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Paul Jones, who has passed away aged 74, pictured with family members

Funeral to take place of Melton organic food pioneer Paul Jones

Locals enjoying a Macmillan coffee morning event at Thorpe Arnold village hall earlier this month

Macmillan coffee morning fundraisers

Enjoying a hot drink at a Macmillan coffee morning at Thorpe Arnold back in 2021

Coffee mornings set to be held in aid of cancer charity

Nigel and Gillian Lane enjoy a coffee and a cake at the Macmillan coffee morning at Thorpe Arnold village hall earlier this month

Local Macmillan coffee mornings get underway

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Thorpe Arnold at the double

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Pepperdine delivers a bowling masterclass in Thorpe Arnold victory

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Thorpoe Arnold seal dramatic victory from final ball of the contest

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Batting display sets the tone in Thorpe Arnold victory

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Final-ball drama settles Thorpe Arnold contest

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Hugo hits a century, Division One win for Thorpe Arnold, Egerton Seconds bounce ...
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Wootton hits 121 in Syston win, but defeats for Thorpe Arnold, Melton, Egerton P...

St Mary's Church in Melton EMN-200713-104940001

Melton’s iconic church reopens for private prayer

Flooding at Whissendine close to the White Lion pub EMN-191029-094214001

Residents cope with heavy floods across Melton area

Cricket

Burrough Lge: Thorpe Arnold CC face Asian Sports in cup final

Mark Carnell helped Thorpe recover after a tough start to their innings EMN-190716-094928002

County League: Thorpe Arnold CC fight back to extend lead

Thorpe Arnold CC First XI, from left, back - Lewis Perry, Mark Starkey, Jordan Hirst, Myles Hickman, James Pepperdine, Dan Pegg; front - Adam Clarke, Mark Carnell, Rich Randall, Sam Pollard, Lewis Postle EMN-190626-081409002

Thorpe Arnold CC stay clear at top with Countesthorpe double

Tom Glover was Thorpe's nemesis, taking five wickets before hitting a match-winning 23 not out EMN-190521-105608002

Egerton Park CC edge Thorpe Arnold CC in Melton derby epic

Tom Glover shows some derby passion after taking the key wicket of Myles Hickman in their first meeting last season EMN-191206-142321002

Thorpe Arnold CC bid to end Egerton Park’s derby run

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Depleted Thorpe Arnold CC collapse to first defeat

Myles Hickman (left) and James Pepperdine rescued Thorpe with an 86-run stand EMN-190705-160123002

Thorpe Arnold CC fight back to preserve 100 per cent record

Adam Clarke on his way to what proved a match-winning half-century EMN-190521-111412002

Thorpe Arnold CC maintain 100 per cent start with Sileby win

Egerton Park had to work hard for their runs on Sunday. Jacob Bates is at the crease EMN-190514-174251002

Grantham and Melton League: Wins for Egerton Park, Thorpe Arnold and Buckminster

Mark Starkey got in on the act with the ball for Thorpe Arnold at Ashby EMN-190514-102549002

Thorpe Arnold CC go top as deadly attack strikes again

Paceman Myles Hickman has started the new season as he finished the last

Thorpe Arnold CC skipper recalls bizarre game as visitors bowled out for 7

Myles Hickman (left) and James Pepperdine dismantled the Countesthorpe innings EMN-190705-160123002

Thorpe Arnold opening bowlers dismiss Countesthorpe for seven

Ben Redwood celebrates a wicket with his Melton team-mates. EMN-190430-113840002

Second win for Thorpe maintains perfect start

Dom Exton anchored the innings during Thorpe's early collapse with a patient 26

Thorpe Arnold CC skittle Broomleys in County League opener
Thorpe Arnold reprised their superb form from the second half of 2018 as they made a great start to the County League season on Saturday.

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Melton clubs set for Leicestershire County League kick-off

Thorpe Arnold seconds. Back row: Tim Hirst, Andrew Sibun, Mel Picker, Matt Lane, Paul Learmonth, Gerrard Starling, George Exton; Front: Lewis Humphreys, Jordan Hirst, Mark Carnham, Alex Renwick.

Defeat in top-of-the-table clash

Joint league champions Hickling also lifted the Frank Woodhead Cup earlier this season EMN-181007-110728002

Belvoir Cricket League: Hickling CC and Thorpe Arnold share title after dramatic...

Matt Gillan took a Belvoir League five-for or Upper Broughton EMN-180814-184746002

Belvoir League: Hickling hand Wymeswold rare defeat

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Belvoir Cricket League: Thorpe Arnold CC join three-horse title race

Jordan Hirst was also among the runs, hitting 82 as Thorpe racked up 372 in 45 overs EMN-180731-105810002

Leics County League: Thorpe Arnold CC thrash leaders Hinckley

Charlie Read opens for Thorpe EMN-180717-121322002

Egerton Park-Thorpe Arnold derby abandoned after injury

Hickling lifted the Frank Woodhead Cup for the second year running EMN-181007-110728002

Hickling CC skittle Wymeswold to retain Frank Woodhead Cup

A delighted Keith Chambers has been reunited with Suzie. Picture: Tim Williams

She's home! Pensioner reunited with dog Suzie after it ran off in Melton park fi...

Suzie, a two-year-old cocker spaniel, which ran off after being spooked by a hot air balloon in Melton Country Park EMN-180626-111608001

Desperate search for pensioner's dog spooked by hot air balloon in Melton Countr...

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Belvoir League: Hickling edge Upper Broughton in last-ball thriller

Harry Webster opened the bowling for Sproxton and then top-scored in Sproxton's successful chase EMN-181206-190424002

Grantham and Melton Cricket Association: Sproxton and Queniborough extend perfec...

Myles Hickman was Thorpe's matchwinner, top-scoring before going on to take five wickets EMN-181206-121302002

County League: Hickman sparks lift-off for Thorpe Arnold

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Belvoir Cricket League: Unbeaten Hickling pip Thorpe Arnold with last-ball win

Melton's Joe Peveritt launches a big six into a neighbouring back garden in Saxby Road. EMN-180529-103424002

County League round-up: No home comforts for Melton Mowbray and Thorpe Arnold

Mark Starkey made an early breakthrough for Thorpe Arnold EMN-180523-114502002

Thorpe Arnold chase down Egerton Park target in Sunday league derby

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Belvoir Cricket League: Thorpe Arnold and Upper Broughton move into semi-finals
The Belvoir Cricket League season started in sunshine with the preliminary round of the Frank Woodhead Cup last Thursday.

Tom Glover celebrates the wicket of Myles Hickman, brilliantly caught by wicketkeeper Matt King. EMN-180515-091856002

County League cricket: Egerton Park go top as Thorpe Arnold crushed in derby

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Developer told to move planned 200-home scheme further away from Melton Country ...

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Controversial plans for 200 new homes near Melton will be recommended for approv...

Queniborough bowler Praful Keshwala sends one down EMN-170816-130749002

Grantham and Melton Cricket Association: Queniborough stay top with Egerton Park...

Cheque being donated to Air Ambulance volunteers (left to right): Ian Evans, Gemma Knott, Bryony Allen, Wendy Beal, Sadie Ellis and John Nowell PHOTO: Supplied

Thorpe Arnold's R&R Country tombola stall raises £1,000 for air ambulance

Rich Garner hits out for Thorpe EMN-170808-113059002

Egerton Park seal County League derby double over Thorpe Arnold

Egerton Park First XI, from left, back - Mitchell Ellis, Jordan Woolcock, Tom Glover, Stuart Rose, Charlie Madden, Richard Bailey, Harry Wells; front - Kamal Panchal, Nick Watchorn, Richard Haffenden, Nick Newman. EMN-170620-110404002

Everards County League: Egerton Park batsmen toil at league leaders

Harry Webster looks to attack for Sproxton in the Division Two derby match EMN-170725-175002002

Grantham and Melton Cricket Assocuiation: Queniborough extend Premier Division l...

Hickling EMN-170718-124106002

Matchwinner Winn hits 82 to lift cup

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Thorpe Arnold and Hickling CC set for Frank Woodhead Cup final clash