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A logging company based near Market Harborough is appealing for sightings of its two delivery vans which were stolen last night. Thieves got into the yard of Leicestershire Logs in the village of Laughton at 10.30pm and drove away in the sign-written Ford Transit and Peugeot Boxer open-back vehicles half an hour later. One of […]
Serious concerns have been raised over plans to scrap Harborough District Council in favour of a single ‘super council’ covering the whole of Leicestershire. Leicestershire County Council is leading the drive for change following announcements by the Government to create more unitary authorities, which would be granted additional powers and potentially extra cash. But Harborough […]
Someone hurled a concrete slab at a mobile phone shop in Market Harborough early this morning. It is thought the person was attempting to break into iCrack in St Mary’s Place just before 3am, but was scared off when the shop’s burglar alarm went off. The moment the slab was thrown at the front door […]
A person has died after being struck by a train in Little Bowden. Emergency services were called to the railway off Glebe Road yesterday evening. A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the line near Market Harborough railway station at around 9pm yesterday (12 January) following reports of a casualty on the […]
More Than Sushi: Discover the Full Taste of Japan at Su&Shi At Su&Shi, we’re all about serving you the freshest, most delicious sushi—but that’s just the beginning! Our menu is packed with a variety of authentic Japanese hot dishes, from comforting ramen bowls to sizzling teriyaki and tempura delights. Whether you’re a sushi […]
Highway bosses have raised no objections to a 24-hour gym opening in the former Carpetright premises Market Harborough. They had requested more details from PureGym about whether the 44-space car park on the site – shared with the neighbouring Halfords store – would be adequate enough. After receiving further information, the highways department at Leicestershire […]
East Midlands Railway has stopped people making reservations because of a technical fault affecting digital displays in carriages. They are not indicating if a seat is reserved, which has led to complaints from passengers from Market Harborough, who had previously made a reservation. An East Midlands Railway spokesperson said: “We would like to apologise to […]
There has been an outpouring of support for those affected by the severe flooding in Great Glen on Monday. A team of over 70 volunteers have spent two days helping with the big clean-up at the Italian Greyhound restaurant, where the flood water caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Owner Cimi Kazazi – who […]
A man from Braybrooke who seriously assaulted a woman after she ended their relationship has been jailed for 20 months. Kieran Smith attacked her in a pub in Rothwell in May 2021, punching her several times causing serious facial injuries, including a broken nose. The 33-year-old of Desborough Road was arrested and released on bail […]
Harborough District Council has joined others authorities across Leicestershire and Rutland in pressing the government to release cash to help flood-hit residents. At least 48 properties were flooded in the Harborough District, the majority in Great Glen and Broughton Astley, with many residents having to leave their homes and businesses forced to shut. 630 homes […]
