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Events to mark to 80th anniversary of VE Day in Market Harborough concluded with a poignant ceremony last night. The War Memorial on The Square was lit purple – the colour of the Combined Forces – as wreaths were laid during an Act Of Remembrance. The ceremony took place after a service of thanksgiving at […]

It’s the last chance for community groups across Harborough to apply for a share of £3,000. The Market Harborough Twenty 12 Lions Club is running its Community Awards scheme for a second year, with ten grants of £300 up for grabs. Volunteer-led groups of any size need to apply by the end of tomorrow (Saturday […]

Two fires were deliberately-started in a field near Great Bowden last night. Firefighters were called to Langton Road just before 10pm to deal with the blazes involving grass and rubbish. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service informed Leicestershire Police of the incident after determining the cause was arson. Anyone with information is urged to call police […]

A man has admitted smashing a shop window in Market Harborough after handing himself into Police. He used an advertising board to cause the damage at Fenella Clothing in the Old Town Hall building on High Street, just after 5am on Bank Holiday Monday (May 5th). Leicestershire Police say the 33-year-old fully admitted smashing the […]

Leicestershire Police are appealing for information after a quad bike was stolen from a farm in the Saddington area. The green Honda TRX 420 was taken sometime between the evening of Sunday 4 May and the early hours of Monday 5 May. Officers say such a theft can have a significant impact on the rural […]

A 100-year-old villager was guest of honour at a party in Kibworth Beauchamp to mark today’s 80th anniversary of VE Day. Celia Pemberton arrived at The Well community hub in a vintage car before enjoying the celebrations. During WW2, Celia worked in the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS), known as the Wrens. Operations Manager Andy […]

Burglars have stolen boilers from a new homes site in Desborough. They broke into empty properties in Dunlin Drive off Harborough Road over the bank holiday weekend and removed two boilers from separate flats. It happened between 5pm on May 2nd and 8:15am on May 6th and police are appealing for information. If you can […]

Major repair and improvement work is set to take place at Harborough District Council’s headquarters and the Market Hall in Market Harborough. Roof repairs are needed at both buildings to prevent leaks and the ageing unreliable lift used by traders at the Market Hall needs to be replaced. The council has set-aside nearly £2m to […]

Teams are needed to enter a charity six-a-side football tournament in Market Harborough next month. The event on Sunday June 8th will be held at Harborough Town Football Club in memory of Alex Nimmo, who lost his life to suicide three years ago, aged 27. Alex’s family are organising the tournament for a second year […]

A flag-raising ceremony has taken place in Market Harborough town centre to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Members of the Royal British Legion and service organisations were joined by dignitaries and school children at the event on Church Square, as a special flag was raised on top of the Symington Building. The anniversary […]