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Harborough Police have seized over 20 vehicles in four weeks in and around Lutterworth. They have included some that had been stolen, or used in crime, and others whose drivers were found to have no insurance or driving licence. Officers have been regularly sharing pictures of the seized vehicles on social media. The majority of […]

A pub directly on the border between Leicestershire and Northamptonshire will have to stay shut when the lockdown ends on Wednesday. The Wharf Inn in Welford has been told it will fall into the tough Tier 3 restrictions, along with Leicestershire, with the rest of the village – in Northamptonshire – being in Tier 2, […]

The mounting impact of the pandemic on Harborough District’s Council’s finances has been revealed. Lost income and increased expenditure now totals £3.2m. The government has only covered some of this, leaving the authority with a funding gap of £1.8m Unless it receives more cash, or can make savings, bosses will have to use money in […]

Firefighters were called to deal with a tumble drier on fire at a house in Desborough this morning. The blaze broke out in the kitchen of the home in Alder Close at around 9.45am. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service say no-one was hurt, but the kitchen was left damaged. The cause of the fire is […]

Harborough Leisure Centre will re-open next week when the national lockdown ends. It has been closed for the past month due to the Covid-19 restrictions, but the government confirmed yesterday leisure facilities across England can open again from Wednesday, irrespective of an area’s Tier restrictions. Everyone Active, who run the centre on behalf of Harborough […]

The owner of an area of land in Church Langton say villagers will continue to be able to use it, even if it is rented out for grazing. Over 300 residents have signed a petition, amid concerns it could prevent them accessing the only green space in the village. But owners of the field, off […]

Police say nobody was seriously injured after a crash on the A14 involving six cars. It happened on the westbound carriageway between the Kelmarsh and Welford junction at around 5pm yesterday. Firefighters from Desborough and Rothwell were sent to the scene and released a driver from the wreckage of one of the cars, as well […]

The government has provided guidance about travelling between different tier levels, when they come into force next Wednesday. Leicestershire will face the toughest Tier 3 restrictions, but bordering Northamptonshire will be placed in Tier 2. Market Harborough and many parts of the Hfm Region sit either side of the border. The government says people should […]

We’re being encouraged to nominate people involved across Harborough for awards. The annual Sports Awards event can’t take place this year because of the pandemic, but organisers still want to recognise the dedication of those who have been working hard in the community. Nominations can maybe for someone who has used physical activity challenge to […]