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The Kelmarsh Show returns this May Bank Holiday! There will be loads to see and do for the whole family, including the Red Devils Parachute Display Team, Spectacle Equitation Horse Display and an all-new tribute stage! You will also be able to taste local delicacies in the Food Village, shop for countryside products and kids […]
Police are investigating a spate of thefts from sheds and garages in Desborough. Power tools have been among items stolen following break-ins during the past few days in Headlands, Ise View Road and Roman Way. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers on 101.
More details have been revealed about plans to keep Market Harborough’s tip open on a part-time basis. The Recycling and Household Waste Site on Riverside would be open three days a week – Thursday, Friday and Saturday – if new proposals by Leicestershire County Council are approved. The facility had been threatened with closure under […]
Residents across Harborough are to pay more for services provided by Leicestershire County Council. There will be a 4.99% rise in its element of council tax bills, after the authority approved its ‘toughest-ever’ budget. It means the county council’s share of bills will increase by just over £75 a year for a Band D home […]
A Market Harborough man charged with burgling the town’s Conservative Club has been remanded in custody after appearing in court. Neil Mann. 52, is accused of stealing cash and alcohol from the premises on Fairfield Road on January 22nd. He did not enter a plea when he appeared at Derby Magistrates’ Court, but did admit […]
Over 200 new trees and shrubs are to be planted in Market Harborough’s Welland Park. The town’s Rotary Club has secured the funding needed for the community project, which will take place in an area close to the Farndon Road entrance to the park. Individuals and groups are being asked to volunteer to help at […]
Parents dropping children off at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Market Harborough are to be allowed to use a near-by car park to boost safety and cut congestion. They will be issued permits allowing them to park for free in the Commons Car Park for a short time before 9am each morning. Harborough District Council […]
Talented young athletes from across Harborough are being urged to apply to join a scheme to help further their potential. It is being run by leisure centre operator Everyone Active, with successful youngsters able to receive free use of facilities to train and mentoring from top Olympians and Paralympians. Matt Hopkin is Everyone Active’s contract […]
A student whose life was saved by a defibrillator when he collapsed in Husbands Bosworth is leading a campaign to get tax on the life-saving devices scrapped. Jack Hurley, 20, suffered a cardiac arrest while warming up for a North Kilworth FC game last June. Fellow players performed CPR and used a defibrillator to re-start […]
An expressive visual art project entitled ‘Building A Greener Future Together’ is running in Market Harborough from today. Starting at the Market Hall and running at different venues throughout half-term week, children and adults are invited to craft messages using old newspapers and magazines, which will be placed on brick-sized cardboard blocks. Artist Danielle Vaughan, […]
