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A woman from Market Harborough is undertaking the biggest challenge of her life this summer – a 250km run across Tanzania.During the 5 days in June, not only will Lily Canter have to complete her ultra marathon fundraiser camping overnight in the savannah, but also climb 7,000 metres of elevation up Mount Kilimanjaro.However Lily, who’s […]
Harborough Town still have an outside chance of reaching the play-offs ahead of their final league game of the season at home to Dereham Town this Saturday (22nd April).A run of five victories in a row means the ninth-placed Bees could finish in the NPL Midlands Division’s top five if they win again and other […]
It’s been announced that yet another high street bank will pull out ofMarket Harborough this year.Barclays says it’ll close its branch at 20 High Street on the 28th ofJuly 2023.It’s one of eleven further branch closures across the UK just revealedby the bank – which it’s blaming on the surge in customers having theirbanking needs […]
Children at Market Harborough C of E Academy have been making the most of the sunshine to try out new play equipment just installed and opened in their playground.It was paid for by Market Harborough and the Bowdens Charity, as well as donations from the school’s PTFA.Replacing older play equipment at the Fairfield Road site, […]
A Desborough man who tasered a policewoman in Rothwell whilst resisting arrest has been put behind bars.The incident happened on February 7th 2023 when two officers from Northamptonshire Police approached a Transit van they’d been looking for – in a hotel car park on Bridge Street in Rothwell.Northampton Crown Court heard 32-year-old Daniel Stocker was […]
Dementia Harborough is expressing its thanks after receiving a donation of over £2,000 towards its many activities.The money was raised during the past twelve months by Leicester LAFF Tangent after its current Chairman, Dilys Smith, decided to make it her chosen good cause.“My mother Leila was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago” reveals Dilys. “For […]
A new, Leicestershire-based foundation has been launched which hopes to help and support ‘blue light’ workers – such as those in the NHS, social care, emergency services and the military.‘The Blue Light Card’ says its research found 90% of the Blue Light community has reported that their job has negatively impacted their wellbeing – whilst […]
People planning train travel from Market Harborough this weekend are being warned to expect further delays and disruption.As well as a reduced frequency of service to London St Pancras on Saturday 22nd April, a rail replacement bus service will run between Leicester and Market Harborough, and between Market Harborough and Kettering this Sunday (23rd).These are […]
Two film-loving business students from Market Harborough are incorporating their college coursework with charity fundraising whilst also organising a unique cinema and dining event in Foxton.17-year-old Joe Bale and 16-year-old Levi Cushway are working together to create ‘Cinetaste’ – where you watch a movie at the same time as enjoying a chef prepared meal.The entrepreneurial […]
Harborough Town Football Club fans are celebrating again – afterthe reserve team won the final of the Leicestershire & Rutland County FAIntermediate Cup at Holmes Park last night (Tuesday 18th April).Winning the trophy – with a decisive 5-2 victory over Anstey Town – capsoff a great season for the players, who’re already United CountiesFootball League […]
