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Harborough MP’s has resigned as a government minister and urged Boris Johnson to step down. Conservative Neil O’Brien has quit as Levelling Up minister and told the Prime Minister he must step aside for the good of the party and the country. Mr O’Brien, who had previously pledged his full support to Boris Johnson, has […]

Fantastic wildflower displays in Market Harborough have been described as ‘stunning’ by East Midlands In Bloom judges. They are thriving in a number of places, including along the banks of the River Welland, adjacent to the Commons Car Park, which includes a sea of poppies. Harborough District Council sowed seeds earlier this year to brighten […]

Drivers are being warned of disruption in Market Harborough town centre while new electricity cables are installed. Western Power Distribution will begin work on the High Street on July 18th. Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation near the Bowden Lane junction for the duration of the upgrade, which is set to take 10 […]

Market Harborough In Bloom volunteers have been praised by judges from the East Midlands In Bloom competition. The officials toured town today to view floral displays created by the team for this year’s entry into the Large Town category of the contest. Volunteers have worked tirelessly over the past few months to make the town […]

A missing teenager was found after a major Police search in and around Desborough last night. A helicopter crew from the National Police Air Service assisted officers on the ground after concerns were raised for the welfare of the 18-year-old girl, who was reported missing just after 7.30pm. Northamptonshire Police say she was found shortly […]

Campaigners against a massive new prison being built near Market Harborough are organising a public meeting as they step-up their fight. Representatives from the ‘Say No To The Super Prison Campaign’ will detail their concerns and reveal more details about action planned to oppose the jail. The campaign was re-ignited after the Ministry of Justice appealed […]

An exhibition will take place on Thursday for people to find out more about the plan to build accommodation for the homeless in Market Harborough town centre. The new building on Roman Way would house nine flats for people needing emergency temporary housing. Harborough District Council intends to demolish a disused property close to the […]

If you’ve taken a great photo in one of our parks recently, you’re being asked to share it. Harborough District Council wants them to help celebrate ‘Love Parks Week’ later this month. You can upload photos to social media using the hash tags #harboroughparks #loveparks Also, if you are happy for the Council to share […]

Armed Police were deployed after two young boys were seen carrying a handgun in Desborough. A member of the public dialled 999 after spotting the pair in Ironwood Avenue on the Grange Estate on Saturday evening. They were reported to have been aged between 10 and 14. Officers carried out an extensive search of the […]