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A swan rescued from a sewage treatment works will be spending Christmas at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital after becoming trapped for four days. The male bird was discovered weak and waterlogged in an overflow tank at the site in Stoke Albany, near Desborough. Staff at the sewage works raised the alarm after noticing the swan was […]

This year’s HFM-backed Toys On The Table Appeal has received incredible support. Individuals, businesses, and community groups across Market Harborough have donated more than 3,000 brand-new toys and gifts. The appeal ensures that disadvantaged children across Leicestershire and Rutland have presents to open on Christmas Day. The main collection point was Harborough Market and Bill […]

More than 250 decorated tractors will take to the streets of South Leicestershire tomorrow (Sunday) as a big festive event returns. The Christmas convoy will start and end in Lutterworth and take in places including Broughton Astley, Blaby, Countesthorpe and Peatling Parva. Since launching six years ago, the Archers Festive Tractor Run has raised over […]

A flood alert for the Welland Valley has been lifted as river levels fall and conditions continue to improve. The Environment Agency says there is no longer a threat of flooding in the area of the River Welland and River J0rdan and no further flooding is expected. However, it has warned that standing water may […]

An A&E doctor from Market Harborough has taken on a gruelling fitness challenge to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. To mark his 40th birthday, Scott Castell is completing 400 chest-to-floor burpees every day for 40 days. He was inspired to take on the challenge after former England and Leicester Tigers rugby player […]

The Leader of Harborough District Council has hit back after calls to “consider his position” following a by-election in Market Harborough. The Conservatives won the seat in the Logan ward, bringing their total to 16 councillors – the same number as the ruling coalition administration led by Liberal Democrat Cllr Phil Knowles. Cllr Simon Whelband, […]

Plans have been approved for a new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school in Market Harborough. The school will be based at the former Roman Way Community Centre and will cater for just under 90 pupils aged between five and 19, supported by more than 60 members of staff. Education provider the Aurora Group […]

The leader of Harborough District Council has revealed plans that could see council tax cut by five per cent. The move would save the average Band D household just over £9 a year and is set to form part of the council’s wider budget proposals, which are expected to be considered in the New Year. […]

The Conservatives have won the Logan ward by-election in Market Harborough. David Page was elected with a majority of 103, taking the seat which had previously been held by an independent councillor. The Green Party came second, followed by the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and Labour. The result means the Conservatives now hold 16 seats […]

Residents and businesses are being asked to have their say on Leicestershire County Council’s draft budget plans. A month-long consultation has launched today, setting out how the authority plans to manage rising costs and demand. The proposals include an extra £131m for social care and outline the impact of a possible 2.99% council tax rise, […]