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Rutland and Melton MP Alicia Kearns presents her Christmas card - designed by local schoolchildren following a competition - to Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak

Winners of MP's Christmas card competition announced

Headteacher Karen Lambert with some of her pupils at Stathern Primary School

Village school retains 'outstanding' rating 13 years after last inspection

An aerial photo of Melton Sports Village, where a new soft play centre and cafe could soon be provided PHOTO Mark @ Aerialview360

Soft play centre and leisure centre improvements planned by council

Some of the volunteers who helped distribute 137 food hampers to struggling Melton people last Christmas

Melton Christmas food appeal launched for those who are struggling

Santa and his elves pictured outside their grotto in The Bell Centre, Melton, today

Children flock to see Santa in The Bell Centre

The sensory garden is officially opened at Oasis Preschool and Retreat in Melton

Oasis preschoolers thrilled by new sensory room and garden

Santa and his elves in The Bell Centre Grotto last Christmas

Santa's Grotto ready to open for business in Melton town centre

The decorated family house in Stirling Road which raised money for charity

Dozens enjoy family's Christmas fundraiser

Children and helpers at Great Dalby pre-school taking part in their danceathon for Children In Need

Youngsters raise money for Children In Need with danceathon

Christmas lights

Melton family to put on Christmas lights event for charity

Police attending an incident in Melton

Parents invited to meeting to solve town's anti-social issues
Parents from across Melton Mowbray have been invited to a meeting to discuss ways of reducing the rising reports of anti-social behaviour in the town.

Melton's Christmas hamper appeal has been launched

Can you donate towards Christmas hampers for Melton people in need?

From left, IMLT mascot Sid the Shark with Amanda Heath, MADMAC manager and founder, and Hetty Simpson, MADMAC assistant manager

National award for Melton debt advice service

Colleagues gather to celebrate the launch of the Healthy Together Helpline, with director of families, young people, children, learning disability and autism services at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Helen Thompson (centre), cutting a ribbon to mark the occasion

New helpline for county parents and carers of babies and young children

High Sheriff of Leicestershire, Henrietta Chubb, presents a special award to CEO Amanda Heath and her MADMAC team

Special recognition for Melton's free debt management team

Volunteers are sought by Melton Child Contact Centre

Volunteers sought to help local children affected by family breakdowns

From left, Age UK Gloucester House, The Edge community centre and Melton Country Park visitor centre

Upcoming events in Melton Mowbray in October

CQC reports have been published on Leicestershire maternity services, including Melton's St Mary's Birth Centre

Melton baby unit rated 'good' while city maternity services are downgraded

Councillor Margaret Glancy with fellow Melton Newport representative, Councillor Simon Lumley, with the new memorial post box provided by Melton Borough Council at the Thorpe Road cemetery

Memorial post box launched for mourners at Melton cemetery

Graham and Katie Keast with their children, Sophia and Nathaniel; and (left) Sophia pictured after her fundraising swim for Prevent Breast Cancer

Melton mum's cancer diagnosis inspires family fundraising spree

Melton Borough Council news

Melton Council to buy three new homes with two initially used by Afghan refugees

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Nataliia Kirichuk pictured in Burton Street with Phil Balding, who has given her family a home in Melton

Ukraine family feel safe in Melton after rocket destroyed their home

Sarah Robb, founder of Melton-based Big Bums and Little Bums,

Top rating for Melton children's activity provider

William and Elizabeth Peters on their wedding day in 1973 (left) and pictured this month as they renewed their vows at St Mary's Church, Melton

Melton couple renew their vows 50 years on with the same bridesmaids

Leicester Children's Holidays charity celebrates 125th birthday

Holiday charity celebrates milestone birthday by launching new project

Gretton Court extra care housing scheme in Melton Mowbray IMAGE Google StreetView

Gretton Court residents to get permanent on-site support

Forest school activities at Wymeswold pre-school

Village pre-schoolers expand forest school activities after donation
Pre-schoolers at Wymeswold are expanding their forest school programme thanks to a donation from a housebuilder.

News from Melton Mowbray

Melton man from LGBTQ+ community talks about fostering role

Rocco Worthington (9) who is battling cancer

Community rallies around Melton boy who is battling cancer

Let's Get Moving Melton programme of activities this Sunday

Time to get Melton moving for a day of health and fitness

Lots of free summer holiday club sessions have been announced for Melton youngsters

Free summer holiday clubs and swims announced for Melton youngsters

Karl Barratt, left, and Jackson’s owner Ben Jackson ready for the 24-hour charity pool event

24-hour pool marathon planned to pocket cash for children's charity

The closed off toddler park in Wilton Park in Melton

Families left disappointed by closure of Melton toddler park

Venture House, the venue of the new Melton family hub

New family hub opens in Melton to offer support and advice

Waltham Primary School pupils celebrate their school's rating of 'good' in the latest Ofsted inspection

Village primary school said to be 'warm, happy and inclusive' in Ofsted report

Latest Melton news

Melton residents offered 'safe places' to retreat to

St Mary's Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray

Parents invited to share experiences to shape future county maternity services

The first Leicestershire family hub launched at Coalville - Melton's will open in June

Special family hubs start being rolled out across Leicestershire

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

Maintaining a regular exercise routine can be difficult (photo: Adobe)

Getting the most out of your workout

Joan Barnes celebrates her 100th birthday on Sunday with her youngest great-grandchildren

Joan celebrates 100th birthday with four generations of her family

From left, standing, Katie Pomfrett, Shanti Patman, headteacher Rosie Browne, Jim Patman, Sara Perkins; sitting, Melanie Tomlin (DTB Europe) and Juliet Mathers (marketing manager at Grace Homes)

Village fundraising effort provides school dinners for pupils

Oasis Pre-School and Retreat - herbs donated by The Grange Garden Centre (left) and youngsters playing at Melton Country Park

Melton pre-schoolers enjoy springtime activities

Amanda Woodford with a guide dog

Family guide dogs lifeline inspires Amanda's London Marathon fundraiser
Peterborough College lecturer motivated to run ahead of 40th birthday for special cause close to her heart

The prizes winners in the Waltham Primary School Easter card contest

Village primary schoolchildren design Easter cards for local churches

See the most cost-effective activities according to Go Outdoors research

Most instagrammable free attractions in the UK

New Dove Cottage manager, Dan Smeeton (right) and head of marketing, Jenny Hendry at the Stathern day care hospice

'Amazing' Dove Cottage dispels the stigma around hospices

Lots of family fun will be enjoyed at the Belvoir Trail at Belvoir Castle

Lots of Easter fun around the Melton borough

Walltham Hall Nursing Home

Residents at village care home found to be at risk of burns and food poisoning

Melton day centre Support and Connections celebrate their 10th birthday at an open day

Melton day centre celebrates 10th birthday in style

Saturday morning activities at St Mary's Church, Melton

Hundreds enjoy Saturday family activities at St Mary's Church

Many dogs still love the chance to go out on adventures during the colder months (photo: Adobe)

​Protect your pets from the frosty winter chills

Melton Council is taking a more proactive approach to damp and mould in their housing

Melton Council tenants urged to report damp and mould issues

More than half of vets (52 per cent) said the number of clients reporting difficulty covering the cost of preventative veterinary care for their animal had increased compared to 2021 (photo: Adobe)

Vet concerns as one in five pets not receiving veterinary treatment in time