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The go-ahead has been given for a new Sainsbury’s store in Desborough which will create 40 jobs. The supermarket giant has been granted planning permission to build it off Harborough Road, close to the BP petrol station on the northern edge of the town. Construction work is due to begin this summer, with the store […]

A Ukrainian government official has thanked people across Harborough for what they are doing to support her country. Agnessa Gorvat is helping co-ordinate donations of aid at a special centre in Ukraine, close to the Hungarian border. Thousands of items given to the Harborough and Northants Ukraine Appeal, which was launched in Great Bowden, were […]

The Home Secretary has been leading tributes to Leicestershire Police’s former Chief Constable who died yesterday. Simon Cole, who was 55, was found at his home in Kibworth Harcourt, after recently retiring from the force having served in policing for over 30 years. Priti Patel said he was ‘passionate about delivering for the people of […]

Today is the last day to pick up free rapid Covid-19 test kits in Market Harborough. From tomorrow, only those who are at risk of serious Covid symptoms or work in high-risk settings will be able to get the lateral flow kits without paying. Leicestershire County Council’s mobile testing programme will stop after today, but […]

The toilets in Market Harborough’s Welland Park are to be given a major refurbishment. The improvements, costing nearly £190,000, will include creating improved changing space for children and young adults with disabilities. Harborough District Council will fund the work through money provided by housing developers, to improve community facilities, and the organisation Changing Places, which […]

Tributes have been paid to former Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Simon Cole who has been found dead at his home in Kibworth Harcourt. Mr Cole, aged 55, had recently retired from the force after serving in policing for over 30 years. He was found dead at his home address this morning. Officers say the matter […]

Harborough Town Football Club is to offer free training sessions to youngsters from Ukraine. A number of people in and around Market Harborough have registered to host refugee families in their homes as part of a government scheme and the club wants to do its bit to help. Maz Hayton, Club Development & Commercial Executive […]

A driver has escaped with minor injuries after crashing into a ditch near Foxton. Police say the man was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure, after being trapped in the car and released by firefighters. The crash happened on Langton Road just after midday and an air ambulance was also sent to the scene. […]

Plans to build over 400 more houses on two new estates on the edge of Market Harborough are set to be given the go-ahead next week. Councillors are being recommended to approve proposals for 315 additional houses at the Airfield Farm development, off Leicester Road, and 123 additional homes off Kettering Road, for the second […]

A week-long initiative aimed at helping people across Harborough get back into work or find new opportunities launches this Friday. Jobs Week will feature a number of face-to-face and virtual events, including a Job Fair in Market Harborough next Wednesday, where employers will be showcasing various roles on offer. Harborough District Council is teaming up […]