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The Head Coach of Harborough Town Women says he couldn’t be prouder after the side’s first competitive season. The Queen Bees finished third and were the top goalscorers during their inaugural term in the Leicestershire Women’s League Division Two. The team only formed in 2020 and now boasts a squad of over 30 players, guided […]
You can now suggest a name for the new ‘super prison’ being built near Market Harborough. The Ministry of Justice is inviting residents to come up with names that embrace the history and culture of the area. The main construction of the £300m jail is set to begin in September, as groundworks continue on the […]
A petrol station in Market Harborough has been directly impacted after an oil refinery went into administration. Pumps have run dry at the Co-Op filling station following the demise of the Lindsey Oil Refinery in Linconshire, operated by the Prax Group and a key supplier of the retailer’s fuel partner Harvest Fuels. The forecourt at […]
Police are appealing for information about a burglary at Harborough Leisure Centre. A window in the front door was smashed and the premises entered at around 4am yesterday, although nothing was stolen. Officers are looking into the possibility the break-in was committed by the same person who burgled The Waterfront restaurant on Union Wharf around […]
Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a restaurant in Market Harborough. The intruder smashed a door window to get into The Waterfront in Union Wharf early yesterday and then stole a till containing a small amount of cash. The break-in happened at around 4.30am and officers are keen to hear from anyone […]
A man who caused a seven-car crash in Market Harborough while under the influence of cocaine has been banned from driving for 20 months. Gary McBean was arrested following the collision in Bath Street on February 6th this year, during which the Ford Focus he was driving collided with six cars – some of which […]
Market Harborough’s last remaining bank closes its doors for the final time today. Santander will be the fifth bank to pull out of the town since 2023, with the decision blamed on customers choosing to bank on-line instead of in-person. The bank says only 26 of its personal customers visited the branch three times or […]
Deliveries of fuel to some petrol stations in and around Market Harborough have been affected after one of Britain’s largest oil refineries collapsed into administration. Hundreds of jobs are at risk at State Oil – the parent company of Prax Group – at the Lindsey works in North Lincolnshire. The forecourt at the Co-Op filling […]
Located in Market Harborough’s town centre, Anand Shoes is a family-run business, established for more than 25 years. We offer a traditional craftsmanship & friendly service and love nothing more than a friendly chat and good old-fashioned face-to-face service. Pop in for: 👞 Expert shoe & boot repairs 👜 Leatherwork, patching & stitching 🔋 Watch straps […]
Police are appealing for information after a campervan was stolen in Desborough. The green Mazda campervan was taken from Paddock Lane between 2am and 6:30am on June 22nd. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw suspicious people or vehicles in the area. If you can help, contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting ref: […]
