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Work to complete the construction of a long-awaited footbridge over the railway in Little Bowden will finally resume next week. It has been over three months since contractors were forced to leave the site, after it emerged a key piece of legal permission for the structure hadn’t been granted. Network Rail say the final groundworks […]
Highways teams have been out clearing trees and branches which fell during Storm Freya across the Harborough District last night. Emergency gangs from Leicestershire County Council dealt with 18 call-outs to remove trees blocking the roads overnight and a further eight today. They included on Walcote Road, South Kilworth, Laughton Road, Lubenham, Laughton Road, Hallaton, Main […]
It’s looking like the electrification of the Midland Mainline will extend to Market Harborough. Network Rail has been asked by the Department For Transport to draw up detailed plans for overhead cables to be installed north from Kettering. It follows calls from campaigners after it was announced a massive electricity substation to power the electrification […]
Swimmers raised thousands of pounds over the weekend at the Market Harborough SwiMarathon. The event at the Leisure Centre, hosted by Hfm, saw teams from groups, clubs and schools, swim in relay for 50 minutes non-stop. A team from Market Harborough Swimming Club, set a new record by covering an amazing 187 lengths – 3.74 […]
Highways bosses are to review their decision to remove signs on the A14, marking the historic Battle Of Naseby site. It follows uproar from those involved in the Naseby Battlefield project – who have spent years raising money for improve the site – and say they are horrified at the move. Around 20,000 people a […]
A campaign for a safe pedestrian crossing on the busy A4304 in Lubenham is to be stepped up after Highway bosses said the need for one does not meet their criteria. The call is being spearheaded by All Saints Primary School in the village, which says since their lollipop lady resigned over 18 months ago, […]
Harborough youngsters have put their artistic talents on show by designing banners encouraging and promoting walking, cycling and staying safe on the ‘school run’. They have produced banners which are now taking pride of place at their school gates as part of the Leicestershire County Council scheme. The Market Harborough C of E, Ridgeway and […]
A bid to attract new businesses to South Leicestershire has been launched today. ‘Invest in Harborough District’ has a dedicated website and a promotional video has been produced, to showcase the area and encourage businesses in other parts of the UK to consider relocating to the District. Harborough Council unveiled the campaign at an event […]
Potholes and damaged surfaces on several roads will be repaired this month. Leicestershire County Council Highways has announced ‘carriageway patching’ will be carried out on Farndon Road, Lathkill Street, Western Avenue, Fairfax Road, Holly Close and Park Drive in Market Harborough, as well as Marsh Drive, Station Street and Church Road in Kibworth. Road closures […]
Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash on the B6047 just outside Market Harborough. One had to be cut free from the wreckage of a vehicle by fire crews. It happened just before 11am between the Innovation Centre roundabout and the Gartree/Great Bowden Crossroads. Two fire crews – four ambulances and […]
