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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 […]

Farmers have staged a ‘go-slow’ tractor protest on the A14 through the HFM region against proposed changes to inheritance tax. The convoy of around 100 tractors was part of action nationwide dubbed the ‘Day of Unity’ to highlight continued concern and anger at the plan ahead of Wednesday’s budget, with fears it will lead to […]

There was a great turnout at Market Harborough’s Christmas Lights Switch-On. Crowds braved the wet weather to enjoy the event on Saturday evening, with live music from the town’s Rock Choir and street entertainment adding to the festive atmosphere. The event on The Square was organised by Harborough District Council and hosted by HFM, with […]

Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public after identifying the man involved in an incident where a schoolboy was ‘grabbed’ in Market Harborough. They have confirmed he was attempting to resolve an issue, but had mistaken the 13-year-old for someone else – calling it ‘a very clear example of how not to […]

Police have charged a man following reports someone had a rifle in Market Harborough. Lee Ostler, 50, of Gladstone Street, is accused of possessing an air weapon and a bladed article in a public place. Armed officers were called to the street at 2pm on Friday afternoon. Ostler is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died and a woman suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash on the A4304 between Market Harborough and Lutterworth. The collision happened on Lutterworth Road in Walcote at 10.40pm on Friday and involved a white Volkswagen Passat and white Nissan Qashqai. The man driving the VW was […]

A man has been arrested after two people were injured in a crash on the A4304 between Market Harborough and Lubenham early this morning. The 51-year-old is being held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, following the collision involving two vehicles. Emergency services were called to Lubenham Hill just after 5.20am and […]