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A fundraising appeal has been launched in memory of an inspirational Market Harborough man who died from a rare type of cancer earlier this year aged 35. Family and friends of Ben Johnson have joined forces to raise £10,000 to upgrade healthcare facilities in a village in Ghana, where Ben previously helped build a library, […]

The RSPCA has described latest animal cruelty figures as ‘heart-breaking’ The charity dealt with 206 reports of intentional harm against animals in Leicestershire last year and 128 incidents in Northamptonshire, including beatings, poisonings and mutilations, such as ear cropping. Incidents in the Harborough District included 18 dogs and puppies being found starving and in an […]

A ‘Safer Summer Day’ is taking place in Market Harborough’s Welland Park today. It is part of a campaign by  Harborough Community Safety Partnership to raise awareness of various summer-related issues. Police, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and other organisations will be there and people are invited to go along to find out more about […]

Market Harborough’s first Young Trader Market has been hailed a big success. Ten entrepreneurs had stalls on The Square on Saturday, selling everything from jewellery to clothing and artwork. The event was organised by the District Council’s market and events team, as part of a national campaign aimed at attracting new blood and young recruits […]

Police are urging people to be vigilant after a distraction burglary in Rothwell. It happened when a man called at the home of a 78-year-old woman, claiming work needed to be carried on the roof, and then entered without permission. The incident took place at around 10.30am on Thursday (June 29th) in High Hill Avenue. […]

A unique running event is coming to near Market Harborough later this month. The Rabbit Run Trail Festival will be held at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell over the weekend of July 15th and 16th. It will include five different 5k courses every hour, for five hours on the Saturday, the ‘Headlight Hop 10k,’ which […]

Revised plans have been announced to build new homes on fields off Main Street in Lubenham. A previous proposal was withdrawn earlier this year after it proved controversial, with 20 residents lodging objections, including concerns over traffic, loss of green space and the site not being identified for development in the village’s Neighbourhood Plan. The […]

Market Harborough’s train users are being warned of service cancellations this week because drivers are refusing to work overtime. Members of the ASLEF Union are taking part in the action for the next six days,  in an on-going dispute over pay and conditions. East Midlands Railway says there will be a number of train cancellations […]

A Market Harborough dance school is celebrating the Lighthouse Theatre being saved from closure by performing its annual show there this weekend. Nearly 300 youngsters who are members of The Core Dance Company are taking to the stage at the venue in Kettering today and tomorrow. The show, involving dancers aged 2 to 17, was […]

Market Harborough’s first ever Young Traders Market is being held in the town centre today. Ten entrepreneurs are hosting stalls on The Square until 4pm, selling a range of products, including jewellery, clothing and artwork. The event, organised by Harborough District Council’s market and events team, is part of the National Young Traders Market campaign […]