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Support staff involved in the new dementia service for people in Leicester and Leicestershire

Free dementia support service for Leicestershire

Fire crews supported by farmers at one of the many rural blazes in Leicestershire this summer

Farmers thanked for summer support to fire crews

Charles Pugsley, cabinet member for children and family services at Leicestershire County Council

Leicestershire's SEND strategy is approved but funding concerns remain

Councillor Andrew Hamilton-Gray pictured at one of Leicestershire's grit barns

Grit barn stocks replenished to make county road network safer this winter

The new LOROS Christmas jumpers PHOTO Beth Walsh Photography- www.bethwalsh.co.uk

Grateful family help hospice charity create fundraising Christmas jumpers

Photos from various archaeological digs across the Wreake Valley

Archaeologist to give talk about historic finds across the Wreake Valley

A photo from the Allison Homes charity ball in aid of Rainbows

Charity ball raises £20k for Leicestershire children's hospice

Holwell action from Tuesday's County Cup clash wwith Magna 73. Pic by Lana Bitmead.

Back-to-back wins delight new Holwell Sports bosses, but bigger tests looming

Leicestershire county councillor Andrew Innes (Reform UK)

Political View with Leicestershire county councillor Andrew Innes (Reform UK)

Melton Borough Council leader Ronan Browne

Melton council leader welcomes plan for new Mayoral authority in Leicestershire

Councillor Hamilton-Gray with the pothole machine being trialled

Council trials pothole repair machine on Leicestershire's roads
A machine is being trialled on Leicestershire roads to see if it can help improve the efficiency of repairing potholes.
Nick Rennie

Apply now for your free tree packs.

Free trees and hedges offered to landowners and farmers

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

A computer image of what the new Leicestershire special school will look like

New £30M Leicestershire special school approved by council

County councillor Adam Tilbury allocating Floodsax materials as part of the flood-prevention scheme to Blaby parish councillor Sue Jordan

Leicestershire communities receive flood prevention equipment

Leicestershire County Council's Glenfield HQ

Leicestershire residents and businesses urged to give views on county priorities

Some of the runners who completed the Run Leicester event for LOROS IMAGE beth Walsh Photography- www.bethwalsh.co.uk]

Annual fun run raises £150k for county hospice

A computer image of what the new charging bay will look like in the Chapel Street car park in Melton Mowbray

Work starts to install electric charging bays in Melton town centre car park

Protestors outside of county hall (CREDIT: LDRS)

‘Our children are being failed’, say Leicestershire SEND parents

Leicestershire County Council's HQ, County Hall.

Council pays more than £3k to mum after her child was expelled

The application has been submitted to Harborough District Council for a premise in Tilton On The Hill. (Image: Google).

Children’s home approved despite 'no school for 26 years' claims

Michelle Clark, Matron at the LOROS inpatient ward, who is taking part in Sunday's Run Leicester event for the hospice

LOROS nurses to run annual fundraiser in aid of the county hospice

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

Amanda Heath, CEO and founder of Melton & District Money Advice Centre

Melton's debt advice service boosted by £20k funding grant

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

Becky Clarke celebrates being named a finalist at the National Property Awards, with her mum and business partner, Debbie

Young lettings agent gets national recognition after starting business with mum
A Melton Mowbray woman who launched a new lettings agency with her mum last year is already being recognised for her talents after being named as a finalist for a national industry award.
Nick Rennie

Dog owners enjoying a Buddiepet Canine First Aid Class

Dog owners invited to learn pet first aid skills at village session

Last year's Battle of Britain parade passes through Market Place

Crowds expected to line the streets for Melton's annual Battle of Britain parade

A dog is examined at the Woodside RSPCA animal centre

RSPCA to seek new animal foster carers at Melton Mowbray event

Maxwell Appleyard pictured after being named Young Hero winner at the BBC Leicester Make A Difference Awards 2026

'Young Hero' wins award for supporting hospice which cared for his baby sister

Officials and councillors celebrate Melton Borough Council top rating for social housing management

Council celebrates achieving highest grading for how it manages social housing

Melton Borough Council's Parkside offices

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

Baby Fortnight family sessions are being held in Melton

Free family activity sessions available during Baby Fortnight

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

Barbara Gill enjoys her daily glass of Baileys at The Amwell Care Home as she prepares to celebrate turning 100

Appeal launched to get 100 birthday cards sent to Barbara

Organiser Patrick Wainwright thanking Doug Clements of DVS Commercials for supplying medals at this year's Hamilton fun day

Thousands of pounds raised at this year's Hamilton Tennis Club Fun Run and Fun d...

A school crossing sign Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Thousands give their views on traditional 'Leicestershire Fortnight' holidays

Laura Johnson‑Smith, who has published her debut novel

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

Rhianna Reid, an award-winning young Leicestershire carer

Award-winning teenager is inspiring fellow young carers across 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)

Leicestershire County Council leader Dan Harrison watching a Pothole Pro in action

Council to trial new pothole machine on Leicestershire's roads
A new machine to fill potholes on the Leicestershire road network is set to be trialled by county council highways teams this autumn.
Nick Rennie

An image from last year's Battle of Britain parade through Melton Mowbray

Spectacular flypast to launch start of Melton's Battle of Britain parade

Jo Walker working on the goose in the Studio

Sculptor appeals for help to finish stunning goose piece

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 Andrew Hamilton-Gray with a FoxConnect bus

County's on-demand bus service clocks up 100,000 journeys

Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur, champions the Prostaid charity at Melton Mowbray parkrun

Lord-Lieutenant takes on Melton parkrun to raise awareness of prostate cancer

There are major pressures on waste services in Leicestershire

Council forced to extend closure of Bottesford tip

Some of the children with their artwork at Melton's Kathryn Saunby Art Studio from left: top row - Olive Turner, Patrick Lewis, Alyssa Parsons and Daisy Beesley; bottom row - Penelope Aston, Clara Figo, Lily Kopman and Eleanor Bould

Hundreds of children produce stunning artwork at Melton summer workshops

Melton Mowbray Fire Station IMAGE Google StreetView

Melton firefighters deployed after 'major incident' declared in Nottinghamshire

Councillor Ronan Browne, leader of Melton Borough Council

COLUMN - Political View with Councillor Ronan Browne

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