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A new event for Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families will launch in Market Harborough tomorrow. The Coffee Morning at the Roebuck Pub on Rockingham Road will then be held on the second Tuesday of every month between 10.30 and 11.30am. The event will be the opportunity for people to go along for a […]
Thousands of people braved the weather to enjoy Market Harborough’s Classic Car Show yesterday. Hundreds of cars, motorbikes and other vehicles were on display as the popular free event returned to the town centre. Despite the rain, there was still a good turn-out from exhibitors and visitors. The event, hosted by HFM, was organised by […]
A power cut has forced to closure of some shops and businesses in Market Harborough town centre. 19 premises are affected in and around the High Street and it could be several more hours before electricity is restored. The outage has been caused by a cable fault beneath the pavement outside the Phone Set Up […]
The Ministry of Justice has scrapped plans to expand Gartree Prison near Market Harborough. The proposal to build a new four-storey houseblock for 240 prisoners was unveiled in 2021 and a planning application was submitted to Harborough District Council. The decision not to progress with the expansion comes as groundworks continue ahead of the construction […]
Tradespeople are being warned to be on guard after thieves targeted vans in Market Harborough in broad daylight. Vehicles parked in the service yard of St Mary’s Place and outside Market Harborough Golf Club were broken into between 1pm and 2pm on Friday. Power tools worth £2,000 were stolen from the van belonging to town-based […]
A woman who went missing from her home in Hallaton has been found safe and well. Jayne Galloway was located in the Cranoe area today. The 61-year-old was reported missing on Wednesday, promoting concern for her welfare. Searches were carried out by Leicestershire Police, supported by volunteers from Leicestershire Search and Rescue. Police have thanked […]
One of Market Harborough’s most popular free events is taking place tomorrow. The Classic Car Show is taking place in the town centre, where over 400 cars, motorbikes and other vehicles will be on display. Food and drink stalls will compliment the event, organised by Harborough Live Events, with support from Harborough District Council and […]
A burglar who broke into an elderly woman’s home in Rothwell and stole her purse has been jailed for over four years. Ricky Macrae slipped into the property in Castle Hill on the evening of April 4th, when the woman aged in her 80s unlocked the door to let her cat out. Once inside, the […]
Two people have been arrested after police responded to reports of anti-social behaviour at a park in Market Harborough. Officers deployed to Symington’s Recreation Ground this morning and say the duo were wanted in connection with outstanding criminal matters. Both remain in custody. Police have thanked members of the public who alerted them to the […]
Flags marking events like Pride month and Windrush Day will no longer be flown at Leicestershire County Council’s Headquarters. Reform UK has confirmed it will go ahead with a new flag flying policy following a review prompted by concerns from opposition parties and staff members. The three poles at the front of the building will […]
