Melton Mowbray1 day agoHomes evacuated as lightning strikes cause disruptionThe roof was on fire, and several houses were evacuated as a precaution, the fire service says.1 day ago2 days ago'Lightning strike was like a bomb going off'Several homes had to be evacuated after the property was struck by lightning.2 days ago20 May 2026Archaeological finds from bypass to go on displayThe council says the event would take place at Melton Carnegie Museum on Friday.20 May 202614 May 2026New bypass named Pork Pie Way after public voteAnimal rights charity Peta says the name for the new road was "pig-demeaning".14 May 202614 May 2026New bypass named Pork Pie Way after public votePork Pie Way has been chosen as the name of Melton Mowbray's new bypass after a public vote14 May 202614 May 2026'I cared for my dad as a teen - we need support'Beckett will sit his GCSEs after spending much of his time at secondary school as a young carer.14 May 20268 May 2026Driver in her 80s dies after tree crashPolice said the woman died in hospital two days after the crash in Leicestershire.8 May 20267 May 2026Police boss to fund more private security patrols Rupert Matthews wants to hire up to 30 staff but Leicestershire Police Federation opposes the plan.7 May 20266 May 2026Peta objects to 'pig-demeaning' pork pie road nameThe animal rights charity says Vegan Pie Way would be a "more compassionate" name for the bypass.6 May 2026...
