Traffic and Travel

Parents who park outside Melton’s St Mary’s Primary School and Scalford Primary School are being monitored by enforcement officers in a camera car from today (Monday).

Motorists who drive through level crossings at Asfordby, Brooksby, Rearsby and East Goscote have been warned to expect extra delays starting later this month.

The scooter rider involved in yesterday’s (Tuesday’s) collision on the A606 at Burton Lazars died at the scene, police have confirmed.

A motorcyclist was injured after their machine was in collision with a vehicle at Burton Lazars this afternoon (Tuesday).

The family of prominent Melton businessman Stephen Haines paid tribute to him this week following his sudden death last month.

A motorcyclist who was airlifted to hospital yesterday (Sunday) following a collision near Melton died after arrival.

No finishing date has been given for work being carried out to repair a collapsed sewer pipe in Melton town centre.

Police are continuing to ask for witnesses this morning after a motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision at Waltham on Sunday.

The sinkhole which appeared in Melton town centre was caused by a collapsed sewer, water board officials revealed today (Friday).

Plans have been unveiled to spend £2.4million on Rutland’s roads over the next year to ensure they remain some of the best in the UK for motorists.

Drink drivers caught in the Melton area could soon be named and shamed by the police.

Crowds lined the platforms and the bridge at Melton station on Sunday afternoon to welcome a special steam train honouring a man who nurtured a love for the railways while growing up in the town before going on to become a leading figure in the industry.

Emergency services were alerted after a lorry and a car were in collision in Melton this morning (Tuesday).

A 71-year-old man who was injured after being in collision with a car in Melton wants to thank people who came to his aid.

Plans have been announced to reduce the speed limit for motorists using nine busy roads in the Melton area.

Traders in Melton town centre were shocked and surprised when a large sinkhole appeared outside their shops on Friday.

A special steam train will chug into Melton station on Sunday to honour a man who nurtured a love for the railways while growing up in the town before going on to become a leading figure in the industry.

Steam train afacionados were thrilled on Saturday to see the majestic LMS pacific 6233 Duchess of Sutherland chugging along tracks in the Melton area.