The centre of Melton Mowbray is set to come alive again this weekend as the highly popular 1940s event returns to the town. Around 15,000 visitors attend the weekend last year and organisers are anticipating the same number this year, if not more, as the event returns this Saturday and Sunday (9th/10th May). The event attracts visitors from across the Borough of Melton as well as further afield with visitors last year coming from as far as Norfolk to visit the event. The very

Motorists are being advised to avoid Cold Overton Road near Langham following a fire at a residential property. Firefighters were called to the blaze just after 10am this morning (Friday) to a domestic dwelling consisting of two floors fully involved in fire. Multiple resources have been sent to the scene with six fire engines tackling the blaze alongside the Aerial Ladder Platfform. Five fire appliances are currently at the scene. Photo: NEMM File Photo A spokesperson for Le

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) has today published the report on the future of maternity services at St Mary’s Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray following engagement with women, families and staff. Births and inpatient postnatal care at St Mary’s have been paused since July 2025 due to very low birth numbers and fragile staffing, according to the report, which meant safe 24/7 midwifery cover could not be maintained. The report outlines the