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A man questioned by Police about carrying a knife in Broughton Astley has been released on bail. The 53-year-old was arrested on Tuesday, after officers were called to Main Street following reports he was in possession of the blade. The man wasquestioned on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and has […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after an electric bike was stolen in Desborough. The Eco-Stepper was taken after a garden shed was broken into in Pevrel Place, between 10pm on Tuesday and 7.40am on Wednesday. A Flymo lawnmower was also taken in the theft. Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have seen […]

A young goose has been rescued after getting in a flap when it fell through a cattle grid near Great Glen. A dog walker spotted a group of Canada geese congregating around the grid on a farm track in Little Stretton and alerted the RSPCA. Inspector Herchy Boal went to the scene and despite it […]

An award-winning writer is launching her first children’s book in Market Harborough tonight. Emily-Jane Clark from Clipston has previously written sketches for TV shows including Mock the Week and The Jonathan Ross Show, but always promised her two children she would  pen a story for kids. ‘The Beasts Of Knobbly Bottom: Attack Of The Vampire […]

A teacher is to swap the classroom for the sea in a bid to raise £1,000 for Great Bowden Academy. James Rose will swim six kilometres when he takes-on the Solent Swim on the south coast next month. It will be James’s biggest open swimming challenge to date when he takes to the water with fellow […]

Great Bowden Music Fest has begun as the popular event returns to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Nine concerts featuring music for all ages will be staged at St Peter and St Paul’s Church over the next few days, with performers travelling from as far away as New York and Switzerland to be part of the […]

Lights in Market Harborough town centre turned blue last night to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS. The initiative by the District Council saw strings of lamps around The Square glowing blue in recognition of the milestone and to show support for hard-working local NHS staff. Market Harborough Building Society was also bathed in […]

A talented BMX rider from Market Harborough is celebrating winning his first international competition as he pushes for a place in the Team GB squad at next year’s Olympic Games. Jude Jones secured a stunning victory at the Madrid Urban Sports Competition and is now ranked the 29th best freestyle rider in the world. The […]

The ticket office at Market Harborough Railway Station is set to shut after plans were announced for mass closures across the country. East Midlands Railway says less than 5% of tickets are now sold at its ticket offices, with passengers instead using self-service machines or buying them on-line, and staff will move to station platforms […]

Lights in Market Harborough town centre will turn blue tonight to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS. The strings of lamps around The Square and The Symington Building will glow blue, in recognition of today’s milestone and to thank local NHS staff for the work they do. Cllr Phil Knowles, Leader of Harborough District […]