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A large quantity of jewelery stolen from homes in Market Harborough, Church Langton and Scraptoft last week has been returned after two men were charged with burglary offences. Police say sentimental items including wedding rings, bracelets and watches were recovered and have now been given back to owners. The duo accused of the break-ins – […]

The refurbishment of children’s play areas across Harborough – at a cost of £370,000 – is moving forward. Harborough Council is set to award the contract for the week later this month. New equipment at some of the sites will also be installed, as part of a programme of works over the next three years. […]

Leicestershire police have cancelled annual leave and rest days for tonight’s World Cup semi-final with Croatia. The force took a record number of 999 calls on Saturday, sparked in the main by celebrations following England’s quarter final win over Sweden, which resulted in some disorder in towns and the city. Five people were arrested in […]

Police are appealing for information after burglars got into a ground floor flat in Market Harborough while the occupant was asleep inside. Decorative silver spoons were stolen from the property on St Mary’s Road, close to the Great Bowden Road junction, after the intruders forced open a window to get in. It happened sometime between […]

A Police Officer was assaulted during the arrest of a teenager in Market Harborough, following reports that someone with a knife had smashed the window of a property. They suffered minor injuries after being called to The Square just before 10pm on Monday. The 17 year old boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing a […]

Harborough Council says its cut its carbon footprint by nearly a third in the last 10 years. New figures show its emissions from gas, electricity, and vehicle fuel, have been reduced by 32.5% since 2008. More efficient lighting at its Symington Building HQ, plus initiatives like green travel plans for staff, as well as work […]

The expansion of a Market Harborough business park is set to move closer next week. Planning permission is set to be granted to create new so called ‘move-on space’ at the Compass Point business park off Northampton Road. Harborough Council is behind the £7.5m move, to build a large three-story building to provide accommodation for […]

Market Harborough’s popular Harborough By The Sea event is moving to Welland Park this summer. Giant sandpits have always been placed on The Square in the past, but Harborough Council say the increasing popularity of the free event has led to the decision to move to a bigger more child-friendly site. It’ll take place from […]

An investigation is underway after 27 children and a driver were hurt when two school buses collided between Rothwell and Desborough yesterday afternoon. 12 were taken to hospital after one of the double-deckers hit the back of another on the B576 just before 3.15pm. Police say none of the injuries were serious. Other children who […]

The next Dragon’s Den style event could help bring exciting projects in the Harborough district to fruition – with some major funders ready to offer support. The fifth event of its kind, organised by Harborough District Council, will see local groups and individuals encouraged to submit projects with some invited to pitch to a panel […]