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Two pubs in the Harborough District have been named among the top three in Leicestershire by beer experts. The Leicester Branch of the Campaign For Real Ale has recognised both in its ‘Country Pub of the Year 2023’ category. The gold award was given to the Chandlers Arms at Shearsby, whilst bronze went to the […]
A convicted sex offender from Desborough is back behind bars after he posed as a single mum looking for an au pair online. Peter Smith, 43, first went to prison in 2012 after trying to abduct two women in separate incidents whilst armed with a knife – sexually assaulting one of them. On his release, […]
Police are appealing for information after a puppy was attacked by another dog in Market Harborough’s Welland Park. The 16-week old Italian Spinone called Fudge was set upon by a white Staffordshire Bull Terrier and needed emergency veterinary treatment after suffering serious injuries, including nerve damage to an eye. The puppy’s owner was also bitten […]
Market Harborough Rugby Club are playing in the final of the County Cup tonight. It is the first time the club has ever reached this stage and will face Oadby Wiggs for the prestigious trophy. The final is being played at Welford Road – home of Leicester Tigers – and kick-off is at 8pm. It […]
St George’s Day was marked with a parade in Market Harborough yesterday. Youngsters who are members of Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Squirrels groups across the District took part in the event, together with their leaders. People showed their support by lining the route through the town centre, as the parade made its way from Symington […]
A lorry was left hanging off a bridge after crashing into a barrier on the M1 in Leicestershire this morning. It happened on the southbound carriageway at the Catthorpe Interchange just after 4.30am, with part of the safety barrier falling onto the A14 below. The driver of the lorry was not injured and fire crews worked […]
Market Harborough Bridge Club is to run sessions for beginners for the first time. The friendly club meets twice a week at the Baptist Church and is looking for new people to join and learn the card game. The introductory classes will begin in May and last ten weeks. Peter Oppenheimer, who has been a […]
A van driver has admitted leading Police on a high-speed pursuit through Harborough villages. James Ward failed to stop for officers in Wistow on Wednesday evening and drove into oncoming traffic on a number of occasions during the 25 minute pursuit, which eventually ended in Leicester. The incident involved several police officers and assistance from […]
Harborough Summer Fest – The BIG Family Day Out is New for 2023 and Invites Families to Start Their Summer With a Bang! It is taking place on Saturday June 3rd at Market Harborough Showground, with all the fun in one festival! Hosting multiple zones of attractions and offers families an array of activities to […]
The cost of dog attacks on farm animals has been revealed as a campaign continues across Harborough urging owners to keep their pets on leads. NFU Mutual says livestock worth over £313,000 was killed in the midlands in the past year, making it the worst effected region in the country. Sheep and lambs were the […]
