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Cancer Research UK has confirmed its long-standing Market Harborough shop will close in just over three weeks. The Coventry Road store is set to shut for good on Good Friday, April the 3rd. The closure is part of a wider shake-up of the charity’s retail operations across the country. Julie Byard, Director of Trading at […]

The Market Harborough Riders have thanked everyone who contributed to yesterday’s charity collection for East Midlands Dog Rescue. Members collected 126 tins of dog food, 160 pouches, blankets, cleaning products, and £165 in cash donations, including £100 from KH Motorcycles in Harborough. More than 25 riders gathered outside Pets at Home to receive donations before delivering […]

Plans have been announced to upgrade Kibworth Fire Station. The proposal would see a single-storey extension built at the rear of the on-call base on Fleckney Road, creating a dedicated gym space for firefighters. The additional area would allow crews to carry out fitness training and house equipment needed to maintain operational readiness. According to […]

Organisers of the Market Harborough Rotary SwiMarathon are thanking everyone who took part in the big fundraising event over the weekend. 31 teams of almost 130 swimmers completed more than 3,000 lengths of Harborough Leisure Centre’s pool – covering over 80km. One team from Market Harborough Triathlon Club set a new record, completing 181 lengths […]

Students have been learning essential money management and financial literacy skills through a programme, led by the Harborough District Youth Council. The Finance Champions initiative aimed to equip young people with practical financial knowledge and money management essentials. Around 20 Year 10 students from Robert Smyth Academy, Leicester Grammar School, Leicester Grammar Stoneygate, and Beauchamp […]

An e-bike has been seized by police in Market Harborough. Officers were on patrol in the town centre as part of efforts to tackle illegally modified e-bikes and scooters, following complaints about them being ridden dangerously. Police say the seizure is a reminder that bikes being used illegally in public can be confiscated.

Motorcyclists will be collecting donations for charity in Market Harborough this weekend. The Market Harborough Riders will be outside Pets at Home in the Springfield Retail Park from 10am on Sunday, gathering supplies for East Midlands Dog Rescue. Donations collected on the day will then be taken to the charity’s centre in Enderby. There will […]

Staff at Welland Park Academy in Market Harborough went all out for World Book Day, transforming corridors into a colourful parade of literary characters. Students spotted favourites from Mr Men, Alice in Wonderland, The Hunger Games, Minions, The Hungry Caterpillar, Star Wars, Little Red Riding Hood, The Indian in the Cupboard, and more. Pupils had […]

A Desborough man charged with murder is due to stand trial next month. Samuel Field, 40, is accused of assaulting 93-year-old Martin Glynn at a house on Gold Street on 20 September 2024. Mr Glynn suffered a serious head injury and died three months later. Field appeared at Northampton Crown Court yesterday and pleaded not […]