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Council bosses are taking action following vandalism in a wooded area in Market Harborough, where dens and ramps are to be removed. Harborough District Council says structures built using dismantled fencing pose a safety risk to those using the area and other members of the public. The activity in the council-owned site off Simborough Way […]

Three people have been arrested and an ice cream van seized as part of an investigation into suspected drugs supply in Market Harborough. Two men were detained after police stopped the vehicle, with a third arrested later at an address in the town. All three men, aged 58, 57 and 28, who were arrested on […]

Controversial plans for 21 new homes in Church Langton have been thrown out on appeal. Developers had challenged Harborough District Council’s refusal of the scheme on land off The Causeway. But an inspector ruled the proposal would harm the countryside and conflicted with local planning policies.

Around 500 members of the scouting community will parade through Market Harborough tomorrow for St George’s Day. The band-led procession will set off at 1.45pm from Symington Way, passing through the town centre via Church Square and the High Street before continuing along St Mary’s Road and Kettering Road. It will finish in Little Bowden […]

People from across the HFM region are preparing to take part in Sunday’s London Marathon, many raising money for causes with deep personal meaning. Among them is Market Harborough’s Ben Jelley, who is running the 26.2-mile course with family friend Emily Mayhew in memory of his wife Charlotte, who died aged 32 from a pregnancy-related […]

Plans to build up to 24 affordable homes in Houghton on the Hill have been rejected. Harborough District Council’s planning committee went against the recommendation of officers and unanimously refused permission for the development on land north of Stretton Lane. Councillors raised concerns over conflict with the neighbourhood plan and the impact on the countryside […]

The new leader of Harborough District Council says his administration will move quickly to deliver on its priorities following the Conservatives taking control of the authority. Councillor Simon Whelband says the focus will be on tackling fly-tipping, improving street cleanliness and upgrading play areas across the district. He has also announced plans for a new […]

A major development plan for the Harborough district has moved forward after being submitted to government for examination. The Local Plan sets out sites for around 6,500 new homes over the next 15 years, including more than 1,400 to the north of Market Harborough. An independent inspector will now be appointed to assess whether the […]

By Chris Harper, Local Democracy Reporter Leicestershire’s traditional July Fortnight is set to be retained following pushback from parents and councillors. Leicestershire County Council is set to launch a new consultation on summer holidays, but these will see the early summer break – also known as the Leicestershire or July Fortnight – remain unchanged after […]

A Market Harborough charity is celebrating the opening of its new town centre base. VASL has moved into the first floor of the former bank building on Church Square and officially launched its new offices with a community event held outside. Passers-by were able to find out more about the wide range of services the […]