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The Harborough Rail Users Group is inviting anyone with an interest in rail services to its AGM tonight. The group will discuss key issues including upcoming changes to the station car park payment system, and investment in the Midland Main Line – including the introduction of a new train fleet. The meeting starts at 7pm […]

A paraglider has been rescued after crashing into trees beside the A508 near Market Harborough. The man was left hanging around eight metres above the ground following the incident between Great Oxendon and Kelmarsh just after 10.30am today. All emergency services attended the scene near the Clipston turn on Harborough Road and firefighters used an […]

A man has admitted two weapons offences following an incident in a Market Harborough street. Lee Ostler appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court after being arrested on Friday afternoon when armed police officers were called to Gladstone Street, following reports of someone with a ‘rifle’. The 50-year-old, who lives in the street, pleaded guilty to possession of […]

Some postboxes in Market Harborough are currently out of action as Royal Mail prepares to replace them with new solar-powered models. They have been wrapped in black plastic ahead of the installation of ‘postboxes of the future’. The new design will allow customers to send and return parcels up to the size of a shoebox, […]

Six political parties are fielding candidates in next month’s by-election in Market Harborough. The Conservatives, Greens, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and Social Democratic Party will contest the seat in the Logan Ward on December 18th. The election for a place on Harborough District Council was triggered by the resignation of independent councillor Geraldine Whitmore […]

A man arrested after a crash between Market Harborough and Lubenham has been released under investigation.  The 51-year-old was held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, after two people were hurt in the two-vehicle collision on the A4304 early yesterday. Emergency services were called to Lubenham Hill just after 5.20am and firefighters […]

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man wanted in connection with an assault at a property in Desborough. They want to speak to Peter White about the incident last Monday (Nov 17th), which included an allegation of non-fatal strangulation and criminal damage. Officers have released a picture of the 41-year-old as […]

The new Sports Direct store in Market Harborough will include a GAME concession. Frasers Group, which owns both brands, has confirmed a dedicated section for gaming products will feature inside the store. The new store is set to open later this week in the former Poundland premises in the Commons Car Park, creating eight jobs. […]

Work has begun to replace payment machines in Market Harborough car parks with state-of-the-art ticketless technology. The upgrade is aimed at making paying easier and quicker, and although drivers still need to enter their vehicle registration number, they will no longer have to display a ticket. The new machines offer multiple payment options, including contactless […]

A derelict historic house in Market Harborough town centre has been demolished to make-way for planned new apartments. The property on Roman Way was bought by a developer earlier this year when Harborough District Council scrapped plans to build accommodation for the homeless on the site. The house dated back to the 1600s and was […]