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The deputy leader of Husbands Bosworth Parish Council says he was very disappointed by the lack of representation from Harborough District Council, Leicestershire County Council and various stakeholders at an important public meeting. Hosted by Alberto Costa MP, the meeting at Lutterworth College on Friday night (15th August) was arranged to discuss numerous major developments […]
Employees at the Market Harborough office of a leading property consultancy firm begin their leg of the company’s 2,400 mile fundraising relay today! Staff from Fisher German’s 25 UK offices are just past the halfway stage of a 25 week challenge to celebrate 25 years of the partnership by raising £25,000 for 25 charities. Participants […]
UPDATED: A motorcyclist who was involved in a collision in Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth on Saturday (16th August) has died in hospital. The incident happened at 2.50pm close to the entrance of Buckwell Lodge farm. It involved two vehicles – a black Ford Fiesta and a green Kawasaki ZX400. The driver of the car, a […]
As the new academic year approaches, more young people are being invited to become part of Harborough’s Youth Council. Formed only in January this year at Harborough District Council, members aged 11-18, have used their voices to influence council decision making on matters concerning them, their peers and future generations. It has monthly meetings in […]
An eighteenth century stately home and gardens in North Northamptonshire has just been recognised with a highly coveted, nationwide award. Kelmarsh Hall has received the accolade of ‘National Winner’ for ‘Best Event Venue’ in the prestigious ‘Muddy Stilettos Awards’ 2025. The annual gongs spotlight the very best independent businesses across the country — with Kelmarsh […]
Today sees the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, when the allies secured victory over Japan, bringing World War Two to an end. It includes special services to honour those who served in the Far East – including at the War Memorial in Market Harborough… That’s the Chairman of the Royal British Legion in Market Harborough, […]
Thousands of car lovers are expected to flock to Market Harborough this weekend as the Leicester Motor Show comes to town. It’ll feature food and drink, family entertainment – including a funfair and wrestling – over a hundred stands and more than 500 vehicles from many different manufacturers.- and entry tickets are FREE! Happening on […]
As A-Level students across the country find out their results today, Robert Smyth Academy in Market Harborough has revealed an increase in the share of A* and A Grades this year. The Academy is also reporting continued improvement in the A* to C pass rate, which has increased by 5% amidst what it calls an […]
Leicestershire and Rutland’s Police and Crime Commissioner has unveiled a new flagship initiative which he claims will put “communities” at the helm of his plans for a safer and more prosperous future. Rupert Matthews, who controversially defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK earlier this month, is pressing ahead with his manifesto pledge to […]
Communities across South Leicestershire and North Northamptonshire are preparing to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day this Friday (15th August) – exactly eight decades since Britain and its allies secured victory over Japan to bring an end to World War Two. An event to mark this military milestone is taking place in Market Harborough’s […]
