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The Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Harborough District Council has expressed serious worries about the Controlling Group’s decision to significantly reduce the number of council meetings. Cllr Phil Knowles says he’s deeply concerned about the potential impact on the democratic process: “In 2018/19, 19/20 and 20/21 this authority held 12 planning meets each year […]

A week after The Harborough District was reported to have had one of the biggest weekly rises in Coronavirus cases in the country – following an outbreak at an unnamed school – the latest statistics indicate the local situation is now improving. The most recent Government data shows just 19 people in Harborough had a […]

Following months of closure due to COVID-19, Harborough Museum is reopening today. Staff are able to welcome visitors again following the latest relaxation of ‘lockdown’ rules in England – with revised opening hours on Tuesday to Saturday. However, you must pre-book your visit – and also still wear a face covering when inside the Museum […]

A new timetable has come into force for train services from Market Harborough. The biggest change affects passengers travelling to intermediate stations between here and London – who will now have to change at Kettering – and use new electric services. Among other journeys, this will affect people travelling to Luton Airport: although the frequency […]

The re-launch of group exercise sessions across Harborough is being seen a ‘huge boost’ for mental health. Although some fitness activities re-launched last month, it’s only today indoor group sessions can begin again, with the latest easing of restrictions. Everyone Active – the operator of Harborough Leisure Centre and Lutterworth Sports Centre say their strict […]

Market Harborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce is encouraging us to show our support for Harborough’s pubs, restaurants and cafes as they welcome back customers indoors from today. While some hospitality venues have been serving outdoors and providing takeaways, others have been unable to trade for months because of lockdown restrictions. However, Leicestershire’s Director of […]

A singer and former employee of the Royal Household has released a charity song in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh. Henry Dawe from Uppingham intended to release the song to celebrate Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, but had to revise his plans following the Duke’s death last month. The lyrics were rewritten and the updated […]

There is an appeal for information after the remnants of a cannabis factory was dumped on a country lane near Welford. Plant stalks, fertiliser tubs and extractor fans were among the rubbish fly-tipped on Sulby Road, close to the Leicestershire/Northamptonshire border. Harborough District Council’s Enviro-Crime Team is sifting through the mess for clues as to […]

Firefighters have rescued a dog after a fire at a house in Broughton Astley. Crews were called to Muncaster Close just after midday, after neighbours raised the alarm when they saw smoke coming from the roof of the property. The fire was located on a 1st floor landing and extinguished by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. […]

Crime across the Harborough District fell by 10% last year, with the pandemic playing a part in the reduction. The total number of crimes recorded was 4,324 – a drop of 491 on 2019. The biggest fall was in shoplifting, which halved to 207 offences, as a result of many shops having to shut during […]