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People aged 50 and above across Harborough can now get an autumn covid booster vaccine. Covid rates are increasing and NHS leaders are encouraging people to have the jab. Anyone aged 5+ who is at high risk due to a health condition or weakened immune system, or if they live with someone who has a […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver died following a two-car crash on the A5 near Lutterworth yesterday. The woman aged in her 50s was driving a Peugeot 308 which was involved in collision with a Mini Countryman, on the northbound carriageway between the A426 and A4303 roundabouts at 10.22am. She was taken to […]

Leicestershire Police have withdrawn a social media campaign about reporting hate crime after it was criticised by the Home Secretary. The advert, posted on social media during Hate Crime Awareness Week, featured a picture and a quote purporting to be from a transgender woman from Hinckley, about hurtful comments. It has since emerged the picture […]

A planning inspector is to consider evidence after a Public Inquiry into the building of a massive new prison near Market Harborough concluded. Legal teams made their closing submissions as the fortnight-long hearing came to an end this afternoon. Campaigners argue it is not the right place for such a big jail, while the Ministry […]

Leicestershire Police are stepping up efforts to tackle speeding drivers from today. Officers will be carrying more enforcement checks, as the force backs a national week of action. They are focusing on roads in areas where speeding is known to be an issue or where there is a history of serious collisions. Jonathan Clarkson from […]

Train services from Market Harborough are disrupted as two days of strike action begins. Workers at East Midlands Railway depots who are members of the Unite union have walked out in an on-going row over pay. It means a significantly reduced service, with trains only running until 6.30pm. EMR is urging people to only travel […]

A charity in Market Harborough can continue its vital work a school stepped in to help. The C of E Academy has given the Hygiene Bank storage space in a spare office, after volunteers were given just two weeks’ notice to vacate their previous base. It means the charity can carry on supporting people struggling […]

The Leicester Comedy Festival’s Big Weekend is to return to the Harborough District next year and people are being urged to get involved. Harborough District Council is calling on venues, individuals, community groups, businesses, schools, and budding comedians to get in touch, so a programme of events can be created for all comedic tastes when […]

A new plan aims to give young people across Harborough more support and a better voice. The Young Person’s Opportunities Plan has been approved by the District Council this week. Over 600 people aged 15 to 34 helped shape the plan, by sharing their aspirations and experiences. Priorities included in it are to encourage & […]