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Two friends from Ashley are preparing for a unique fundraising challenge – to navigate the River Welland from the village to Stamford, on self-made canoes! Jon Wells and Giles Darby think it could take three days to cover the distance of around 30 miles, when they take to the water over the May Bank Holiday […]
Parents across the Hfm Region are finding out today which primary school their child will go to in September. Over 7,000 applications were received in Leicestershire – with 98% of pupils offered a place at one of their top three school choices. More than 8,400 places have been allocated in Northamptonshire – also with 98% […]
Businesses across Harborough forced to close their doors during the latest lockdown can now apply for new support cash. The government has handed the District Council over £4.5m to distribute via the Restart Grants Scheme. Non-essential retail businesses are eligible for one-off grants of up to £6,000 and those in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal […]
Over 14,500 people have had a Coronvirus vaccine in Market Harborough, Lubenham and the Bowdens. Figures out this afternoon show across the Harborough District over 52,000 jabs have been given since December – with over 65% of adults now vaccinated. A further 1,110 people had the vaccine in the week ending April 11th, according to […]
Leicestershire Police has boosted its ability to tackle rural crime across Harborough. Six officers working in and around Market Harborough have received special training to help them better deal with wildlife-related issues. They are among 18 officers across the county to gain a better understanding of rural issues and laws. Wildlife crime includes hare coursing, […]
A secondary school in Kibworth has a new name after joining a multi-academy trust. The Kibworth School is now called Kibworth Mead Academy, after becoming part of the The Mead Educational Trust. (TMET) It is the fourth secondary school to join the Leicester-based Trust, after the move was approved by the Department of Education, Principal Emma […]
The Shambala Festival in the grounds of Kelmarsh Hall has been cancelled for the second consecutive year, due to uncertainly around Covid-19. 15,000 people were due to attend the sell-out event over the August Bank Holiday weekend. In a statement, organiser, Kambe Events said the team were heartbroken to announce the event’s postponement for another […]
Tens of thousands of people across the Hfm region are opting to vote from home in next month’s local elections. There has been a surge in applications for postal votes ahead of the ballots on May 6th. Polling station will still open on the day, with Covid-19 safety measures in place, but many people are […]
A raft of measures are being considered to deal with anti-social behaviour at Little Bowden Recreation Ground. Police are working Harborough District Council to tackle the problems, which have been affecting residents living close to the park. The Council is considering installing permanent CCTV and even shutting the area off overnight, should issues persist. Test […]
A two-week Police campaign is underway to clampdown on speeding motorcycles and to encourage drivers to pass cyclists safety. It will involve speed checks on the B6047 between Market Harborough, the A47, and Melton Mowbray – a popular route for bikers – and other education and enforcement activities. Between 2016 and 2019, 29 people died […]
