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Waitrose is objecting to plans for new out-of-town Aldi store in Market Harborough. The firm, whose supermarket is adjacent to the discount retailer’s current store on Springield Street, has significant concerns about the impact the development would have on the vitality and viability of the town centre, fearing less shoppers would visit. It says both […]

The HFM region’s electricity distribution company will have a new name from next month. Western Power Distribution has been bought by National Grid in a deal worth £7.8m. A spokesperson for Western Power told HFM: “From 19 September, WPD will be known as National Grid – but will continue to deliver the same vital services […]

The plan for new temporary accommodation for the homeless in Market Harborough has moved forward. Harborough District Council has lodged a planning application to create it on Roman Way, near the Church Street junction. If approved, a former house bought by the authority will be demolished and a three-storey building, containing nine studio apartments, would […]

Two Market Harborough restaurants are celebrating winning prizes at the English Curry Awards. Avatar Dining was crowned Restaurant of The Year in the East Midlands category, while Nyima Tsering from Everest Lounge was named Chef of The Year in the regional and national categories. Both are thanking customers for their support after beating off competition […]

A plan to use a quiet cul-de-sac in Desborough as the access road for a major new housing development has been put on hold following protests by residents. Councillors last night deferred making a decision on reserved planning matters for the already agreed 700-home Bellway Homes development, after hearing concerns from people living in Rowan […]

Trees have been felled and vegetation cleared ahead of the controversial redevelopment of an elderly people’s housing site in Market Harborough. Contractors have been working on land at Naseby Square on the Southern Estate, formally a garages site owned by Harborough District Council. Video: Darren Woodiwiss Platform Housing Group, which will build 38 affordable homes […]

A bakery business with an outlet in Market Harborough has ceased trading. Kings Cliffe Bakery blame the current economic climate for the decision to close its three bases, including in Harborough Market’s Food Hall, which opened last year. The announcement was made on the Northamptonshire-based firm’s Facebook page on Friday, by owner Tom Priestley. He […]

Major improvements have been made at a Market Harborough care home after serious safety concerns were raised earlier this year. The Care Quality Commission had rated Lenthall House as ‘inadequate,’ but following another unannounced inspection now deem it ‘good’. Inspectors say staffing levels have been bolstered and residents and their relatives told them the return […]

People living near the railway in Market Harborough are being warned of noise disruption for the next two nights. Network Rail is continuing work to prepare for the electrification of the line by installing overhead masts to the north of the railway station, which requires loud pile-driving. The firm has apologised in advance but says […]

A Market Harborough based charity needs more help for its ‘Community Champions’ project. The scheme, run by VASL, aims to reduce loneliness for people over 60 who live alone in the Harborough District – by volunteers visiting them in their own homes. Maureen O’Malley, the charity’s manager, told HFM they are struggling to keep up […]