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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 […]
Tricksters are trying to get people in and around Market Harborough to part with their bank details in two phone scams. They are posing as HM Revenue and Customs in one, with a recorded message saying you will be arrested for tax fraud unless you press two to continue the call. The other purports to […]
A new drive-in venue coming to Market Harborough is to show the latest films. The East Midlands Drive-In Venue is set to open at the Showground next month. Michael Preston, from Fleckney Events, who are launching the new entertainments venture, said: “In essence we are setting up a drive-in cinema which can show new releases. […]
A pub and café in Market Harborough have had to close their outdoor seating areas, after they were deemed to be breaching government Coronavirus regulations. The Nags Head on Church Street was only open for six hours on Monday, before a Council inspector told staff the area, formally smoking space, was considered ‘enclosed’ so not […]
Vandals have ripped lit bollards out of the ground at a park in Little Bowden. Around ten have been damaged alongside the footpath through Bellfields Recreation Ground off Glebe Road, leaving wires exposed. The vandalism has taken place over recent weeks and Harborough District Council has pledged to replace the bollards as soon as possible. A […]
