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Staff at Market Harborough Police Station were surprised when a batch of maritime distress flares and smoke beacons were handed-in. Despite being in land-locked Leicestershire and miles from the sea, the explosives had sat in someone’s shed for over 20 years. Officers had to make contact with the Coastguard for advice on how they should […]
Drivers are being warned part of Coventry Road in Market Harborough will be closed for three days from tomorrow. The section between The Square and the Commons Car Park entrance in the town centre will be affected. The closure is needed so Severn Trent Water can undertake work on a new water connection. Diversions will […]
A review will be carried out into whether maintenance of public open space on new housing estates across Harborough should be taken away from management companies. Harborough District Council’s Cabinet approved the move at a meeting last night, following concerns from residents about the effectiveness and value for money of some firms. Currently residents on […]
Police are investigating a serious assault on a man in Market Harborough town centre. The victim aged in his 50s suffered facial injuries after being struck with a glass in Church Street just after 10pm on Sunday night and was taken to hospital for treatment. Officers say the man’s injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing […]
The result may not have been what we all wanted but England fans across Market Harborough still had a great time watching on – until the last five minutes at least. England lost 2-1 to Spain in the final of Euro 2024, a match watched by millions of people across the country and by hundreds in pubs […]
An appeal for information has been launched after someone smashed the window of a house in Market Harborough last night. It is thought they punched the glass while walking along an alleyway adjacent to the property on Welland Park Road, which leads to Rugby Close. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told HFM: “A report of criminal […]
Three primary schools in the Harborough District are among the top ten best-performing in Leicestershire. Government statistics were used to compile the latest list – mapping the schools that posted the best results at the end of Key Stage 2 for 2023. St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School in North Kilworth was top of […]
Police are appealing for information after parked cars were damaged in a hit and run incident in Desborough last night. It happened in Federation Avenue just before 11pm when the driver of a car collided with the vehicles and then drove off. Officers were called to the scene and searched the area, but were unable […]
Visitors to Market Harborough are being encouraged to head to the Cultural Quarter after improvement works were completed. The £16,000 project is aimed at raising the identity and visibility of the area in the town centre and bring together an iconic cluster of heritage buildings, including The Old Grammar School, St Dionysius Church, Harborough Theatre […]
Shoppers at Harborough Market can now also enjoy the talents of local artists when they visit. A new ‘Community Arts Wall’ has been created in the general hall, near the Northampton Road entrance, for creatives of all ages and abilities to display their artwork to the public. The valuable wall space was made possible by […]
