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The opening of a new Hotel Chocolat store and cafe in Market Harborough – which will create seven jobs – has been put back by ten days. The chain – which sells a range of luxury chocolate goods – was due to open in the former Wildwood Restaurant premises (pictured) today. However the launch has […]
The Great Glen Wheelbarrow Race is returning later this month after a two year absence. The event – which supports the LOROS Hospice – will be held at the recreation ground on Saturday August 30th. It’ll also feature side stalls, a licensed bar and a tug of war. New organiser Emma Williamson says she hopes […]
A Poet Laureate and a Junior Poet Laureate are set to be formally appointed for Harborough District. The honorary roles will celebrate local culture with poetry and provide a voice for the community through verse. The titles will be decided as part of bi-annual competitions run by Wingates Gallery in Market Harborough – in association […]
Market Harborough Medical Centre has recruited new doctors in a bid to deal with a lack of GP appointments and clinic cancellations. Some have already joined the Coventry Road surgery, while others will do so next month. A letter sent to patients by Dr Mark Yates, Senior GP Partner, says: “We acknowledge the difficulties that […]
Highway bosses have requested more details about controversial plans to build ‘affordable’ homes on the edge of the Farndon Fields estate in Market Harborough. Officers at Leicestershire County Council say the current application does not fully assess the highway impact of the proposed development of 38 houses on fields off Angell Drive. Over 70 people […]
Residents opposed to a green energy facility being built near Great Bowden have accused council bosses of trying to push through the plan without properly addressing their concerns. The anaerobic digestion plant would take-in chicken manure, maize and straw to turn into gas and would be constructed on a derelict farm site on Welham Lane. […]
Leicestershire and Rutland’s Police and Crime Commissioner has rejected calls for a by-election after defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK. Tories in the county say residents should be given a say on whether Rupert Matthews stays in office under a new political party. Mr Matthews was elected for a second four-year term in 2024 […]
There is concern at increased fly-tipping beside the A6 Great Glen bypass. Building materials and mattresses are among items most recently dumped in laybys on the stretch of road. Harborough District Council has to clear up the mess and is considering installing mobile CCTV in a bid to catch those responsible. Cllr Phil King says […]
Floral tributes have been placed at the scene of a fatal crash on the A6 between Market Harborough and Desborough. A man aged in his 30s sadly died after his motorbike was involved in collision with the drivers of a car and horsebox at around 7pm last Wednesday. The motorcyclist was travelling from Desborough at […]
There are calls for a by-election to be held after the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire and Rutland defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives. The Tory party in the county have made the demand, saying people who voted for Rupert Matthews at last year’s election will feel ‘let down’ by his decision. A […]
