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Market Harborough’s peregrine falcons could soon have a new home at one of the town’s historic landmarks. Work has begun to create a nesting platform within the tower of the Symington Building as part of wider restoration work at the listed building. The project is being funded and installed by town-based building firm WW Browns, […]

A High Street shop that has served Market Harborough for more than three decades is to close, with seven jobs set to be lost. The TG Jones store on the High Street – formerly WH Smith – has been trading in the town since 1991. Staff, some of whom have worked at the books and […]

By Chris Harper, Local Democracy Reporter & HFM Leicestershire residents were “ignored” according to critics of an expanded city boundary after data revealed almost 90 per cent of people disagreed with the plan. According to new data released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and seen by the Local Democracy Reporting […]

The first phase of a new nature reserve near Great Bowden has officially opened, creating a lasting legacy in memory of a man who dedicated his life to conservation. The 50-acre site on both sides of the A6 was gifted to the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust by Mick Adler following the sudden death of […]

Police are appealing for information after jewellery was stolen during a burglary at a home in Desborough. The burglary happened at a property on Victoria Street sometime between July 9th and July 9th. Officers say jewellery was taken from a bedroom inside the property. Enquiries are ongoing to establish how the offender gained access. Police […]

Four people arrested after a suspected burglary at a Market Harborough building site have now been dealt with by police. Officers were called to St Mary’s Road at around 3.45am yesterday after reports that a group had entered the site, where new apartments are being built. Four males aged 16, 17, 18 and 20 were […]

Market Harborough Fire Station is inviting families to its open day this Saturday, promising a fun-filled day of activities while raising money for charity. The event at the Fiarfield Road base takes place from 10am until 3pm, and gives visitors the chance to meet firefighters, explore the station and learn more about the work of […]

By Chris Harper, Local Democracy Reporter The former leader of Leicestershire County Council, Nick Rushton, has died at the age of 70. Tributes from across the political spectrum have flooded in after news of his death emerged. The former Conservative council leader had served on the county council for 28 years, including 12 as leader […]

Emergency repairs have been carried out on the A14 following a van fire which caused significant damage to the road surface. The westbound carriageway was closed for several hours yesterday evening between junction three at Rothwell and junction two for Kelmarsh after the blaze, which also led to a substantial diesel spill. Northamptonshire Fire and […]

A field fire beside the A6 near Desborough led to the road being closed for around an hour last night. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at around 6.20pm to reports of a fire in a field adjacent to the main road. Three fire crews attended the incident after flames spread through stubble into […]