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BREAKING: Matt Hampson has been awarded an OBE for his incredible work supporting people with life-changing injuries. Congratulations
@Hambofoundation
!
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What an inspirational man. Tom has been talking about his excitement about competing at the
#InvictusGames
& his recovery from devastating injuries. Story here:
#Melton
@WeAreInvictus
@InvictusGamesNL
@HelpforHeroes
@PoppyLegion
@DefenceHQ
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Matt Hampson's inspiring rehab centre is building accommodation for newly-injured people to stay in with family or carers. Full story here on what's happening:
@Hambofoundation
@GBLCentre
@tomcroft6
@LeicesterTigers
#Melton
@miketindall13
@jamestaylor20
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Former police officer Stew Sparling died from MND five years ago. His son & daughter have both now followed him into careers with the emergency services. Full story here:
#Melton
@trebleonetrust
@leicspolice
@CCLeicsPolice
@mndassoc
#MND
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'This is one of the biggest crowds we've ever had for the
#RickshawChallenge
!" - Matt Baker live on air in
#Melton
tonight.
@BBCCiN
@BBCTheOneShow
#ChildrenInNeed
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The Belvoir Hunt is being sued for up to £100,000 after hunt members were convicted last year of assaulting two men who were monitoring a meeting. Story here:
#Melton
@VisitBelvoir
@LeagueACS
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Family of Leah Reek set to raise more than £15,000 for charity in her memory. Full story here and details on how to sponsor them:
@LOROSHospice
#Asfordby
#Melton
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A
#Bottesford
pub once visited by
#LaurelAndHardy
is offering customers a free pint if they've been to see the new
@StanAndOllie
movie. Story here:
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A former
#Melton
soldier who suffered PTSD after being badly injured has benefited from working with baby rhinos as a form of therapy. Full story here:
…
@DefenceHQ
@MWD_News
@LordAshcroft
@savetherhino
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Harry Gurney and Stuart Broad hope to reopen their fire-ravaged pub soon. Harry has been giving us a tour of the Tap and Run as the rebuild continues. Photos and story here:
@tapandrunCW
@catandwickets
@gurneyhf
@StuartBroad8
#Melton
@Leicester_pubs
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Special interview here with
#TMS
legend
@Aggerscricket
ahead of his
#Melton
theatre show on Friday with wife
@MrsAggers
.
Ticket details here too:
@MeltonTheatre
@bbctms
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Former Leicester City footballer Tommy Williams is now a social care worker in
#Melton
& he's spearheading a drive to get more people to take up the career. Story here:
@LeicsCountyHall
@GaryLineker
@SteveWalsh5
@9smudge
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BREAKING: The Conservatives have lost control of Melton Borough Council following today's local election results. Labour have five new councillors and there were also 10 Independents elected. The Tories now have just 11 seats after winning 23 at the last poll in 2019.
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The BBC has revealed the times you can see the
#RickshawChallenge
passing through the borough & into
#Melton
town centre tomorrow. Full details here if you want to give them a cheer:
@BBCCiN
@BBCTheOneShow
#ChildrenInNeed
@MeltonBid
@MeltonBC
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Claire Lomas. Our thoughts are with Claire's loved ones and friends. Claire's family have asked us to publish the following statement:
#Melton
#ClaireLomas
@supportnsif
@Hambofoundation
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His father would be very proud this morning! The son of much-missed
#Melton
police officer Stew Sparling will wear his late father's collar number as he trains to join the force:
@leicspolice
@CCLeicsPolice
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"Football was fun again" Paul Anderson tells us how he got his mojo back on the pitch & why he joined Mansfield Town
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Cricket stars
@StuartBroad8
&
@gurneyhf
have launched a stunning new pub at Upper Broughton - interviews and photos here:
@tapandrunCW
@catandwickets
#Melton
@EGERTONPARKCC
@TrentBridge
@englandcricket
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A
#Scalford
woman who beat cancer will host Saturday's LOROS Twilight Walk in aid of the Leicestershire hospice involving a record 3,000 women. Full story here:
@LOROSHospice
#TwilightWalk
@MrsAggers
@Aggerscricket
@AnneDaviesTV
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A soldier has thanked
#Melton
police officers for swiftly recovering his treasured medals after they were stolen in a burglary last week. Full story here:
@MeltonPolice
@leicspolice
@EastCounties
@CCLeicsPolice
@geri_baby
@MrNickKnowles
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Happy birthday Matt. Have a great day.
Happy Happy Birthday to the the legend that is Hambo! 🎉🎂 38 years-young and still inspiring us every day 💪🏼🖤
#teamhambo
#birthday
#getbusyliving
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Great news! The children's heart unit at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester has been saved from closure. Patients from
#Melton
joined a massive campaign to save the services. NHS England decided moments ago to back the case put forward by
@Leic_hospital
. Report to follow.
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This is what it feels like to accomplish a dream. Great words here from Metaltek team boss
@Andy_Swain
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Nice to see the
#GMB
breakfast tv show filming live from the
@dickinsonmorris
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe in
#Melton
this morning.
@MMporkpieman
showing off their famous pork pies to the nation.
@MeltonBid
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BREAKING: The Melton bypass project has passed its final hurdle and work will start on building it in March. Full story online shortly.
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Melton Rotarians have given 30 laptops to local schoolchildren who wouldn't otherwise have access to one during lockdown restrictions. Full story here:
@meltonrotary
@MeltonRotaryEnt
@LongFieldMelton
@MowbrayEdTrust
#Melton
@MeltonComp
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Final award is the Melton Times special recognition award and it goes to the truly remarkable Claire Lomas.
#meltonachievement
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Not seen excitement like this in
#Melton
for many a day! Huge crowds to cheer the arrival of the
#RickshawChallenge
!
@BBCCiN
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A village pub landlord who is losing up to £4K a week has appealed for extra government funding to save hospitality businesses from folding. Full story here:
#Melton
@Geese_Fountain
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An 'absolutely adorable' 15-year-old Staffie called Lucy desperately needs a new home. Story here & how you can apply to take her in:
@DogsTrust
#Melton
#Wymeswold
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A swan was rescued by an RSPCA officer after it became trapped behind a high fence at
#Asfordby
- story here:
@RSPCA_official
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If you've not heard the good news, 84-year-old Keith Chambers has this morning been reunited with his dog Suzie after a huge public search in
#Melton
- this is the first picture of them together again:
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What an amazing night it was in
#Melton
last night. The arrival of the
#RickshawChallenge
team took the fundraising for
@BBCCiN
close to £2million. Look out for report & photo spread on our website later this morning.
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Matt Baker has told us last night's turnout in
#Melton
was the biggest ever for a live TV broadcast of the
#rickshawchallenge
in its 9-year history!
Report & lots of photos here:
@BBCCiN
@BBCTheOneShow
#ChildrenInNeed
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This sad news has come as a big shock to the
#Melton
sports community. Read our special tribute here to the much-loved David Glover:
@EGERTONPARKCC
@StuartBroad8
@JELDWEN
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A very well deserved MBE for Melton's 'Mr Pork Pie'. Stephen Hallam gives his reaction here to being named in the King's Birthday Honours List :
#Melton
@MMporkpieman
@dickinsonmorris
@MeltonBid
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A military dog who had extensive reconstructive surgery at Melton's DATR camp after being wounded in combat is to receive the highest bravery award for animals. Story here:
@Official_DATR
@PDSA_HQ
@PDSApressoffice
#Melton
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A number of food and drink businesses from the
#Melton
area have been shortlisted for top regional awards.
Story here reveals who is up for what:
@greatfoodmag
@visitmelton
@jan_mccourt
@Geese_Fountain
@brentingby
@FeastAndFurious
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What a finish in the Rutland-Merton CiCLE Classic in
#Melton
just now. Just awaiting who got the win!
@CiCLEClassic
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A wonderful tribute here to those who fell in the
#FirstWorldWar
- farmer Geoff Brooks has created the 100th memorial woodland in a
@WoodlandTrust
campaign. Story here:
#Widmerpool
@PoppyLegion
#WW1
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The Belvoir Hunt has agreed to pay £50,000 compensation to 2 investigators who were assaulted by members. Full story here:
@LeagueACS
@MeltonPolice
@leicspolice
#Melton
@BelvoirHunt
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The brilliant work being done by Matt Hampson and his team at Burrough on the Hill has been recognised by a leading government official. Details here:
@GBLCentre
@Hambofoundation
#Melton
#Burrough
@aliciakearns
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Good luck to Leicester City in the
#FACupFinal
- if you live in the
#Melton
area & you are going to Wembley today Tweet us a photo & we will publish it in next week's paper.
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A
#Melton
footballing hero has come home! He has starred on some of the game's big stages and Paul Anderson is now back playin in his home town. Full story here:
@P18NDO
@melton_town
@mansfieldtownfc
@NFFC
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This is happening right now in
#Melton
- farmers protesting against cheap food imports post-Brexit and loss of geographical protection for pork pies and Stilton cheese:
@BritishSave
@MeltonLivestock
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It's official!
#Melton
is the UK's most dog-friendly town!
@MeltonBC
@MarsUKNews
@waltham_science
@KCLovesDogs
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These guys have done a fantastic job with the town cinema over the last 10 years. They've been looking back on their decade at The Regal as they prepare to celebrate the milestone. Story here:
#Melton
@RegalCinemaLtd
@MeltonBid
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Do you recognise this tortoise? RSPCA officers are appealing to find the owner after being concerned for its welfare. Details here:
#Melton
@RSPCA_official
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Great news for the club this afternoon and for the sports community in
#Melton
- details here on a dramatic decision:
@melton_town
@MeltonBC
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A cyclist who nearly died after being hit by a car is to pedal along the same stretch of road near
#Melton
in aid of the air ambulance which saved his life. Full story here:
@WNDLRAirAmb
@EMASNHSTrust
@VisitBelvoir
@x7ljr
@EMICS999
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4
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A special theatre show by cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew & his wife Emma raised thousands for local
#Melton
causes. Update here on a great night:
@Aggerscricket
@MrsAggers
@meltonrotary
@MeltonTheatre
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BREAKING: The green light has been given for a southern link to Melton's approved partial bypass following a dramatic U-turn on funding by councillors this afternoon. Story online shortly.
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Did you watch
#Crossfire
on the BBC recently? It was written by
@DoughtyLouise
who has been telling us how proud she is of her
#Melton
roots. Full interview here:
@dickinsonmorris
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A new group is being set up for
#Melton
dog owners to help them safeguard their beloved pets from thieves. Details here and advice from police:
@leicspolice
@MeltonPolice
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Nearly three years after she died in that terrible explosion, Leah Reek's sister is taking on a gruelling charity fundraiser in her memory. Details here of Molly's challenge and how to sponsor her:
#Asfordby
#Melton
@LOROSHospice
@LongFieldMelton
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This year's
#RemembranceSunday
parade comes through Market Place after the service. Very well organised by the town…
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#Melton
pays it's respects to the town's fallen. Large crowds in Sherrard Street watch the annual
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Eight years after she made headlines around the world by completing the London Marathon in a robotic suit, Clare Lomas is returning to the race in 2020. Story here:
@claire80lomas
#Melton
@WhizzKidz
@supportnsif
@LondonMarathon
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6
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He's super-quick and he wins. So how come Melton racer Craig Dolby doesn't have a full-time drive?
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Pupils at Swallowdale Primary School in
#Melton
love their new £30,000 outdoor learning centre. Story and photos here:
@swafpta
@LeicsCountyHall
@swallowdaleps
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4
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This is one very brave dog. VROOM is a military animal based at
#Melton
and he's been shortlisted for a national award. Story here with details on how to vote for him:
@Official_DATR
@BritishArmy
@AutarkyDog
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8
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@miketindall13
praises 'inspiring'
@Hambofoundation
at topping out ceremony for the
@GBLCentre
near
#Melton
:
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Congratulations to all our wonderful winners at the
#meltonachievement
awards... truly inspirational
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised paralysed former rugby player Matt Hampson and given him a special award for his charity's work. Full story here:
@Hambofoundation
@PointsofLight
@miketindall13
#Melton
@GBLCentre
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#Melton
MP Alicia Kearns has today given her views on Covid-19, the imminent reopening of schools and the Dominic Cummings controversy. These are her words:
@aliciakearns
#Rutland
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She's done it!
@claire80lomas
finishes the
#ManchesterMarathon
in just eight days and raises £30,000. Full story and reaction here:
#Melton
@Marathon_Mcr
#ClaireLomas
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7
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Melton Town FC are thrilled to learn there will be live television reports of Saturday's FA Cup clash on
@btsportfootball
- story and reaction here:
@melton_town
@EmiratesFACup
#Melton
@btsportscore
@CleeTownFC
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6
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Tributes have been paid to former Melton Times editor Andy Plaice who has passed away aged 54. Our sincere condolences to his wife Maria, his children and the rest of Andy's family. This is our tribute to his life:
#Melton
@dmuleicester
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7
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Good luck to Melton's hospitality sector today. Let us know if you work at a pub, restaurant or cafe which is reopening indoors from this week and we will share it with our followers on Twitter.
#Melton
@MeltonBid
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5
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Fundraiser & inspirational speaker Claire Lomas is to host a charity webinar to support people suffering mental health issues in lockdown. Details here on how to get involved:
#Melton
@claire80lomas
@WhizzKidz
@supportnsif
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5
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BREAKING: ONE Pro Cycling donate winnings to charity as CiCLE Classic r-up reprimanded over finish line gesture
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9
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Lovely story here on how
#Melton
community &
@SpursOfficial
&
@England
star
@Dele_Alli
boosted a boy's cancer battle
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7
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Tony Roe grew up in the Melton area and went on to become one of the most recognisable faces on local television news. He retires this week. Read our interview with him here:
#Melton
@tonyroe
@bbcemt
@AnneDaviesTV
@aliciakearns
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4
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Good news here about the
#Melton
girl who was reported missing.
Missing 15-year-old Natalie Bird found safe and well, thank you to those who helped share our appeal
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2
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Melton's Regal Cinema is set to reopen after being closed for six months due to Covid restrictions. Story here on the safety measures in place and upcoming movies to enjoy:
#Melton
@RegalCinemaLtd
@MeltonBid
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5
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A new restaurant has opened in
#Melton
and it only serves desserts. Full story here on the launch of Mother Hubbard's Dessert Cupboard in Market Place:
@MeltonBid
@MeltonBC
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3
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Massive crowds in
#Melton
town centre for the Remembrance Sunday parade which has just passed through. WATCH here:
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7
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She's already done some amazing fundraising efforts and Claire is now preparing for yet another one. Details here:
@claire80lomas
@WhizzKidz
@LondonMarathon
#Melton
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6
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Regulars & staff at a
#Melton
coffee shop loved it so much they bought the business. Full story here:
@MeltonBid
@visitmelton
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7
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A race that was made for TV. So why weren't the cameras there at this year's Rut;land-Melton CiCLE Classic?
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Former Premier League footballer
@FrannyBenali
has completed 7 ironman triathlons in 7 days. And he used a special
#Melton
girl as his inspiration. Full story here:
@IronFran2019
#IronFran
@SheffChildrens
@CR_UK
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An autistic
#Melton
teenager is up for a coveted award tonight due to his impressive musical talents. Full story here including details on how to watch the online ceremony:
@BirchSchool
@SenseCollLboro
@LeicsLieutenant
@LeicsCountyHall
@MeltonMencap
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Couple make history by becoming the first to get married in amongst the livestock pens at
#Melton
Cattle Market ! Some lovely pictures here of the big day:
@MeltonLivestock
@MeltonBC
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Congratulations to all at Swallowdale Primary School. Details here from their impressive Ofsted report:
#Melton
@swallowdaleps
@Bepschools
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The government has confirmed that Melton pork pies and Stilton cheese will retain their geographical protection after the UK leaves the EU on Saturday. Full story here:
#Melton
@dickinsonmorris
@ClawsonDairyltd
#Brexit
@visitmelton
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5
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Dozens of excited children got first use of Melton's new £100K destination play park this afternoon.
Full story here including reaction of parents:
#Melton
@MMTownEstate
@MeltonBid
@MeltonBC
@aliciakearns
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6
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Lovely to see this. A 61-year-old survivor of Covid-19 is given a guard of honour from staff at Leicester Royal Infirmary who cared for him. Full story here:
@Leic_hospital
@LPTnhs
#Melton
#coronavirusuk
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A
#Melton
student is making scrubs for NHS staff from unwanted bed sheets while isolating at home because of a health condition. Full story here:
@MeltonValeP16
@ollieeroberts
@aliciakearns
@WhitHealth
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A
#Melton
supermarket man turned superhero after saving a customer's life by using the in-store defibrillator. Full story here on how
@Morrisons
won a first aid award:
@stjohnambulance
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6
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Yet more success for Melton's brilliant Round Corner Brewing team. Find out here which of their beers triumphed at the World Beer Awards:
#Melton
@RoundCornerBeer
@MeltonBid
@StockyardMM
@MeltonLivestock
#WorldBeerAwards
@worldbeerawards
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6
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Big crowds are lining the streets of
#Melton
right now for the traditional Remembrance Sunday parade.
@PoppyLegion
0
4
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Great news for
#Melton
!
The town has retained its Purple Flag status.
This is what it means:
@MeltonBid
@MeltonBC
@PurpleFlagATCM
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5
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It's a tough job but someone has to do it! Judges have today been taste testing hundreds of entries for this year's British Pie Awards.
Picture spread here from the
#Melton
event:
@BritishPies
#BritishPieWeek
@aliciakearns
@MeltonBC
@heartofstmarys
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6
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A young man from
#Melton
who has Aspergers has been revealing how sharing his experiences in the Melton Times has helped others as well as himself.
Read his latest column here:
@wweisawesome123
@Action4Asperger
@Autism
#aspergers
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BREAKING: A piemaker from the Melton borough has scooped the Supreme Champion title at this afternoon's British Pie Awards presentation. Details here:
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The
#Melton
sporting community has been mourning a popular former cricketer and footballer who has died aged 58. Warm tributes paid here:
@Thorpe_ArnoldCC
@melton_town
@EGERTONPARKCC
@silebytown
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