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A man from Desborough was arrested after a car was damaged and a Police officer assaulted in Rothwell. Officers were called to Nunnery Avenue at around 9pm on Friday, following reports of a ‘domestic-related incident,’ during which another person was assaulted. Northants Police say the 27-year-old was arrested on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage, […]

Residents across Harborough can nominate people who will be turning 70 this year and deserve to attend a special garden party to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Leicestershire’s Lord Lieutenant Mark Kapur will host it at Beaumanor Hall, near Loughborough, on May 31st. The event is one of a number being planned to mark Her […]

Police are appealing for information after two electric scooters were stolen in Desborough overnight. They were taken from a shed at the back of a house in Gladstone Street, after thieves forced the door open. It happened sometime between midnight and 8am today. A spokesperson for Northants Police said: “Officers would like to speak to […]

Air ambulances serving the Hfm region have begun carrying supplies of blood and plasma. It means medical crews on board the helicopters can now provide emergency blood transfusions to patients at the scenes of serious incidents like road traffic collisions and stabbings. The move is collaboration between the Air Ambulance Service, hospitals and volunteers from […]

Fire crews from Leicestershire and Northamptonshire have staged a training exercise in Market Harborough. They used empty flats at Naseby Square on the Southern Estate to simulate a fire with people trapped. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were involved in the training on Saturday. It was organised to help test procedures and strengthen the working relationship […]

Police are appealing for sightings of this car after its occupants were involved in the theft of a Land Rover from a farm in King’s Norton near Billesdon. The Defender was stolen just after 3.30pm on Saturday. Officers say the silver Volvo S60 was seen at another farm in Peatling Parva an hour before and […]

Police have charged a man with criminal damage after windows were smashed at shops and businesses in Market Harborough town centre. Tesco Metro, Lloyds Bank and Market Harborough Building Society were among four premises targeted in the early hours of Friday. Tyler Clarke, 19, of Coriander Road, Leicester, will appear in court later this month, […]

A photo exhibition in Market Harborough is highlighting the importance of fixing electrical items instead of throwing them away. It is also championing the work of volunteers who run Market Harborough Fixers and hold regular repair sessions for the community. The exhibition, entitled ‘Repair is essential’ is being staged at The Studio of the Eco-Village on […]

A charity night at a Market Harborough restaurant raised nearly £2,000. It was held at Avatar Dining on Monday to support Lincs2Napal, which works to improve the education and health of people living in poverty, in the south Asian country. Over 70 people went along to support the event and organisers are thanking all who […]