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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

Melton Borough Council leader Ronan Browne

Melton council leader welcomes plan for new Mayoral authority in Leicestershire

The approved plan for councils restructure for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland which has now been withdrawn

Controversial plan for Leicestershire and Rutland councils restructure withdrawn

The Local Resilience Forum backs a new government campaign to prepare for risks across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Forum welcomes new campaign calling on people to prepare for risks

Syston Knitting Banxy's Aardman characters displayed outside De Montfort Hall

Knitted Banxy promotes concert for Wallace and Gromit's creators

Miss England contestants

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

A sign to Melton's former St Mary's Birth Centre

NHS give update on future of town's vacant former birth centre building

MADMAC founder Amanda Heath

COLUMN - Money Matters with MADMAC founder Amanda Heath

The autumn vaccination programme has been launched in Leicestershire and Rutland

Eligible patients invited to get flu and Covid vaccines in autumn campaign

A sign to St Mary's Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray

Families advised about transfer of Melton maternity services to town hospital

Security Minister Dan Jarvis chats residents and members of the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) covering Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Security Minister visits local resilience forum members
Members of the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) who work to mitigate risks across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, including flooding, have been visited by Security Minister Dan Jarvis.
Nick Rennie

MPs and councillors outside 10 Downing Street with their petition (CREDIT: DR LUKE EVANS MP)

MPs and councillors hand in 40,000-name petition to Downing Street

A dog is examined at the Woodside RSPCA animal centre

RSPCA to seek new animal foster carers at Melton Mowbray event

Melton Borough Council's Parkside offices

Melton Borough Council 'disappointed' by decision to pause councils' restructure

MPs and councillors protesting outside County Hall about the plans for LGR in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Government to review plan for single Leicestershire council and expanded city

Laura Johnson‑Smith, who has published her debut novel

Heroine takes centre stage in Laura's debut novel set in Medieval Leicestershire

Anna Foster (with microphone) and Helen Cliff leading a rally last year fighting for key services at Melton's St Mary's Birth Centre

New group will continue fight for better maternity services in Leicestershire

Advice for residents about incoming stormy weather

Leicestershire and Rutland people warned about incoming storms

Leicestershire county councillor Andrew Innes (Reform UK) for Melton East

COLUMN - Political View with Councillor Andrew Innes (Reform UK)

Claire Lomas, who passed away aged 44 two years ago

Witnesses break down in tears at inquest into death of Claire Lomas

Edward Argar MP (second from left) at last week's rally about the LGR decision outside County Hall

COLUMN - Political View with Edward Argar, MP for Melton & Syston

The burning field off Pork Pie Way

Firefighters urge public to heed warnings about wildfire risks

Councillor Ronan Browne, leader of Melton Borough Council

COLUMN - Political View with Councillor Ronan Browne

MPs and councillors, including Melton & Syston MP Edward Argar, pictured at the protest at County Hall against Local Government Reorganisation

MPs and councillors stage protest against plans to transform councils

Edward Argar, MP for Melton & Syston

MP slams decision to absorb Charnwood villages into expanded Leicester city

Leicestershire County Council leader, Dan Harrison

Leicester set to be expanded as part of local government reorganisation

Campaigners marching through Melton last summer in support of St Mary's Birth Centre

Melton baby unit campaigners feel justified by damning maternity services report

The Local Resilience Forum (LRF) for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has launched a campaign for the current heatwave

Campaign to keep Leicestershire people safe in severe heatwave
With Leicestershire experiencing a severe heatwave this week residents are being urged to look out for others to keep them safe, particularly young people and the elderly.
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Councillor Andrew Innes (Melton East) with county council leader Dan Harrison (centre) at a launch event for the Pork Pie Way

COLUMN - Political View with county councillor Andrew Innes (Reform UK)

A sign advertising the Gates Garden Centre fundraising entertainment day for LOROS hospice

Garden centre to host fundraising family entertainment day for hospice

Melton Borough Council representatives at today's bypass launch event, from left, Councillor Joe Orson, Mayor Councillor Siggy Atherton, leader Councillor Ronan Browne and chief executive Edd de Coverly

Focus switches to need for southern link with bypass set to open

Leicester City Walking Footballers

Ad Feature Leicester walking football group takes to the King Power Stadium pitch

Latham House Medical Practice in Melton Mowbray

Patients invited to give views on new same-day GP appointments in Leicestershire

An architect's impression of the new Urgent Treatment Centre currently under construction at the Leicester Royal Infirmary

Work starts on transformation of Leicester hospitals

Melton & Syston MP Edward Argar pictured on the rally in support of St Mary's Birth Centre in August last year

COLUMN - Political view with Edward Argar MP

Latham House Medical Practice, Melton Mowbray's sole doctors' surgery

Thousands sign petition calling for second Melton GP surgery

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...

A sign at St Mary's Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray

Campaigners thank supporters after 'utterly devastating' birth centre decision

Young people from across Leicestershire will be performing at the concert on Saturday

250 young musicians to perform at concert to celebrate and secure future of musi...

Campaigner Helen Cliff makes a speech during last summer's rally in Melton Mowbray in support of St Mary's Birth Centre

Campaigner laments 'utterly devastating' closure of Melton birth centre

The Tree of Life is one way of donating to LOROS - families can buy a leaf with a personalised message for a loved one who has passed [Pictures copyrighted to Beth Walsh Photography- www.bethwalsh.co.uk]

Inpatient beds reopened at hospice but more funding still needed

A sign outside St Mary's Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray

Report recommends the end of births and post-natal care at Melton baby unit

Stephen Webb as Frank n Furter in the Rocky Horror Show

Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is bringing its unique blend of glam, glitte...

The sign for St Mary's Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray

Health authority's birth centre engagement dismissed as 'tokenism'

Beverley Robinson Potter (centre) is presented with her award as Wellness Coach of the Year

'Proud and emotional' Beverley celebrates national wellness award
A wellness coach based near Melton Mowbray said she felt ‘quite emotional’ after winning a national industry award.
Nick Rennie

A march through Melton last August in support of St Mary's Birth Centre

Pausing of births at Melton baby unit criticised as a 'sham' and 'disingenuous'

Kate Sands, Group Learning & Development Trainer at Gi Group UK

East Midlands recruiter invests in development through apprenticeship opportunit...

Professor Green

Multi-platinum artist Professor Green set to perform at Leicester Music Conferen...

The Student Safety App

As Leicester attack sparks fresh fury student safety app creators say tech ‘coul...

The plan for North, City, South as a new model for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Residents and businesses urged to give their views on reform of local councils

The sign for St Mary's Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray

Health board extends engagement on Melton baby unit following local feedback

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Ad Feature Leicester author Christie Korchak joins celebrity anthology book

Estelle, who continues to support local and regional businesses through her consultancy work, said she was proud to be involved in the milestone event.

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SBS has been appointed by both Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council to deliver energy efficiency projects

Leicester City and Leicestershire County Council partner with SBS to deliver War...

The protest march through Melton Mowbray on August 30 in support of St Mary's Birth Centre

Pausing of births to be extended at Melton Mowbray baby unit

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