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 Leicestershire Fire...

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 implications of...

A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after becoming injured at a local school. Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service attended John Ferneley College in Scalford Road, Melton at lunchtime on Wednesday afternoon. Police have confirmed a third party was not involved. Photo: File Image A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: " "Just after 12.45pm police were called to a school in Scalford Road, Melton, following a report a teenage girl was injured. "Officers attended with the East...