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Work has begun on the redevelopment of Market Harborough Building Society’s historic base, including the creation of five new flats for prospective first-time buyers. The major project will deliver a significantly larger branch, a new accessible entrance from the rear courtyard and dedicated community facilities for local groups. The five self-contained flats will be made […]

Historic military vehicles, living history displays and battle re-enactments will take over the Market Harborough Showground this weekend for Operation Market Harborough (OMH). Now in its fourth year, organisers say the two-day event is one of the biggest of its kind in Europe and is expected to attract around 10,000 visitors. Visitors will be able […]

Firefighters have been tackling a major fire at a property in Rothwell after flames spread through two upper floors and into the loft. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Horse Fair Lane at around 12.20am this morning (30 July). Four crews and an aerial appliance initially attended the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus […]

A former prison officer who worked at HMP Gartree has pleaded guilty to offences including conspiring to supply cannabis and smuggle mobile phones and SIM cards into or out of the jail. James Speirs, 30, of Stowe Drive, New Bilton, Rugby, appeared at Leicester Crown Court yesterday. He was a serving prison officer at the […]

Desborough is celebrating a double medal success at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Para swimmer Bruce Dee won bronze in the men’s S7 50-metre freestyle final last night, setting a new British record in the process. And fellow Desborough athlete Lauren Mackie is also guaranteed a medal after reaching the semi-finals of the women’s boxing. […]

Nobody was injured after a crash involving a refuse lorry and two cars in Theddingworth this morning. Emergency services were called to Main Street shortly before 8am following the collision near All Saints Church. Ambulance crews assessed everyone involved, while firefighters made the vehicles safe and oil was cleaned from the road. The A4304 was […]

Leicestershire County Council has warned that Harborough District Council’s new Local Plan could face serious problems at examination unless outstanding transport concerns are resolved. The authority says there is a “material risk” to the future of the blueprint if agreement cannot be reached ahead of a key deadline set by planning inspectors. Harborough District Council […]

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has closed the A4304 in Theddingworth. The collision happened on Main Street and involved a refuse lorry and two cars. Firefighters are among the emergency crews responding to the incident near All Saints Church, alongside colleagues from the police. The A4304 remains closed in both […]

Plans for a secure dog walking paddock on farmland between Braybrooke and Market Harborough have been approved. The development will transform around two hectares of agricultural land at Lower Lodge Farm, off Harborough Road, into a dedicated exercise area where dogs can be walked safely off the lead. The paddock will be surrounded by a […]

A man is set to be interviewed voluntarily by police after contacting officers following an assault on a dog walker in Little Bowden. Police had released a photograph of a man they wanted to speak to in connection with the incident at Little Bowden Recreation Ground, and the individual has since been identified. The assault […]