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Melton runner Giles off to New York to prepare for sixth marathon of the year

Clare Brennan — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:53:36 GMT

Melton man’s exhausting seven marathon schedule boosts MND charity funds

Jude and Harrison star for Melton Mowbray Tennis Club youngsters

Brent Horobin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:49:47 GMT

Tournament wins for young duo flying the Melton flag

Melton Town book place in League Cup quarter-finals

Sam Ellis — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:40:47 GMT

Reds march on in thriller, despite storm conditions

St John Ambulance issues first aid advice for Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night

Joshua Gill — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:41:20 GMT

As communities prepare to celebrate Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night with a bang, St John Ambulance shares some simple, but lifesaving, first aid advice for those adding a bit of sparkle to their celebrations this year.

Skills Minister visits Loughborough College during National T Levels Week

Hope CassieSheward — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:25:37 GMT

The Minister for Skills, Rt Hon Baroness Smith, visited Loughborough College during this year’s National T Levels Week, meeting students, alumni and employer partners, and seeing first-hand how technical education is preparing young people for successful careers.

Loughborough teacher wins 2026 Teacher of Physics Award from the Institute of Physics

Louise King — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:34:35 GMT

Loughborough Grammar School is celebrating the achievements of Rebecca Mack, Teacher of Physics and Head of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), who has been awarded a 2026 Teacher of Physics Award from the Institute of Physics (IOP).

Leicestershire charities urged to sign up for Aldi food donation scheme this Christmas

Emily OBrien — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:33:47 GMT

Charities and community groups in Leicestershire are being encouraged to sign up to Aldi’s surplus food donation scheme ahead of Christmas.

Melton library's free play sessions could help parents choose Christmas toys for less

Karolina Gudes — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:33:30 GMT

Melton Mowbray families preparing children's Christmas lists have a free way to see which games really capture young imaginations before spending money. Kidora, a UK parent-to-parent marketplace for baby and children's items, is encouraging parents to combine local play opportunities with thoughtful preloved shopping rather than assuming every present has to be bought new.

Soulshine brings Melton together and raises £1,021 for Dementia UK

Andrea McCue — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:32:18 GMT

“Knowing that the money we’ve raised could help provide such valuable support to families affected by dementia makes it all the more worthwhile”

Get creative with giant Rangoli wall this Diwali at Highcross Leicester

Olivia Devereux Evans — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:41 GMT

Visitors to Highcross Leicester are invited to celebrate Diwali with a free day of creativity on 7 November, from 11am to 5pm, with a range of activities inspired by the festival of light.

Budget can help safeguard county family farms

Olly Cartwright — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:13 GMT

The Budget presents a crucial opportunity for the government to support farmers in and around Melton Mowbray while strengthening food security and restoring business confidence, writes NFU regional chair Jane Bassett.