Crime

The older sister of the late Princess Diana gave a character reference in court today (Thursday) as two members of the Belvoir Hunt were given suspended jail sentences for seriously assaulting two League Against Cruel Sports investigators during a meeting.

The World Cup is just days away and that means only one thing - flags will be flying everywhere.

A motorcyclist who caused popular Melton photographer Stuart Payne’s death in a horrific road smash has lost his appeal to quash his conviction.

Shocked members of an historic village church are reeling from the third theft of lead from its roof in just six months.

A Harby man has been jailed for six years for killing a driver in a head-on crash while he was more than twice the drink-drive limit.

A child has been airlifted to hospital this afternoon (Monday) after being in collision with a bus at Asfordby Hill.

Police have targeted motorists committing traffic offences while travelling on the A607 between Melton and Grantham.

The average Brit commits 32 different ‘crimes’ every year - including using a vacuum on a Sunday afternoon and pocketing incorrect change.

Emergency services were alerted after a car rolled over on to its roof following a collision with another vehicle on the B676 Saxby Road near Melton yesterday (Wednesday).

A Melton woman who cheated death in the London Bridge terror attack says counselling and a remarkable friendship with the girlfriend of a Frenchman who was killed, have helped her cope since it happened a year ago.

Police have sounded an appeal for witnesses to come forward following news that a man in his 70s has died following a road collision.

It’s a little-known rule in the Highway Code that could land you with a big fine.

While gardening might seem the most innocent of pursuits, there are a few factors which could land you on the wrong side of the law when it comes to your outdoor space.

Do you recognise this garden ornament, which Melton police believe was stolen from a garden in the town?

Police officers have issued a warning to drink and drug drivers who think they can get away with it: Don’t bother.

Police are appealing for witnesses after vandals damaged children’s play equipment at a Melton community centre.

Melton scouts are celebrating this morning (Tuesday) after their 30ft climbing wall was recovered after being stolen at the weekend.

Tributes have been paid to a Melton solicitor, who was the fourth generation of his family to practice in the town, following his death at the age of 68.

Thieves have stolen a 30ft climbing wall from a Melton Scout camp which will cost them £30,000 to replace.