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A Leicestershire man is set to stand trial charged with the attempted murder of another man in Market Harborough. Henry Gaskin, 20, is also accused of wounding with intent and two counts of possession of a knife in a public place, namely Gallow Field Road. The charges relate to an incident on July 19th last […]

Leicestershire Trading Standards is warning residents about a product recall affecting several Tower air fryer models due to fire safety concerns. Six models made between January 2022 and April 2023 are included in the recall. Owners are being urged to stop using them immediately and unplug the appliance. The products were sold by major retailers […]

Bunches of flowers have been appearing mysteriously across Market Harborough, each with a note asking passers-by to take them home. The daffodils have been spotted on benches, post boxes, and other spots around the town. Each bunch comes with a tag reading: “Take me home, brighter days are coming” #daffodilsofkindness. People who have found them […]

Plans have been unveiled for new housing developments in two parts of the HFM region. Up to 265 homes are proposed for land off Harborough Road in Desborough, while a further 150 could be built on a site east of Welford Road in Husbands Bosworth. Both schemes include a range of house types and sizes, […]

A crash involving four vehicles partially blocked the A6 near Kibworth at lunchtime. Police say no-one was injured in the collision on Harborough Road, near the entrance to The Shooting Ground. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: “A collision involving four vehicles was reported just after midday. No injuries have been reported and no-one has […]

Two people have appeared in court accused of drugs offences after police raided a property in Market Harborough. The man and woman, both of Shropshire Close, face charges of being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B drugs, possession of criminal property — namely £6,980 in cash — and possession of an […]

Firefighters helped free a person trapped in a car following a crash near Rushton last night. Emergency services were called to Desborough Road shortly after 7pm following a collision involving two cars – a Nissan Juke and Vauxhall Mokka. A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Using special cutting equipment, crews from Kettering […]

A burglar who stole cigarettes worth £14,000 from Sainsbury’s in Desborough has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay compensation. Paul Dewison broke into the store in the early hours, damaging a shutter and front window to gain entry. He fled before police arrived, although some of the stolen items were found […]

The A427 between Market Harborough and Corby will be closed for the next three nights for carriageway repairs. Work is taking place on Stoke Hill near Stoke Albany from 8pm to 6am each night until Friday. Drivers are being advised to follow a diversion via the A6, A14, A43, and A6003 in both directions. The […]

A former churchwarden who grew up in Market Harborough has launched a fresh appeal against his life sentence for the murder of a pensioner.  Benjamin Field, 35, was jailed in 2019 for killing Peter Farquhar, 69, in Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, following a campaign of physical and mental abuse. He was told he would serve  a […]