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BREAKING NEWS: Long Field Academy evacuated after chimney struck by lightning
LONG Field Academy was evacuated this afternoon (Thursday) after a 100ft boiler chimney was struck by lightning.
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First families to benefit as Sam’s legacy lives on
NOMINATIONS are being sought for families who deserve a trip or a treat by a charity organisation set up in the name of a mum who died tragically in Melton.
Eco homes scheme is proposed for village
AN eco village turning green waste into electricity to power 49 homes is proposed to be built in Kirby Bellars.
Flower festival at Sage Cross
Sage Cross Methodist Church is holding a flower festival with the theme ‘Let’s Celebrate’ this bank holiday weekend.
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Car park makeover to begin
A £455,000 makeover of Burton Street car park will get under way in June to complete the regeneration of the town’s train station site.
Sport
Syston Bees buzzing after festival win
SYSTON Town Bees returned triumphantly from Butlins, in Skegness, after being crowned under 12s champions at the ESF Festival of Football.
Frisby runner aiming for World Youth Championships
EXCITING middle distance runner Mari Smith has set her sights on the World Youth Championships after making a stunning start to the track season.
End of an era for Asfordby Amateurs boss Frank
FOOTBALL touchlines will be missing a popular mainstay next season after Frank Fitzgibbons called full-time on his managerial career.
Melton bowlers Broad and Freckingham find top gear
MELTON bowlers Stuart Broad and Ollie Freckingham (pictured) hit the headlines last week after outstanding displays at international and county level.
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.
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
Eighties vibe for Glastonbudget
VISITORS to this weekend’s Glastonbudget Music Festival will get the chance to see no fewer than four special guests perform with Heaven 17, The Chritians, ABC and Howard Jones all on the bill.
Gig Guide May 23-27: Bumper choice for your bank holiday
‘IT’S time for the good times, forget about the bad times, one day to come together, we need a holiday’. Well Madonna, the bank holiday is well and truly here so ‘Holiday, celebrate!’
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Love Melton’s markets says national campaign
THE importance of Melton’s markets and their continued growth in the town are being championed thanks to a national campaign.
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).
Community
Decision time for entrepreneur’s business village
AN entrepreneur will find out whether his vision to build a commercial enterprise village in Old Dalby will get the go ahead from Melton Council tonight.
Love Melton’s markets says national campaign
THE importance of Melton’s markets and their continued growth in the town are being championed thanks to a national campaign.
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.
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Cooker destroyed in fire
A COOKER was severely damaged after catching alight at a house in Tudor Hill, Melton.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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