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The former Lawrence’s shoe factory in Desborough could finally be re-developed as plans are announced to build over 40 homes there. North Northamptonshire Council, who own the site, is seeking funding from government-back Homes England, to build a mix of one to five-bedroom properties. The site on Harborough Road has been derelict for over 20 […]

Vandals have damaged an allotment used by adults with learning disabilities in Market Harborough, for the second time in two weeks. Windows of a shed used by Freedom Support were smashed and a security camera wrecked. Items were also removed from the shed and strewn across the plot. It’s thought the damage, at the site […]

Over 80 youngsters returned to Desborough’s Green Space Junior Parkrun yesterday, after waiting over a year to get together again. The relaxation of lockdown rules meant the weekly event was back, near the Leisure Centre. It was extra special too, as the day marked the popular event’s second birthday and 32 volunteers helped ensure the […]

A Market Harborough man accused of breaching Covid laws over a funeral for his brother will face no further criminal action. Patrick James Rooney, 48, was charged after around 150 mourners turned up outside a church in Kettering last November. A funeral was held there for Joe Rooney, 47, from Corby, who died in car […]

Market Harborough’s Jubilee Foodbank is running low on certain items and is appealing for the public’s help. The voluntary service continues to be in great demand, including helping individuals and families who have fallen into food poverty, because of the impact of the pandemic on their finances. Items needed are: Cartons of long life semi-skimmed […]

Police and Council licensing officers completed checks on pubs and restaurants in and around Market Harborough over the weekend. The joint operation was to ensure premises were operating within the current Covid-19 legislation, with customers able to sit outside. Officers say there were no issues and the checks will continue. A Police spokesperson said : […]

Police investigating a road rage incident in Rothwell – which left a cyclist injured – have released a picture of a man they want to speak to. The male rider was assaulted on Rushton Road. A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “The incident happened between 10.45am and 10.55am on Thursday, February 25, when a cyclist […]

A herd of cows escaped from their field and went on a late night walk in Market Harborough last night. Around 15 were spotted strolling down the middle of the A4304 between Lubenham and Market Harborough just after 9pm and had reached Lubenham Hill when Police caught up with them. Officers say they were quickly […]

A Government Planning Inspector will hold a hearing next week as they consider whether a new housing estate can be built in Great Bowden. Developers appealed against Harborough District Council’s decision to refuse permission for 33 houses on the Bowden Fencing site off Leicester Lane. The plan was thrown out last June, because it went […]

Two friends from Ashley are preparing for a unique fundraising challenge – to navigate the River Welland from the village to Stamford, on self-made canoes! Jon Wells and Giles Darby think it could take three days to cover the distance of around 30 miles, when they take to the water over the May Bank Holiday […]