Melton Times & Citizen (Melton Mowbray, England) back issues from October 2007:
Change in tobacco law.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Melton retailers have been warned they could face fines of up to [pounds sterling]2,500 for selling tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 - as a change to the law came into effect yesterday. It's now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under 18 - an increase from ...
Cattle market off again.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Farmers have been left frustrated by the news disease protection zones have closed down this week's Melton Cattle Market auctions. The Scalford Road site will be silent again on Tuesday as Bluetongue disease continues to spread and trigger further cattle movement restrictions. ...
Holwell and Asfordby reach round two.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Our Senior League sides Holwell Sports and Asfordby Amateurs both reached round two of the Jelson Homes Senior Cup in convincing fashion on Saturday. Holwell were the first round's biggest winners as they overpowered Friar Lane and Epworth Reserves 9-0 at Welby Road. They ...
Lamont fit for World Cup quarter-finals.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Doctors have given Melton RFC old boy Rory Lamont the okay to continue his part in Scotland's World Cup odyssey. Lamont, who grew up in Bottesford, was forced to retire from Saturday night's 18-16 victory over Italy after 27 minutes after landing awkwardly on his neck and head ...
Greetham Golf Club's charity day.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Greetham Valley Captains John Sparks and Eve Mills held their Charity Day with 144 competitors playing a Stableford Competition off full handicap. The scoring was stunning and Greetham Junior Sam Sharpe scored 43 points playing off a 2 handicap to win the Men's Event. Sophie ...
The silver screen at Belvoir Castle.
Oct 01, 2007 ... MONDAY 5.40PM The silver screen came knocking on the door of Belvoir Castle again as the estate was used as a location shoot for a film about Queen Victoria. Both cast and crew of Young Victoria invaded with dozens of extras to film several scenes for the feature, which boasts a ...
Sylvia misses out at world champs.
Oct 01, 2007 ... MONDAY 4.45PM: Frisby Fencing Club's Sylvia Brown was philosophical after missing out on a medal at the World Veterans Fencing Championships. Sylvia, who trains with and coaches for the club, travelled to Sydney in good form having collected four golds, two silvers and three ...
NHS care to be provided closer to home.
Oct 02, 2007 ... TUESDAY 9AM: NHS chiefs would not rule out the possibility of closing one of Leicester's three hospitals at a meeting in Melton last night. Following the recent fiasco which cost the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust [pounds sterling]72m through a private finance ...
Senior townwarden ousted at agm.
Oct 02, 2007 ... TUESDAY 11.30am: The first ever female Senior Townwarden of Melton Town Estate was elected last night with a slim majority after a row about the way the charity is run. Mr Southerington had been elected unopposed at last year's annual general meeting but this year Mrs Cumbers ...
CiCLE Classic will return stronger next year.
Oct 02, 2007 ... The chief organiser of an international cycling race has pledged it will return to the borough as strong as ever despite being overlooked by British cycling chiefs. The 2007 East Midlands CiCLE Classic, which runs from Oakham to Melton, attracted the biggest international field ...
Police outfox Melton's criminals.
Oct 02, 2007 ... TUESDAY 4.20PM: A major campaign cracking down on anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in Melton has been hailed a success - and now its being extended to deal with public order offences. Operation Outfox was initially launched in July for six weeks targeting particular ...
Somerby horse wins top British prize.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Somerby horse breeders Gemini Stud have been told they will receive a top prize at a prestigious London Awards Ceremony in January. The stud has won the best two-year-old award at this year's British Equestrian Federation Futurity classes with their record-breaking stallion ...
Catherine Dalley.
Oct 03, 2007 ... WEDNESDAY - 10AM Six county care homes, including Melton's Catherine Dalley House, are being advertised to property buyers despite ongoing consultation over their future. In August County Hall decided to launch a three-month consultation regarding proposals to ...
Building sites 'should be better monitored'.
Oct 03, 2007 ... WEDNESDAY 12.30pm A developers' treaty could be drawn up if a local councillor's campaign to keep building firms in line is successful. Matthew O'Callaghan is calling for a special compact to be established after residents complained of poor practice on three major ...
Syston edge win in Melton derby clash.
Oct 03, 2007 ... Midlands East 2 MELTON RFC FIRST XV 13 SYSTON 24 Syston edged this much anticipated derby match, but their celebrations were marred by a broken leg to number eight James Sutliff. The last time the two sides met was two seasons ago when Melton claimed the ...
Anderson fires Swansea to victory.
Oct 03, 2007 ... Melton professional footballer Paul Anderson was on target on Tuesday to help Swansea City to victory. The 19-year-old gave scored Swansea's first in their 2-1 home victory against Swindon Town to take the Welsh side up to sixth and into the play-off spots. The goal, ...
Detectives hunt bogus callers.
Oct 03, 2007 ... WEDNESDAY 5.50PM Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a spate of distraction burglaries in the Rutland and Melton area on Tuesday. Crimes were committed in Wing, Exton and Cottesmore with the fourth and final incident in The Medway in Melton at about 2.45pm. ...
Butlin undaunted by Ellis challenge.
Oct 03, 2007 ... WEDNESDAY 4.45pm: Melton heavyweight Paul Butlin is confident he can exploit the ringrustiness of his next opponent. Butlin faces 'Magic' Matthew Ellis at the Aylestone Leisure Centre in Leicester on Saturday, a bout which is expected to be scheduled second on the bill. ...
7,000 cigarettes seized at market.
Oct 04, 2007 ... 10am THURSDAY: Customs officers seized more than 7,000 cigarettes and nearly 2.5 kgs of rolling tobacco was at Melton market on Tuesday. A pensioner was caught selling the goods which is suspected to be counterfeit. A spokesman from HM Revenue and Customs said: "Cheap ...
Mouthwatering food and drink festival draws crowds.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 11.10am The eyes of the region will be on Brooksby Hall this weekend as the fourth East Midlands Food and Drink Festival pulls in thousands of culinary enthusiasts. A-List celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli is the biggest name of the show on the Sunday, ...
Cup of tea? It keeps me going says 100-year-old Flo.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 11.09am A Centenarian celebrated her longevity at a family party on Tuesday putting her long life down to cups of tea. Great-grandmother Florence Amsden got a telegram from the Queen for her milestone and all the family went to Egerton Lodge for her 100th ...
Test turbine for the Vale of Belvoir.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 11.07AM Plans for a 200ft test turbine to see if the Vale of Belvoir is suitable for a wind farm have been unveiled by an energy company. Oxfordshire firm Windy-ridge has proposed erecting the mast in a field off Main Street, Normanton. Project ...
Market to stay put.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 11.05am Melton Cattle Market is definitely staying put after councillors voted unanimously to adopt a regeneration and development plan for its future. Last night Melton Council supported a recommendation it remain in Scalford Road and adopted a 'balanced ...
Burton Lazars hosts a service to remember.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 12.40pm St James' Church, Burton Lazars, is holding a service of loving remembrance on Sunday, October 28 at 11.15am. Church spokesman Sylvia Child said: "There have been many accidents on the A606 between the village and Oakham in recent years - some fatal ....
Town to get new parking machines.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 1PM: Frustrated motorists will be celebrating after Melton Council approved cash for new car parking pay machines in all of its town car parks. The authority had been bombarded with phone calls and letters after the 14 existing machines across eight car parks started to ...
Melton duo at Special Olympics.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 11.02AM Melton sportsmen Tom Styles and Jeffrey Jarvis were lucky enough to be part of the spectacular opening ceremony at the Special Olympics World Games on Tuesday. Tom and Jeffrey joined the 7,300-strong Parade of Athletes in the stunning surroundings of ...
Golfers sign up to help Matt and Mencap.
Oct 04, 2007 ... A few places are still available for a special charity golf day at Stapleford Park next Thursday. Elite Fitness Group want to raise as much money as possible from the event with proceeds split between the Matt Hampson Trust and Melton Mowbray Mencap. Entries cost ...
Davis turns up the heat.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY NOON: Young racing driver James Davis has made a late push for a title in his first season as a senior with a double win. Davis is the in-form driver after his double victory at the latest round of the Caterham Roadsport Challenge at Oulton Park took his winning streak ...
Anderson treble wins derby.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Under 12s County Cup Round 1 MOWBRAY RANGERS 4, MOWBRAY RANGERS 2003 0 Two Mowbray teams were drawn together in the County Cup and it was Rangers who made a flying start when Bara turned in Uttley's cross. The visitors came back, stretching Wilson and ...
Melton youth overcome tough opponents.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 12.29pm MELTON UNDER 16s 22 COALVILLE 7 Melton faced a tough encounter, but were quickly on the offensive. MELTON faced a tough encounter, but were quickly on the offensive. The forwards dominated early on, allowing Heaver to cross from ...
Matt's all set for Oz.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 12.28pm Matthew Boyce can improve his odds on becoming a first team regular with Leicestershire next season by making the most of a Betfair scholarship trip to Australia this winter. That's the view of Leicestershire's senior coach Tim Boon after confirming ...
Nigel hits top formto claim Muir Cup.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 12.27pm Two Melton Golf Club men's summer knockout competitions were completed this week, the Muir Cup and the Ted Radford Trophy. The Muir Cup, a singles matchplay knockout, was closely contested throughout the summer with Nigel Crymble beating John Harvey ...
True sport Will wins TMS award.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 12.25 Cricketers senior and junior were rewarded for their season's efforts as Egerton Park CC helds its annual presentation evening on Friday. Chairman Geoff Goodson reflected on a season badly hit by the rain, with the under 11s playing just one of seven ...
Aldridge brothers help Society through.
Oct 04, 2007 ... THURSDAY 12.25 Melton Charity Cup Round OneMELTON MOWBRAY BUILDING SOCIETY 2 WELBY LANE UTD 0 Melton negotiated this physical battle thanks to a committed and disciplined performance. MELTON MOWBRAY BUILDING SOCIETY 2 WELBY LANE UTD 0 Melton ...
Bitmead inspires goal blitz.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Jelson Homes Senior Cup HOLWELL SPORTS 9 FRIAR LANE AND EPWORTH RESERVES 0 HOLWELL'S lack of firepower in the league took a back seat as they put nine goals past a shell-shocked Friar Lane in the Senior Cup. The visitors started well ...
Centre unveiled.
Oct 05, 2007 ... FRIDAY 2.30PM: Striking plans for a new community centre in Melton's Egerton housing estate have been unveiled by the developers. Housing association Muir Group is to build the [pounds sterling]630,00 centre plus 10 flats for shared ownership after a long campaign by local ...
Heroin addict stole from own gran.
Oct 05, 2007 ... FRIDAY 2.30PM: A Melton heroin addict who stole his grandmother's holiday money has been spared prison for his 'mean and shabby' offence. A court heard how Jonathan Webster was given [pounds sterling]875 by the 77-year-old pensioner to put into his bank account for safekeeping ....
Broad helps England to rare victory.
Oct 05, 2007 ... FRIDAY, 10am: Egerton Park old boy Stuart Broad took two important wickets as England secured their first One Day International win in Sri Lanka for 25 years on Thursday. Broad, from Whissendine, was brought on as first change bowler in the contest in Dambulla and struck in his ...
Melton RFC old boys set for World Cup quarter-final.
Oct 05, 2007 ... FRIDAY, 12.30pm: The Lamont brothers have both been named in Scotland's starting line-up for the biggest match of their international careers to date. Rory and Sean, who both came through the youth ranks at Melton RFC and were both pupils at King Edward VII SChool, will start ...
Restaurant awards 2007.
Oct 05, 2007 ... FRIDAY 4.45PM: Restaurants in the Melton and Charnwood boroughs were among the cream of the crop at this year's Leicestershire and Rutland Restaurant Awards. The Red Lion Inn, Stathern, won the award for best local produce menu, with the Hammer and Pincers, Wymeswold, and The ...
Learning Hub footie team.
Oct 05, 2007 ... SATURDAY 11AM: Building relationships between young people and other organisations in Melton is the goal of a newly-formed Melton Learning Hub football team. The hub team will be taking on sides representing Melton Police and Melton Council and a team of teachers from King ...
Fair share for Leicestershire folk.
Oct 05, 2007 ... SATURDAY NOON: The Government is being urged to change its funding formula to give Leicestershire people a fair share. County Hall is stepping up its fair share campaign now ministers are reviewing the way council services are funded. The county council, which ...
Collection centre back at Melton Market.
Oct 05, 2007 ... FRIDAY:5PM: Livestockwill be back at Melton Cattle Market next week in the latest twist in the developing Bluetongue crisis. The Scalford Road site will run as an animal collection centre on Monday and Thursday, a week after Leicestershire was named as being within a protection ...
Jarvis reaches finals in Shanghai.
Oct 05, 2007 ... FRIDAY 4.15pm: Melton'S Jeffrey Jarvis has reached the final stages of the Special Olympics World Games table tennis in Shanghai. Jeffrey reached the final divisional stages in the mixed doubles competition after topping his preliminary group with three wins out of three. ...
Melton young golfers one step from national honour.
Oct 06, 2007 ... SATURDAY 11AM: Melton Golf Club's junior team is just one step from making the national finals for the second time in three years. Melton will be up against the best young golfers in the region on Monday when they compete in the regional finals of the Junior Team Golf Home ...
Crimestoppers youth scheme.
Oct 07, 2007 ... SUNDAY 10AM: The charity Crimestoppers has launched a new interactive website aimed at young people aged 11-16 plus. Young people from the Melton area logging on to www.shadowcs.co.uk can discuss issues focused around crime affecting them and their communities. The ...
Stathern road closure.
Oct 07, 2007 ... SUNDAY NOON: Penn Lane, Stathern, will be closed for maintenance works from Monday October 15, 2007 for up to four weeks. ...
Silverdale pre school faces closure.
Oct 08, 2007 ... MONDAY 10.30AM: A long running Melton pre school is closing due to a lack of children. Silverdale Pre school, above Sage Cross Methodist Church, has served the local community for more than 30 years but numbers have dwindled and now the committee has decided to close the doors ...
New venue takes food festival to next level.
Oct 08, 2007 ... MONDAY NOON: The fourth East Midlands Food and Drink Festival has been hailed the best yet, attracting more than 20,000 people to the borough. This year there was a new venue - Brooksby Hall - which proved popular with exhibitors and visitors alike and a children's marquee ...
Livestock back at Melton Market.
Oct 08, 2007 ... MONDAY 3.40PM: Livestock were back at Melton Cattle Market on Monday morning amid hopes full auctions will return soon. About 350 sheep went through a collection centre at the Scalford Road site with more expected on Wednesday and cattle due to appear on Thursday. ...
Comfortable wins for Holwell and Asfordby.
Oct 08, 2007 ... Senior League Premier side Holwell Sports scored their second straight home win with a 4-1 defeat of Thurnby Rangers. After a poor first half, Holwell came out with all guns blazing after the break, carrying on from last week's nine-goal Senior Cup win to demolish a below par ...
Special day for women.
Oct 08, 2007 ... MONDAY 4PM: International Women's Day is coming to Melton on Wednesday, with a host of events planned for a town estate. Fairmead Community Centre in Drummond Walk is running an 'Opening Doors' day, offering advice on job seeking, training and education and new skills and ...
Cool Broad steers England home.
Oct 08, 2007 ... MONDAY, 4.45pm: Paceman Stuart Broad kept a cool head to strike the winning runs for England in their third one day international with Sri Lanka on Sunday. The Egerton Park old boy joined the low-scoring contest with England on the verge of defeat having collapsed to 107-7 ...
Holwell rout bottom placed Thurnby.
Oct 08, 2007 ... MONDAY 5.15PM:Leics Senior League Premier HOLWELL SPORTS 4 THURNBY RANGERS 1 AFTER an unacceptable first half performance, Holwell finally overcame bottom-of-the-table Thurnby. The youthful visitors had put up a determined first half display not allowing ...
Parking changes to be overhauled.
Oct 09, 2007 ... TUESDAY 10AM Melton's car parking charges will be overhauled in the new year after councillors approved radical changes suggested by consultants. Short-stay fees will be cut but long stay charges will rise after a [pounds sterling]24,000 report by experts White Young ...
Viking Challenge looks to top [pounds sterling]20,000.
Oct 09, 2007 ... TUESDAY: 1.45PM: More than 1,000 cyclists took to the Vale of Belvoir and enjoyed ideal conditions for the 13th Viking Challenge on Sunday. The annual off-road route raised money for Redmile C of E Primary School, Leukaemia Research and the Nottinghamshire Leukaemia Appeal. ...
Frustrated Butlin vows to fight on.
Oct 09, 2007 ... Melton heavyweight Paul Butlin was left contemplating retirement after his latest opponent pulled out just 24 hours before their fight. The unlucky Butlin has suffered with fight cancellations numerous times over the last few years as he looks to move up the British boxing ...
Amateurs bag five.
Oct 09, 2007 ... TUESDAY 11.25AM: Senior League Division One COTTESMORE AMATEURS 0 ASFORDBY AMATEURS 5 Asfordby Amateurs hit five for the fourth game running on Saturday to pile the pressure on leaders Lutterworth. The first 15 minutes of the game saw very few ...
Cat shot.
Oct 09, 2007 ... TUESDAY 4.30PM A rescue cat is lucky to be alive after being shot with a pellet gun. Owner Kate Crowley, of Gartree Drive, Melton, was horrified when she found a pellet embedded in her black 10-year-old cat Shunney. Mrs Crowley, who works as a nurse, had ...
Police force praised for its service.
Oct 10, 2007 ... WEDNESDAY 10.30AM Leicestershire Police is one of a only a handful of forces in the country to be deemed 'excellent' in local policing. For the third year running, the leading role played by Leicestershire Police in developing neighbourhood policing has been ...
Tenants' forum raises concerns.
Oct 10, 2007 ... WEDNESDAY 10.40AM Improving grounds maintenance in Melton and throughout the borough was one of the major hopes highlighted at the Melton Tenants' Forum's annual general meeting on Monday night. Forum chairman John Skerritt acknowledged there had been a 'slight ...
Bottesford crash.
Oct 10, 2007 ... An elderly woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on the A52 Bottesford bypass yesterday morning (Tuesday) The incident, which involved a white Vauxhall Corsa Merit and a black Volkswagen Passat, happened at about 9.55am close to the junction with Grantham Road. ...
Melton aces star for Tigers.
Oct 10, 2007 ... WEDNESDAY, 10.30am: Melton talent propelled Leicester Tigers Academy side to the verge of a big win against France Under 19s on Sunday. Former Melton RFC junior Ricky Aley kicked 14 first half points for the Tigers as they raced out to a 24-5 half-time lead at Welford Road. ...
Hart beats rivals to Classic title.
Oct 10, 2007 ... WEDNESDAY, 2.20pm: Melton motorcycle racer Antony Hart completed another fine season by retaining the British Post Classic 125 Championship crown last weekend. Such was Hart's lead, a pair of third places in the final two races at Croft were enough to win him the title for the ...
Woman killed in A52 crash.
Oct 10, 2007 ... THURSDAY: 7.45AM: An elderly woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on the A52 Bottesford bypass on Tuesday morning close to the junction with Grantham Road. The incident, which involved a white Vauxhall Corsa Merit and a black Volkswagen Passat, happened at about 9.55am ....