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Rachel Donovan (right) with her sons Oliver and Euan, Kirstine Dunhill and Laura Martin from ' Send a Cow' and Whissendine pupils PHOTO: Tim Williams

Cow delivery is udder surprise for Whissendine Primary School pupils video

PUPILS and teachers at Whissendine Primary School were left highly am-oosed when a blue and white cow turned up at their gate.

Paul and Oliver Robinson PHOTO: Suspplied

Son’s heart operation inspires charity cycle

A FATHER whose young son had heart surgery has been inspired to cycle from London to Paris to raise money for a charity which supports parents going through a similar trauma.

The Phoenix team of Abigail Keyte, Emily Johnson, Victoria Shaw and Hannah Bushell with mentor Darren Woodcock of Pera Technology PHOTO: Michael Cooke

Who’ll be hired in Apprentice challenge?

BUSINESS students from John Ferneley College are taking part in a Young Apprentice challenge - to sell the Melton Times.

Publisher on track to return to growth

THE Melton Times’ publisher Johnston Press has reported its first increase in operating profit for nearly seven years in spite of the challenging economic environment.

Trio named in county cabinet

THREE Melton county councillors have been named in the ruling Cabinet at County Hall by leader Nick Rushton.

Third Welby burglar is sent to jail

A BURGLAR involved in a break-in at an isolated cottage, where two accomplices were shot, has been jailed for four years.

Sport rss

Large field fight out Seniors Open

THE 17th Stoke Rochford Seniors Open attracted a field of 125 players from 36 clubs.

Melton angling round-up with Bren Southgate

RUTLAND Water was in excellent form with fish caught in many areas, coinciding with the huge hatches of buzzers, writes Bren Southgate.

A photo of the Melton Mowbray Rugby Football Club Mini and Junior teams 2012/13 who are celebrating their centenary year this year

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.

Melton runners braced for marathon debuts

FOUR members of Melton running group, the Pork Pie Plodders will be heading to Scotland later this month to run the Edinburgh Marathon in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Cup final dates

THE Browning Suzuki Belvoir League have set the dates for their two knockout cup finals.

Old Dalby cyclist enjoys solid ride in Norfolk

OLD Dalby-based rider George Sewell (Braintree Velo Cycle Racing) took part in a youth race at the superb Elvedon circuit in Norfolk.

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Cow delivery is udder surprise for Whissendine Primary School pupils video

PUPILS and teachers at Whissendine Primary School were left highly am-oosed when a blue and white cow turned up at their gate.

Lifestyle rss

The latest motoring news from Car and Driver

Nissan and West Thames college launch clay modelling apprenticeship

Sign up now for the Big Bake

KEEN home bakers young and old are being invited to register for the Big Bake competition which forms a major part of Melton Country Fair on Sunday, July 7, in the town parks.

Music festival tickets on sale

TICKETS have gone on sale for two popular musical festivals.

Tractor road run

A VINTAGE tractor road run will be taking place through the Vale of Belvoir on Saturday leaving Harby at 1pm for a rally at Hickling Canal Basin from 2.30pm to 4pm before returning.

Melton Jubilee Show 2012 - Jayden (6) and Raquel Derbyshire on the go-karts PHOTO: Tim Williams

Organisers prepare for big new event

PREPARATIONS are almost complete for an exciting new Spring bank holiday event aimed at filling the void left by Melton Show.

Property of the Week - The Crescent, Melton

Must-view traditional three bed semi

THIS traditional 1930s three bedroom semi-detached home in The Crescent is situated within a popular residential location within walking distance of the town centre.

Community rss

The Prince of Wales and David Ward at Bescaby 1925

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.

A photo of the Melton Mowbray Rugby Football Club Mini and Junior teams 2012/13 who are celebrating their centenary year this year

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.

Viewers set for TV re-tune

FREEVIEW viewers in the Melton and Waltham areas will need to retune their TV equipment later this month as local airwaves are cleared for the roll-out of faster broadband.

Police seek to recruit more specials

A RECRUITMENT seminar for police specials in Melton and Rutland is to be held on Monday, June 10.

Residents voice fears at Asfordby windfarm inquiry

WORRIED residents turned out in force last night (Wednesday, May 15) to voice their fierce opposition to the Asfordby windfarm at a public session as part of the inquiry.

Melton's Defence Animal Centre, its soldiers and animals, will be the focus of a three-part ITV documentary to be screened in June

vet camp to star in major tv series

MILLIONS of viewers will get an insight into the daily life at Melton’s Defence Animal Centre (DAC) when a revealing three-part ITV series is screened next month.

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