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The RSPCA has received over 1,200 reports of cruelty to animals in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire so far this year. It is feared the number could rise sharply over the coming weeks, as cases particularly peak during summer months. 727 reports have been received in Leicestershire this year and 501 in Northamptonshire. The charity has released […]

Plans have been revealed for 40 new affordable homes on the Farndon Fields estate in Market Harborough. Developer Owl Homes want to build them on two-and-half acres of land off Angell Drive and say the mix of one to four bedroomed houses would be offered for social rent and shared ownership. The plan includes creating […]

Work has started to build a massive new prison near Market Harborough. Contractors have today moved onto the site at Gartree where the 1700-inmate jail will be constructed, adjacent to the existing HMP Gartree. The £300m Category B prison will take just over four years to build and will consist of 14 buildings, including seven […]

The District Council has launched a new £1m Community Fund to boost areas across Harborough. Groups will be invited to apply for a share of the cash for projects which promote health and well-being, help create a sustainable environment or sense of pride in their area or that support businesses. Money will be split between […]

A woman has been arrested after a driver was seriously injured in a crash between Wigston and Newton Harcourt yesterday morning. The 57-year-old is being held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink or drugs and driving while over the prescribed limit. The collision happened on Newton Lane, […]

Northamptonshire Police is appealing for information to help find Stephen Williamson. The 33-year-old’s last known address is in Nichols Street, Desborough. Officers would like to speak to Williamson in connection with an allegation of stalking and several theft offences. Anyone who sees him, or has information about his whereabouts, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101. […]

The road between Newton Harcourt and Wigston is closed to traffic following a crash. Emergency services were called just after 11.15am today following the collision involving two cars. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, alongside Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service. The road remains closed and drivers are being urged to take alternative […]

Staff at Market Harborough Police Station were surprised when a batch of maritime distress flares and smoke beacons were handed-in. Despite being in land-locked Leicestershire and miles from the sea, the explosives had sat in someone’s shed for over 20 years. Officers had to make contact with the Coastguard for advice on how they should […]

Drivers are being warned part of Coventry Road in Market Harborough will be closed for three days from tomorrow. The section between The Square and the Commons Car Park entrance in the town centre will be affected. The closure is needed so Severn Trent Water can undertake work on a new water connection. Diversions will […]

A review will be carried out into whether maintenance of public open space on new housing estates across Harborough should be taken away from management companies. Harborough District Council’s Cabinet approved the move at a meeting last night, following concerns from residents about the effectiveness and value for money of some firms. Currently residents on […]