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Disruption in Melton due to heavy snow

Heavy snow in Melton: Schools closed, buses cancelled and roads treacherous

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Disruption as snow falls heavily in Melton

A person kneeling on the pavement begs for money on The Strand in central London on October 1, 2022, as campaigners gather in the city to protest against the cost of living crisis. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Council pledges to support Melton's homeless in cold snap

The fire service has appealed to the public in Leicestershire

County residents urged not to have barbecues as temperatures soar again

Leicestershire Fire Service on a call-out today to a grass fire in record temperatures for the county

Fire service declares 'major incident' on Melton's hottest day

The BBC weather forecast for Melton Mowbray today (Tuesday)

Melton prepares for hottest day on record

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River levels rise across Melton borough and charnwood district

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Update on Melton Covid vaccine centre

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Schools close as snow disrupts life in Melton borough

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Busy time for gritting teams on county roads
Gritters have been out across Leicestershire roads today (Monday) and they will venture out again tonight with the prospect of more heavy snow overnight.

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Gritters out again with prospect of more snow in Melton borough

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Schools closed and roads impassable across Melton area

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Flood Watch - Melton Mowbray

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Residents urged to prepare for imminent flood risk

Snow

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Firefighters rescue motorists from flood waters near Melton

You could be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment - here’s how to check

Thunderstorms

Striking photos of summer storms across the UK

Today is forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far

These are the 10 hottest cities in the UK today - with temperatures 31C or more

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Councils to make Leicestershire carbon neutral by 2030

A third storm of the month is on its ways to the UK (Getty Images)

Here's why Storm Jorge came after Storm Dennis - and how the names are chosen

Snow is set to hit parts of the UK on Monday (24 Feb), with Met Office weather warnings in place and temperatures dipping to below freezing in some areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

Will it snow in the UK today? Here’s everything you need to know

Heavy rain is set to continue to hit the UK this weekend, accompanied by extreme winds and a drop in temperatures (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK weather forecast: A month's worth of rain could fall in 24 hours as ‘persiste...

The UK is braced for three days of heavy rain (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is the difference between a ‘flood alert’ and a ‘flood warning’

The UK has recently seen a swathe of wet and windy weather first brought by Storm Ciara, and then followed Storm Dennis (Photo: Shutterstock)

Storm Ellen: When the next storm could hit the UK as more bad weather batters th...

Flooding is still expected in parts of the UK in the aftermath of Storm Dennis, with further heavy rain on its way (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are all the UK flood alerts as further heavy rain is expected

Adverse weather conditions can cause significant disruption, particularly when it comes to travel (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are your legal rights if you can’t get to work because of bad weather and ...

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Hose farmworker recalls nightmare flooding ordeal

Storm Dennis saw the UK hit with wet and windy weather over the weekend, and numerous flood warnings remain in place (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are all of the UK flood warnings in place after Storm Dennis brings heavy ...

Storm Dennis brought wet and windy weather to the UK over the weekend, with some roads still flooded after torrential rain (Photo: Shutterstock)

Is it safe to drive today? UK traffic alerts and driving advice as flooding cont...

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Nine homes flooded in Melton borough after Storm Dennis strikes

Storm Dennis is set to bring wet and windy weather to the UK this weekend, with a multitude of Met Office weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds in place across the country (Photo: Shutterstock)

Day-by-day Storm Dennis forecast as heavy rain as winds of up to 70mph set to hi...

Storm Ciara recently hit the UK, leaving an aftermath of strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice - but Storm Dennis is now forecast to bring further unsettled conditions this weekend (Photo: Getty Images)

Storm Dennis to hit UK with gales of up to 70mph with multiple weather warnings ...

Here's how storms are named and what comes next after Storm Dennis and Ciara

Airports all across Europe are experiencing travel delays due to bad weather (Photo: Shutterstock)

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and delayed because of Storm Ciara - her...

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain to parts of the UK, as Storm Ciara is set to hit this weekend (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when heavy rain and severe gales will hit the UK this weekend

Going on holiday to a sunny destination can be the best way to relax, but if it rains while away this can often dampen the mood (Photo: Shutterstock)

This island in Italy will refund your hotel costs if it rains during your holida...

Temperatures this week have dropped, with parts of the UK already experiencing wintry conditions (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the chances of snow across the UK this week as temperatures drop

The UK Foreign Office has issued an 'extreme risk' weather warning for 13 areas of Spain (Photo: Getty Images)

This is the official advice for travel in Spain after gale-force winds and storm...

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Melton pupils make 102 pouches for orphaned Australian animals after wildfires

The weather in the UK over the next few days is going to be fairly unsettled, with a mixture of heavy rain, strong winds and wintry conditions set to hit (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK to be blasted with 70mph winds and heavy rain this week as Met Office issues ...

Christmas is shortly upon us, but are we set to see a white Christmas or will the weather be bleak and grey? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what the weather will be like over Christmas

The UK is set to be hit with an array of wintry weather conditions over the next few days (Photo: Lisa Ferguson)

UK weather warnings: Here’s when heavy rain, strong winds and foggy conditions w...

With temperatures dropping, cold weather payments have now been triggered in some areas, to help with the cost of heating your house during the winter months (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could be owed a Cold Weather Payment thanks to the dip in temperatures - how...

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in the south of England, as heavy downpours are set to hit (Photo: Shutterstock)

South of England weather warning: This is when heavy rain is set to hit

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Taxi driver rescued from flooded Ratcliffe on the Wreake road by firefighters

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Residents cope with heavy floods across Melton area

The weather in the UK is set to be unsettled this week, with heavy rain and strong winds in some areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why Japan’s bad weather will impact the UK this week

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Melton borough rated ‘poor’ for its performance in tackling climate change issue...

A Met Office yellow weather warning for rain is in place in numerous parts of the UK until 23.59pm on Monday (Photo: Shutterstock)

Flooding and disruption expected as Met Office issues yellow weather warning for...

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Flood Warning issued to villagers living near Melton

Heavy rain will continue to hit the UK over the next few days, with numerous flood alerts and warnings currently in place (Photo: Shutterstock)

More than 70 flood warnings and 200 alerts have been issued across UK as heavy r...

Temperatures will reach highs of 26C in parts of England this weekend (Photo: Shutterstock)

England set to be hotter than Barcelona and Venice this weekend as temperatures ...

The weather in the UK is looking up over the next few days, with warmer temperatures and brighter skies forecast (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is when temperatures are set to soar as unseasonably warm air from tropical...