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The former chief constable of Northamptonshire Police has been charged over allegations he lied about and exaggerated his military rank and record. Nick Adderley, 59, is accused of fraud and misconduct in public office for the claims he made when applying to work for the force. Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special […]

Candidates have been confirmed for next month’s Fleckney by-election. The Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and the Green Party will all contest the vacant seat on Harborough District Council. The five candidates nominated are: Jonny Austin, Reform UK Peter  Critchley, Conservative Party Jessie Jenkins, Green Party Helen Morrison, Labour Party Stephen Walkley, Liberal Democrats […]

Market Harborough passengers will get a later train home from London from December. East Midlands Railway will run a 11:35pm service from St Pancras, following campaigning by MP Neil O’Brien and the town’s rail users group. The late-night service was removed a few years ago, leaving evening travellers with no options after the last northbound […]

Firefighters from Billesdon have raised over £5,500 after completing a 150-mile walking challenge in full kit to honour a much-loved colleague. Over ten days, the team visited all 20 fire stations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in memory of Watch Manager Jon Partridge, who died suddenly in February aged 38. Funds will be shared between […]

A driver escaped without serious injury after a car overturned on the A6 between Market Harborough and Desborough. Police were called to the stretch of road close to the turn for Dingley just after 9.30pm on Friday. The crash involved a single vehicle – a silver Mini Clubman.

A man has been charged with being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle after a pick-up truck was found parked precariously in Market Harborough. Police were called to the junction of Leicester Road and Peter Callis Way just after 5am yesterday, where a Ford Ranger had come to rest on a raised grass area. […]

Families are being invited to take part in a new free outdoor adventure as the Harborough Monster Trail launches today in Welland Park. The interactive trail features 20 colourful monster cards hidden in parks across Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Fleckney, and Thurnby, encouraging children to get active and explore. It will run throughout half-term and into […]

Police say no-one was seriously hurt after a driver crashed into a ditch on the A6 near Kibworth yesterday. Emergency services were called to the single-car collision on Harborough Road just after 3.15pm. Two people were trapped in the car and had to be cut-free by firefighters, before being taken to hospital by East Midlands […]

Police were called to break up a large car meet in Fleckney on Saturday night. Around 300 vehicles gathered on and near the business park on Churchill Way, with reports of dangerous driving. One driver was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving, while several others were reported for traffic offences. Police have thanked residents for reporting […]

The Market Harborough Book Extravaganza is back at the Three Swans Hotel today. It follows the success of its first event in March, which drew more than 800 visitors. The free-to-enter event brings together authors, publishers, and book lovers for a day celebrating all things literary — with stalls, talks, signings, and plenty of opportunities […]