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Model railway enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend as a two-day exhibition will be taking place at Harborough Market. ‘Railex’ will feature various layouts, including from local model clubs, and a children’s colouring competition. It is being organised by the market and the Finishing Touches Model, based there. Ian Stewart, who runs Finishing […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver was seriously injured in a crash on the A14 near Welford on Monday afternoon. The man, aged in his 40s, was driving a VW Polo which was involved in collision with a Ford Transit, on the eastbound carriageway near junction one at about 3.45pm. He was taken […]

An animal foodbank in Market Harborough could be forced to close due to dwindling donations blamed on the cost of living crisis, which has also led to record demand. Dogz Dinner has provided a 3,000 free meals to people struggling to afford to feed their pets In the past six months, as well as to […]

A government planning inspector is this afternoon visiting the site of a proposed new prison near Market Harborough, as a public inquiry continues. Hayley Butcher will look at the area near the existing Gartree Prison, where the Ministry of Justice wants to build the 1700-inmate jail. Earlier today the inspector and legal teams toured a […]

The plan for Harborough District Council to join forces with Melton Borough Council to share senior staff and potentially more services has moved forward. The authority’s Cabinet last night voted for a business case to be prepared on the idea at a cost of £50,000, before a final decision is made. The ruling Conservative administration […]

Major improvements to Harborough Leisure Centre are a step closer. The District Council’s Cabinet last night approved plans to pave the way for investment in the facility of up to £8.5m. The upgrades will form part of a new leisure contract taking effect in 2024, with providers tendering for the contract to make suggestions as […]

A programme to help adults in Leicestershire improve their numeracy skills is to launch after the county council secured £3 million of government funding. It means hundreds of free courses and workshops will be made available over the next three years, to people who don’t have a GCSE pass in maths. ‘Multiply’ is a national […]

An increase in graffiti in and around Market Harborough has prompted the launch of a new campaign. There has been a rise in reports of daubings on buildings and street furniture in recent weeks, particularly ‘tagging’, which often has the same distinct symbol or motif. Harborough District Council has launched the campaign, warning those responsible […]

Police say no-one was injured after a crash involving three vehicles on the A427 near Dingley this morning. Officers were called the scene at a 8.15am, after two cars and van had been involved in collision. The crash led to tailbacks while the vehicles were moved from the carriageway and recovered.