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Villagers in Gumley are the latest to voice their objections to the plan for a massive new prison near Market Harborough. They say the building of the 1,700-inmate jail on land adjacent to HMP Gartree will ‘desecrate’ the area and cause traffic problems. John March, Chairman of the Gumley Parish Meeting, said: “The staff numbers […]
Over 30 tyres have been dumped at the side of the A6 Market Harborough bypass. It is believed they were fly-tipped late last week in a lay-by close to the McDonald’s roundabout. Harborough District Council’s Enviro-crime team has launched an investigation after being alerted by Councillor Phil Knowles, who spotted the mess. The authority is […]
A big increase in the thefts of trailers across the Hfm region has prompted Police to produce stickers for owners to display on the back of them. They encourage officers to stop any vehicle seen towing them between 10pm and 5am, as it’s likely they would have been stolen. The reflective stickers can be fitted […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after the rider of a motorbike fled the scene of a crash in Desborough last night. They collided with a stationary car on Station Road just before 7.30pm and then ran off, leaving the black Yamaha bike and their helmet behind. Officers say enquiries are on-going to locate them. Anyone […]
Harborough Town have a tenth successive league win in their sights in tomorrow’s home game against Godmanchester Rovers. Mitch Austin’s side are also looking for a seasonal double, having won 3-1 at Godmanchester in September. The Bees are nine points behind UCL Premier South leaders Hinckley Leicester Road, but have two games in hand. It’s […]
People across Harborough are being encouraged to sign-up for adult learning courses. The GoLearn service, run by Leicestershire County Council, hosts them at the Symington Building and Roman Way Community Centre in Market Harborough. There is everything from painting and computer skills through to employment and improving confidence courses on offer, some of which are […]
Over 350 people across Harborough have had their say on what needs to be done to improve where they live. An on-line survey asking for comments on a wide range of topics, including community safety, sport, recreation and parks was launched two months ago. Residents have until Monday to complete it – the feedback will […]
A successful book publishing company has invested £400,000 in a new purpose-built base in Market Harborough. Troubador Publishing has relocated from Kibworth to the Airfield Business Park. The business, launched in 1996, publishes around 400 new titles a year and employs 25 staff along with freelance editors and illustrators. There are now further plans to […]
Work has finally started to build a new toilet block at Market Harborough railway station. Network Rail say the new facilities are set to open at the end of May, which will be welcomed by passengers, who have been complaining about having to use temporary loos for nearly three years. Previous facilities were closed when […]
People are being urged to continue to wear facemasks in busy indoor places across Harborough, despite it no longer being mandatory from today. The government’s ‘Plan B’ restrictions have been withdrawn, although there are still high rates of Coronavirus in the District, with over 1,000 people testing positive in the past week. Supermarket chains Sainsbury’s, […]
