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The cheapest supermarket pumpkins might not be where you’d expect them to be this year

Aldi and Lidl beaten by two supermarket rivals in pumpkin price test

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

Local pianist Thomas Corden

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The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Round Corner Brewing head brewer Lara Lopes with a haul of oysters in Essex to be used in the Melton-on-Sea stout

Melton brewery produces beer using oysters from the Essex coast

There are a host of public fireworks events planned across Melton Mowbray area in the first week of November PHOTO Getty Images

Fireworks events to be held throughout the Melton Mowbray area

Emma Mahil,with some of the members of her business networking group which meets in Syston every Wednesday

Village mum's free business networking group helps other parents connect

A previous Potfest event

Dozens of ceramic artists to show off their wares at Melton Mowbray event

American actress Keri Russell in the Elizabeth Saloon at Belvoir Castle during the new season of The Diplomat

Belvoir Castle hosts filming of popular Netflix political thriller

The new books published on the history of Melton Mowbray by Peter Smith and David Matthews

New books published about the history of Melton Mowbray
Town historians have published two fascinating new books focusing on elements of the history of Melton Mowbray.
Nick Rennie

Councillor Andrew Hamilton-Gray with a FoxConnect bus used by Leicestershire County Council to plug gaps in the bus service network

New trial bus service to operate for people living in the Bottesford area

Staff at Melton Building Society pictured after receiving their Best Charity Partnership win at the MoneyAge Awards

Award for Melton Building Society for its link with local debt charity

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

Some of the Bowlathon organisers, from left, Hazel Armstrong, Jane May and David Arrmstrong - with Pudsey at McDonald’s in Melton Mowbray PHOTO Paul Warrington

Bowlers prepare to take on another 24-hour challenge for Children In Need

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

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Padel centre applies for licence to sell alcohol

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

Steam & Bean co-owners Robbie and Caroline Stephens

Train station cafe owners have created a unique community in just six months

Performers at the community concert at St Mary's Church, Melton

Community concert raises the roof at Melton's St Mary's Church

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Belvoir Big Band performing at Melton Theatre in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Belvoir Big Band raises £1,500 for cancer charity with Melton Theatre concert

Melton Mowbray town centre

COLUMN - Political View with Melton Borough Council leader Ronan Browne

The former TG Jones building in Market Place, Melton, which can now be rented for £45k per annum

Prominent Melton Mowbray town centre unit put up for rent

Melton BID manager James Colclough with entry sheets for the Halloween Trail Quiz

Families encouraged to get involved in Halloween Trail Quiz in Melton Mowbray

Three of the performers at October's community concert to be staged by The Spotlight Theatre Group, from left: Thomas Corden, Belvoir Big Band and Lady Lindy

Local acts to perform in glittering concert at St Mary's Church

Representatives of Dove Cottage Day Hospice and Brockleby's celebrate their special link-up

Dove Cottage celebrates Hospice Care Week by launching link with local piemaker

A previous Melton Mowbray fireworks event in Play Close Park

Tickets on sale for Melton park's annual fireworks spectacular
Tickets are on sale for this year’s annual fireworks event in Melton Mowbray’s Play Close Park.
Nick Rennie

Syston Knitting Banxy's Aardman characters displayed outside De Montfort Hall

Knitted Banxy promotes concert for Wallace and Gromit's creators

Fun and excitement at Rumble Live Action Gaming at Rutland Water

Family business to host spooky Halloween fundraiser for hospice

The Steam & Bean coffee shop at Melton Mowbray Railway Station

Railway station coffee shop applies to serve alcohol

The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

A computer image of what the new charging bay will look like in the Chapel Street car park in Melton Mowbray

Work starts to install electric charging bays in Melton town centre car park

The Stockyard on the Melton Mowbray livestock market site

Melton ChocFest event cancelled due to Stockyard development work

The former Scalford Country House Hotel which is set to be reopened

Plans announced to reopen the former Scalford Hall Country House Hotel

Graham Bett, chair of the Town Estate trustees

Town Estate scraps Events Village set-up in Melton parks

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

Miss England contestants

Tickets on sale for Miss England and Mr England competitions at Melton Theatre

Director Linda Foulston (left) and manager Kayla pick up the Best Independent Business award at the recent Melton BID Business Awards

Flourishing Melton board games shop continues to build unique community

Current members of Tetsudo Martial Arts in Melton Mowbray

Members of Melton martial arts to celebrate 45th anniversary

The new junction at Queniborough which has led Arriva to suspend its bus services

Anger over village's new road junction which prevents buses getting through

The Melton Musical Theatre Company rehearsing for Footloose

Classic musical to be performed this week at Melton Theatre

Stacey Ferguson-Czersovski

Melton entrepreneur secures major investment for new wedding venue business

Anna Foster, who has created a Melton Mowbray dog-friendly map

New dog-friendly map launched for visitors to Melton Mowbray businesses

Melton karate fighter Matt Bunn is crowned world champion in Hungary

Melton Mowbray karate fighter celebrates lifting world title
A Melton Mowbray karate fighter is celebrating lifting a world title at an international competition in Hungary.
Nick Rennie

Raid

New local media planning tool Raid has launched

The St Mary's Way bus terminal in Melton Mowbray

Free Saturday bus travel to start for Melton Mowbray passengers

The new pub sign af Burrough's refurbished The Stag & Hounds

Historic village pub reopens today after being closed more than two years

If you’re reliant on decent broadband, this is a great reason to switch to something faster

Working from home? This broadband offer comes with a £150 Gift Card

Previous winners in the Let's Get Moving Melton Awards

Make your nominations for the Let's Get Moving Melton Awards

Geva King-Lodge, who is preparing to make her boxing debut

Melton mum prepares for first boxing match in aid of military charity

A stallholder at a recent ChocFest event at the Stockyard

Threat to Melton's ChocFest event due to work starting on Stockyard scheme

Members of Melton Mowbray Ramblers take a break at a pub during a recent walk

Melton Ramblers to visit historic Derbyshire site to begin busy October schedule

Volunteers work one of the presses to make apple juice at Melton Apple Day PHOTO Estelle Slegers Helsen

Over 100 bottles of juice produced at Melton Apple Day

The 32nd Viking Challenge takes place this Sunday

Riders prepare for annual charity Viking Challenge

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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