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Train enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Flying Scotsman is set to pass through Market Harborough railway station twice tomorrow (Saturday). The world-famous steam locomotive is expected to travel south through the station in reverse just after 10am and then return pulling carriages north at around 11.45am. The Flying Scotsman will initially be […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a van driver was seriously injured in a crash on the A14 near Welford yesterday. The collision on the eastbound carriageway involved a silver Mercedes Sprinter van and a white Scania lorry and happened just after 9am, between the M1/M6 junction at Catthorpe and junction 1 The driver of […]

A prolific thief who stole goods worth over £4,000 from shops in and around Market Harborough has been jailed for eight months. Dion Robinson admitted 27 offences – the majority of which were committed in the last three months – when he was sentenced at Leicester Magistrates’ Court. The 34-year-old stole items including alcohol, meat, […]

Part of a car park wall in Market Harborough has collapsed after a driver crashed into it. The incident showered the road and pavement on Bowden Lane with bricks and masonry, but luckily no-one was injured. The crash near the EV charging points in the Doddridge Road car park happened yesterday. Part of the pavement […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a crash on the A6 between Desborough and Market Harborough. The rider of a black Yamaha motorcycle travelling from Desborough was in collision with the drivers of a black Nissan Pixo car and a Renault horse transport box, travelling in the opposite direction. The crash […]

The Leader of Harborough District Council will meet with Police, landowners and the operator of Market Harborough Showground following the Light and Life Convention at the venue last week. Cllr Phil Knowles says he was ‘disappointed’ to hear about incidents alleged to have been linked to the religious event, but has hit back at criticism […]

A man has been airlifted to hospital after being injured a crash on the A14 near Welford this morning. A van and lorry were involved in the collision on the eastbound carriageway just after 9am. Emergency services including fire crews and an air ambulance crew were sent to the scene. A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire […]

The flight of locks at Foxton has been closed to boats as restrictions come into force to conserve water during drought conditions. The Canal and River Trust has taken the decision due to dwindling supplies at reservoirs that feed the Grand Union Canal. Although a stretch of the waterway is now closed to through-boats, everything […]

An author from Clipston hopes her new book written entirely in ‘group chat’ will encourage more young people to read. ‘Cringe Club’ has been penned by Emily-Jane Clark at a time children’s reading levels are at an all-time low. Aimed at ten to 14 year old’s, the book features a peek into the mobile phone […]

A disused warehouse in Market Harborough could be turned into a grooming and day care centre for dogs. Plans have been lodged to convert the premises at Court Yard Workshops on Bath Street into the new facility. If approved, the service would operate Monday to Friday and create four jobs, with work experience placements offered […]