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Plans for more than 60 new homes across two Harborough villages have been given the green light despite opposition from villagers. Councillors last night granted outline permission for up to 30 houses on land off The Springs in Fleckney, and up to 35 homes on land off Station Road in North Kilworth. Residents had raised […]

A row has broken out over plans to deploy private street wardens in Market Harborough town centre to help tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. The move is being proposed by Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews as part of a £2 million countywide scheme, which would run as an 18-month trial. Critics say the money […]

A Market Harborough man says winning £500,000 on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire has come at the perfect time for his family. Andrew Fanko scooped the life-changing sum on the ITV game show on Sunday. He and his wife Frankie both work as translators and have growing concerns about the impact of AI on […]

A man has been arrested following reports of disorderly behaviour at a pub in Desborough. Police were called to The George on High Street shortly after 8pm last night, with a number of officers attending the scene. A 46-year-old man from the town is being held on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.

Police are appealing for help to identify a man following a sexual assault on a bus travelling from Leicester to Market Harborough. The incident happened on the Stagecoach X7 service just after 1pm on Friday 17th April, when a man sitting next to the victim is reported to have touched her on the breast several […]

Over 1,400 crocheted and knitted flowers are brightening up Harborough Market in a colourful community display this spring. The handcrafted flower garden installation has been created over the past four months by a team of more than 50 makers, led by Chloe Goode from the Craft-I-Trims stall. The display above the Market Café is raising […]

A man who smashed his way into two Market Harborough town centre businesses has been given a suspended prison sentence. Nathan Harris stole chocolate worth more than £780 from Hotel Chocolat on the High Street, and a charity box from Pizzaman on Manor Walk, during break-ins in the early hours of March 27th. The 49-year-old, […]

A 23-year-old woman who was reported missing from the Market Harborough area has been found safe and well. Concerns had been raised for the welfare of Anya Bramall, who had not been seen for over a week. Officers have thanked everyone who shared the appeal and assisted with their enquiries.

A quiz enthusiast from Market Harborough is celebrating after winning £500,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Andrew Fanko took home the second-highest prize on last night’s episode of the ITV game show, after narrowly missing out on the £1 million jackpot. The translator, who lives in Market Harborough with his wife Frankie and […]

Controversial plans for dozens of new homes in two Harborough villages are being recommended for approval by council officers. Up to 30 houses are proposed for land off The Springs in Fleckney, while up to 35 homes are earmarked for an area off Station Road in North Kilworth. Residents have raised concerns, including over pressure […]