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16,200 people living in the Harborough District were furloughed from their jobs last month. The number is thought to have now dropped slightly, with more of the hospitality sector now able to re-open outdoors. The figure has been released by the government along with the latest unemployment numbers, which show a slight reduction in the […]

A Mum from Tur Langton, whose daughter was murdered by her stalking ex-boyfriend, is encouraging people to speak out if they are a victim. Alice Ruggles was 24 when she was killed in 2016, while living in the north-east. Sue Hills and her husband set up a charity Trust in their daughter’s name, to raise […]

The former Lawrence’s shoe factory in Desborough could finally be re-developed as plans are announced to build over 40 homes there. North Northamptonshire Council, who own the site, is seeking funding from government-back Homes England, to build a mix of one to five-bedroom properties. The site on Harborough Road has been derelict for over 20 […]

Vandals have damaged an allotment used by adults with learning disabilities in Market Harborough, for the second time in two weeks. Windows of a shed used by Freedom Support were smashed and a security camera wrecked. Items were also removed from the shed and strewn across the plot. It’s thought the damage, at the site […]

Over 80 youngsters returned to Desborough’s Green Space Junior Parkrun yesterday, after waiting over a year to get together again. The relaxation of lockdown rules meant the weekly event was back, near the Leisure Centre. It was extra special too, as the day marked the popular event’s second birthday and 32 volunteers helped ensure the […]

A Market Harborough man accused of breaching Covid laws over a funeral for his brother will face no further criminal action. Patrick James Rooney, 48, was charged after around 150 mourners turned up outside a church in Kettering last November. A funeral was held there for Joe Rooney, 47, from Corby, who died in car […]

Market Harborough’s Jubilee Foodbank is running low on certain items and is appealing for the public’s help. The voluntary service continues to be in great demand, including helping individuals and families who have fallen into food poverty, because of the impact of the pandemic on their finances. Items needed are: Cartons of long life semi-skimmed […]

Police and Council licensing officers completed checks on pubs and restaurants in and around Market Harborough over the weekend. The joint operation was to ensure premises were operating within the current Covid-19 legislation, with customers able to sit outside. Officers say there were no issues and the checks will continue. A Police spokesperson said : […]

Police investigating a road rage incident in Rothwell – which left a cyclist injured – have released a picture of a man they want to speak to. The male rider was assaulted on Rushton Road. A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “The incident happened between 10.45am and 10.55am on Thursday, February 25, when a cyclist […]

A herd of cows escaped from their field and went on a late night walk in Market Harborough last night. Around 15 were spotted strolling down the middle of the A4304 between Lubenham and Market Harborough just after 9pm and had reached Lubenham Hill when Police caught up with them. Officers say they were quickly […]