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Police are making a direct appeal to the community in Thurnby as a father and his 15-year-old son remain in a life-threatening condition following an attack at their family home. The incident happened in Station Road, at the junction with Somerby Road, shortly before 12.30am on Thursday (October 8th). The man, in his 50s, and […]

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing will have the chance to meet one of the show’s best-known judges in Market Harborough later this month. Craig Revel Horwood will be at Waterstones on The Square on October 22nd to sign copies of his new book, The Book of Panto, released yesterday. The book explores the history of […]

Two people have been critically injured after being stabbed during an incident at a house in Thurnby. Police were called to an address on Station Road, at the corner of Somerby Road, shortly after midnight this morning following reports of a disturbance. It is believed two masked men entered the property and assaulted three people. […]

Harborough Town Football Club has submitted plans for a new outdoor Fan Zone at its Market Harborough ground. The proposals include a covered outdoor seating area, food and drink facilities, an outdoor TV and stage, a club shop and new toilets. The Fan Zone would be built on existing hardstanding behind the clubhouse using a […]

The future of a long-standing shop in Desborough town centre is uncertain after it was put up for sale. Central Co-op is marketing its High Street store as part of a wider review of its business. The retailer says the High Street shop is facing financial challenges which are affecting its long-term financial sustainability. A […]

Plans have been unveiled for 23 new business units on the edge of Market Harborough. The development is earmarked for around three acres of land off Northampton Road and would see units of varying sizes created across five buildings. They would be suitable for storage and distribution, as well as light industrial purposes. A 64-space […]

Two sets of car keys have been stolen during a burglary at a house near Market Harborough. The incident happened on Gallow Field Road, near Gartree, just before 2.30am yesterday. No cars were taken during the burglary. Leicestershire Police are continuing to investigate and are appealing for information. Officers are asking anyone who saw anything […]

A new sculpture in Market Harborough has been left behind a fence for more than three months because its lighting is still not working. The three-metre-tall steel artwork is at Friendship Park on Northampton Road and is designed to be lit up after dark. The sculpture features friendship-themed words and phrases, which are designed to […]

Volunteers, young people, community groups and local businesses have been recognised for their contributions to communities across Harborough. The winners and runners-up of the Harborough District Community Awards 2026 were celebrated at a ceremony at Kibworth Community Hub. Residents nominated individuals and organisations over the summer, with the nominations assessed by panels including Harborough District […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died and a passenger was seriously injured in a crash in South Kilworth. The collision happened on Walcote Road just after 3pm yesterday, when a red Honda CB1000 motorcycle left the road. The rider, a man in his 60s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The […]