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A new, Leicestershire-based foundation has been launched which hopes to help and support ‘blue light’ workers – such as those in the NHS, social care, emergency services and the military.‘The Blue Light Card’ says its research found 90% of the Blue Light community has reported that their job has negatively impacted their wellbeing – whilst […]
People planning train travel from Market Harborough this weekend are being warned to expect further delays and disruption.As well as a reduced frequency of service to London St Pancras on Saturday 22nd April, a rail replacement bus service will run between Leicester and Market Harborough, and between Market Harborough and Kettering this Sunday (23rd).These are […]
Two film-loving business students from Market Harborough are incorporating their college coursework with charity fundraising whilst also organising a unique cinema and dining event in Foxton.17-year-old Joe Bale and 16-year-old Levi Cushway are working together to create ‘Cinetaste’ – where you watch a movie at the same time as enjoying a chef prepared meal.The entrepreneurial […]
Harborough Town Football Club fans are celebrating again – afterthe reserve team won the final of the Leicestershire & Rutland County FAIntermediate Cup at Holmes Park last night (Tuesday 18th April).Winning the trophy – with a decisive 5-2 victory over Anstey Town – capsoff a great season for the players, who’re already United CountiesFootball League […]
It’s another big night for local soccer fans (Tuesday 18th April) with the United Counties Football League Reserve Division Champions back in action!Harborough Town Reserves are away at Anstey Town this evening – looking for more silverware in the final of the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA Intermediate Cup.Tonight’s kick-off at Holmes Park is at […]
Harborough District Council is reassuring residents that what’s left of a large tree blown down into the Commons Car Park will be taken away as soon as possible.Firefighters were called to the scene when it toppled from the banks of the Welland onto a parked vehicle during strong winds last Wednesday afternoon (12th April).Although the […]
Nothamptonshire police say five people have been arrested recently inconnection with motorcycle thefts in Desborough.Around 20 bikes have been stolen in the town and neighbouring Rothwellsince last September and officers reveal the arrests have been made inthe past few weeks.Those questioned have been released under investigation, pending furtherenquiries.The high number of thefts has been causing […]
An appeal has been launched to try and find relatives of a 62-year oldman who died at home in Market Harborough almost a week ago.David Wells lived in a flat above 8 Church Street and, since his deathlast Wednesday (April 12th), a search for any next-of-kin or otherfamily members has been unsuccessful.Anyone with information about […]
A big event’s being held in Market Harborough’s Welland Park next monthto help celebrate the King’s Coronation.Taking place on Sunday May 7th it’ll include music, entertainment, minitrain, children’s picnic, a fun dog show, craft stalls, bars and food.HFM will be attending and there’ll be live performances from the CoreDance and Fitness Company, Annemarie Marlow and […]
A Desborough bus operator says it managed to get most school services running again today – despite serious damage to 17 double deckers at its depot over Easter.Vandals struck at Hamilton’s Coaches depot at around twenty-five past five last Thursday afternoon (13th April) – breaking into the yard before smashing 124 bus windows. The incident […]
