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More new housing could soon be built in Kibworth Beauchamp after plans for up to 32 homes were recommended for approval. The proposal for land adjacent to The Nurseries off Fleckney Road would deliver 100% affordable housing. More than 30 objections have been raised, with concerns including increased traffic and whether the village has the […]

An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a man and his dog were attacked by another dog on a canal towpath in Market Harborough. The incident happened just after 9am last Thursday (April 9) near the cut-through to Logan Crescent. A large Rhodesian Ridgeback-type dog being walked by a man attacked a smaller dog, […]

Plans to build 200 homes on farmland in Scraptoft have been approved by councillors. Outline permission for the development on land at Beeby Road, Scraptoft was granted by Harborough District Council at a meeting last night. A total of 59 objections were submitted, including concerns over road safety and pressure on local services. Of the […]

A major renewable energy scheme is being proposed for the former Desborough Airfield. The large solar farm, with tens of thousands of panels across the 630-acre site, would generate enough electricity to power around 32,000 homes. Developer Innova Renewables has launched a public consultation ahead of submitting a planning application. Members of the Friends of […]

Rail passengers in Market Harborough are being warned there will be no direct trains to and from London this weekend due to engineering work. East Midlands Railway services will instead start and terminate at Bedford, with replacement buses running to Hitchin, where passengers can reconnect with rail services into the capital. Travellers are being advised […]

More homes are set to be built on the edge of Great Bowden after plans were approved by councillors. Outline permission has been granted for up to 52 properties on farmland off Leicester Lane, in a scheme put forward by Jelson Homes A total of 38 objections were received, with concerns including the loss of […]

Market Harborough could be in line for a new pet store as part of a major national expansion by Jollyes. The pet chain says the town is among the locations being considered as it looks to grow its UK presence over the next five years. The company is seeking retail units as part of a […]

Emergency services were called to a two-car collision on Kibworth Road in Wistow yesterday afternoon. The incident was reported at around 4.30pm and attended by fire crews from Wigston and Market Harborough Fire Stations, along with East Midlands Ambulance Service and police. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service say one casualty had already self-extricated from their […]

A GP surgery in Market Harborough has defended a new parking enforcement system following criticism from a local councillor. Two Shires Medical Centre says the system was introduced to tackle misuse of its car park by people not visiting the surgery, which has made it difficult for patients to find spaces. The ANPR system requires […]

Tributes have been paid following the death of highly-respected Harborough district councillor David Gair. He had represented Lutterworth East since 2023 and was also a long-serving member of Lutterworth Town Council. Council leader Phil Knowles says the Labour politician will be remembered for his dedication to the community: A minute’s silence was held in memory […]