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Less than a quarter of people in the Harborough District eligible to vote did so in the Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner election. The turnout figure for the council area was 22.2%. Counting is underway at Harborough Leisure Centre following yesterday’s local ballot, with the numbers to be added to those from across the county […]

People are rallying round to support a young Market Harborough Scout leader who had all his camping and hiking equipment stolen. Over £450 has been donated to 15-year-old Connor Hurst after he launched a crowdfunding appeal in a bid to replace the items, which were worth around £1,000. They were in two large rucksacks stolen […]

Two people have been arrested after a car driver crashed on the A14 near Kelmarsh after failing to stop for Police officers. It happened on the westbound carriageway near junction two just before 1pm today. Northamptonshire Police say a 22-year-old  woman from Corby was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class […]

The former Wildwood Restaurant in Market Harborough has been repossessed by the landlord of the premises. The eatery on the High Street shut suddenly last month when the chain announced 18 closures nationwide and fixtures and fittings remain inside. A notice states the lease has also been terminated and says: “The landlord has re-entered 9 […]

Thieves have stolen shrubs planted in Market Harborough’s Welland Park as part of a community project. They removed several from ground around the pond area of the park, close to the Farndon Road entrance. 200 shrubs and trees were planted in March after Market Harborough Rotary Club headed-up the two-day planting session, in partnership with […]

A coroner has ruled the death of an award-winning poet at a music festival near Market Harborough was accidental. Gboyega Odubanjo was found dead in a lake five days after going missing from the Shambala Festival in the grounds of Kelmarsh Hall last August. The 27-year-old had been due to perform at the event. An […]

Candidates are into the final hours of campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s Police and Crime Commissioner elections in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The PCC’s role is hold the local police force to account and set budgets, and in Northamptonshire the role also has responsibility for the Fire and Rescue Service. Polling stations will be open between 7am […]

The Langton Inn near Market Harborough will not be impacted by its owner’s closure plans. Whitbread announced yesterday it intends to shut over 200 pubs across the country. The company has confirmed to HFM the pub off the A6, operated under its Table Table brand, along with its neighbouring Premier Inn hotel will both be […]

A kitchen and homeware retailer is hoping to install a new shopfront before opening in Market Harborough town centre. Lakeland has applied for planning permission to carry out the work at the former M&Co premises on the High Street, including moving the entrance. The opening is set for this summer, creating 12 jobs. A Lakeland […]