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The plan for nearly three thousand new homes near Lutterworth could be reviewed by the government. South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa is considering asking for it to be ‘called-in’ amid concerns over parts of the massive development, set for land off the M1, which was given the go-ahead by Harborough District Council in July. He […]

A wreath has been laid on the war memorial in the grounds of St Nicholas Church in Little Bowden, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. A small ceremony, organised by Market Harborough branch of the Royal Air Force Association, was held yesterday, but was limited to six people to comply with […]

Market Harborough’s bonfire and fireworks display has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Organisers, the St Joseph’s School PTFA, have taken the decision due to restrictions on gatherings and the rising number of Covid-19 cases. It is the second year the annual event, which is the group’s main fundraiser, has not taken place, after […]

Police carried out an operation targeting speeding motorcyclists on the stretches of the A47 and B6047 in the Harborough District yesterday. Officers say it was in response to rising complaints from residents in villages about excessive speed and noise.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in hospital following a crash between Rothwell and Lamport on Saturday night. Officers say the 23-year-old man was riding a black Kawasaki ER650 bike that left the road and collided with a hedge. A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “Police were alerted to the incident shortly […]

The Chairman of Harborough District Council is riding 61 miles for charity today – without leaving his house! Cllr Stephen Bilbie is on a virtual ride around the district on his Birthday, to raise money for sight-loss charity Vista, his chosen cause to support during his year in office. He’s on completing the challenge on […]

A Desborough woman has raised over £700 for a charity very close to her heart, after taking her first steps outside her house in months.  Kathryn Croker had a life-changing kidney transplant seven years ago when her Dad donated one of his kidneys. She remains on medication which lowers her immune system, meaning she had […]

Controversial road closures in Market Harborough town centre have been removed. Traffic can now use Adam and Eve Street and Church Street as normal. Traffic can now use Adam & Eve Street again The roads had been closed since June to help with social distancing, although some shop owners said the move had impacted trade. […]

Police have carried out their third drugs raid in Market Harborough in three weeks. Officers executed a warrant yesterday afternoon at a flat in Riverside Court off Farndon Road. No-one was there, but items believed to be connected to drugs supply were seized. The raid was part of an on-going operation to tackle the supply […]

Farming families across the Harborough District are being invited to join a free business skills programme after the area was chosen to be part of a unique support scheme. It will see up to 20 beef, sheep and dairy farms benefit the Prince’s Countryside Fund initiative, that was launched ten years ago by HRH, The […]