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There will be a Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast at next month’s Foxton Locks Festival. Organisers have announced a Dakota will fly-over on the Saturday and a Lancaster on the Sunday. The popular event on June 16th and 17th will once again include live music and lots more. More details on the event HERE
Headstones are to be checked for safety in 8 churchyards and cemeteries across Harborough. The Council says inspections will start in July, including in Great Bowden, Kibworth, Billesdon and Broughton Astley, in line with Ministry of Justice Guidelines. Any found to be unsafe will have a notice placed next to them, although those deemed dangerous […]
Local soldiers who died during World War I could have streets named after them to mark the centenary of the end of the conflict. Harborough Council wants people to put forward names of family members who could be commemorated in such a way – as part of its plans to mark 100 years since the […]
A major local fundraising event that’s been held for the past 27 years – and raised over a million pounds for charity in that time – has had to be cancelled. Organisers of the Kilworth Challenge have been unable to secure affordable insurance for the event, which should have taken place this weekend. It’s hoped […]
Residents at an independent living scheme in Market Harborough – the majority elderly – have been left shocked and upset after being told their homes will be demolished as part of a re-development plan. 11 bungalows and 8 flats will be flattened under the proposal by Waterloo Housing Group for Naseby Square, off Stuart Road, […]
A vase bought for £20 at a car-boot sale has sold at auction in Market Harborough for over £21,000 today! The 1950s ceramic vase was made by German Hans Coper, who is regarded as one of the best craftsmen of the 20th century in the world of pottery. The anonymous seller bought it in the […]
Cllr Lesley Bowles has been elected as the chairman of Harborough District Council for the next year. She takes over from Graham Spendlove-Mason and will support charities in the District supporting people with Dementia during her year in office. Cllr Derek Evans has been appointed vice chairman.
Harborough organisations that work to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour are being given the chance to apply for a share of £250,000 Police and Crime Commissioner, Lord Willy Bach, is inviting applications for grants of up to £25,000 from his Crime Prevention Fund. The cash can be used to support existing or new projects. More […]
Former Harborough MP Edward Garnier has been nominated to be a new Conservative Peer. He’s one of 9 Tories set to sit in the House of Lords if the list is approved by The Queen. Sir Edward stepped down as Harborough’s MP at last year’s General Election after 25 years.
Work’s begun on a major upgrade of facilities at Harborough Town Football Club. A new all-weather 3G pitch is being installed at Bowdens Park, with the previous main grass pitch now dug up to make way for its installation over the next few weeks. Funding totaling £800,000 is paying for the ground improvements, which also […]
