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Market Harborough Building Society has announced Iain Kirkpatrick will be its new Chief Executive. He will take on the role next month, ahead of the retirement of long-serving boss Mark Robinson, who has been at the helm for the past 15 years. Mr Kirkpatrick will join the society from Nottingham Building Society, where he is […]

Harborough’s parks and open spaces are being celebrated during Love Parks Week. Photos sent in by residents will be shared each day on the District Council’s social media channels and those who help keep our parks looking good are also being highlighted. A spokesperson said: “We have some wonderful open spaces in Harborough District, cared […]

The head of youth football at Harborough Town FC say England’s historic Euros win is a fantastic boost for the women’s game.  Maz Hayton started Market Harborough’s first women’s team in 1995 and now overseas seven girls teams at the club. She has been involved in developing women’s football for many years and as a player […]

Over 8,500 most in need households across Harborough are getting government support to help with the cost of living crisis. Each have received a £326 payment, which will be followed by a second instalment later this year. Just over 8,000 Disability Payments will also be made this month to eligible residents across the area, according […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash in Countesthorpe early yesterday. A man aged in his twenties died after the blue Mazda Capella car he was driving was involved in collision with a grey Toyota Auris estate taxi. The collision happened just before a quarter to one on Foston Road, near to the […]

Nearly 50 on the spot job offers were made during a recruitment event in Market Harborough yesterday. Just shy of 300 people went to the Job Fair at the Symington Building, which saw over 20 local firms showcasing vacancies. It was the second time the District Council teamed up with Job Centre Plus and the […]

250 homes and businesses have been left without phone lines after thieves stole  1,400 metres of cable near Mowsley. They struck on Saddington Road during the early hours of yesterday and removed the underground copper cable after lifting manhole covers. Lines have been cut to Mowsley and parts of Saddington and engineers from Openreach are […]

Market Harborough’s popular Summer Fayre is returning at a new location this year. The popular event will be held on Sunday September 4th in Welland Park and for the first time will be free to attend. There will be lots of activities for the whole family throughout the day and despite there being no entry […]

Police want to speak to this man after a woman had her purse stole while shopping in Aldi in Market Harborough. It was taken from the 60-year-old’s handbag when she was in the Springfield Street store at around 1.30pm on June 8th. Officers want to hear from anyone who recognises the man. PC Anna Clancy, […]