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A petition has been launched urging Harborough District Council to explore the creation of a town council for Market Harborough. The campaign is being led by the town’s four Neighbourhood Forums after councillors last month voted to reject the idea as part of a wider Community Governance Review. The Forums were ‘deeply disappointed’ by the […]

Market Harborough Building Society has been given the go-ahead to redevelop its historic base in the town centre. The project will see the upper floors of Welland House on The Square converted into flats, while the branch area will be expanded. Dedicated space will also be created for charities and community groups to use. The […]

The former Poundland store in Market Harborough is now up for rent. The premises in the Commons Car Park, are available for £65,000 per year. The discount retailer closed earlier this month after choosing not to renew its lease on the property, owned by Harborough District Council’s commercial arm, with around ten job losses. Agents marketing […]

A new warning has been issued about fake charity collectors in Market Harborough. Two women approached shoppers in the town centre on Friday, claiming they were deaf and collecting for a disabled children’s charity. Earlier this month an elderly woman lost £2,000 from her bank account when she agreed to donate just £5 by card […]

There is good news for boaters, businesses and visitors as the planned temporary re-opening of locks at Foxton Locks has now been made permanent. The flight, which has been closed to boats since the summer due to low water levels, was originally set to open for just seven days from today, to help boaters reach […]

The Royal British Legion is asking you to give generously as the Poppy Appeal launches in Market Harborough. A collection stall is set up in the Market Hall for the next two weeks, and street collections are also underway across the town. Steve Sherwood is from the RBL’s Market Harborough branch: Over 100 union flags […]

Harborough Town Football Club have praised the swift response of its medical team, stewards and volunteers after a medical emergency in the stands during Saturday’s FA Trophy first round game. The match at the Community Football Ground was temporary suspended in the 52nd minute, so an AFC Rushden and Diamonds supporter could receive treatment at […]

Police are appealing for help to find a man with links to the Market Harborough area who has absconded from an open prison. Patrick Gavin was serving a five year and one-month sentence for causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after a man was stabbed in Desborough. The 36-year-old walked out of HMP Sudbury in […]

Fans turned out in force to meet celebrated actress and author Miriam Margolyes in Market Harborough today. Best known for her long stage and screen career, including roles in the Harry Potter films, she was visiting Waterstones to sign copies of her new book, The Little Book of Miriam. Over 150 people queued outside the […]

An investigation has been launched after fireworks were thrown at people and vehicles in Desborough and Rothwell. Police received multiple calls reporting fireworks being hurled from the window of a pick-up truck between 5pm and 5:30pm yesterday. Pedestrians and vehicles were targeted in areas including Bridge Street in Rothwell, and Rothwell Road and Gold Street […]