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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.
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.
Sport
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.
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.
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
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!’
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.
Community
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.
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.
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.
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Weather for Melton
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 3 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
Wind direction: North
