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An appeal for information has been launched after a peregrine falcon died after being shot. The bird was one of this year’s chicks from Leicester Cathedral and was found grounded yesterday in a garden on Smeeton Road in Kibworth. Staff from Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital collected the peregrine, but it sadly had to be put to […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision in Tilton on the Hill. The two-vehicle collision happened on the B6047 Leicester Road just after midday yesterday. It involved two vehicles – a blue Vauxhall Agila and a grey Ford Kuga. The passenger in the Agila – a woman – sadly died at […]

A Canada goose is recovering at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital after making a very unplanned entrance through the glass front door of a house in Countesthorpe. Homeowner Lynne Sewell said a loud bang had her convinced someone was trying to kick the door in – or that a car had crashed outside. Instead, when she went […]

A tree planting event has marked an important milestone for Harborough District Council’s Rewilding Harborough project. His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur Esq. OBE CStJ, joined councillors and partners to plant an oak tree on behalf of HM King Charles III, formally recognising 2025 as the year the project began. A commemorative plaque was […]

A Desborough man has been jailed for life for his role in the death of Ryan Burton in Kettering earlier this year. Keiton Underwood, 20, of Bridge Road, Desborough, was sentenced today (Monday, December 22) after pleading guilty to murder, alongside Ace Hill, 19, of Minden Close, Corby, who also admitted the charge and received […]

Looking for a new hobby that’s sociable, stimulating and fun? A new beginners’ Bridge course is starting in Market Harborough this January. The weekly evening class is aimed at complete beginners and those returning to the game, and will be taught by an experienced tutor. Bridge is a game for life and is known for […]

The Welland Eco Wardrobe in Market Harborough is opening its doors for a huge special sale in the New Year. The project run by Welland Park Academy has created a shared “wardrobe” of dresses, suits and accessories for special occasions, helping people look great while keeping fashion affordable and sustainable. The collection includes more than […]

A long-standing vacant shop in Market Harborough will reopen as a new furniture store after Christmas. Furniture Warehouse will open on December 27th in the former Argos premises in St Mary’s Place, which had stood empty for more than five years. The new two-storey store has created a number of jobs and will be the […]

A new children’s indoor soft play centre in Market Harborough is creating around 20 jobs. Rascal Ranch is opening on Welland Business Park on December 27th. It will be the second Rascal Ranch branch after the first opened in Leicester and Managing Director Kavita Patel said: “The unit at Welland Business Park gives us so […]

Hollywood stars Tom Holland and fiancée Zendaya enjoyed an evening meal in Market Harborough last night. The Spider-Man actor, known for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and his co-star and fiancée Zendaya visited the Everest Lounge restaurant on St Mary’s Road. Their presence caused a stir among patrons, many of whom were left […]