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A controversial planning application involving a protected archaeological site near Hallaton is set to be decided by Harborough District Council. The application relates to Monument Farm on Cranoe Road and seeks permission for an agricultural building for livestock, hay, straw and equipment, along with associated works to a farm track and yard. Part of the […]

Independent shops across Harborough are set to be offered body-worn cameras as part of a new initiative designed to tackle retail crime and improve staff safety. Harborough District Council has secured £5,260 in funding from Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews for the scheme, which will provide 13 bodycams and access to e-learning courses for […]

The chairman of North Northamptonshire Council has resigned after historic social media posts containing offensive comments were brought to light. Reform UK member Maurice Eglin stepped down from the role with immediate effect following an investigation by news outlet NN Journal. The probe uncovered a series of posts made on X, formerly Twitter, before he was […]

Emergency services are at the scene of a two-car crash on the B669 Stoke Road in Desborough. Fire crews, police and paramedics were called to the collision at the junction with Brampton Wood Lane shortly before 3.45pm. At 5pm, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Desborough and Rothwell were at the scene working […]

Two young boys were left shaken after being threatened with a knife while fishing in Market Harborough. The attempted robbery happened at 6.20pm yesterday on the canal towpath near the cut-through to Logan Crescent. A teenager, believed to be around 16 years old, is said to have searched through their fishing gear before producing a […]

A special film screening and discussion event is taking place in Market Harborough tonight, focusing on climate change and nature recovery. The People’s Emergency Briefing will be shown at the Octagonal Hall of Our Lady of Victories Church from 7.15pm as part of a nationwide campaign calling for action on environmental issues. The film features […]

Plans to create a town council for Market Harborough have moved a step closer. Harborough District councillors have unanimously agreed to progress the proposal to a second phase of consultation, following strong support from residents during the initial consultation. The next stage will focus on the technical details of establishing the new  council, including the […]

Two men have been jailed after police uncovered a cannabis factory containing more than 1,600 plants worth over £1 million in Lutterworth. Erald Mile, 29, and Eduart Filja, 31, both of no fixed abode, were each sentenced to two years and three months in prison after admitting producing cannabis. The pair were arrested in March […]

The race to fill a vacant seat on Harborough District Council is now officially under way. Five candidates have been confirmed for the Lutterworth East by-election on July 2nd, following the death of Labour councillor David Gair in April. The candidates are: Martin Cullen (Labour) Adam Holmes (Green Party) Bill Piper (Reform UK) Sarah Simms […]

A police crackdown on nuisance motorcyclists in Desborough is already producing results. Northamptonshire Police say one rider was caught after initially failing to stop for officers before falling from their bike while trying to get away. The rider was uninjured but has been reported for failing to stop for police and driving without insurance. The […]