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Northamptonshire Police are urging people not to interfere with road signs near Harrington following a series of incidents. The warning comes after diversion signs linked to overnight closures of the A14 eastbound between Junctions 2 and 3 were repeatedly moved from their authorised positions and placed in the road. Officers say the actions pose a […]

Leicestershire’s traditional early “July fortnight” summer holiday could be scrapped under new school term proposals. Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council are considering changes that would shorten the summer break to five weeks and introduce a two-week autumn half term. Under the plans, the summer holiday would begin one week earlier than the rest […]

Sainsbury’s is to open a new convenience store on a housing development in Little Bowden. The shop will be located within a new local centre under construction at the Davidsons Homes site off Kettering Road. It will be the first retail outlet on the estate, with talks ongoing to bring a coffee shop into a […]

The family of a football official who collapsed during a match at Desborough Town have praised those who helped save his life. Assistant referee Martin Weedon, 73, suffered a cardiac arrest shortly after kick-off in Saturday’s game and was treated on the pitch before a defibrillator was used to restart his heart. The incident happened […]

A plan to transform part of Welland Park into a new community events arena is set to be approved. Harborough District Council is proposing to refurbish the disused pavilion and convert the former bowling green into a flexible space for events. The project, costing just under £800,000, would create a venue for activities such as […]

The Conservatives have launched a bid to take control of Harborough District Council. They have tabled a motion to remove Lib Dem leader Phil Knowles – who heads the ruling coalition – and replace him with opposition leader Simon Whelband. The motion argues that the coalition no longer has an effective majority, has recently been […]

The Environment Agency is to invest £2.7 million to reduce flood risk in Little Bowden, Braybrooke and Clipston. The funding will be used to improve flood storage reservoirs, helping to reduce the risk of river flooding. The improvements form part of a major national investment programme announced today aimed at protecting homes and businesses from […]

Tourism plans have been put forward for new holiday accommodation near Lubenham. Developers want to build 13 holiday lodges on land off Foxton Road, currently used for caravan storage and a parts business. The site lies on the eastern side of Foxton Road, around 800 metres from the centre of Lubenham and is also about […]

Councillors have narrowly voted to submit a new Local Plan for Harborough District to the government for independent examination. The blueprint – which includes sites for nearly 6,500 new homes, including a controversial ‘new town’ near Great Glen – was approved 17 votes to 15 at a meeting last night. The ruling coalition group says […]

A major plan outlining where development could take place across Harborough District over the next 15 years faces a key council vote tonight. Councillors will decide whether to submit the new Local Plan to the government for independent examination. The blueprint proposes nearly 6,500 new homes, along with employment land, schools, health services, retail, and […]