Lifestyle

Pupils from Somerby Primary School at the war memorial to the 10th Battalion at Burrough-on-the-hill

Pupils pay poignant tribute to war heroes

Openreach van in Somerby Leicestershire

Broadband boost for Leicestershire villages – but some risk missing out

X of the best-rated Chinese restaurants in the UK - according to DesignMyNight (Photo: DesignMyNight)

Restaurants to visit to satisfy your Chinese food craving

Holy Trinity Church at Thrussington, which is in need of repair

Book fundraiser aims to help save village church tower

Severn Trent's got 40 customer contact roles to fill

Severn Trent announces new customer contact centre in Leicester, creating 40 new...

The Good Food Guide: Prestigious reviewers search for Britain's best Sunday roast - how to vote (Photo: Digital Dreamscape - stock.adobe.com)

The Good Food Guide asks for votes for Britian's best Sunday roast

Homes and Gardens

Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms

Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms

Want to warm your home without spending too much? These energy efficient heaters will keep you cosy for less

Derek Adams

Heaters, airers and dehumidifiers

Get ready for winter: Dehumidifiers, heaters and clothes airers

The mini projector can display on screens up to 300 inches

We've found a £400 projector in Amazon's Daily Deals for just £100

How to make your home a smart home in 2024: The best tech gadgets to make your life easier

How to make your home a smart home in 2024

Home and Garden: Summer may be over but here’s why now is the best time to buy garden furniture

Trust me when I say now is the best time to buy garden furniture

Pets

Plenty of cuddles, belly rubs and healthy treats are the top ways dog owners ensure the happiness of their furry companions.

7 in 10 dog owners care more about their pet’s health than their own

Seven in 10 dog owners care more about their pet’s health and happiness than their own.

Richard Jenkins
Rupert and Honey are champions at leaving dog hair everywhere

I tested a set of pet-hair cleaning products on my clothes and carpets

From the left - Elena Michalczuk, 11, Grace Pratt, 10, Cordelia Donald, 9, Amy Brooks, 11, with Klara Remmington and Bandit the cat.

Watch: Lollipop lady’s cat helps school children cross road

Amazon has launched a half price sale on James Wellbeloved pet foodGareth Butterfield
Gareth Butterfield

Cars & Motoring

Electric car charging is simpler than ever, according to BP Pulse

Electric cars: Your questions answered by EV experts

Aldi's Motor and Travel event has plenty to choose from to help getting your car ready for the colder weather

Bargain motoring products are about to appear in Aldi's middle aisle

Retro & Heritage

Archaeologists working on the Leicester Cathedral dig

Hoby village hall to host talk on Leicester Cathedral dig

A fascinating talk is to be held at Hoby on the the recent archaeological excavations at Leicester C...

Preparations in place for Melton's Battle of Britain parade

Preparations are in place for the annual Battle of Britain Wings Parade through Melton Mowbray.

Bill Larder (seated), Greit Pijpers and historian Brian Fare look at the Arnhem exhibition at Melton Carnegie Museum

Veterans enjoy museum exhibition on wartime paratroopers

The last man standing of a Melton-based band of paratroopers who fought in the Battle of Arnhem during the Second World War has visited a special exhibition commemorating its 80th anniversary.

Wartime paras celebrated in Somerby and Burrough

Nick Rennie

Events for 80th commemoration of wartime paratroopers

A series of talks, parades and services are to be held this weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of ...

Belvoir Castle prepares to host Flower and Garden Show

Belvoir Castle is preparing to host its seventh Flower and Garden festival this weekend.

Staycation

The House of Gods hotel in Glasgow will open in January 2024.

I was treated like a star in a luxury suite at House of Gods Glasgow

The House of Gods on Glassford Street has been a hit with couples looking to get away for a romantic weekend since opening in April this year. The hotel originally opened on the Cowgate in Edinburgh but has now, after a three year renovation, opened a second location in Glasgow.

Callum McCormack

I stayed in a studio perfect for a summer holiday getaway in Cornwall where the beach was right on the doorstep. (Photo: Isabella Boneham/Sykes Cottages)

The perfect stay in Cornwall with the beach on your doorstep

The high-spec campervan we hired through Camplify took us along the UK's south coast in complete comfort

We found the perfect set of wheels for weekend staycation on Camplify

NYX Holborn bedroom. Credit: NYX

NYX Hotel London review: everything you need for a perfect city break

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The Princess of Wales said she has finished chemotherapy and is "looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months".

Princess of Wales dress and trainers combo - where to buy

More Lifestyle

An old age pensioner keeps warm with the aid of an electric heater - far fewer pensioners will be eligible for the winter fuel payment this year (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Massive drop in number of Melton pensioners receiving winter fuel payment

Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas market this winter

Four great Christmas market city breaks you can book today

Get ready for colder weather and pick your perfect Oodie™ wearable blanket

Autumn's almost here - so it's time to update your Oodie collection!

UK Hospitality: I represent bars and restaurants across the UK - and they’re being taken for granted (Photo: Getty Images/Carl Court)

‘UK bars and restaurants are being taken for granted’

We dive into Liberty beauty advent calendar 2024 to review one of this year's most luxurious offerings. It makes a great Christmas present to gift others, or as a very special personal treat.

I tried Liberty beauty advent calendar, here are my top 4 products

Melton taxi driver Darryl Robson with his vehicle parked on the Wilton Road rank

Fined taxi driver makes appeal to town traffic wardens

Some of the displays at last year's Melton Christmas Tree Festival

Time to enter your tree for Melton Christmas festival

The Wilton Park building Melton Mowbray Town Estate are to repurpose for use as a bike hire venue

Plans for new bike hire service in Melton park

Aldi’s ‘viral’ vodka makes a return to shelves (Photo: Adobe Stock/Aldi)

Everything you need to know about Aldi's 'viral' vodka

Gloucester House at Melton IMAGE Google StreetView

Birthday tea to celebrate 30 years of Fairtrade

Last year's inaugural cycling event at the Get Busy Living Centre at Burrough

Cyclists invited to special event at rehab centre

Autumn Fashion Trends 2024: Affordable items that will instantly update your look including M&S and PLT

Affordable Autumn Fashion Trends 2024 to shop now

Turkey is full of tasty treats - here is our guide to some of the best

Top 5 foodie hotspots in Istanbul, Turkey

I put four best selling vacuums to the test on carpet, laminate and vinyl flooring here are the results

I put four popular vacuum cleaners to the test here’s what happened

Nicole de Pommes (left) with her daughter Grace (right). Photo: Nicole de Pommes

‘Why I've bought my daughter a ‘dumb phone’ for secondary school’

The rowing boats for hire on the River Eye in Wilton Park, Melton

Rowing boats launched on Melton river

Insulate homes to winter proof them (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Winter proof homes to reduce energy bills

Readly is offering a two-month subscription to its digital magazines app

Free trials worth signing up to: magazine subscriptions to recipe kits