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Members of the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance service at their Nottingham base

Inspectors say local air ambulance service is 'outstanding'

Fenwick’s Christmas Window for 2023 is now available to view. Photo: National World.

The magic of Narnia hits Fenwick’s famous Christmas Window

Waterfield Leisure Centre's swimming pool at Melton Mowbray

Waterfield Leisure Centre misses out on new government funding

Leicestershire County Council's quit smoking programme has received a funding boost

Funding to be doubled for county's quit smoking programme

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

Melton railway station

Melton railway station ticket office saved from closure

Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England (photo: Marc Brenner)

Review: Dear England puts Gareth Southgate on the West End stage

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

A general view of scaffolding at Balbardie Primary School on September 04, 2023 in Bathgate, Scotland, after its buildings were found to contain RAAC. Credit: Getty Images

43 more schools found to have crumbly RAAC concrete

Ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from professional cricket.

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement

The Met Office said a cold snap is on its way, with large parts of the UK experiencing heavy rain and snow on the mountains.

Rain to batter UK as cold snap arrives - including first frost

The Met Office says a cold snap is on its way, with large parts of the UK experiencing heavy rain and snow on the mountains.

Ireland were the British Isles champions.

​Melton hosts home nations

One package was found on the Isle of Wight (Image: National Crime Agency)

A significant amount of cocaine has washed up on England's south coast

Parts of the UK will experience highs of 26C this weekend, with experts describing the October autumn weather as "unusual". (Credit: Getty Images)

Scotland hit with amber flood warnings as 'heatwave' approaches south

Melton will host the event this weekend.

Melton host national competition

The RNLI has warned that conditions around coasts could be treacherous as Storm Agnes prepares to hit the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

Pedestrians walk past a branch of a NatWest bank in London.

36 more bank branches to close across UK next year - full list

Liam Payne has been forced to cancel upcoming tour dates after being rushed to hospital

Girlfriend of Liam Payne gives important health update

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Met Office issue yellow weather warning for heavy rain & flooding

Melton Council chief executive, Edd de Coverly, with his medal after completing Sunday's Great North Run

Council chief executive boosts mental health charity with fundraising run

Much of the UK will see more rainy days to come, the Met Office has said.

Met Office: More rain in store before warmer weather returns

Graham and Katie Keast with their children, Sophia and Nathaniel; and (left) Sophia pictured after her fundraising swim for Prevent Breast Cancer

Melton mum's cancer diagnosis inspires family fundraising spree

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Leaked database reveals EA FC 24 player ratings

Freddie Flintoff to make TV return months after Top Gear crash

Yellow weather warnings in place for thunderstorms in the UK

September has been unusually warm with the month providing the hottest day of the year so far - but it’s not set to last with weather warnings for thunderstorms issued across the UK

England v Argentina: How to watch on TV, kick off time

A new Covid variant currently spreading in England is behind an outbreak at a care home in Norfolk, UK health officials have confirmed.

New variant BA.2.86 behind Covid outbreak at care home

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

A man reads a book while sunbathing in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

What is a ‘heat dome’ and how will UK be affected as temperatures soar

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

From left, Angus Fraser, Matthew Hoggard, Luke Fletcher and Mike Gatting at the cricket legends charity evening at Melton Theatre PHOTO TOBY ROBERTS

Cricket legends entertain theatre audience at charity evening

President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (C) reacts at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20.

Spanish FA calls ‘urgent’ meeting over Luis Rubiales kiss row

This picture taken on August 20, 2023 shows President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales carrying Spain's Athenea del Castillo Beivide on his shoulder as they celebrate winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

FIFA suspends Luis Rubiales amid World Cup kiss row

Millions are set to see a rise in energy prices this winter, comapred to last

Energy bills set to rise for millions this winter despite price fall

Paul and Karen Smith are taking part in a charity fundraiser in memory of their son Harry (Credit: The Wonky Heart Challenge)

Couple’s suicide awareness fundraiser goes viral on TikTok

Thunderstorms will hit south east of England on Thursday, said the Met Office.

Met Office issues UK weather warning for thunderstorms

Train services in the UK are set to be disrupted again this weekend as tens of thousands of workers gear up for more industrial action.

Rail strikes: Full list of industrial action in August & September

The top ten ‘most affordable’ places to buy a house in the UK have been revealed in new research by Halifax.

Revealed: Top 10 most affordable places to buy a home in the UK

The 20 best beaches in the UK to visit for the upcoming bank holiday

England fans cheer on Lionesses as they reach World Cup Final

England fans roared with pride as the Lionesses reached the World Cup final for the first time.

Will Lauren James be available for the World Cup final?

Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts & hot drinks - but you need to be quick

Krispy Kreme gives away free doughnuts and drinks

Tickets are on sale for an evening of cricket legends at Melton Theatre next week

Tickets still available to enioy Melton Theatre evening with cricket legends

Temperatures in the UK are set to soar above those in the US this week

Parts of the UK to be hotter than California - when the rain eases

Harry Kane has left his boyhood club Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich.

Harry Kane breaks his silence ahead of Bayern Munich move

Ashleigh Plumptre (green shirt) is challenged by England's Lucy Bronze during Monday's dramatic World Cup clash (photo Getty Images) and Sharon Reason, who founded the Asfordby club where Ashleigh started playing at

Asfordby girls football club's pride at former player's World Cup success

Melton MP Alicia Kearns with employees at the Freyssinet factory at Asfordby

The Asfordby factory site playing a big role in the building of HS2

Storm Antoni is set to hit parts of the UK with 60mph gusts of wind in parts

‘Biggest storm of the year’ to hit UK today with 60mph winds

'Everyone should have access to affordable good food'. PIC: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos.

Urgent “do not eat” warning issued for supermarket salmon product

Greggs is opening eight new stores

Greggs to open 8 new branches & drive-thru VERY soon - locations