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Plans have been announced to upgrade Kibworth Fire Station. The proposal would see a single-storey extension built at the rear of the on-call base on Fleckney Road, creating a dedicated gym space for firefighters. The additional area would allow crews to carry out fitness training and house equipment needed to maintain operational readiness. According to […]

Organisers of the Market Harborough Rotary SwiMarathon are thanking everyone who took part in the big fundraising event over the weekend. 31 teams of almost 130 swimmers completed more than 3,000 lengths of Harborough Leisure Centre’s pool – covering over 80km. One team from Market Harborough Triathlon Club set a new record, completing 181 lengths […]

Students have been learning essential money management and financial literacy skills through a programme, led by the Harborough District Youth Council. The Finance Champions initiative aimed to equip young people with practical financial knowledge and money management essentials. Around 20 Year 10 students from Robert Smyth Academy, Leicester Grammar School, Leicester Grammar Stoneygate, and Beauchamp […]

An e-bike has been seized by police in Market Harborough. Officers were on patrol in the town centre as part of efforts to tackle illegally modified e-bikes and scooters, following complaints about them being ridden dangerously. Police say the seizure is a reminder that bikes being used illegally in public can be confiscated.

Motorcyclists will be collecting donations for charity in Market Harborough this weekend. The Market Harborough Riders will be outside Pets at Home in the Springfield Retail Park from 10am on Sunday, gathering supplies for East Midlands Dog Rescue. Donations collected on the day will then be taken to the charity’s centre in Enderby. There will […]

Staff at Welland Park Academy in Market Harborough went all out for World Book Day, transforming corridors into a colourful parade of literary characters. Students spotted favourites from Mr Men, Alice in Wonderland, The Hunger Games, Minions, The Hungry Caterpillar, Star Wars, Little Red Riding Hood, The Indian in the Cupboard, and more. Pupils had […]

A Desborough man charged with murder is due to stand trial next month. Samuel Field, 40, is accused of assaulting 93-year-old Martin Glynn at a house on Gold Street on 20 September 2024. Mr Glynn suffered a serious head injury and died three months later. Field appeared at Northampton Crown Court yesterday and pleaded not […]

The new Peaky Blinders film, featuring scenes shot on the Brampton Valley Way near Market Harborough, is released in cinemas today. The former railway tunnel at Kelmarsh played what the film’s creator, Stephen Knight, described as “an important” role in the movie and one of the “treasures you sometimes find when you are filming.” Filming […]

People in Market Harborough are having their say on whether the town should have its own council.  A public consultation is underway ahead of a final decision. Supporters say a town council would strengthen local representation, particularly with local government reorganisation on the horizon, which could see Market Harborough absorbed into a larger authority. Darren […]