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East Midlands Railway will be brought into public ownership by the end of next year. The Department for Transport says services on the Midland Main Line will then become part of Great British Railways. Although no firm date has been announced, October 18th this year is the earliest point at which the current franchise can […]
Police investigating an incident of criminal damage in Desborough are appealing for help to identify a man they believe may have information about what happened. Between 10.30pm on Thursday, September 24th, and 3.40am on Friday, September 25th, bricks were thrown at a property in Sycamore Drive. A window was significantly damaged in the incident. Officers […]
A man has been given a suspended prison sentence after a woman was seriously injured in a crash in Market Harborough. The two-car collision happened on Lubenham Hill just after 5.20am on November 24th last year. Emergency services attended the scene and firefighters were required to free one person who had become trapped in a vehicle. […]
At H Monk & Sons and The Fabric Workshop in Market Harborough, you’ll find beautiful home furnishings designed to transform every room. From carpets, rugs, made-to-measure curtains and blinds, to sofas, furniture, beds and luxurious bed linen, there’s something to suit every home and style. With two stores and one friendly, experienced team, you can […]
There are fears for the safety of Harborough councillors and planning officers under new Government planning rules which will see more applications decided without debate. From November, more applications – including house extensions and some small housing developments, which can be controversial – will be decided by planning officers rather than elected councillors. The Government […]
Harborough District Council could scrap its climate emergency declaration and a pledge to become Net Zero by 2030. Conservative council leader Simon Whelband says the authority was wrong to adopt the approach in 2019 and believes the phrase “climate emergency” is alarmist. He also says setting an arbitrary Net Zero deadline is the wrong way […]
Lutterworth Town Football Club is supporting four of its players who were involved in a hit-and-run incident in Leicester city centre on Saturday night. The men were hit by a vehicle on Vaughan Way at around 10.10pm. Leicestershire Police says three of the men were taken to hospital, with two remaining there receiving treatment for […]
A young boxer from Market Harborough is celebrating another major success after winning at a national competition. 13-year-old Jimmy McCann triumphed at the Manchester Box Cup Challenge Belt competition, representing Unity Boxing Club in Leicester. Jimmy has been building a strong record in the sport and has previously celebrated success in competitions outside the area. […]
Market Harborough’s volunteer gardeners have been celebrating another success in the East Midlands In Bloom competition. The team gathered at their base in Welland Park this morning for fizz and cake after securing the Large Town title for a fifth consecutive year. They also received a Gold award for the 15th time, recognising the continued […]
Plans to install a defibrillator and bleed control kit outside Nationwide Building Society in Market Harborough have been given the go-ahead. The life-saving equipment will be available 24 hours a day from secure cabinets outside the High Street branch. Nationwide says the scheme will provide the community with rapid access to emergency equipment when it […]
