
Fete fuels play area dream
A SCHOOL is one step closer to buying an outdoor playground for its pupils after holding its annual Maypole Fete.
Craft fair champions local shopping
A SPRING craft fair which encourages people to buy locally raised £160 for Whissendine Rainbows and Brownies.
Stuart in awe of Claire’s bike efforts
A MELTON businessman who rode with Claire Lomas for part of the way on her 400-mile hand cycle charity effort is lost in admiration for her exhausting feat.
The king who gave up his throne recalled
Edward VIII’s first meeting with Mrs Wallis Simpson in a hunting lodge near Melton Mowbray was described to nearly 100 local hunting enthusiasts who packed the lecture room at Melton Carnegie Museum.
Spotlight on Melton Mowbray Rugby Football Club’s Minis and Juniors
THE Melton Times is turning the spotlight on sports and leisure clubs across the borough.
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Weather for Melton
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 3 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: North west
