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Tributes have been paid to former Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Simon Cole who has been found dead at his home in Kibworth Harcourt. Mr Cole, aged 55, had recently retired from the force after serving in policing for over 30 years. He was found dead at his home address this morning. Officers say the matter […]

Harborough Town Football Club is to offer free training sessions to youngsters from Ukraine. A number of people in and around Market Harborough have registered to host refugee families in their homes as part of a government scheme and the club wants to do its bit to help. Maz Hayton, Club Development & Commercial Executive […]

A driver has escaped with minor injuries after crashing into a ditch near Foxton. Police say the man was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure, after being trapped in the car and released by firefighters. The crash happened on Langton Road just after midday and an air ambulance was also sent to the scene. […]

Plans to build over 400 more houses on two new estates on the edge of Market Harborough are set to be given the go-ahead next week. Councillors are being recommended to approve proposals for 315 additional houses at the Airfield Farm development, off Leicester Road, and 123 additional homes off Kettering Road, for the second […]

A week-long initiative aimed at helping people across Harborough get back into work or find new opportunities launches this Friday. Jobs Week will feature a number of face-to-face and virtual events, including a Job Fair in Market Harborough next Wednesday, where employers will be showcasing various roles on offer. Harborough District Council is teaming up […]

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash near Foxton. They were called to Langton Road just after midday. Leicestershire Police say the incident involves one vehicle and the Fire Service, East Midlands Ambulance Service and an Air Ambulance are also at the scene. Langton Road is closed to traffic between the A6 and […]

Shoppers will be able to enjoy a three-day spring market in Market Harborough from Friday. The event on the Square will see stalls selling street foods, artisan groceries, arts, crafts and accessories. Harborough District Council is teaming up with Zoom Events to host it. Paul Kennedy, Director of Zoom Events, said: “We are looking forward […]

Four members of gang who burgled homes in Harborough villages to steal high performance cars have been jailed for a total of over 18 years. They include Chay Bowskill, who a year later kidnapped his former girlfriend, who was left paralysed when she fell from a van. The men stole keys to the vehicles by […]

There is an appeal for information after arsonists struck in a children’s play area in Desborough. Firefighters were called to deal with rubbish on fire in the area off Rushton Road just before 9.30pm on Friday. The blaze happened at the same time crews were dealing with a major fire at a recycling site in […]

Planning officers are recommending the go-ahead for a massive new prison near Market Harborough. Harborough District Council officials are urging councillors to approve the proposal for land near the existing HMP Gartree, despite strong opposition from people living in villages near-by. 364 objections have been sent to the authority, mainly centred on concerns about increased […]