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Arriva bus services across Leicestershire are set to face major disruption later this week when staff begin eight days of strike action in a pay dispute. Around 300 drivers, depot and office workers will walk out on Thursday, Friday and Saturday – with further strikes planned for December 15th, 20th and 21st, and January 5th […]

A man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a crash in Market Harborough left a busy junction without working traffic lights. Police were called to Springfield Street just before 2.30am on Saturday after a car driver hit a traffic island and knocked down a set of lights at the entrance to the Sainsbury’s car […]

A man has been arrested after a teenage boy was seriously injured in a crash in Desborough this morning. The boy, who was riding a manual scooter, was involved in a collision with the driver of a dark blue Ford Focus on the B576 Rothwell Road shortly after 8am. He was taken to the Queen’s […]

A person died after being hit by a train in Great Bowden on Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks off Station Road at 11.44am. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers and paramedics attended and sadly a person was pronounced deceased. “The incident is not thought […]

Shoppers will be able to park for free in Market Harborough tomorrow as a ‘Shop Local’ campaign gathers pace in the run-up to Christmas. Harborough District Council is waiving charges in its car parks on the next three Saturdays, to encourage more people into the town centre and support local businesses. The initiative kicks off […]

People are being urged to stay vigilant around St Giles Church in Desborough following two attempted arson attacks in recent weeks. Rubbish was set alight by the front door on two separate occasions, with the latest incident causing damage to the church door. The neighbouring community centre on Lower Street has also been targeted. Church […]

One of Market Harborough’s most popular festive events returns today as the Christmas Fayre takes over the town centre. Running from 4.30pm to 9pm, the event will feature a wide range of stalls, a fun fair, children’s activities, real reindeer, street entertainment and plenty of food and drink for visitors to enjoy. Some shops and […]

Police were called after a car was left in a precarious position at Saddington Reservoir. The vehicle ended up partially submerged at the water’s edge on Tuesday. Officers attended the scene and have described the incident as a ‘genuine accident’. No-one was injured.

A young diver from Market Harborough has earned a coveted place in Swim England’s Diving Youth Development Squad. Ten-year-old Sebastian Karanjit is one of just eleven promising athletes selected for the two-year pathway, designed to nurture future junior elite competitors. Sebastian, a pupil at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, secured his spot after catching the judges’ […]

Market Harborough BMX Freestyler Jude Jones is celebrating the biggest win of his career. The 24-year-old triumphed at the UCI World Cup in Japan last weekend, becoming the only British competitor to ever take the title. A member of the British Cycling Team, Jude is now aiming for a spot in Team GB’s squad for […]