Councils across Leicestershire and Rutland are joining forces to push the government to release extra funding to support those affected by the latest devastating floods.
The prospect of Melton residents being governed by a single countywide council has been resurrected by a government announcement this week.
Six youngsters have had the honour of being appointed as cadets by the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur, to support him in his duties over the coming year.
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