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Georgie Worboys, 44, who taught at Prince William School in Oundle, Northamptonshire has been banned indefinitely as a result of a teacher misconduct panel.

Teacher gets lifetime ban after sending topless photos to student

Chris and Tamira sold their house in May and have been travelling in south east Asia with their daughters Olivia, Scarlett and Bella.

Family fed up with cost of living crisis sold home to travel the world

Chantal Derrick, 26, said that increasing pressure on young people to keep up with fashion trends mean they are turning to ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes that can leave them in debt.

Shopaholic’s warning over ‘dangerous’ buy now, pay later schemes

The Evans family at the Stilton Cheese pub, at Somerby, are presented with their CAMRA award

Somerby pub up for regional honour

Cruising on the canal brings you close to nature

Unwinding on a narrowboat adventure

Latest Melton news

Talented youngsters invited to enter musician contest for Melton area

By Adam Dutton A three-year-old Peppa Pig fan was inspired by her cartoon hero to be crowned the winner of this year's World Puddle Jumping Championships

Peppa Pig fan crowned World Puddle Jumping Champion

Victim: Harry Dunn, 19, died following a collision outside a US military base in Northamptonshire in August 2019

Anne Sacoolas pleads guilty to causing the death of Harry Dunn

Latest farming news

Farmers fear heatwave field blazes caused by countryside visitors

Royal Mail has launched a recruitment drive to hire around 20,000 seasonal workers this winter (Getty Images)

Royal Mail launches Sunday post delivery to compete with online rivals

Rockingham Forest in Northamptonshire

Unwind in the tranquil surroundings of Rockingham Forest
Escape with a hot tub lodge break in the rural heart of Northamptonshire

(Composite: Mark Hall/JPI Media)

The regions with the most speed cameras and worst offenders

Is your area among the worst affected? (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the 15 areas in England with the highest Covid infection rates right n...

Royal Mail is preparing to trial Sunday deliveries for major retailers (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Royal Mail is set to trial Sunday parcel deliveries - everything you need to kno...

The Running Foxes have their Blast fixtures. Photo: Getty Images

Leicestershire CCC's Vitality Blast and Rotal London Cup fixtures revealed

Tasers could become standard issue for all police who want them in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tasers could become standard issue for all police who want them in England

Some areas of England have administered large numbers of full Covid vaccines (two doses), while others have only given one jab (Photo: Lewis Whyld- WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Some areas of England have given thousands more second Covid jabs than others - ...

This is when the next tier review could happen - as a possible move to Tier 5 is...

'Rage yard’ lets you destroy a car with a 56-tonne tank

Currently use of e-scooters is only permitted on private land (Photo: Shutterstock)

Electric scooter hire schemes are coming to UK cities - but are they a good idea...

What has changed in the entertainment world in the past six weeks - and what sti...

Enjoy a stay at these exciting, brand new hotels for 2020

Leicester is the worst affected area in England by coroanvirus (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s the latest data on coronavirus cases across England - from the most affec...

These are 9 strange but true animal laws all pet owners should be aware of

Town's top scorer Zak Munton could be key to breaking down Bugbrooke's daunting defence. He is the division's thrd-highest scorer this season with 21goals EMN-200226-090401002

Melton Town look to unlock leaders Bugbrooke in title clash

From left, Terry Forsey, chairman of The Travers Foundation; Paul Reisenbuchler, chef patron of Paul's Restaurant and Wine Lounge in Bottesford; Reg Stead, winner of the Lewis Hamilton photo raffle prize, and Steve Etherington, the award-winning Bottesford-based photographer. EMN-200131-093917001

Bottesford man’s Lewis Hamilton photo boosts charity proceeds

Captain Ian Bitmead put Holwell ahead at Bugbrooke EMN-190925-133520002

Holwell Sports FC narrowly beaten in league and cup

Melton CAMRA chairman Kevin Billson (right) presenting the award to landlords Jeff and Carol Evans and their daughters Lynn and Claire at a special celebration evening attended by a large group of members and some of the pubs locals PHOTO: Supplied

Somerby pub The Stilton Cheese grabs the limelight again with second distinguish...
A popular Somerby pub has been voted pub of the year for Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, in ?CAMRA’s prestigious National Pub of the Year Awards.

Cricket

Mixed fortunes for Barkby United in County League dress rehearsal

Mike Comber enjoys his champagne moment EMN-180709-112142002

Thrussington amateur race team lands storyboook 24-hour race win in £400 Citroe...

Claire Lomas poses with a motorcycle during one of her track race practice sessions. PHOTO DAVE HUGHES EMN-180909-152118001

Paralysed Claire Lomas thrills 50,000 fans with charity superbikes lap

Prospective race ace Chase Sharpe EMN-180530-163945002

Melton kart racer Chase picks up the pace in Dorset

Melton RFC v Wellingborough EMN-180417-102046002

Melton run out of steam after promising start

Chris Rose's try brought Melton to within seven points of Bugbrooke EMN-180220-130921002

Melton RFC slip down the table as fightback falls short

Town celebrate the game's opening goal EMN-170919-085316002

Melton Town look for bumoer gate on Non-League Day

Melton RFC overpowered by Midlands One East promotion chasers Kettering

Macmillan Mammoth Quiz logo PHOTO: Supplied

Hold your own Mammoth Quiz in Melton for Macmillan Cancer Support

Wayne Brooks' try kickstarted a Melton comeback at Wellingborough EMN-170117-095459002

Melton RFC slip to defeat at Wellingborough

John Love bagged his fourth goal of the season at Wellingborough EMN-160111-115350002

Melton Town look to strengthen after Wellingborough defeat

Liam Tew is captain of his club and county sides EMN-160727-172930002

Young Melton cricketer appointed county skipper like hero Kane

Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance

Join the Ride In in support of the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Am...

The new lifesaving night car service is set to launch in the county later this month EMN-161105-193127001

New lifesaving night car service set to launch

Star Trust committee members Cleo Lacey and Adam Richardson-Walsh with Darren Bicknell of the Belvoir Cricket and Countryside Trust EMN-160429-143323001

Entrepreneurs bowled over by Belvoir Cricket and Countryside Trust's work with s...

Katie Hale

Medical student encourages teens to sign up to cadets

Melton is happiest place to live in Leicestershire
People in Melton are the happiest in the county according to official statistics released by the Government.

Damon Jonah Kelly.

‘Monk’ banned from delivering offensive ‘works of darkness’ leaflets to homes

Tom Roe, from Uppingham, has been found.

Missing Uppingham man found safe and well

Tom Roe, from Uppingham, has been found.

Police search for Uppingham man missing since Tuesday

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