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An investigation is continuing after a man arrived at Market Harborough police station with a stab wound injury last night. The victim, aged in his 20s, was taken there in a Land Rover Defender car just after 8pm. Officers based within the police station administered immediate treatment at the scene, before the man was taken […]
Plans have been revealed for a dental practice in part of a former bank in Market Harborough and to build flats on the site. The proposal for the former HSBC bank on High Street would see the upper floors converted to accommodate four dental surgeries. It also includes demolishing the rear flat-roofed elements of the […]
The Conservatives have won a by-election in the Logan Ward of Market Harborough. Paul Bremner is the new councillor for the area after securing victory at yesterday’s poll with 410 votes, 55 more than the Liberal Democrats, who came second. The Tories, who are the opposition group on Harborough District Council, gained the seat from […]
A woman says she was nearly run over while trying to cross a busy junction in Market Harborough after traffic lights failed. She is one of a number of pedestrians who have hit out at Severn Trent Water, for failing to deal with the issue several hours after the fault was reported. Christine Ryder, who […]
Harborough Town players and staff were given a rousing reception when they arrived in Spain today for a pre-season tour. A group of fans gathered at Madrid airport to salute the team’s arrival and the players joined them in singing a song to show their appreciation. The Bees have gained a surprisingly strong following in […]
A plan to invest over £5m in highway and transport improvements in Market Harborough has been given the go-ahead. Leicestershire County Council’s Cabinet approved the move and schemes will now be drawn up aimed at easing congestion for drivers and boosting active travel. The majority of the funding has been provided by developers who have […]
New payment machines are set to be installed in Market Harborough’s car parks this autumn. Harborough District Council has completed the procurement of the new terminals and is now awaiting delivery. The majority of the new machines will be cashless and enable faster card payments, although at least one in each car park will still […]
West Northamptonshire Council has become the first Reform UK-led authority in the country to scrap net zero targets. It will instead refocus sustainability resources on initiatives that cut energy bills, support local businesses, and improve quality of life. The decision was approved at a meeting of the authority’s Cabinet last night, despite objections from other […]
Leicestershire Police have recovered a stolen caravan in Husbands Bosworth. It was located yesterday and has prompted a warning about an increase in caravan thefts in the Harborough area. Officers say thieves are targeting them in the early hours and often using power tools and heavy-duty cutting equipment to get through locks and security devices. […]
No-one was hurt after a car set on fire on the A6 near Kibworth yesterday evening. Firefighters from Market Harborough were called to deal with the blaze on Harborough Road just before 6.30pm. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The vehicle, a Subaru, had suffered mechanical failure, and the fire was extinguished […]
