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A man who went missing after a crash on the A508 near Great Oxendon has been found safe and well. Northamptonshire Police launched search for the 33-year-old from the Birmingham area following the single-vehicle collision on Thursday afternoon. He left the scene on foot and was later reported as a missing person. Officers have thanked […]

A dedicated fundraiser will lead her latest charity walk in Market Harborough tomorrow. Carol Tilley has been hosting the annual event for nearly 50 years, raising over £150,000 for good causes. The 13-mile route will start and finish at the Admiral Nelson pub and is supporting Harborough Youth and Community Trust, which runs The Cube […]

Welland Valley Feeds in Market Harborough is celebrating winning a top national award. The store on Rockingham Road has been named Equestrian Retailer of the Year at the British Equestrian Trade Awards, after being nominated by customers. The independent business, which employs around 40 people and has been supplying feed, clothing and country footwear since […]

The family of a man who died following a crash near a Harborough village have paid tribute after a driver was sentenced. 88-year-old Michael Wilson died in hospital after his car was involved in a collision with another car on Lutterworth Road, Gilmorton, on December 4th 2023. Bethan Clarke, 35, from Wigston, was sentenced at […]

Police are searching for a driver who walked off following a crash on the A508 near Great Oxendon yesterday afternoon. The man, aged in his 30s, left the scene after his car collided with a bridge on Harborough Road just after 4pm. A police helicopter crew was scrambled to assist in a search, but he […]

Two burglars who terrified a family in Houghton on the Hill have each been jailed for more than three years. The homeowner dialled 999 after spotting the men on CCTV in his garden and while talking to the police operator, they broke into the house. Fearing they would be attacked, the occupants locked themselves in […]

Desborough’s on-call fire crew will be temporarily based at Rothwell while essential repairs are carried out at the King Street station. The building, which opened in 1975, needs a new roof costing more than £30,000 and scaffolding is being put up ahead of work starting on Monday. The town’s fire engine will be moved to […]

Joules has opened its new flagship store in Market Harborough today after relocating from its longtime home. The town-based fashion retailer has moved into the former Lloyds Bank building at the corner of Church Square. The previous High Street shop was the first Joules store to be opened by Tom Joule in 2000, next door […]

A Market Harborough teacher has been named Primary School Music Teacher of the Year in a national competition. Mandy Thompson from St Joseph’s Catholic Academy impressed judges with her passion and dedication to making music accessible for every pupil. As part of the award, the school will receive over £3,000 for new music equipment. Mandy […]

EE has apologised for poor mobile phone signal in the town centre area of Market Harborough. Customers have reported issues over the past week, with some unable to make calls or access the internet. The problem has been caused by the de-commissioning of an EE mast in the Friendship Park on Northampton Road, which was […]