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Market Harborough-based Joules has collapsed into administration putting over 1,600 jobs at risk, including around 400 at the fashion retailer’s Rockingham Road headquarters. All the firm’s 132 shops will remain open as well its on-line store, while options for the business are assessed, including the possibility of it being sold as a going concern. Will […]

Firefighters across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire will decide on whether to vote for strike action after a five per cent pay rise was rejected. Fire Brigades Union (FBU) chiefs turned down the increase and deemed it “absolutely disgusting” as they reiterated calls for a boost in line with inflation. Members across the region are now set […]

Planning permission has been granted for the former Post Office in North Kilworth to be demolished. The branch in the grounds of the petrol station on Station Road closed in 2020, after operating from the site for over 65 years. Harborough District Council has given the go-ahead for the building to be flattened to make […]

The Ministry Of Justice spent over a quarter of a million pounds fighting for the right to build a massive new prison near Market Harborough. A Freedom Information request by campaigners from Gartree Action Group has revealed the government department paid out £255,000 on external lawyers to represent it at a Public Inquiry last month. […]

A lasting legacy from the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is to be created across Harborough after grants totalling £630,000 were handed to nine community groups. £70,000 has been given to each project to represent her late Majesty’s 70-year reign, after Harborough District Council set-up a special fund. Successful projects will see Jubilee Walks in Kibworth […]

A tracksuit top worn by a Leicester City player at the 1969 FA Cup final has sold at auction in Market Harborough for £600 – double the amount it was set to fetch. The white cotton Umbro tracksuit was worn by midfielder Bobby Roberts, before the Foxes lost 1-0 to Manchester City. It was consigned […]

It has been confirmed charities in Rothwell and Desborough will benefit from nearly £60,000 after construction traffic failed to use the approved route to a new homes site between the towns. Fines paid by contractors are being split between both towns, meaning groups in each will be able to bid for a share of £28,155. […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Market Harborough town centre! The tree, provided by Market Harborough Building Society, has arrived on The Square and is being decorated ahead of Friday’s Christmas lights switch-on event, including with baubles made by local primary school children. The switch-on event from 5pm, hosted by HFM, will […]

A Market Harborough primary school will host a festive fundraiser with a difference – Little Donkey Poop Bingo! People can buy a square of the school playing field at the Market Harborough C of E Academy ahead of Christmas donkeys visiting on December 7th and then hope it is one that gets ‘pooped’ in! The […]

Leicestershire Police say ‘no serious injuries’ have been reported after a five-car crash on the A47 near Houghton on the Hill. Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision just before 5.30pm yesterday. The road was closed between Houghton on the Hill and Thurnby while the incident was dealt with. Leicestershire Fire and […]