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Water supply problems are again affecting villages near Market Harborough, with residents in some areas experiencing no water or very low pressure. Anglian Water says several burst mains in the Sibbertoft area have caused levels at a local reservoir to drop significantly. What caused the bursts has not been revealed. East Farndon, Clipston, Kelmarsh and […]

Free parking will be available in Market Harborough on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas for the fourth year running. Harborough District Council will waive charges in its car parks on December 5th, 12th and 19th to encourage people to shop locally and support town centre traders during one of the busiest periods of the […]

Fire crews have been tackling a house fire on Church Street in Lutterworth. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service was called just after 5.15am after a blaze broke out in a bedroom. No-one was injured, and the incident remains ongoing as an investigation is carried out to determine the cause. Crews from Lutterworth and Southern Fire […]

Storm Austen has forced the cancellation of several events in and around Market Harborough because of forecast strong winds. Pinder’s Circus has cancelled its performances in Kibworth this weekend due to the weather. Sunday’s autumn fair in Welland Park and the Saddington Car Boot Sale have also been called off. Events planned in Kettering for […]

The King’s Head pub in Market Harborough is closed after a fire which is believed to have started accidentally. Fire crews were called to the Church Street premises shortly after 10.15pm last night, following reports of smoke in the loft area. The blaze was in a roof void between the ground and first floors and […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after the windows of a house in Rothwell were smashed and a car parked outside was damaged and set alight. The incident happened in Rock Hill between 1am and 1.20am on Wednesday, prompting a response from police and firefighters. The vehicle involved was a black Bentley Continental. No one was […]

Water supplies in Market Harborough have returned to normal after a burst water main caused disruption during the early hours. Some residents experienced no water or low pressure while Severn Trent Water carried out repairs. The company has confirmed the repair is now complete and supplies have been restored. A spokesperson for Severn Trent Water […]

A fundraising Boogie Night returns to Market Harborough tomorrow in support of men’s mental health charity Andy’s Man Club. The event at the King’s Hall has raised more than £1,500 for good causes since launching nearly a year ago. Tomorrow’s night of music and dancing will feature HFM presenter Tony Walters behind the decks, helping […]

Fire crews have been tackling a blaze at a pub in Market Harborough town centre. Firefighters were called to the King’s Head on Church Street just after 10.15pm last night after a fire broke out in a roof void between the ground and first floors. Four fire appliances and two fire service officers attended the […]

Residents are being warned about scam emails claiming they are owed a Council Tax refund. Harborough District Council says the emails ask recipients to enter their bank card details to claim the money. The council has stressed that it will never ask for bank card details by email. Residents are being urged not to click […]