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From left: W Bro David Alcraft (lodge charity steward), Emily Faulks (clinical lead at Dove Cottage) and W Bro William Hutchison

Vale of Belvoir hospice boosted by donation of thousands of pounds

Poultry pet owners are advised to guard against bird flu

Poultry owners advised to take precautions to protect against bird flu

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

The two bouquets, 'Sense' and 'Sensibility' are available until the 18th of October

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Graham Bett, chair of the Town Estate trustees

Town Estate scraps Events Village set-up in Melton parks

Miss England contestants

Tickets on sale for Miss England and Mr England competitions at Melton Theatre

Rent rises, pet requests and evictions are among the changes affecting private renters and landlords in England

Renting? The rules on rent rises, pets and evictions have changed

Autumn is a great time for a getaway

A family autumn escape could cost just £99 for four nights

Family holidays for less than £100? You'd be surprised how many options there are

The £99 four-day family beach breaks you could easily miss this autumn

Center Parcs has opened its sensory library at Elveden Forest village

Center Parcs rolls out sensory libraries for neurodivergent families

Ian Kerr (right) with Darren Gough - they've linked up on the new Follow On Tours venture

Melton businessman links up with his cricketing hero in new sports tour firm
A Melton Mowbray businessman says he is thrilled to re-enter the sports travel industry with one of his cricketing heroes.
Nick Rennie

The presentation for last year's Melton BID Business Awards at The Harboro

Lots of local pride celebrating our fantastic businesses

A drone photo of Holwell Sports FC's stadium, illustrating the current drought conditions in this region IMAGE Melton and around from ABOVE Steely DRONE

East Midlanders told they are now officially living in 'drought' conditions

Sean Bett - hoping to make the GB Dewar Rifle team to take on the USA. Photo by @nevs_photoshooting

Holwell Rifle Club's Sean Bett hoping to make GB team to take on USA

England players celebrate after sealing a 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico PHOTO Getty Images (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP via Getty Images)

Football fans urged to behave after glasses smashed and beer thrown in pub

Sainsbury's has some very tasty deals on food that's perfect for watching the World Cup with

Sainsbury’s shoppers name 10 favourite 'picky bits' in World Cup sale

England call at last for Holwell's Sean Betts.

Holwell Rifle Club's Sean Betts gets call-up for England at last

Ben Lee showing his dynamic dance technique

Young Melton Mowbray dancer qualifies for world finals

Drambuteo combines World Cup football fever with a selection of miniature whiskies in a grown-up twist on Subbuteo

World Cup whisky game turns Subbuteo into a battle of football skill

You can save on a takeaway from Deliveroo tonight

England fans can get cashback on Deliveroo before tonight’s game (aff)

Amazon's new World Cup 2026 store combines football merchandise with early Prime Day offers

Amazon launches World Cup 2026 store packed with early Prime Day deals

The England flag sports banner is available from Wowcher from £3.99

England fans can pick up this huge match-day flag for just £3.99

A third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty in a football tournament shoot-out

Third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty

Terry Butcher and Gary McAllister launch Domino's 'Shirtiette' a stain-absorbing football shirt made to embrace messy matchday stains with pride

Pizza-friendly football tops made from serviette material

England midfielder Jude Bellingham with Lucozade Elite, a new high-carbohydrate fuelling pouch developed exclusively for England teams

Ad Feature Lucozade and England unveil new fuel pouch ahead of the World Cup

Almost a third think England only make it as far as the quarter finals

More than eight in 10 England fans think they won't win the World Cup

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: England fans arrive at the stadium prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between England and Andorra at Villa Park on September 06, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Football fans warned to look out for fake World Cup kit and merchandise

Road and Buses Minister, Simon Lightwood MP

Why we are investing £144M in improving Leicestershire's roads
If you drive in Leicestershire, I’m sure you'll know the frustration.
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Scriveiner's pens are Amazon's best sellers - and you only have to pick one up to realise why

I ditched cheap biros for a £50 Scriveiner pen – now I can’t go back

Matt Hampson with the specialised wheelchair he will be taking on the London Marathon in

Matt Hampson is all set for his 'emotional' London Marathon challenge

Scaffolding erected around St Denys Church at Eaton as conservation work takes place DRONE PIC: Melton and around from ABOVE Steely DRONE

Villagers look forward to church bells ringing again after vital £25k grant

'I followed Agatha Christie's footsteps at a beachside Torquay hotel'

Rugby star turned stunt man Martin Bayfield who will hosting a charity dinner in June.

Former Saints legend and stuntman to play starring role at MND rowers’ charity d...

Easter holidays don't usually come this cheap

We've found a three-night Easter holiday for two for less than £100

Josh Quailey with some of the youngster at his new Melton boxing club

Josh wants to use boxing to provide a positive influence on Melton's youngsters

The Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire Mike Kapur OBE CStJ with new Deputy Lieutenants, from left, Kevin Buchanan, Rob Nixon, Sally Illsley, Henrietta Chubb and Charles Richards

King Charles III's Leicestershire representative appoints five new deputies

Wheelchair users in the Midlands are being invited to join The Wheelchair Collective – the first national council of wheelchair users.

Wheelchair users in the Midlands sought to create national council that will sha...

Heavy snow on a flat roof can cause structural damage.

Storm Goretti: warning to homeowners as snow bomb hits

Severn Trent has now issued advice to customers about who to call if affected by flooding.

Severn Trent issues advice to customers as Storm Goretti approaches the UK

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Severn Trent harnesses satellite technology to tackle floods and protect homes

This isn't your normal winter break - it's a bargain Santa sleepover with plenty of festive treats

See inside this magical festive castle you can stay in for £67

The report paints a concerning picture of a nation at a crossroads.

Ad Feature 24% of 10 year olds could be clinically obese by 2035, report warns

Toronto's diverse delights await Brits keen to discover "6ix and the city"

6ix and the city ... Toronto's diverse delights discovered

Leading the fight on abuse in football

Emile Heskey backs safety app aimed at tackling growing abuse crisis in football

Matt Hampson pictured at the Get Busy Living Centre at Burrough-on-the-Hill Copyright Mike Sewell Matt Hampson Foundation - Get Busy Living Centre website photography. (For Abbie Wells)

Matt Hampson prepares to take on the London Marathon
He has lived with being paralysed from the neck down for the last 20 years and Matt Hampson is now ready for another massive challenge – taking part in next year’s London Marathon.
Nick Rennie

The Melkham RFC players at the girls' takeover event at Melton Mowbray Rugby Club

Event at Melton RFC shows fast growing support for girls' rugby

Pupils working on their their project with Kathryn Saunby Art Studio

Pupils produce stunning artwork based on England football star

Community Matters

Church of England abuse redress scheme could see major claims in Leicester

Women’s biggest barriers to participating in sport include the cost of participation, lack of access to suitable spaces – and equipment designed for men.

Women's biggest barriers to sport include the cost, access & equipment

Steve Freer (left) pictured during the national anthem with England stars Mark Guehi and John Stones

A moving family night as Steve Freer walks out with England at Wembley Stadium

The survey reveals that girls with two or more characteristics of inequality are significantly more likely to not be active every day

Ad Feature Girls twice as likely not to take part in sport as boys, data shows

Steve Freer (right) pictured during his meeting with England 1966 legend Geoff Hurst at Wembley Stadium in 2022

Melton dementia sufferer to walk out with the England football team

The series starts this October

Ad Feature TokenFi launches US push - with Times Square billboard and TV spots

Sean receiving the trophy and medal as 2025 ESSU Champion

Holwell Rifle Club success at England Championships

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