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Rishi Sunak has refused to say whether he's axing the HS2 route from Birmingham to Manchester. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Northern leader hits out at PM’s ‘lies’ over rail projects and HS2

Primark customers will be able to order items online and collect them instore

Primark expands online shopping service to 32 more UK stores

A British man died in a paragliding accident in Portugal

British man dies in Portugal in tragic paragliding accident

Melton Town assistant manager Paul Anderson (centre) with representatives from Bellway.

Melton net cash donation

This majestic island is for sale in Loch Lomond and it has 14th century links to Robert the Bruce

Look around Loch Lomond’s ‘most tranquil’ island on sale for £995,000

Lidl has announced plans to recruit for 1,500 new jobs across the UK as the retailer expands

Lidl to recruit 1,500 new roles amid expansion plans - how to apply

Primark shoppers will now be able to order online as the high-street retailer launches its click and collect service across more UK stores

Primark launches online delivery service for more UK stores

Top 10 most dangerous roads in England revealed by motoring experts

The Met Office is warning of cold temperatures

UK to get Arctic blast as Met Office warns frost and cold to return

Action from Melton's win at Belper.

More away day joy for Melton

A drone image of the new roundabout on Scalford Road, Melton, with John Ferneley College at the top of the photo and the new Bloor Homes development to the right PHOTO MICHAEL RILEY

New roundabout completed on Scalford Road
Motorists heading north of the town up Scalford Road this week will have noticed a new roundabout just beyond the John Ferneley College site.

Roads Minister Richard Holden (centre) pictured during his visit to see the start of work on the NEMMDR on Friday with Melton Council leader, Joe Orson, and county council deputy leader, Deborah Taylor

Residents invited to meet the company building Melton's new relief road

Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

HS2 needs to be completed to transform north of England

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Where does the north of England start? Outrage caused by new map

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak

A driver supporting the NEU strike action (Photo: Getty)

200,000 teachers to strike over next three days

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across some parts of the UK as high winds are expected

Met Office issue yellow weather warning as high winds expected

Beast from the East warning: UK to face snow and sub-zero temperatures

A computer-generated image of how the new bypass road will look like passing east of Melton Mowbray

Preparatory work begins on Melton's partial bypass

A woman battles to keep control of her umbrella as she walks through a rain shower in Glasgow.

UK set to be battered by 80mph winds - Met Office sounds weather alert

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire

Michael Gove: “Spirit” of Thatcherism will help North of England

A man walks on the snow-covered path by the New River at sunrise, as steam rises from nearby houses in London.

Cold weather alert extended as UK braces for another deep freeze

Blue Cross issue guidance on how to prepare your dog for a walk

A walker makes their way through fog on a frosty morning at Primrose Hill in north London. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to ring in 2023 on ‘wintry’ note thanks to icy blast from US

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

When do the lighter nights return in the UK?

The northern section of the approved route for Melton's partial bypass

Council ready to go ahead with Melton bypass

Bookies are in favour of a white Christmas this year

White Christmas odds 2022: Bookies favour snow - Met Office forecast

Traffic builds up at the junction of Leicester Road with Wilton Road

County councillors support going ahead with bypass
There is renewed hope that work on Melton’s approved partial bypass will still start next spring despite the cost of the relief road doubling since planning permission was given for it.

Mason Lee celebrates scoring the equaliser for Melton on Saturday. Photo: Mark Woolterton.

Town aim to stay on top

British author Ken Follett

Ken Follett's blockbuster Never imagines the end of the world

Travelodge releases over 800,000 rooms for £32.99 to help Brits

Travelodge releases over 800,000 rooms at £32.99 to help holidaymakers

Mason Lee was a late addition to the squad towards the end of last season.

Manship looks to bolster Melton Town ranks as he bids to take club 'to the next ...

The route of the MMDR and where it will pass to the north and east of Melton Mowbray

New opening date for Melton's long-awaited partial bypass

Simulated drone footage of the North & East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road - Melton's approved partial bypass EMN-220414-114917001

More detail given on work to prepare for the building of Melton’s partial bypass...

Melton were due to host Luton. Photo: Getty Images

Final home league contests ends in walkover win

Sam Beaver. Photo: Craig Harrison

Beaver targets Badgers! Melton Town want to finish season strongly, says defende...

Sam Beaver.

VIDEO: Sam Beaver reacts to Melton Town's 2-1 win against Quorn

Motorists advised to check their insurance policies after latest storm forecasts

Double Trouble! Storms warning for Northern motorists

Storm Corrie is set to hit the UK on Sunday and Monday (image: PA)

Met Office introduces amber weather warnings for wind ahead of Storm Corrie

Storm Malik brought gusts of 147mph to the UK (image: Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty Images)

Boy, 9, dies as Storm Malik hits UK with 100mph winds

Town entertain Pinchbeck on Saturday. Photo: Oliver Atkin

Manship wants Melton Town to be brave on the ball, Holwell travel to strugglers ...

Snow and ice expected across much of the UK, as Met Office warns of 'icy stretch...

Leon Fray.

VIDEO: Skipper Leon Fray reacts to Melton Town's victory at Selston

Tom Manship.

Home comforts will aid Melton Town this season - Manship

Zak Munton.

VIDEO: Melton Town matchwinner Zak Munton reacts to three points at Holbeach Uni...
Town pick up away win, Holwell Sports beaten...

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain (Photo: Getty Images)

Thunder and heavy rain storms to drench UK as Met Office issues warning

England to enjoy brief sunny spell, as temperatures set to reach 26C in South Ea...

Rain, thunderstorms and flooding: August weather to get worse before it gets better (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Rain, thunderstorms and flooding: August weather to get worse before it gets bet...

Melton Town news. Photo: Oliver Atkin

Winning start for Melton Town in UCL Premier North

Nick Grimshaw is leaving Radio One (Photo: BBC)

Nick Grimshaw to leave Radio 1 after 14 years - to be replaced by Jordan North a...

Skegness Town have been promoted and will compete in the UCL.

How the new United Counties League Premier North will look following non-league ...

Temperatures across the UK are set to plummet over the next few days, with snow, sleet and rain to hit certain areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

Temperatures in UK to plummet this week as snow, sleet and heavy rain forecast

The UK will see a range of weather conditions this week, with a mixture of frost, fog, spells of sunshine, heavy rain and strong winds (Photo: Shutterstock)

Heavy rain and strong winds expected in parts of UK this week - the forecast whe...

Planned BBC shake up will see some jobs and programmes moved out of London - here’s why (Photo: Shutterstock)

Planned BBC shake up will see some jobs and programmes moved out of London - her...

Climatologist Dr James Hansen, and Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, poses for pictures beside a mock grave reading "Climate Change, a Matter Of Life Or Death" (CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

A new coal mine has the go ahead in Cumbria - but scientists are urging Boris Jo...