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The woman behind an initiative to help teenagers in Market Harborough struggling with the cost of outfits for end-of-year school Proms says the public response has been absolutely phenomenal! The summer appeal from Nicki Burgess at Welland Park Academy, for donations of suitable items, has so far resulted in 170 dresses, 18 suits, 21 pairs […]
It’s been revealed three schemes have been shortlisted for the redevelopment of a long-derelict site in the centre of Desborough – which is currently being sold off by North Northamptonshire Council. However, no details of these proposals for the former Lawrence’s Shoe Factory and its two acres of grounds have yet been released to the […]
A dad from Great Bowden is calling for lessons to be learned after a Hospital Trust admitted a two-week delay in treating him for a serious spinal condition which can leave people paralysed. After 42-year-old Massimo Mattera (pictured top with his family) attended A&E locally in October 2018, complaining of back pain and right-sided numbness, […]
A new chapter begins today at ‘Torch House’ in Market Harborough – as Voluntary Action South Leicestershire’s new Charity Manager takes over. VASL has appointed Julia Synnott to the role – in preparation for the retirement of Maureen O’Malley after 30 years’ service. Julia’s no stranger to the charity, having worked closely with Maureen for […]
Starting today (1st November) you can have your say on plans to close Market Harborough tip. Leicestershire County Council has just launched a 12-week public consultation into the proposal – and is encouraging residents to take part via an online survey. The recycling and household waste site on Riverside could shut this time next year […]
Both the leader of Harborough District Council and our local MP are welcoming today’s scrapping of plans to close hundreds of railway ticket offices. The Government has asked train operators to withdraw their proposals because it says they failed to meet high passenger standards. During the public consultation, over the summer, Cllr Phil Knowles met […]
It’s expected more homes at a massive new development north of Market Harborough will be given the nod later today. Harborough District Council (HDC) granted outline planning permission for up to 450 homes, a new school and shops on the Airfield Farm site some seven years’ ago. Final plans for a ‘local centre’ – accommodating retailers, […]
The dangers of second-hand smoke will be highlighted to children across our area as part of a new school project. It’s after pupils at Farndon Fields Primary School {pictured top} were involved in Leicestershire County Council research carried out at 26 of its primary and secondary schools. The countywide ‘Health Related Behaviour Survey’ revealed that […]
There was disappointment for Harborough Town last night (30th October) after they were knocked out of the Leicester Challenge Cup by step 3 side Barwell. Following a closely fought game at the Kirkby Road Sports Ground, an 86th minute goal by the home team clinched them a narrow 4-3 victory over the visitors. However, the […]
Drivers of electric cars are being asked where we’d like to see more public chargers installed in the Harborough District. Leicestershire County Council is consulting on the locations of hundreds of planned new points in Leicestershire by 2030 – and is inviting us to pinpoint where they should be using an online interactive map on […]
