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Plans to build nearly 50 new homes in Billesdon have been refused by Harborough District Council. Over 100 villagers objected to the scheme, which was earmarked for land off Gaulby Road. The development would have included 30 custom house-build plots and a car park drop-off area for the nearby primary school. Councillors went against the […]

A car was seized during a Police road safety operation in Market Harborough today because the driver had no insurance. Other motorists were stopped by officers on Springfield Street for offences including using a mobile phone at the wheel and not wearing seatbelts. Specialists were also on-hand to check whether child seats had been correctly […]

Revised plans have been revealed to transform a long-standing derelict site in Market Harborough into apartments. Developers say amendments to an already approved scheme for the corner of St Mary’s Road and Kettering Road are partly needed due to changes in the market. Some alterations are proposed to the design and layout of three apartment […]

A fundraiser from Fleckney has completed the first of three triathlons in six weeks in support of Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital. Dani Wills swam 750 metres, covered 20 km on her bike and ran 5km in under two hours at Burghley House near Stamford on Sunday. The animal lover has so far raised over £500 in […]

A group of travellers have left football pitches in Market Harborough after being served a ‘notice to leave’ by Police. Around 20 caravans and other vehicles turned up at the site behind Harborough Leisure Centre last night. The group had to vacate the site by 2.30pm before Police enforced the notice and they did so, […]

Market Harborough firefighters have rescued a dog that got stuck underground for twelve hours. The Jack Russell named Pepper had gone down a deep rabbit hole during a morning walk yesterday near Welham and the alarm was raised when barking was heard coming from the area off Bowden Lane, just after 9pm. Firefighters worked for […]

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Desborough man after a woman was sentenced for causing his death. Tom Sturgess, 33, died after he was struck by the driver of a Ford Ranger while unloading scaffolding poles from a lorry in Oundle, Northants on January 5th 2022. Following a trial at Northampton Crown Court, Emily […]

A car was deliberately set on fire near Lubenham late last night. Firefighters were called to deal with the blaze on Laughton Road just after 11pm. The Land Rover was well alight when firefighters from Market Harborough arrived at the scene and was left completely burnt out. Police are appealing for witnesses.

A decision to approve detailed plans for a giant new prison near Market Harborough has been put on hold. Councillors voted unanimously to defer the matter at a meeting last night, after hearing concerns from residents over aspects of the layout of the 1,700-imate jail, traffic and access issues, and the boundary fence. Discussions will […]

A group of travellers have moved onto football pitches in Market Harborough. Around 20 caravans and other vehicles turned up at the site behind Harborough Leisure Centre last night. Police attended and issued the group with a ‘notice to leave’ by later today. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told HFM: “Shortly after 8pm yesterday (Tuesday […]