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The Oxendon Tunnel on the Brampton Valley Way near Market Harborough has reopened after major resurfacing and drainage work. The tunnel was closed for around six weeks while the existing path was excavated and a new, more durable surface was laid. The nearby car park has also reopened, meaning the route is now fully accessible […]

An abandoned rabbit has been rescued after being found dumped in a crate in Desborough with no food or water. Animals In Need said the rabbit was found by members of the public, who alerted the animal rescue charity. The charity said the rabbit was in good condition despite being left without food or water, […]

The historic former Joules shop in Market Harborough could be given a facelift under newly submitted plans. The Grade II listed building on the High Street has been empty since Joules relocated from the premises last year. The Market Harborough and The Bowdens Charity, which owns the property, has applied for permission to carry out […]

More than £150,000 has been awarded to Harborough District Council to help tackle homelessness and support rough sleepers. The funding is part of a government pledge, led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, to ensure every rough sleeper in England is offered help and accommodation this winter. The council says the funding will be allocated over […]

A man has admitted a series of shop thefts from Co-op convenience stores across Harborough. Shaun Williams, 31, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to ten theft charges involving more than £650 worth of goods. Williams admitted stealing washing and meat products worth £67.20 from the Co-op on Leicester Road in Market Harborough on March […]

Developers have launched an appeal against the rejection of controversial plans to build 28 new homes between Kibworth Beauchamp and Smeeton Westerby. A government planning inspector will now review Harborough District Council’s decision to refuse the scheme for land off Smeeton Road. More than 200 objections were submitted against the proposals. The plans were rejected […]

The Market Harborough Summer Fayre returns to Welland Park tomorrow, with a packed programme of entertainment for visitors. The free to enter event from 10am til 3.30pm will feature craft, drink and food stalls, live music on the HFM stage, children’s entertainment and a fun dog show. HFM’s Chris Jones will be presenting his Sunday […]

RMT members working at East Midlands Railway are set to take further strike action over ongoing safety concerns and faults affecting its Aurora Class 810 trains. The union has announced a 48-hour walkout over the Bank Holiday weekend, on Sunday August 30th and Monday August 31st. A further 24-hour strike is planned for September 16th […]

A Market Harborough domestic abuse support group has criticised the lack of advance warning ahead of an emergency government phone alert over wildfires. A ‘severe alert’ was sent to mobile phones across England and Wales at 7pm last Friday, warning people against lighting anything that could spark a fire. The alert was issued as wildfires […]

An electric vehicle fire caused major damage to the outside of a home in the Harborough village of Tugby. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze on a driveway in Manor Farm Road. Initially, two fire engines were sent to the scene, but two more crews were called after reports that the […]