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By Tess Rushin, Local Democracy Reporter Five months of disruption is possible as a major Leicestershire road is set to close for “major” improvement works. Warnings have been issued to drivers as the closures will shut a 154-metre stretch of road and pavement on London Road in Great Glen. Leicestershire County Council is undertaking the […]

Plans for up to 32 affordable homes in Kibworth Beauchamp have been approved despite opposition from residents. The development on land off Fleckney Road will deliver 100 per cent affordable housing, with councillors backing the scheme by five votes to three, despite 31 objections and parish council concerns. The outline application covers an agricultural field […]

Repairs are set to go ahead on pothole-hit access roads in Market Harborough. Harborough District Council says it has commissioned work the route serving the leisure centre, GP surgery, day nursery, and football and rugby clubs. Drivers have raised concerns about the poor condition of the surfaces off Northampton Road, with the council confirming it […]

A unique fundraiser is taking place at Market Harborough C of E Academy tomorrow as Cow Pat Bingo takes place. After the success of previous events, the school has enlisted Charlotte the Highland cow from Waterloo Cottage Farm in Great Oxendon to decide this year’s winner. Supporters can buy a square on the school field, […]

Harborough District Council is seeking talks with a GP surgery in Market Harborough after concerns were raised over new parking restrictions. Two Shires Medical Centre recently introduced an ANPR system requiring patients to register their vehicle details or risk a £100 fine, in a move it says is aimed at preventing misuse of its car […]

Another long-standing charity shop in Market Harborough is set to close. The PDSA says it has been unable to agree a new lease on its premises on The Square, where it has been based since 2014. The charity, which helps pet owners with vet bills, has not confirmed a closing date but says it will […]

Emergency services were called to a crash involving a motorcycle and a van near Market Harborough at lunchtime. The collision happened just before 1pm at the junction of the B6047 with Gallow Field Road and Leicester Lane. The road was blocked for a time while emergency services dealt with the incident and cleared the area. […]

Residents are celebrating after plans to build 85 new homes between two Market Harborough estates were rejected over flooding concerns. Councillors went against planning officers’ recommendations and refused permission for the development on 30 acres of land between Farndale View and Farndon Fields. More than 130 objections were submitted, with most raising fears about flooding […]

The new and outgoing leaders of Harborough District Council have spoken to HFM after control of the authority changed hands. The Conservatives seized power after a motion to remove Liberal Democrat leader Phil Knowles was passed by a single vote at an extraordinary meeting last night. Councillor Knowles had led a 16-strong coalition of Liberal […]

Work to repair a roundabout on the edge of Market Harborough branded ‘a death-trap’ is due to be completed by the end of this week. There have been growing calls for action after temporary fixes were carried out last month, but permanent repairs failed to materialise. The junction of the A6 with Rockingham Road and […]