Sport

Two brothers from Market Harborough are celebrating boxing victories, with Jimmy McCann defending his national title and younger brother Jacob extending his unbeaten record. Ten-year-old Jacob, a pupil at Foxton Primary School, won his second bout last week to maintain his unbeaten record. His coach described it as one of the best performances he had […]

An exciting new era begins for Harborough Town this afternoon as they make their debut in the National League North. The Bees travel to King’s Lynn Town for their first competitive fixture at the highest level the club has ever played at, following promotion last season. The historic occasion comes after an encouraging pre-season, with […]

Harborough Town Football Club have announced the signing of experienced striker Britt Assombalonga ahead of their first-ever season in the National League North. The 33-year-old arrives at the Beehive with more than 500 senior appearances to his name, including spells in the Championship and League One. Assombalonga has played for a number of clubs during […]

County cricket is back in Kibworth today as Leicestershire take on Gloucestershire in the opening match of this season’s Metro Bank One Day Cup. Play is underway at the club’s Fleckney Road ground, with around 1,000 spectators expected to attend the match. After finishing bottom of the North Group in this year’s T20 Blast, the […]

Harborough Town have discovered their fixtures for their first-ever season in National League North. The Bees will begin life in the sixth tier with an away trip to King’s Lynn Town on Saturday, August 8, before welcoming former Football League side Morecambe to the Beehive for their first home game a week later. One of […]

Promotion and the league title are on the line tomorrow for Borough Alliance men’s side in Market Harborough. The team, who only formed this season, could be crowned champions and secure promotion to Division One of the Alliance Football League if they beat Big Bear of Leicester in a winner-takes-all clash. Support for the side […]

Harborough Town Manager Mitch Austin says he is delighted to have signed a new three-year deal with the club. He has overseen three promotions in five seasons, with the latest seeing the Bees compete in the National League North next season. The club say the deal brings continuity and stability, with Mitch also attracting interest […]

Desborough Town are celebrating promotion after a dramatic 4–3 extra-time win over Eaton Socon in today’s South Midlands Division One play-off final. They raced into a 2–0 lead at the VPK Stadium, but the visitors fought back to level the game at 2–2 in normal time, forcing extra time. Desborough then struck twice to go […]

Promotion is the prize on offer for Desborough Town tomorrow as they take on Eaton Socon in the South Midlands Division One play-off final at the VPK Stadium. Desborough reached the final with a 1–0 midweek win over Belstone, while their opponents needed penalties to edge past Ampthill Town. The winners will secure a place […]

Market Harborough Rugby Club are gearing up for a big evening as they take on Oadby Wyggestonians in the Leicestershire Senior County Cup at Welford Road. The Black Cats head to the home of Leicester Tigers after a strong season in which they narrowly missed out on promotion. Adding to the occasion, it will be […]