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A scheme to enable shoppers in Market Harborough to reduce the amount of plastic in their purchases is being launched this weekend.   “Refill Revolution” was founded by local resident and mother of two Beth Lambert – giving people the opportunity to take along their own empty containers to have them filled with a whole […]

A former British heavyweight boxing champion from Market Harborough is in the running for a prestigious Green Plaque award.   Jack Gardner’s name is one of a dozen on Leicestershire County Council’s shortlist – following nominations from the public covering such themes as war heroes, local heroes, famous people, philanthropists and entrepreneurs.   A former […]

Harborough Police have launched an appeal for more information after an incident in the town at the weekend.   Officers were called to Kettering Road in Market Harborough after a 22 year old man was assaulted and had his phone stolen.   The victim sustained head injuries but was released from hospital following treatment.   […]

The leader of Harborough District Council has been speaking about his commitment to working with others to help reduce the world’s dependence on single-use plastics.   Cllr Neil Bannister was among the panel members answering questions at a recent event organised by Churches Together in Market Harborough – which called for people to join forces […]

A specially-commissioned flag is now flying above The Symington Building in Market Harborough – to mark Armed Forces Day. Harborough District Council hoisted the flag this morning in the presence of a number of dignitaries during a ceremony in Church Square. The annual event’s an opportunity for the nation to show its support for service […]

Residents in a Harborough village are being invited to get involved in marking the centenary of the end of World War One in dramatic style  – with a “poppy cascade” from their church tower.   Great Bowden Parish Church is planning the giant display from the 1st to the 18th of November – to honour […]

Campaigners petitioning to save two Market Harborough bus services from the axe say there’ll be no let up in their efforts – in the wake of another key route being spared.   Last week, passengers learned the number 58 Lutterworth bus will now continue after Leicestershire County Council stepped in with the cash to subsidise […]

If you live or work in the Lutterworth area, police are asking you to keep your eyes peeled for a missing 82-year-old man with Alzheimers. A public search of the town yesterday failed to find him.   Peter Coyne, who is from Stockport, was last seen at the address of a family member in Riverside […]

The National Grid says it’s pleased to have received the go ahead to build a new electricity substation in Braybrooke – having been granted planning permission by Kettering Borough Council.   The substation will provide power supplies to a proposed new trackside feeder station – which Network Rail says it needs as part of its […]

Plans to decommission 21 Northamptonshire Libraries have been put on hold pending the outcome of a public hearing late next month.   After the news that Desborough Library was set to be closed for good at the end of August, solicitors acting on behalf of the family of a young girl, who regularly uses the […]