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The new Peaky Blinders film, featuring scenes shot on the Brampton Valley Way near Market Harborough, is released in cinemas today. The former railway tunnel at Kelmarsh played what the film’s creator, Stephen Knight, described as “an important” role in the movie and one of the “treasures you sometimes find when you are filming.” Filming […]

People in Market Harborough are having their say on whether the town should have its own council.  A public consultation is underway ahead of a final decision. Supporters say a town council would strengthen local representation, particularly with local government reorganisation on the horizon, which could see Market Harborough absorbed into a larger authority. Darren […]

Plans have been submitted to demolish a former Army Cadet Force building in Market Harborough to make way for new homes. The proposals include five three-storey townhouses on Yeomanry Court, off Coventry Road, with associated gardens and car parking. The building has not been used for several years and was sold at auction last year […]

A new private medical centre could be coming to Market Harborough. Plans have been revealed to convert a vacant unit on Welland Business Park, fronting Rockingham Road, into a healthcare facility with consulting rooms and minor procedure suites. Planning documents submitted to Harborough District Council say the centre would provide outpatient diagnostic and clinical healthcare services, […]

Immediate repairs are set to start on a roundabout at the entrance to Market Harborough after it was branded a ‘death-trap’. A cyclist has fallen off their bike twice in recent weeks, and a motorcyclist narrowly avoided crashing at the junction of the A6 with Rockingham Road and the A427, due to the poor road […]

The A427 was blocked near Brampton Ash today after a lorry jack-knifed and became stuck. Police were made aware of the incident just before 2pm after receiving reports the driver had been attempting to make a U-turn when the vehicle became stuck in mud. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes […]

A technical fault with the pumps has forced the closure of the forecourt at Tesco Express in Market Harborough. The store says engineers are working as quickly as possible to resolve the issue, and has apologised for any inconvenience to customers. The shop itself remains open as normal for shopping, and Tesco added when the […]

Police say no-one was hurt after a crash involving two cars near Market Harborough this morning. It happened on the B6047 Harborough Road at the roundabout by the Harborough Innovation Centre at around 8.20am. Officers attended and the road was blocked for a time while the incident was dealt with and the vehicles recovered.

A new tree has been planted in Market Harborough town centre, bringing an end to the long-running saga of the so-called “Harborough Hole”. The patch of bare ground near The Square had been left empty for years after a previous tree was felled and not replaced, prompting a campaign for action. Harborough MP Neil O’Brien, […]

Adult social care provided by North Northamptonshire Council has been rated as “Requires Improvement” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The watchdog highlighted shortfalls across nine areas, including safety, leadership, and partnership working. However, it also noted positive outcomes, with over 66% of people expressing satisfaction with their care and support. Many reported regular contact […]