News
Page: 417
Controversial plans for 255 new homes on green space in Desborough have been put on hold after a last-ditch objection by campaigners. It was lodged by the Protect The Ise Valley group, which is fighting against the houses going up on land off Rothwell Road. Councillors were recommended to approve the plan by Bellway Homes […]
Two pubs in the Harborough District have been named among the top three in Leicestershire by beer experts. The Leicester Branch of the Campaign For Real Ale has recognised both in its ‘Country Pub of the Year 2023’ category. The gold award was given to the Chandlers Arms at Shearsby, whilst bronze went to the […]
A convicted sex offender from Desborough is back behind bars after he posed as a single mum looking for an au pair online. Peter Smith, 43, first went to prison in 2012 after trying to abduct two women in separate incidents whilst armed with a knife – sexually assaulting one of them. On his release, […]
Police are appealing for information after a puppy was attacked by another dog in Market Harborough’s Welland Park. The 16-week old Italian Spinone called Fudge was set upon by a white Staffordshire Bull Terrier and needed emergency veterinary treatment after suffering serious injuries, including nerve damage to an eye. The puppy’s owner was also bitten […]
Market Harborough Rugby Club are playing in the final of the County Cup tonight. It is the first time the club has ever reached this stage and will face Oadby Wiggs for the prestigious trophy. The final is being played at Welford Road – home of Leicester Tigers – and kick-off is at 8pm. It […]
St George’s Day was marked with a parade in Market Harborough yesterday. Youngsters who are members of Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Squirrels groups across the District took part in the event, together with their leaders. People showed their support by lining the route through the town centre, as the parade made its way from Symington […]
A lorry was left hanging off a bridge after crashing into a barrier on the M1 in Leicestershire this morning. It happened on the southbound carriageway at the Catthorpe Interchange just after 4.30am, with part of the safety barrier falling onto the A14 below. The driver of the lorry was not injured and fire crews worked […]
In Saturday’s local football (22nd April)… Harborough Town had a blistering end to their first season in Step 4, with an emphatic 6-1 win over Dereham Town – despite the visitors scoring first! The result means The Bees finished eighth in the NPL Midlands Division table – just two points off the play-offs. All eyes are now on Harborough Town […]
There will be an emergency alert test at 3pm today. Phones will vibrate and emit a siren-like sound for around 10 seconds. This is a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service from the government. For more information click HERE THIS IS A TEST
Visitors to Harborough Museum can now enjoy an update to the exhibition about Harborough Theatre.Charting the performance company’s 90 year history in the town, the latest displays in the Symington Building feature some of the costumes, photography, props and historical information from the 1950s and 1960s.By the end of this year, it’s planned the Harborough […]
