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A Market Harborough man who threatened a shopkeeper with a knife during an attempted robbery has been jailed for more than three years. Simon Harrald entered Keya News on Logan Street on the evening of January 22nd and demanded money from the till, while wearing a scarf over his face and disposable gloves. When assistant […]

The water supply in Desborough and surrounding areas is beginning to return to normal following a burst water main. Anglian Water says a temporary fix has restored supplies, with a permanent repair planned for tonight. Residents who had been without water since last night are warned that it may appear cloudy or discoloured at first, […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was injured in a fight in Market Harborough town centre. Officers were called to the High Street just before 11.30pm on Friday following reports of a group of men fighting in the road. Shortly afterwards, a man in his 30s was found with head and facial injuries […]

A burst water main has left households in Desborough and surrounding areas with no water or very low pressure. The issue, which is also affecting Braybrooke and Pipewell, began last night and is continuing as engineers work to fix the problem. Anglian Water says the repair is more complex than first expected, meaning it is […]

A host of community groups across Harborough are celebrating receiving grants totalling over £430,000. The funding, largely from Harborough District Council’s £1m Community Grant Fund, will support over 25 organisations, including village halls, youth groups, sports clubs and environmental projects, as well as improvements to buildings and play areas. Cllr Phil Knowles, leader of the […]

A major clean-up operation is nearing completion following a serious pollution incident in Market Harborough. Around 150 tonnes of dumped oil and 16 tonnes of contaminated soil and vegetation have been removed from a ditch near the Ashley Way estate, adjacent to a well-used footpath. The spill, discovered last weekend, is believed to have entered […]

The owners of a card and gift shop in Desborough say they have been left devastated after an attempted break-in caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Three masked men used bricks and a hammer to target Expressions on Station Road at around 6.30am yesterday, smashing several windows. They are believed to have fled empty-handed […]

A man arrested following a burglary at the Hotel Chocolat store in Market Harborough has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The 49-year-old was detained after boxes of chocolates were stolen from the High Street shop during the early hours of Friday. Police said entry was gained by smashing a glass panel in a […]

A closing down sale is underway at the Cancer Research UK shop in Market Harborough with all items half-price. The long-standing Coventry Road store will shut on Friday as part of a nationwide shake-up of the charity’s retail operations. Julie Byard, Director of Trading at Cancer Research UK, said the decision was not a reflection […]

The speed limit between Market Harborough and East Farndon has been reduced following safety concerns. Harborough Road has been cut from the national limit of 60mph to 40mph. East Farndon Parish Council had pushed for the change, which is hoped will help tackle the ongoing problem of speeding through the village. Chairman Bernie Fallon spoke […]