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There has been an outpouring of support for those affected by the severe flooding in Great Glen on Monday. A team of over 70 volunteers have spent two days helping with the big clean-up at the Italian Greyhound restaurant, where the flood water caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Owner Cimi Kazazi – who […]

A man from Braybrooke who seriously assaulted a woman after she ended their relationship has been jailed for 20 months. Kieran Smith attacked her in a pub in Rothwell in May 2021, punching her several times causing serious facial injuries, including a broken nose. The 33-year-old of Desborough Road was arrested and released on bail […]

Harborough District Council has joined others authorities across Leicestershire and Rutland in pressing the government to release cash to help flood-hit residents. At least 48 properties were flooded in the Harborough District, the majority in Great Glen and Broughton Astley, with many residents having to leave their homes and businesses forced to shut. 630 homes […]

Drivers are being warned they will face a lengthy diversion when a five-mile stretch of the A14 closes overnight for several days from Monday. Resurfacing work will mean both carriageways will be shut from junction one at Welford to junction two at Kelmarsh, between 8pm and 6am on weekdays until January 24th. The 18-mile diversion […]

A vehicle set on fire after it was involved in a crash on the A6 Great Glen bypass this morning. Emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway between Great Glen and Kibworth just before 9am. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service say the fire was quickly extinguished when firefighters arrived. The service added one casualty […]

The Fire Brigades Union has demanded a major overhaul of flood response funding after crews in Leicestershire rescued over 50 people during this week’s severe floods. It says the situation should act as a ‘wake up call’ for Ministers after crews were deployed in many areas, including Great Glen. Unlike the rest of the UK, […]

East Midlands Ambulance Service has stood down a ‘critical incident’ declared earlier this week.  The measure was taken for the first time on Monday amid souring demand, partly due to widespread flooding across the region. More than 500 medical emergencies were waiting for a response from EMAS at the time of the announcement. A ‘critical […]

A collection of World War Two Dambusters memorabilia has sold at auction in Market Harborough for £24,000 – three times its pre-sale estimate. It commemorated Wing Commander Guy Gibson – who led the legendary ‘bouncing bomb’ raid in 1943. A pair of RAF cloth wings removed from his uniform sold for over £4,000, a Lancaster […]

An independent school near Market Harborough is to close due to financial challenges, including the introduction of VAT on fees. Maidwell Hall boarding and day school in Maidwell, which has 160 pupils aged 4 to 13 and has been operating for over 100 years and, is set to shut at the end of the summer […]

Over £8,000 was raised during Santa’s tour of Market Harborough in the run-up to Christmas. The sleigh covered over 200 miles as it visited dozens of streets during December, to bring smiles to hundreds of children. The 3rd Market Harborough Scouts organise the popular annual fundraiser and the money raised will support the group, with […]