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Police have issued a new image of a missing 17-year-old from Lutterworth as enquiries to find her continue. Grace Nicolaou, who has been reported missing to police on several previous occasions, was last seen at around 10.20pm on Friday 3 April. Officers say there are concerns for her welfare. Grace is described as 5ft 4ins […]

Plans for a new electric vehicle charging hub in Market Harborough are being recommended for approval. The scheme at the Commons Car Park would include charging points, a solar canopy, and a battery storage system. The hub would initially provide six charging stations with 12 11kW chargers and the site would also feature a solar […]

Two women have been arrested following a police pursuit through the village of Rushton near Desborough. It happened on Good Friday after the driver of a black VW Taigo failed to stop for officers in Corby. As the vehicle made its way along Station Road between 11.40pm and 11.50pm, at least one member of the […]

A campaign has been launched to oppose plans for 900 new homes on the edge of a Harborough village. Residents in Thurnby and Bushby say the proposed development south of Uppingham Road would put pressure on local services and worsen existing flooding issues, with more than 200 objections submitted so far. The plans, submitted by […]

A man has been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident in Market Harborough town centre. The 56-year-old is accused of inappropriately touching a woman at a shop on the High Street on December 3rd last year. The man, from Market Harborough, is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court next week.

A man is due in court today following the death of a young woman after a crash near Lutterworth more than two years ago. Jack Reape, 31, is charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision on the A426 Rugby Road at Cotesbach on December 15th 2023. Chloe Pearson, 18, from Castleford in […]

Police are appealing for information after two pairs of new Adidas trainers were stolen from a car in in Desborough. The theft occurred on Sunday between 6:50pm and 11:45pm, while the vehicle was parked on Harborough Road. Officers are asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area at the time or has […]

Plans for up to 52 homes on the edge of Great Bowden are being recommended for approval, despite objections from villagers. The proposal for farmland off Leicester Lane would deliver a mix of housing, including 40% affordable homes. 37 objections have been raised, including concerns about the loss of countryside and the narrowing of the […]

Parts of Desborough are experiencing water supply issues for the second time in just over a week. A fault with a pump is being blamed for the problem, leaving households and businesses with very low water pressure – or no water at all. The issue is affecting the Braybrooke Road and Harborough Road areas, including […]

Mystery surrounds the closure of a Papa John’s in Market Harborough. The pizza takeaway, located in St Mary’s Place, has been shut for more than a week, with no clear explanation given to customers. Notices on the store indicate it is “temporarily closed,” while a message on the chain’s website cites ingredient and stock shortages […]