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Editorial chiefs from across local publishers have sent a strong message to the BBC about its expansion

Analysis BBC must abandon the plan to elbow its way into local journalism

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Kick Up The Arts will be held in The Bell Centre in Melton Mowbray

Community arts event to be staged in Melton

Christmas lights

Melton family to put on Christmas lights event for charity

Melton's Christmas hamper appeal has been launched

Can you donate towards Christmas hampers for Melton people in need?

Midwifery care assistant Yvonne leaves St Mary's Birth Centre, at Melton, after more than 30 years

Birth centre employee retires after more than 30 years

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Elvis tribute acts on stage at the concert in Porthcawl, including Melton's Mark Hopkinson

Mark gets 'all shook up' performing at Elvis tribute concert

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is the co-founder, executive chairman and CEO of Meta Platforms (previously Facebook, Inc.)

Meta announces plans for AI chatbots to be used on their platforms

A previous edition of the popular Great Dalby Dollop

Get ready to run or walk the Great Dalby Dollop

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

The dangerous sinkhole was discovered in London on Monday morning (September 11).

Rebecca Webster with husband Paul and son Seth.

Mum’s warning after Facebook villa holiday turned out to be scam

Latest court news

Jury clears Somerby woman of animal cruelty

Dozens suffer suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after go karting

Jason Liversidge at Elvington Race Track in York

DIY SOS star dies aged 47 following Motor Neurone Disease battle

Mother of two-year-old who died of brain-eating amoeba pays tribute

Melton Mowbray Rpyal British Legion Club

£10K electrics bill forces closure of Melton legion club

Cherie Lunghi. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)

Going Green : Make your barbecue environment friendly

Deborah Meaden (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Going Green: How awful is climate change for  gardeners?

Karl Barratt, left, and Jackson’s owner Ben Jackson ready for the 24-hour charity pool event

24-hour pool marathon planned to pocket cash for children's charity

A two year-old girl and her Dad have died after a collision with a lorry in Lincolnshire

Murder investigation launched as girl 2, and dad die in lorry crash

A rescue operation is underway as five people remain missing on the submersible craft

Father & son among five missing on Titanic submersible

British billionaire named among those missing on Titanic wreck tour

Facebook Messenger goes down for hundreds of users - what is being affected

Facebook Messenger goes down for thousands of users

Amazon will use AI to find fake reviews on the shopping site

Amazon to crack down on fake reviews with AI

McDonald’s fans left drooling as new Lotus Biscoff McFlurry rumours

McDonald’s Biscoff McFlurry rumours leave fans drooling

WhatsApp are set to release a new Twitter-like feature

WhatsApp to add Twitter-like follow feature

Groundhogs founder Tony McPhee dies aged 79

Tony McPhee, founder of rock-blues band Groundhogs has died aged 79, eight years after officially retiring from the group

Moon the baby donkey with police officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Missing newborn donkey found after being taken from a field

Facebook users are reporting that one of the functions has broken today

Facebook down for hundreds of users across UK

Beyoncé’s takeaway order following Sunderland gig revealed

New bowlers flock to Holwell Sports Bowls Club's open weekend PHOTO SARA WILSON-WRIGHT

New bowlers flock to local club's special weekend

Facebook and Instagram’s owner Meta has introduced a paid verification service in the UK

Facebook and Instagram roll out UK verification subscription service

Friends of Melton Country Park volunteers adding their willow dragonfly sculptures to the bird hide

More than 20 volunteers join forces to spruce up Melton Country Park

Miriam Margolyes has shared an update on her health following surgery

Harry Potter star rushed to hospital with infection

Upper Broughton Art Show returns this weekend

Artists and sculptors to show off their work at Upper Broughton Art Show

Social media users have been advised on how to avoid scams on platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp

Most financial scams come through Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram

Kate and Gerry McCann, whose daughter Madeleine disappeared from a holiday flat in Portugal 16 years ago, are seen during an interview with the BBC’s Fiona Bruce at Prestwold Hall n 2017.

Madeleine McCann’s parents issue new statement

Finding a sheep on it’s back can have deadlier consequences than you might think

What to do if you a see a sheep on its back

Is Facebook down? Thousands of users frustrated after search function stops working on social media site

Facebook down for hundreds of users across UK

Magical photos show the Aurora Borealis in a once-in-a-decade display (Photo: SWNS)

Photographer captures stunning photos of Aurora Borealis over UK

Eggs are back on the Toby Carvery breakfast menu

Toby Carvery makes menu change which will delight breakfast fans

Coastguards have issued a warning about the dangers of Cornish beaches this summer

Urgent warning to Brits heading to Cornwall this summer

Facebook infiltrated by soon to be illegal fake reviews

Warning as Facebook still infiltrated by fake review factories

Paul O’Grady’s widow has invited his local community to mourn the star and thanked them for support

Paul O’Grady’s widow invites local community to pay respects to star

Paul O’Grady’s widow has invited his local community to mourn the star and thanked them for support

M&Co in Melton Mowbray, which closes next week

Melton clothing store announces closure date with stock at half-price

Ben Thornbury demonstrating 'crazy pothole golf' in Malmesbury

Man sets up pothole crazy golf course to ‘make a point’ to council

Drake Bell missing: Nickelodeon star reported ‘endangered’ by police

Drake Bell: Nickelodeon star ‘is safe’ after police appeal for help

The Dot.Store in King Street, Melton, is to close on May 10.

Cost of living crisis blamed for decision to close gift shop

Is Facebook down? Thousands of users frustrated after search function stops working on social media site

Facebook down for thousands of users across UK

Gareth Richards has died, aged 41

Comedian Gareth Richards dies following ‘terrible’ car accident

Mrs Hinch fans have taken to social media to share a clever hack to remove tough stains from carpet

Mrs Hinch fans share 95p hack to get make-up stains out of carpets

There are various Facebook scams that people should be aware of.

Latest Facebook scams to be aware of

The new coffee shops set to open in Melton next week - Esquires Coffee (left) and Kitchen and Coffee (right)

Two new Melton coffee shops set to open next week

Gladiators star Falcon, whose real name was Bernadette Hunt, has died aged 59

Gladiators legend dies aged 59 after cancer battle