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Thousands of people turned out to enjoy Arts Fresco in Market Harborough yesterday. Crowds were entertained by a host of wacky acts in the town centre, as the free street theatre festival returned for a 21st year. Some of the country’s best performers took part in the event and even a sharp shower during the […]

Pets could be in for a treat after plans were announced for a new dog grooming salon in Market Harborough. It is set to open off St Mary’s Road if planning permission is granted to change the use of a building behind the Eco Village. An application to Harborough District Council says the business would […]

Jobs are at risk after a Market Harborough-based design and development firm went into administration. Around 18 people work for Quantum 4, which supplies retailers and has been trading since 2002. Opus Restructuring has been appointed as administrator for the firm, based at The Point business park. Quantum’s sister company, Quantum 4 International, has also […]

People are being encouraged to take-up Walking Football in Market Harborough. Over 60 people play the non-contact game at Harborough Town FC, with training sessions three times a week, as well as games against other clubs. Walking Football is now the fastest growing sport in the UK and while some clubs can no longer accept […]

Landmarks, heritage sites and historic buildings across the Harborough district are throwing open their doors over the next ten days. It is in support of the national Heritage Open Days festival, which aims to give people the chance to explore places they would not normally get to see. The historic Kibworth Harcourt Windmill, Harborough Theatre […]

Thousands of people are set to descend on Lubenham this weekend as the village’s popular Scarecrow Festival takes place. Over 100 scarecrows expertly made by villagers will be on display and there will be lots of activities on The Green, including music, stalls, refreshments and a big raffle! Tractor rides will also tour the village […]

One of the biggest free street theatre festivals in the UK takes place in Market Harborough on Sunday. Arts Fresco will see a host of performances from some of the county’s best acts across the town centre, which will be closed to traffic for the day. The popular event, now in its 21st year, is […]

A Desborough man who took on a unique charity cycling challenge is thanking all who supported him. Martin Palmer travelled from Slawston to Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire – a distance of over 100 miles – on a double-height bike. He did the journey in nine hours and raised over £1,400 in sponsorship for Parkinson’s UK, more […]

Controversial plans to build new homes instead of shops in the centre of Fleckney are being recommended for the go-ahead. Developers were given permission for the retail units three years ago – as part of plans to create a ‘community plaza’ off the High Street – but now want to put up eight houses instead. […]

Work has started to build a new skatepark in Kibworth. The state-of-the-art facility is being constructed in Warwick Park after funding of over £260,000 was secured by Kibworth Beauchamp Parish Council. Young people have been involved in helping to design the facility, which is being constructed near the children’s play area and replaces a previous […]