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The Royal British Legion is asking you to give generously as the Poppy Appeal launches in Market Harborough. A collection stall is set up in the Market Hall for the next two weeks, and street collections are also underway across the town. Steve Sherwood is from the RBL’s Market Harborough branch: Over 100 union flags […]

Harborough Town Football Club have praised the swift response of its medical team, stewards and volunteers after a medical emergency in the stands during Saturday’s FA Trophy first round game. The match at the Community Football Ground was temporary suspended in the 52nd minute, so an AFC Rushden and Diamonds supporter could receive treatment at […]

Police are appealing for help to find a man with links to the Market Harborough area who has absconded from an open prison. Patrick Gavin was serving a five year and one-month sentence for causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after a man was stabbed in Desborough. The 36-year-old walked out of HMP Sudbury in […]

Fans turned out in force to meet celebrated actress and author Miriam Margolyes in Market Harborough today. Best known for her long stage and screen career, including roles in the Harry Potter films, she was visiting Waterstones to sign copies of her new book, The Little Book of Miriam. Over 150 people queued outside the […]

An investigation has been launched after fireworks were thrown at people and vehicles in Desborough and Rothwell. Police received multiple calls reporting fireworks being hurled from the window of a pick-up truck between 5pm and 5:30pm yesterday. Pedestrians and vehicles were targeted in areas including Bridge Street in Rothwell, and Rothwell Road and Gold Street […]

Waitrose in Market Harborough has reopened after a water leak forced the store to close for several hours today. Staff had prevented drivers from entering the Springfield Street car park and informed customers at the entrance while the issue was being resolved. Waitrose had earlier apologised for the closure and said the problem inside the […]

Plans have been announced for a new dog walking facility near Foxton. The site, covering over 15 acres of land off Gallow Field Road, would feature four enclosed dog walking fields and parking. A planning application has been submitted to Harborough District Council for consideration.

A retailer has pulled out of a deal to buy a long-standing derelict site in Desborough. The Central Co-Op had planned to acquire the former Lawrence’s shoe factory site from North Northamptonshire Council, but will no longer be going ahead with the purchase. The retailer was chosen as the preferred buyer after the building and […]

A stunning handmade display has been unveiled at Harborough Market to mark this year’s Poppy Appeal. It includes two life-sized soldiers made from hundreds of crocheted and knitted squares and more than 3,000 knitted poppies. The tribute has been created by Chloe Goode from the Craft I Trims stall, with help from over 50 customers. […]

A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Benjamin hits the HFM region tonight. The warning will remain in place throughout tomorrow, with flash flooding possible and strong gusts expected. There is the risk of surface water and river flooding.