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Jobs are set to be lost at the Joules headquarters in Market Harborough as part of plans to absorb roles into the head office of joint owner Next. The number of staff involved has not been revealed, although Joules has launched a consultation with those who will be affected and says they will be invited […]
A new Culture Café will launch in Market Harborough tomorrow. The group will host monthly talks at Louisa’s Place on St Mary’s Road on different areas of the arts, including film, music, performance and literature. The first event is already a sell-out, but tickets are still available for ones in May and June, which will […]
Market Harborough Rugby Club is celebrating winning the Leicestershire County Cup for the first time. The Black Cats beat Oadby Wiggs by a single point in last night’s hard-fought final, with the game ending 42-41. The historic win at Welford Road comes during the club’s centenary year and a good contingent of supporters travelled to […]
It is the last day for people across Harborough to get free photo ID ahead of next week’s local elections. Those without accepted forms of identification – like a passport or photo driving licence – can apply on-line for an alternative up until 5pm. New rules nationally mean anyone voting at a polling station on […]
Controversial plans for 255 new homes on green space in Desborough have been put on hold after a last-ditch objection by campaigners. It was lodged by the Protect The Ise Valley group, which is fighting against the houses going up on land off Rothwell Road. Councillors were recommended to approve the plan by Bellway Homes […]
Two pubs in the Harborough District have been named among the top three in Leicestershire by beer experts. The Leicester Branch of the Campaign For Real Ale has recognised both in its ‘Country Pub of the Year 2023’ category. The gold award was given to the Chandlers Arms at Shearsby, whilst bronze went to the […]
A convicted sex offender from Desborough is back behind bars after he posed as a single mum looking for an au pair online. Peter Smith, 43, first went to prison in 2012 after trying to abduct two women in separate incidents whilst armed with a knife – sexually assaulting one of them. On his release, […]
Police are appealing for information after a puppy was attacked by another dog in Market Harborough’s Welland Park. The 16-week old Italian Spinone called Fudge was set upon by a white Staffordshire Bull Terrier and needed emergency veterinary treatment after suffering serious injuries, including nerve damage to an eye. The puppy’s owner was also bitten […]
Market Harborough Rugby Club are playing in the final of the County Cup tonight. It is the first time the club has ever reached this stage and will face Oadby Wiggs for the prestigious trophy. The final is being played at Welford Road – home of Leicester Tigers – and kick-off is at 8pm. It […]
St George’s Day was marked with a parade in Market Harborough yesterday. Youngsters who are members of Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Squirrels groups across the District took part in the event, together with their leaders. People showed their support by lining the route through the town centre, as the parade made its way from Symington […]
