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Harborough District councillors are set to consider plans for a new £1 million grant scheme to help protect and restore historic buildings and heritage sites across the district. The proposal, due to be discussed at tonight’s full council meeting, would provide funding for capital projects involving important heritage assets, including listed buildings and sites on […]

Residents have spoken of their shock after a stabbing in Market Harborough left a man in a critical condition. Police cordons remain in place around Shropshire Close and Orchard Street, while Roman Way Recreation Ground has also been closed to the public as officers carry out searches. Emergency services were called to Shropshire Close shortly […]

A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a stabbing in Market Harborough. Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Shropshire Close shortly before 11.30pm yesterday after reports that a man in his 20s had been found with a stab wound. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in […]

Market Harborough In Bloom is thanking supporters after welcoming judges from the East Midlands in Bloom competition to the town. The judging forms part of the annual East Midlands in Bloom awards, which assess towns and communities on floral displays, environmental efforts, community involvement and overall presentation. This year marks the group’s 30th anniversary, with […]

Ninety-four people have now been arrested during the first four weeks of Leicestershire Police’s summer campaign targeting drink and drug drivers. The figures include 70 arrests for suspected drink driving, 17 for drug driving and seven for failing to provide a breath or drug sample. Among those detained were three men arrested on suspicion of […]

Students at Welland Park Academy in Market Harborough will be able to start school later than usual on Monday following England’s overnight World Cup match against Mexico. The game kicks off at 1am and, while the academy will be open as normal, pupils who stay up to watch the match can arrive any time before […]

Thousands of people are expected to visit Market Harborough tomorrow as the town’s annual Classic Car Show returns. Around 400 vintage and classic vehicles will line the town centre, with High Street transformed into a showcase of motoring history between 10am and 3pm. The free event features live music, food and drink stalls, family entertainment […]

Police are appealing for CCTV footage as they continue to  investigate burglaries at two businesses in Market Harborough. Cash was stolen from Ascough’s Bistro and Synergy Dancewear was also targeted during the incidents on St Mary’s Road. The burglaries happened late on Sunday 22 June or during the early hours of Monday 23 June. Officers […]

A warning has been issued after a deliberately started fire at Symington’s Recreation Ground in Market Harborough. Firefighters were called to the park off St Mary’s Road shortly before 9pm last night after a pile of tree branches was set alight. The people believed to be responsible had left the area before crews arrived, and […]

Reform UK has won the Lutterworth East by-election, taking the seat from Labour and securing its second councillor on Harborough District Council. The victory means Reform UK is now officially recognised as a political group on the authority. Reform candidate Bill Piper topped the poll with 403 votes, finishing 17 votes ahead of Conservative candidate […]