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There are calls for the Ministry Of Justice to rule out appealing against the decision to refuse permission for a new prison near Market Harborough. Officials are still considering ‘next steps’ after the District Council’s planning committee unanimously rejected the building of it on land near Gartree prison, because of the impact it would have […]

Over 30 independent shops and businesses in Market Harborough have teamed up to run an Easter Egg Trail during the school holidays. Children are being invited to search for eggs hidden in windows, at Harborough Market and even in trees and flower pots in the town centre. The Harbs Collective, which champions the town’s independents, […]

Two teenagers have denied stabbing a man in Market Harborough last year. Tyler Groom, 19, and a 16-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, appeared at Leicester Crown Court this afternoon. Both pleaded not guilty to causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent to a 21-year-old man, who suffered stab wounds to his chest […]

Community and charity groups across Harborough can now apply for £70,000 to help leave a lasting legacy from the Queen’s 70-year reign. The District Council’s Platinum Jubilee Capital Fund of £700,000 will see ten projects awarded money to make major improvements to buildings or outdoor spaces. Applications, which need to meet a set criteria, need […]

Charges for getting rid of DIY rubbish at Leicestershire’s tips are set to be scrapped – in the hope it will reduce flytipping. The government has today announced plans to allow householders to dispose of things like fence panels, baths, bricks, tiles and paving slabs for free in England. Leicestershire County Council currently charges for […]

Over 700 Easter eggs have been donated in Kibworth to help bring Easter cheer to youngsters in hospital and from disadvantaged families. There has been an amazing response to the appeal for the Children’s Ward at Leicester Royal Infirmary and those supported by the village Foodbank, run by The Well community hub. Individuals, businesses and […]

People living with Parkinson’s Disease can get free membership at Harborough Leisure Centre and Lutterworth Sports Centre from today. Operator Everyone Active has teamed up with charity Parkinson’s UK for the initiative, which launches on World Parkinson’s Day. Being physically active can play an important role in living well with Parkinson’s, for which there is […]

A Market Harborough man originally from Ukraine is thanking people for their continued support. Oleksii has just returned from a second trip to deliver hundreds of donated items to help people in his home country. Oleksii travelled to Poland and met his sister at the border with Ukraine, to pass on the donations including clothes […]

Thieves have stolen milk from doorsteps in Desborough. They struck on the Weavers Mead estate, off Harborough Road, during the early hours of yesterday, just after deliveries had been made. Some containers for the bottles were also stolen. Northants Police are appealing for witnesses and information and are encouraging anyone else who fell victim to […]

There have been five crashes in five days on a 15-mile stretch of the A14 in the Hfm Region. The latest happened during yesterday evening’s rush hour, when several vehicles were involved in a collision on the eastbound carriageway near Welford. Police say no-one was injured in that incident, although two people were taken to […]