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Children and helpers at Great Dalby pre-school taking part in their danceathon for Children In Need

Youngsters raise money for Children In Need with danceathon

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Melton RFC is hosting its annual Try Rugby event this weekend PHOTO PHIL JAMES

Youngsters invited to try rugby at free fun event in Melton

John Lewis has revealed the top 10 toys to buy this Christmas

John Lewis top 10 retro toys to make a comeback for Christmas 2023

Many parents are searching for ways to keep the kids entertained during the six-week holiday period - without having to break the bank

The top 10 tips for an affordable summer with the kids

John Ferneley College students, from left, Jake Scoffield, Josh Heard and Max Street, who helped save a boy from drowning in the River Wreake at Kirby Bellars

Youngsters recall the 'scary' moment they helped rescue a drowning boy

An ambulance crew responded to the incident

Youngsters help rescue boy from river near Melton

Two children are in a life threatning condition after a knife attack in France

Two children in life-threatening condition after knife attack

Changing retorts at the London Gas Company’s works at Vauxhall in 1889. Picture for illustrative purposes by Rischgitz.

Research unearths children ‘worked to death’ in Industrial Revolution

Members of 5th Melton Guides and Melton Rangers take part in a litter pick at Melton Country Park for the Big Help Out scheme

Youngsters carry out litter pick in country park for Big Help Out scheme

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis shine at coronation

The coronation of King Charles is in the history books - but it was Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis who stole the show.

Teens are more likely to listen to their parents than social media when it comes to big life decisions according to research. 26th April 2023.

75% of British teens say parents among most influential people

Saturday morning activities at St Mary's Church, Melton

Hundreds enjoy Saturday family activities at St Mary's Church

World Book Day at Brownlow Primary School

Imaginations run wild for Melton pupils on World Book Day

Melton Mowbray news

Melton prepares to celebrate the King's Coronation

Prince William shocked the teens during their school lunch break

Sixth formers stunned after random Facetime with Prince William

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

Alton Towers unveils new ‘hair-raising’ ride opening this year

Aldi Prime hydration drink deal: Craze continues as supermarket stocks drink by YouTube stars KSI & Logan Paul

Craze for Prime hydration drink continues with Aldi Specialbuy deal

NORAD Tracks Santa: how to follow Santa’s journey this Christmas Eve

Melton Mowbray Swim Club members pictured at the final gala of the Inter-Club Championships at Waterfield Leisure Centre

Melton swimmers enjoy first galas for three years

Freya Skye is representing the UK at Junior Eurovision song contest in Armenia this weekend

Junior Eurovision to take place this weekend - how to watch

Members of the first ever 4th Melton Mowbray Squirrel Drey

Youngsters enrol for Melton’s first ever Squirrel Drey

Young people are determined to find a job they enjoy – as over a quarter believe...

Priory Belvoir Academy students celebrate their GCSE results today, from left: M Chester (1 grade 9, 2 grade 8s, 3 grade 7s, 3 grade 6s); A Curtis (8 grade 9s, 1 grade 8, 1 grade 7); R Booth Clibborn (2 grade 7s, 3 grade 6s, 4 grade 5s); L Beers (1 grade 8, 4 grade 7s, 1 grade 6, 3 grade 5s)

GCSE results day: Priory Belvoir Academy

MV16 students celebrate on A-level results day

Melton A-level students praised after 'bumper crop of outstanding results'

Rugby news.

Melton Mowbray Rugby Club defeated in County Bowl final

Children ready for an Easter egg hunt (photo: adobe)

9 ways how to outfox children With an Easter egg hunt!

The Pumas pose for a team photo.

Mowbray Rangers Pumas celebrate reaching county cup final
Youngsters enjoy good season

The great outdoors presents almost endless possibilities to hide Easter eggs from children this season

Top 10 hiding places for you children's Easter egg hunt

Today only - children can video call Santa with their Christmas wishes

Flashback to 2012 when Scouts, cubs and beavers were sorting out the Christmas post for their traditional fundraiser PHOTO: Tim Williams EMN-211123-093755001

Melton Scouts restart popular Christmas card delivery service

Waltham celebrate.

Youngsters enjoy success at football competition

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 will be asked to give their consent if the jabs are approved for this age group (Photo: Getty Images)

Children aged 12 to 15 will need parental consent to get Covid jab

Captain David Hirst (right) with Gerry Stephens.

Melton Mowbray GC's Gerry Stephens shoots hole in one

Director Kerry Lomas pictured with a new defibrillator at Terminal 1 skatepark in Melton back in 2017 EMN-210107-120617001

Terminal 1 skatepark set to close this month

Mother Hubbard's Dessert Cupboard in Melton EMN-210517-103648001

Superheroes to greet customers at Melton restaurant

The Rule of Six will be reintroduced in March, but children under five won't count towards the limit (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The rule of six is coming back in March - but does it include children?

Tesco and McDonald’s are giving away free carrots for Rudolph - here’s how to ge...

Harrison Culpan and Evan Watson turn on style for Melton Mowbray Tennis Club

How children can get a free letter from Santa this Christmas - and they are guar...

Carrie Hope Fletcher is backing the contest

Youngsters invited to share their talents and win prizes

Long Field Academy in Melton.

Rotarians provide laptops for isolated Melton pupils

A graphic showing the planned destination play park to be built this summer in Melton's Play Park EMN-200203-154134001

Exciting play park to open in Melton in the summer

The Venue youth club in Melton EMN-190507-122729001

Free Melton summer activities scheme for 11 to 16-year-olds

Nieve and Daniel O'brien as Hermione Granger and Hagrid from Harry Potter PHOTO: Supplied

World Book Day 2019 in Melton - your reader photos
Youngsters across the Melton borough dressed up as book characters and celebrated their love of reading for World Book Day.

Head of MV16, Melton, Kirstie Black EMN-180815-150441001

MV16 achieved '˜a superb set of A-level results' this year

Melton Tennis Club Open Day EMN-180416-154009002

Youngsters rally to tennis club's open day

Children from Reception and Year 1 at Scalford Primary School performed their nativity at the village's St Egelwins Church PHOTO: Supplied

Wonderful nativity productions from the Melton borough

Pupils in the St Francis Catholic Primary School Christmas nativity PHOTO: Supplied

Melton borough infants perform impressive nativity plays

Children talk finances with Sarah and Tracy PHOTO: Supplied

Building society goes back to school to teach money matters to Whissendine pupil...

Gazing at the animals PHOTO: Supplied

Youngsters at Hickling Pastures Pea Pod Day Nursery celebrate Outdoor Classroom ...

Old Dalby pupils study author Roald Dahl for World Book Day

Entertainer Neil Rabjohn with some of the children at their Christmas party PHOTO: Supplied

Children and parents get into the festive mood at Melton's Shout4Residents Chris...

Alan Pearson with pupils at Sherard School PHOTO: Supplied

Melton-based firm SAQ helps Sherard improve fitness

Emily Collins and Imogen Kingston found some local tasty treats from Melton Cheeseboard and the Fairtrading Post PHOTO: Tim Williams

Long Clawson Food Fayre sold lots of gifts to people in the Vale of Belvoir