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New neighbourhood forums are being created to give people in Market Harborough more of a say on issues and future of the town. Harborough Town Hub – an independent, non-political volunteer group – has already formed one in Little Bowden and has plans for more in other parts of the town. It is hoped each […]

A quarry in Husbands Bosworth which has stood dormant since 2019 is to be brought back into use, creating around 50 jobs. Sand and gravel extractions will re-start at the site off Welford Road, after Leicestershire County Council approved the plan yesterday. The site will in operated my Mick George Ltd over five phases for […]

Police searching for a missing man have found a body on land near the village of Gaulby in the north of the Harborough District. Although formal identification has not yet taken place, officers believe it to be that of 54-year-old Paul Ryan, who was reported missing on December 20th, after last making contact with his […]

Train services from Market Harborough are disrupted after a tree fell onto the tracks at Kibworth overnight and then a signalling problem occurred. The line was closed but then re-opened, after Network Rail removed the debris. There is now a signalling fault in the Market Harborough area, which is causing delays and cancellations to East […]

Drivers are questioning why two sets of roadworks on the A6 in Kibworth have been allowed to happen at the same time. Temporary traffic lights at both locations have been causing long delays, particularly during the morning and evening rush-hour. National Grid is carrying out electricity works at the entrance to the household waste and […]

A regular Artisan Fair is to be held in Market Harborough to showcase local artists, crafters and food producers. The first will take place on The Square on January 28th and the event will then be held on the last Saturday of each month. Harborough Market is organising them and wants anyone interested in having […]

A team of fundraisers from Market Harborough Rugby Club are preparing to lose half their beards for charity. The ‘Half Beard Challenge’ is being held in support of Prostate Cancer UK, with all those taking part pledging to keep the other half of their beards for at least two weeks. The big shave will take […]

Time is running out for parents and carers across Harborough to apply for their child’s first primary school place. The deadline is this Sunday and Leicestershire County Council is reminding people there is no automatic entry into schools for the term starting in September. Councillor Deborah Taylor, county council cabinet member for children and families, […]

People who will use a new skatepark in Kibworth are being invited to have their final say on the design at an event this evening. Funding of £260,000 to pay for the facility was secured last month and it is set to be constructed in Warwick Park by the summer. Young people and others have […]

Plans have been announced to build new houses in Lubenham. The development of 15 four-bedroomed-homes is earmarked for fields off Main Street, adjacent to where new homes were built a few years ago. A planning application has been lodged with Harborough District Council.