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Leicestershire County Council has abandoned plans to close nurseries for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) following widespread opposition. The proposal had suggested moving SEND provision into mainstream nurseries, but parents raised concerns that their children would not receive the support they need. More than 2,000 people signed a petition against the plan, […]

Financial concerns continue at Harborough District Council after external auditors declined to sign off its accounts for the second year running. A disclaimer of opinion has again been issued, meaning auditors cannot confirm that the 2024/25 financial statements are accurate. The decision follows ongoing issues with a new financial system and unreconciled transactions, as well […]

North Northamptonshire Council is planning to sell a former care home site in Desborough. The property in Beech Close has stood empty for more than three years after closing due to structural problems. The council says money raised from the sale — along with other surplus sites — will help fund regeneration projects. However, officers […]

Leicestershire Trading Standards has issued a warning after reports of scammers impersonating the charity Arthritis UK. Fraudsters are contacting people by phone claiming they are eligible for help completing benefits forms — but only if they pay a fee. Officials say this is a scam and have stressed that the charity never charges for support […]

A car stolen from a driveway in Market Harborough has been found packed inside a shipping container at a port in Essex. The Toyota RAV4 was taken from Freshman Way on the Farndon Fields estate earlier this month. The vehicle was discovered during pre-shipment checks at London Gateway Port in Thurrock, before it could be […]

Leicestershire County Council says a recent spike in potholes has been caused by prolonged wet weather, flooding, and freezing temperatures. The authority, which maintains more than 2,500 miles of roads across towns, villages, and rural routes, has already seen pothole reports exceed typical winter levels this year. Since May 2025, the council has carried out […]

Police are appealing for dashcam footage after illegal street racing on the A6 bypass between Kibworth and Great Glen last night. A large crowd gathered on both sides of the road to watch, with reports of vehicles travelling at high speed. Officers were called just before 9.30pm after receiving several calls from concerned motorists. Leicestershire […]

A crowdfunding campaign is underway to ensure a rare 3,000-year-old gold torc can go on display Harborough Museum. The Middle Bronze Age jewellery piece — discovered by a metal detectorist in a field near the town in 2024 and valued at £150,000 — is the only one of its kind ever found in Leicestershire. The […]

Market Harborough is pressing ahead with its bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture. Harborough District Council says the proposal already has support from community groups, voluntary organisations, and residents, with a first meeting planned to decide how best to showcase the town. The government’s competition aims to boost local pride, with a […]

A prolific shoplifter has been banned from entering a string of supermarkets and convenience stores — including in Market Harborough — after being made subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order. Dion Robinson, 34, of no fixed address, was given the two-year order following an application by Leicestershire Police. He is now prohibited from entering 14 […]