Melton Mowbray3 days agoNew £134m bypass set for Easter openingThe project is the largest highways scheme ever carried out by Leicestershire County Council.3 days ago8 days agoMore towns join race for UK Town of Culture titleA £3m prize in on offer to the winners of a competition launched by the government.8 days ago8 Jan 2026No plans to resume deliveries at town's birth centreHealth bosses say they intend to proceed with a plan to move births to Leicester General Hospital.8 Jan 202625 Dec 2025Did a big night out make us 'paint the town red'?A night out in Melton Mowbray that got out of hand could have led to the popular phrase.25 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Horse sanctuary struggling with soaring hay pricesOne supplier said he was worried about hay shortages in the "not too distant future".9 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Theatre to be sold after rescue bids fall throughLoughborough College Group says it recognises the move puts the future of the venue at risk.5 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Boy, 6, set for Santa run in memory of baby sisterMaxwell Appleyard's sister Lily died at Rainbows Hospice at just six weeks old. 5 Dec 202525 Nov 2025Council to introduce weekly food waste collectionsThe changes to waste collections also include the reduction in the size of standard black waste bins.25 Nov 202524 Nov 2025'Bionic woman' tributes paid at million-pound ballA charity fundraiser at Prestwold Hall became a celebration after £1m was raised.24 Nov 2025...