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Market Harborough town centre will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland tonight for the Christmas Fayre. The popular free HFM-backed event is expected to attract thousands of people and runs from 4.30pm until 9pm, There will be a host of attractions for all ages, including live music, street performers, stalls, refreshments and falling snow! Organiser […]

The operator of Husbands Bosworth Quarry has been refused permission to run lorries out of the site from 6am. Villagers objected to an application to allow up to ten HGVs to exit the site on the A5199 an hour earlier than currently allowed, saying it would create noise disturbance. Parish councils in the area were […]

An author from Welford has published her first children’s book which is based on a very personal story. Pat Moores was inspired to write ‘Bernard The Dog in the Furry Suit’ after she was widowed at a young age and the family’s pet dog Jack played a vital role in her relationship with her young […]

Police say no-one was seriously injured after two crashes in Desborough last night. Officers were called to reports of a single-vehicle collision near a bridge on the B576 Harborough Road and a two-vehicle crash on Pipewell Road, where one car ended up in a ditch. The B576 was partially blocked for a time, as the […]

An actor from Market Harborough has been named as one of the rising stars of the British film industry. Posy Sterling has been tipped for big things by Screen International’s ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ which spotlights talent breaking through into the industry. She recently acted alongside Hollywood stars in upcoming film The Outrun and appeared in […]

A documentary featuring Leicestershire Police’s new recruits has won a top award. Some of ‘Fresh Cops’ was filmed while officers attended incidents in and around Market Harborough. It was named Best Popular Factual Programme at the Royal Television Society Midlands awards after the series was shown  on BBB3 and made available to watch on the […]

Severn Trent Water have apologised to drivers that a section of road in Little Bowden remains closed nearly a week after a burst water main was repaired. The firm says reinstatement of the road surface on Scotland Road has been delayed, although it’s hoped the stretch between Rectory Lane and Bellfield Lane will re-open within […]

Firefighters rescued a man who was trapped in an overturned car following a crash on the A14 near Welford this morning. Five vehicles were involved in the collision on the westbound carriageway near junction one just before 7.30am, which led to lengthy tailbacks. Police say it’s believed no-one was seriously injured in the collision, which […]

The Market Harborough Twenty 12 Lions Club has launched its annual Christmas card delivery service. Volunteers will deliver cards to addresses in the town and the Bowdens for a minimum donation of 30p per card, with money raised going to good causes the group supports. There are special post boxes for people to leave cards […]

Police are appealing for information after burglars raided a stable block in Great Oxendon. Power tools and fuel was stolen from the site on Clipston Lane, sometime between 22nd and 24th of November. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who noticed suspicious persons or vehicles in the area. If you can help, contact Northants […]