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The team responsible for floral displays at over one hundred locations around Market Harborough can now stay safe and be seen whilst carrying out its work. It’s thanks to a gift of new hi-vis vests to dozens of hard working Market Harborough in Bloom volunteers. Last year, their efforts were recognised when the town was […]
The decision about whether to allow the construction of a controversial green energy facility near Great Bowden has been deferred by Leicestershire County Councillors. Yesterday’s meeting of the Council’s Development Control and Regulatory Board considered Great Bowden Green Energy’s application for an anaerobic digestion plant at a former mushroom farm site on Welham Lane which […]
Harborough District Council has marked 90 years of Welland Park in Market Harborough. At a special anniversary event in the park today (Thursday 7th August), chairman Cllr Peter James cut a cake made by The Welland Park Café to mark the occasion. A flowerbed depicting the number 90 and a decorated present made of wood […]
The opening of a new Hotel Chocolat store and cafe in Market Harborough – which will create seven jobs – has been put back by ten days. The chain – which sells a range of luxury chocolate goods – was due to open in the former Wildwood Restaurant premises (pictured) today. However the launch has […]
The Great Glen Wheelbarrow Race is returning later this month after a two year absence. The event – which supports the LOROS Hospice – will be held at the recreation ground on Saturday August 30th. It’ll also feature side stalls, a licensed bar and a tug of war. New organiser Emma Williamson says she hopes […]
A Poet Laureate and a Junior Poet Laureate are set to be formally appointed for Harborough District. The honorary roles will celebrate local culture with poetry and provide a voice for the community through verse. The titles will be decided as part of bi-annual competitions run by Wingates Gallery in Market Harborough – in association […]
Market Harborough Medical Centre has recruited new doctors in a bid to deal with a lack of GP appointments and clinic cancellations. Some have already joined the Coventry Road surgery, while others will do so next month. A letter sent to patients by Dr Mark Yates, Senior GP Partner, says: “We acknowledge the difficulties that […]
Highway bosses have requested more details about controversial plans to build ‘affordable’ homes on the edge of the Farndon Fields estate in Market Harborough. Officers at Leicestershire County Council say the current application does not fully assess the highway impact of the proposed development of 38 houses on fields off Angell Drive. Over 70 people […]
Residents opposed to a green energy facility being built near Great Bowden have accused council bosses of trying to push through the plan without properly addressing their concerns. The anaerobic digestion plant would take-in chicken manure, maize and straw to turn into gas and would be constructed on a derelict farm site on Welham Lane. […]
Leicestershire and Rutland’s Police and Crime Commissioner has rejected calls for a by-election after defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK. Tories in the county say residents should be given a say on whether Rupert Matthews stays in office under a new political party. Mr Matthews was elected for a second four-year term in 2024 […]
