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Prince Conker (Robin Bailey) with organisers Amy and Steve Willett at Saturday's conker championships

Fun and games in the sun at the 42nd annual Vale Conker Championships

MADMAC founder Amanda Heath

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Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Rupert Matthews

Prison early release scheme slammed by Leicestershire's crime commissioner

Anna Foster, who has created a Melton Mowbray dog-friendly map

New dog-friendly map launched for visitors to Melton Mowbray businesses

Melton's St Mary's Way car park, where 15 new disabled parking spaces could be created IMAGE Melton and around from ABOVE Steely DRONE

Councillors consider providing more disabled parking places in Melton

Melton karate fighter Matt Bunn is crowned world champion in Hungary

Melton Mowbray karate fighter celebrates lifting world title

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Sport

New Holwell Sports bosses Will Andrew and Ian Bitmead.

Late loss at Chelmsley as Holwell Sports show positive signs for new bosses
Despite a third straight defeat for new Holwell Sports bosses Ian Bitmead and Will Andrew, the duo can see positive signs for the future.
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Late goals cost Melton Town points as six-goal thriller is drawn

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More success for Melton Mowbray mixed tennis teams

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Alton Towers is busy testing its new Bluey ride - and families have helped create an artwork to celebrate its launch

Alton Towers Bluey ride launch revealed with £32 ticket offer

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Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar is a real festive treat for beer lovers

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Has Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football?

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Crime

PCC Rupert Matthews discussing crime prevention in a Leicestershire village

New £10k funding released for community crime-fighting projects

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Man passes away on Melton Mowbray business site after falling ill in a car

The Duke Edinburgh opens the new memorial and wellbeing garden at Leicestershire Police HQ PICTURE COPYRIGHT MATT SHORT / MATT SHORT PHOTOGRAPHY

Royal guest opens new memorial garden for Leicestershire Police

Leicester Magistrates Court

Former council leader denies sexually assaulting a woman

Leicester Magistrates Court, where the hearing took place

Melton woman pleads not guilty to harassing councillor on Facebook

A resident's photo of Monday's Melton Airfield fire

Multiple fire crews tackle large warehouse fire at Melton Airfield

What's On

Melton Mowbray Lions have organised a prostate screening event

Prostate screening event to be held in Melton Mowbray
A special event is being held in Melton Mowbray to enable local men to get checked for prostate cancer and learn more about the disease.
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A stallholder at a recent ChocFest event at the Stockyard

Threat to Melton's ChocFest event due to work starting on Stockyard scheme

Melton Perennials Day

Over 55s invited to attend latest Melton Perennials Day

Members of Melton Mowbray Ramblers take a break at a pub during a recent walk

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Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

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Lifestyle

YuMove's special offers make it more affordable to support your furry friend

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Health

The autumn vaccination programme has been launched in Leicestershire and Rutland

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New Health customers are not tied to a subscription or long-term contract, giving them greater flexibility over their treatment.

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Inspirational Cilla celebrates her 80th birthday with health colleagues

Eligible adults can explore New Health’s weight-management service online and decide whether it feels right for them.

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New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

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Anna Foster (with microphone) and Helen Cliff leading a rally last year fighting for key services at Melton's St Mary's Birth Centre

New group will continue fight for better maternity services in Leicestershire

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