- Welch claims the Big Brother spoils
- Homeowners 'pay less than tenants'
- Cleric warns against gay marriage
- Three held after bank occupied
- Security checks at FA Cup showdown
- Government record on racism slammed
- NHS faces 'peril' if plans derail
- Welfare protesters plan occupation
- Man quizzed over 'road rage' death
- Brothers in court on murder charge
- Two charged over decapitated body
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Burglary victim died of injuries
- Police perjury retrial 'unlikely'
- Face of man who helped escapee
- Have-a-go pensioner 'whacks' raider
- 350 steel redundancies 'disastrous'
- Crimewatch leads on jail van escape
- Britain braced for cold weather
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Charity to set up friends group
THE Alzheimer’s Society in Melton is looking to launch a new friends group this spring to support its social club and carers support group.
Sarah Maher & Edward Russell
SARAH Ann Maher married Edward John Frederick Russell at Thorpe Arnold Church.
Support group knits clothes for lost babies
A BABYLOSS support group has launched a project to knit forever clothes for babies that are born too soon for life.
Sage Cross starts up Messy Church
SAGE Cross in Melton is starting up a new venture this Sunday - Messy Church.
Outcry at changes to wheelie in scheme
THERE was an angry reaction this week to Melton Council’s decision to make changes to its waste and recycling service.
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Sport
Thrussington Fun Run entries open
ENTRIES have opened for the sixth Thrussington Fun Run on Saturday, March 3.
Melton Golf Club news
THE sixth round of the Seniors’ Winter Putter was played on Tuesday and produced a close finish.
Lifestyle
Spend a penny to catch a film
RESIDENTS are being invited to visit the pictures for the price of a penny thanks to a community action group.
Crown Inn to host jewellery evening
A JEWELLERY event for Valentine’s Day and Mothering Sunday will be held at The Crown Inn in Burton Street, Melton, next Thursday (February 2) from 7pm to 10pm.
Top artist’s work on show
PROFESSIONAL artist and book illustrator Andrew Geeson is now exhibiting his work at the Coffee Shop, Ceramic Studio and Art Gallery in Wilton Road, Melton.
It’s panto time (oh yes it is)
l A SWASHBUCKLING family pantomime of Sinbad the Sailor will be performed by the Whissendine Stars tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday.
The search is on for Melton’s star
JUDGES have been bowled over by the talent on display following the first round of auditions for Melton’s Got Talent.
Community
Burton Street focus for civic week
BURTON Street will be the focus of Melton’s second annual civic week this June and organisers have issued an appeal for old stories and pictures.
Obituary: Frank Booker
FRANK William Booker, of Branston, died at his home on January 9 aged 93 years.
Spend a penny to catch a film
RESIDENTS are being invited to visit the pictures for the price of a penny thanks to a community action group.
Teamwork at Parkside
A NEW streamlined way of working, aimed at providing a better public service, is now in place at Melton Council’s Parkside HQ now the building has been occupied by all of the authority’s major partners.
It’s panto time (oh yes it is)
l A SWASHBUCKLING family pantomime of Sinbad the Sailor will be performed by the Whissendine Stars tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday.
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Weather for Melton
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: -1 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: -2 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: East
