News
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.
Local
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.
Family ‘disgusted’ as vandals deface plaque
VANDALS have defaced a memorial plaque to a teenage BMX rider less than a week since it was unveiled at Melton Skatepark.
Team tames assault course to raise £2,000
MEMBERS of a Melton gym raised £2,000 for charity when they completed what is dubbed the world’s biggest assault course.
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.
Woman, 23, airlifted to hospital after horse riding fall
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital on Saturday after falling from a horse while riding near Grimston.
Business
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.
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.
Waltham Pet Centre receives TV star visit
TV personality Paul O’Grady has visited Mars Petcare, in Waltham, after becoming an ambassador for a new Pedigree campaign.
New name to mark festival’s 10th year
A REGIONAL food and drink festival is being renamed and rebranded to help it celebrate its 10th birthday this year.
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.
Crime
Family ‘disgusted’ as vandals deface plaque
VANDALS have defaced a memorial plaque to a teenage BMX rider less than a week since it was unveiled at Melton Skatepark.
Council cracks down on benefit fraud
MELTON Council has secured yet another successful benefit fraud prosecution in a string of recent cases over the last few months.
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.
Judge hails Melton shopkeeper’s bravery as teens are sentenced for attempted robbery
A JUDGE commended the bravery of a Melton shopkeeper who stood up to two ‘pathetic and cowardly’ teenagers who tried to rob him at knifepoint.
1 commentPolice seek to recruit more specials
A RECRUITMENT seminar for police specials in Melton and Rutland is to be held on Monday, June 10.
Education
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.
Pre-school wins praise and ‘good’ rating from Ofsted
THE service provided by Tiddlywinks Pre-School, in Tilton-on-the-Hill, was found to be ‘good’ by Ofsted.
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.
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.
Pupils thrilled by visit to miniature railway
THRILLED schoolchildren learned about trains and got the chance to ride on a small locomotive when they visited Stapleford Miniature Railway.
Environment
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.
Peel hoping to overturn council’s refusal
PEEL Energy is hoping to overturn Melton Council’s decision to refuse permission for nine turbines up to 125m high on land between Asfordby and Ab Kettleby.
Last gasp appeal to save historic Melton house from demolition
A LAST gasp plea has been made to save a historic house in Melton from demolition.
Melton MP addresses windfarm inquiry
RUTLAND and Melton MP Alan Duncan today set out his total opposition to the Asfordby windfarm at the appeal inquiry.
Pupils recognised for promoting bird life
A MELTON school has been recognised by national charity the RSPB for its work on supporting local bird life.
Health
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.
Fitness and health Q&A with Adam
PERSONAL trainer and group fitness instructor at Primal Fitness Studio, Adam ChAMbers, answers your questions on fitness and health. For this first column here are some answers to frequently asked questions.
Mum’s plea for information on daughter Esme’s condition
A MUM is hoping to raise awareness and find out more about a rare pregnancy condition which has caused her daughter Esme to suffer from developmental problems.
Day planned to highlight issues around dementia
A SPECIAL day has been planned in Melton for people to address issues surrounding dementia.
New health line delayed
THE roll-out of the planned new non-emergency NHS 111 telephone service in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) has been postponed.
Campaigns
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.
Family hit the right notes in aid of church’s roof appeal
A FAMILY of singers turned musical notes into pound notes by performing a concert in aid of a church roof fund.
‘Take the pledge’ and back your High Street
IT’S Local Business Week and organisers and the Federation of Small Businesses are calling on every UK shopper to think local for a week, and ‘take the pledge’ at www.localbusinessweek.co.uk/pledge to buy three things from their nearest high street or local shop.
Police charity ride in Stewart’s name
MORE than thirty police officers and staff are taking part in a mammoth cycle ride from Leicester to Brighton in support of their colleague, Melton man Stewart Sparling, and to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).
winD TURBINES inquiry begins
BATTLE lines have been drawn as a public inquiry into proposals to build a wind farm at Asfordby Business Park and the adjoining countryside got under way this week.
Letters & Opinion
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.
Fitness and health Q&A with Adam
PERSONAL trainer and group fitness instructor at Primal Fitness Studio, Adam ChAMbers, answers your questions on fitness and health. For this first column here are some answers to frequently asked questions.
Our five key priorities to make this borough prosperous again
THE recent county council elections marked a new start for the county council and the half-way point in the life of the borough council.
Join us to help take the arts in Melton forward
IT’S a great pleasure to bring you this new monthly column which is a place for the arts in all their various and exciting forms, from A to Zumba!
Features
Sports editor’s blog: Marathons and the mystery of mile 22
IT’S an obvious point, but the chief skill a sportswriter must master is description. Analyse the action, empathise with the players, get into their mind and translate this into easy-to-read, entertaining copy.
Regional News
Briton 'drank poisoned alcohol'
A Briton from Essex has died after reportedly drinking poisoned alcohol during a trek in the Indonesian jungle.
Communities receive lottery funding
Young people in rural Essex will be encouraged to engage with their local community while building their confidence and job prospects after a project was awarded a grant by the Big Lottery Fund.
Cambridge high on destination list
Cambridge has come eighth in the most-visited destinations made to the UK last year, according to latest figures.
William in Help for Heroes plea
The Duke of Cambridge called on the public to continue their support of injured British servicemen and women as he and Prince Harry officially opened four Help for Heroes Recovery centres, including in Colchester, during a visit to Tedworth House, Tidworth, Wiltshire.
'Police failed my murdered mother'
The daughter of a woman from Chelmsford killed by a convicted murderer has claimed that her mother would still be alive if police had done their jobs properly.
National News
Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK
Spies might be supposed to be masters of disguise, but a British intelligence officer caused embarrassment to his political masters through his penchant for dressing up, according to official papers made public on Thursday.
Tandem couple killer drive jailed
Relatives of a "perfect couple" killed by a disqualified driver fleeing police have called for tougher sentences for motorists who kill.
Mark Bridger denies 'web of lies'
The former slaughterman accused of abducting and murdering schoolgirl April Jones has denied "weaving a complex web of lies" when "fabrications" about his life history were revealed to a jury.
Boy, two, attacked by family dog
A two-year-old boy was badly hurt when he was attacked by the family dog, police said.
Call for compulsory sex education
Sex and relationships education should be compulsory in secondary schools as ministers are failing to take action to protect children and women, a damning report has claimed.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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