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Police cordons have been removed from parts of Market Harborough after forensic investigations into a stabbing were completed. Officers had sealed off areas around Shropshire Close, Orchard Street and Roman Way Recreation Ground following the incident on Sunday night. A man in his 20s remains in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a stab […]

Plans for more than £2.8 million of additional council spending have been put on hold after concerns were raised by opposition councillors over the detail behind some plans. The funding package proposed by the ruling Conservative administration includes a £1 million heritage grant scheme, a £500,000 rural grant fund, and investment in street cleansing, economic […]

An estimated 15,000 people packed Market Harborough on Sunday as one of the town’s biggest annual events returned for another successful year. More than 350 classic and vintage vehicles lined the town centre streets for the Classic Car Show, with visitors enjoying live music, entertainment, food stalls and the chance to support local independent businesses. […]

A teenage boy had to be rescued by firefighters after falling down an embankment and breaking his leg near open water in Broughton Astley. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Broughton Way at 1.30pm yesterday to assist the East Midlands Ambulance Service after the boy became injured in a difficult-to-reach location. Fire crews […]

Harborough District councillors are set to consider plans for a new £1 million grant scheme to help protect and restore historic buildings and heritage sites across the district. The proposal, due to be discussed at tonight’s full council meeting, would provide funding for capital projects involving important heritage assets, including listed buildings and sites on […]

Residents have spoken of their shock after a stabbing in Market Harborough left a man in a critical condition. Police cordons remain in place around Shropshire Close and Orchard Street, while Roman Way Recreation Ground has also been closed to the public as officers carry out searches. Emergency services were called to Shropshire Close shortly […]

A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a stabbing in Market Harborough. Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Shropshire Close shortly before 11.30pm yesterday after reports that a man in his 20s had been found with a stab wound. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in […]

Market Harborough In Bloom is thanking supporters after welcoming judges from the East Midlands in Bloom competition to the town. The judging forms part of the annual East Midlands in Bloom awards, which assess towns and communities on floral displays, environmental efforts, community involvement and overall presentation. This year marks the group’s 30th anniversary, with […]

Ninety-four people have now been arrested during the first four weeks of Leicestershire Police’s summer campaign targeting drink and drug drivers. The figures include 70 arrests for suspected drink driving, 17 for drug driving and seven for failing to provide a breath or drug sample. Among those detained were three men arrested on suspicion of […]

Students at Welland Park Academy in Market Harborough will be able to start school later than usual on Monday following England’s overnight World Cup match against Mexico. The game kicks off at 1am and, while the academy will be open as normal, pupils who stay up to watch the match can arrive any time before […]