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Communities across Harborough district can now apply for grants to help shape future development in their area.

Market Harborough Historical Society is marking its 95th anniversary with an open evening next month.

Lutterworth Recycling Centre will remain closed until further notice because of pressure on waste facilities. Leicestershire County Council says two treatment sites it relies on can no longer accept more material, following high demand, closures and fires elsewhere in the sector. The Moorbarns Lane site has been shut since August the seventh. Residents are being […]

Hospitality businesses across Harborough district are being invited to apply for grants of up to 25-thousand pounds.

New restrictions are in place at Foxton Locks near Market Harborough because of drought conditions. Boats will only be able to use the lock flight three days a week – on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Stephen Hardy from the Canal and River Trust says it should help prevent a full closure:

The independent examination of Harborough District Council’s proposed Local Plan begins today.

Nominations have opened for the Harborough District Community Awards 2026.

Drought has been declared across the East Midlands as pressure on water supplies continues to increase.

Bin collections across the Harborough district will start earlier than usual this week because of the hot weather.

Firefighters tackled a large outdoor fire in Market Harbrough yesterday after flames spread to a container and a nearby structure. The blaze off Leicester Rd, initially reported as covering around half a football pitch, was dealt with by four Leicestershire fire crews and a water carrier. Crews were at the scene for more than three […]