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Market Harborough’s animal food bank has launched an urgent appeal for donations after running out of supplies. It means it currently can’t support dog and cat owners struggling to afford to feed their pets, or local rescue centres. A big increase in demand over the past few weeks has seen supplies of dog and cat […]

The amount of fly-tipping across Harborough has dropped for a third year. There were 322 incidents in the last 12 months, compared with 469 the previous year. The fall of nearly a third bucks the national trend, with many other areas of the country seeing large increases in illegal dumping. Harborough District Council say its […]

Stephen Sanderson Transport is to move the majority of its operations out of Market Harborough. The haulage and distribution firm, which has been based in the town since 1973, is to create a new major base in Corby, adjacent to its existing warehouse site there. Sanderson’s, which employs around 130 people, will continue to have […]

An inquest has opened into the death of Leicestershire’s former Chief Constable Simon Cole. The 55-year-old was found dead at his home in Kibworth Harcourt on March 30th, less than two weeks after he retired from the force. Leicester Coroner’s Court heard Mr Cole was formally identified by his wife Joanne on the same day. […]

The first volume of a new book about Market Harborough’s history has gone on sale today. The town’s Historical Society have published it following months of extensive research and support from town-based charities, who helped with the costs. The book was officially launched at an event at the Symington Building last night and covers the period […]

There are calls for the Ministry Of Justice to rule out appealing against the decision to refuse permission for a new prison near Market Harborough. Officials are still considering ‘next steps’ after the District Council’s planning committee unanimously rejected the building of it on land near Gartree prison, because of the impact it would have […]

Over 30 independent shops and businesses in Market Harborough have teamed up to run an Easter Egg Trail during the school holidays. Children are being invited to search for eggs hidden in windows, at Harborough Market and even in trees and flower pots in the town centre. The Harbs Collective, which champions the town’s independents, […]

Two teenagers have denied stabbing a man in Market Harborough last year. Tyler Groom, 19, and a 16-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, appeared at Leicester Crown Court this afternoon. Both pleaded not guilty to causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent to a 21-year-old man, who suffered stab wounds to his chest […]

Community and charity groups across Harborough can now apply for £70,000 to help leave a lasting legacy from the Queen’s 70-year reign. The District Council’s Platinum Jubilee Capital Fund of £700,000 will see ten projects awarded money to make major improvements to buildings or outdoor spaces. Applications, which need to meet a set criteria, need […]

Charges for getting rid of DIY rubbish at Leicestershire’s tips are set to be scrapped – in the hope it will reduce flytipping. The government has today announced plans to allow householders to dispose of things like fence panels, baths, bricks, tiles and paving slabs for free in England. Leicestershire County Council currently charges for […]