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More than 200 million cannabis-like plants are being grown near Market Harborough as part of a new research project – the largest ever seen in the UK. It’s looking into the benefits and sustainability of Hemp, which is a type of cannabis plant without the Psychoactive component. Town firm CBD-Me is behind the project after […]
Police have raided an illegal travellers’ camp near Great Oxendon and seized eight caravans and other suspected stolen items. Around 30 officers moved onto the site on private land off the A508, between the village and Market Harborough, a former lay-by, just before midday. The RSPCA were also involved in the operation and dog wardens […]
Over 70 drivers were caught speeding on the A6 bypass in just two hours during this morning’s rush-hour. Police returned to the stretch between Kibworth and Great Glen following mounting safety concerns. Two drivers were travelling at 100 and 101mph per hour – 18 at over 90 and 54 over 80. Officers issued numerous traffic […]
A major road closure in Market Harborough has been brought forward.Rockingham Road will be shut at the railway bridge for up to six weeks from Monday July 22nd. Severn Trent Water had originally planned for work to take place there in August, but is ahead of schedule in its programme to replace water pipes across […]
Harborough Band will be playing non-stop for eight hours under the Old Grammar School on Saturday to raise vital funds. It costs £10,000 a year to keep to band, that was formed in 1897, going, and all 25 members are set to be involved in the ‘Sponsored Blow’ between 9am and 5pm, with people being […]
A man needed hospital treatment after being attacked with a glass in a Market Harborough pub. Police say he suffered cuts to his head following the incident at the King’s Head on Church Street at 1.40am on Sunday. A woman was also treated for a cut to her head caused by glass shards. Officers say […]
If you grew up in Lubenham or Theddingworth, you’re being asked what life was like before you turned 19. The Lubenham Heritage Group is behind the social history project and wants to discover the many changes that have taken place in the villages since the 1940s. They want as many people as possible to share […]
Thousands of people flocked into the town centre to enjoy the Classic Car Show in Market Harborough on Sunday July 7th. It was the fourth time the event – organised by HDC – was held across the town, with over 200 cars, motorbikes and other vehicles on display. Shops opened for business, there were lots […]
Plans have been unveiled to build houses on the car park at the back of Mistry’s Pharmacy in Market Harborough. Six mews-style homes are proposed for the site at the rear of the High Street. Images showing the current site and how it would look if the homes are built have been released: A […]
Controversial plans to demolish elderly peoples’ homes as part of the redevelopment of an independent living site in Market Harborough have moved forward, with a planning application being submitted. 17 bungalows and 8 flats will be flattened to make way for 39 new houses on Naseby Square, off Stuart Road, if the proposal is approved. […]
