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Leon Gormleys return from a long injury lay-off provided a bright spot in defeat EMN-200114-120520002

Melton RFC rue missing cutting edge in Casuals defeat

Hat-trick man Zak Munton took his goal tally for the season to six from 10 starts EMN-191014-092540002

Melton Town bounce back at Northampton with Munton hat-trick

Melton Bowls Club celebrate their national Fantastic Fives win in 2015 EMN-191009-124809002

Melton bowlers aiming for ?hat-trick of national titles

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Syston RFC up to second after Northampton win

From left, the Northampton trio of Billie Swift, Connor Rollings, Kieran Rollings, and the Melton winners Jordan Butcher, Ethan Giblett, and Paul Warrington EMN-170418-144054002

Young Melton bowlers win inaugural Midlands league

Chris Rose sets Melton on the front foot as possession is secured EMN-171001-095558002

Injury-hit Melton RFC pip Northampton Old Scouts

Melton brothers set up pie-making business

Paul Anderson celebrates his fifth goal of the season for Northampton EMN-160911-114422002

Melton footballer Paul Anderson scores FA Cup cracker

New Melton Town boss Tony Thorpe (right) mulls things over with assistant manager Ross Perkins EMN-160921-110041002

Melton Town pull off impressive cup shock
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