Melton Times News

15 Wallace & Gromit collectables and gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Aimee Seddon — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:58:38 GMT

The studio behind Preston legends Wallace and Gromit are celebrating a milestone anniversary this year.

New £30M Leicestershire special school approved by council

Nick Rennie — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:10 GMT

Parents of children with special educational needs and disability (SEND) in Leicestershire will soon have a new school for them to learn at.

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

Nick Rennie — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:23:45 GMT

A Syston mum has launched a free business networking group to help other parents connect, build friendships and support one another, with children welcome to come along.

Police step up visible patrols after spike in anti-social behaviour in Melton town centre

Nick Rennie — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:43:09 GMT

Police are stepping up patrols in Melton Mowbray after ‘a significant increase in anti-social behaviour’ in the town centre in recent weeks.

Belvoir Castle hosts filming of popular Netflix political thriller

Nick Rennie — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:21:10 GMT

Two local stately homes were used for filming a popular Netflix drama which has just aired.

School's colourful first scarecrow festival brings community together at Frisby

Ellia Townsend — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:24:45 GMT

Schoolchildren and villagers at Frisby-on-the-Wreake enjoyed a scarecrow festival aimed at celebrating the joys of reading and bringing the community together.