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Two young boys were left shaken after being threatened with a knife while fishing in Market Harborough. The attempted robbery happened at 6.20pm yesterday on the canal towpath near the cut-through to Logan Crescent. A teenager, believed to be around 16 years old, is said to have searched through their fishing gear before producing a […]
A special film screening and discussion event is taking place in Market Harborough tonight, focusing on climate change and nature recovery. The People’s Emergency Briefing will be shown at the Octagonal Hall of Our Lady of Victories Church from 7.15pm as part of a nationwide campaign calling for action on environmental issues. The film features […]
Plans to create a town council for Market Harborough have moved a step closer. Harborough District councillors have unanimously agreed to progress the proposal to a second phase of consultation, following strong support from residents during the initial consultation. The next stage will focus on the technical details of establishing the new council, including the […]
Two men have been jailed after police uncovered a cannabis factory containing more than 1,600 plants worth over £1 million in Lutterworth. Erald Mile, 29, and Eduart Filja, 31, both of no fixed abode, were each sentenced to two years and three months in prison after admitting producing cannabis. The pair were arrested in March […]
The race to fill a vacant seat on Harborough District Council is now officially under way. Five candidates have been confirmed for the Lutterworth East by-election on July 2nd, following the death of Labour councillor David Gair in April. The candidates are: Martin Cullen (Labour) Adam Holmes (Green Party) Bill Piper (Reform UK) Sarah Simms […]
A police crackdown on nuisance motorcyclists in Desborough is already producing results. Northamptonshire Police say one rider was caught after initially failing to stop for officers before falling from their bike while trying to get away. The rider was uninjured but has been reported for failing to stop for police and driving without insurance. The […]
Thousands of people turned out for this year’s Market Harborough Carnival despite some wet weather. Hundreds of runners took part in the carnival run before a colourful float parade made its way through the town. There was also a strong turnout at Symington’s Recreation Ground, where there was a host of activities for all the […]
An investigation is continuing after a light aircraft crashed in Northamptonshire on Friday afternoon. Two men were taken to hospital after the plane came down in a field near Pitsford, although police say their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has now begun enquiries to establish what caused the […]
Several fire engines spotted outside a block of flats in Market Harborough today were part of a planned training exercise. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service says there was no cause for concern after crews were seen at the building on St Mary’s Road around midday. The activity was a scheduled exercise designed to help firefighters […]
Motorists in Desborough faced unexpected delays at lunchtime after an escaped cow brought traffic to a standstill. Police were called just after midday after the animal was spotted wandering through roads on the Grange estate, before making its way onto the busy Harborough Road. The cow was eventually rounded up by a local farmer and […]
