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A man arrested following the death of a man in Kibworth Harcourt has been eliminated from the Police investigation. The 33-year-old from Market Harborough was questioned and bailed pending further enquiries, but has now been released with no further action. Detectives continue to treat the death of the man in his 30s as ‘unexplained’ after […]

People are being asked if they would be willing to pay more for Policing across Harborough. The county’s Police and Crime Commissioner says he has little option but to consider increasing the amount he charges in Council Tax from April. A rise last year helped recruit 107 extra officers, but Willy Bach says more are […]

Thousands of fish have been moved from Foxton Locks and rehomed further down the canal. The major rescue operation has been completed ahead of the water being drained through the historic flight, so major restoration work, which is set to take nearly three months, can take place. Specialist fisheries contractors temporarily stunned around 5,000 fish […]

A Green Plaque has been unveiled at the former home of a clergyman and pioneering astronomer in South Kilworth. It has gone up at the Old Rectory as a tribute to the Revd Dr William Pearson, who became Rector of South Kilworth in 1817 and lived there from 1821 until his death in 1847. During […]

A Market Harborough charity has received a boost thanks to another town-based charity. The Market Harborough and the Bowdens Charity is to provide cash to cover VASL’s running costs. VASL provide a range of services including supporting older people and young carers and says the funding – the amount of which hasn’t been revealed – […]

Concern is being expressed about the increasing use of Market Harborough’s Food Bank. Over 2,000 people – including nearly 800 children – were helped by the Jubilee Food Bank last year, with 964 referrals made to the volunteer service which helps people in food crisis. New figures show nearly 20,000 meals were provided in 2019 […]

Questions are being asked why Highway bosses have allowed roadworks on two key routes in and out of Market Harborough at the same time. Parts of Leicester Road are closed during the day all this week for resurfacing works, while 4-way temporary traffic lights are in operation at the St Mary’s Road/Kettering Road and Clarence […]

Drivers have been left confused after signs were placed in Market Harborough town centre about the roadworks on Leicester Road. They were left wondering whether the the road was open or closed as a result of the error in the signage on the High Street. Leicester Road is closed between 9am & 3pm everyday this […]

Police have placed hard-hitting images on the side of buses as part of their on-going ‘Lives Not Knives’ campaign. It’s hoped that by highlighting the consequences, the campaign will prevent people from picking up a knife in the first place. The pictures are also appearing on social media and at bus stops during the campaign. […]

A man has been charged after a disturbance on board a train. British Transport Police were called to Market Harborough Railway Station just after 8.30am yesterday, following reports a man had made threats to assault rail staff. 19-year-old Philip Afriyie, Newarke Street, Leicester, is accused of threatening behaviour and will appear before Magistrates.