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The first phase of major restoration work at the Symington Building in Market Harborough is nearing completion. Much of the scaffolding at the front of the historic building has now been removed following extensive repairs to the brickwork, windows and roof. Work is continuing on the second phase of the project, which is costing more […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after an arson at the former Original Factory Shop in Lutterworth. The fire happened at the premises in George Street on Saturday. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Lutterworth and Southern Fire Station attended after being called by police at 12.31pm. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze, […]

21 people including a former prison officer have appeared in court in connection with an alleged smuggling operation at HMP Gartree near Market Harborough. The charges follow an investigation by detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit’s Regional Prison Intelligence Unit into the alleged supply of cannabis and mobile phones into the prison between […]

A striking new sculpture has been installed at Market Harborough’s Friendship Park. The three-metre steel artwork features friendship-themed words and phrases, which will be projected onto the park’s pathways by sunlight during the day and by lighting at night once complete. The £10,000 installation has been funded by FCC Environment, which helped create the park […]

Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital in Kibworth has appealed for kindness after staff were subjected to verbal abuse when the charity was forced to close to new admissions. The hospital says it has reached full capacity and is currently caring for hundreds of animals, including more than 50 being hand-reared. In a statement, the charity said: “This […]

A talented young diver from Market Harborough is celebrating after winning two national titles at the 2026 Swim England National Age Group Diving Championships. Eleven-year-old Sebastian Karanjit, a pupil at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, enjoyed an outstanding weekend at the championships, held at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick. Sebastian was crowned National Champion in […]

The trial of a Leicestershire man charged with the attempted murder of another man near Market Harborough is due to begin today. Henry Gaskin, 21, of Bodkin Row, Oakthorpe, is accused of stabbing a man on Gallow Field Road on July 19th last year. The charges follow an incident in which a man in his […]

The National Lottery is searching for a missing ticket-holder from North Northamptonshire who could be set for an incredible year ahead after winning £10,000 a month for a year on Set For Life. Players are being urged to check tickets from the Thursday, June 11th draw after one winning ticket, bought from a retailer in […]

Market Harborough’s In Bloom team is making the final preparations ahead of judges from the East Midlands in Bloom competition visiting later this week. This year’s entry is especially significant as the volunteer gardening group celebrates its 30th anniversary and hopes to win the Large Town category for a fifth consecutive year. Displays have been […]

More than 800 homes were left without power in Market Harborough and Little Bowden yesterday afternoon after an underground cable fault. The electricity went off just before 3pm, with supplies fully restored by around 3.40pm. National Grid Electricity Distribution has apologised and says engineers worked as quickly as possible to resolve the problem.