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There are problems with water supplies in the north of the Harborough district. It is affecting the Tilton on the Hill and Skeffington areas, with some residents experiencing no supply, low pressure, or discoloured water. Severn Trent Water has not said what has caused the issues but has apologised and says its teams are working […]
A man has been arrested after police were called to reports of an injured man beside the A4304 this morning. Officers were alerted just after 7.30am and searched the stretch of road between North Kilworth and Walcote. A man in his 50s, who had a facial injury, was later found in a van in a […]
Harborough Town Manager Mitch Austin says he is delighted to have signed a new three-year deal with the club. He has overseen three promotions in five seasons, with the latest seeing the Bees compete in the National League North next season. The club say the deal brings continuity and stability, with Mitch also attracting interest […]
Jobs are at risk after plans were announced to close a pub restaurant on the outskirts of Market Harborough. The Langton Inn Table Table is among nearly 200 restaurant sites next to Premier Inn hotels set to shut, with up to 4,000 roles affected across the UK and Ireland. Owner Whitbread says some venues could […]
Desborough Town are celebrating promotion after a dramatic 4–3 extra-time win over Eaton Socon in today’s South Midlands Division One play-off final. They raced into a 2–0 lead at the VPK Stadium, but the visitors fought back to level the game at 2–2 in normal time, forcing extra time. Desborough then struck twice to go […]
A Market Harborough-based women’s walking group is celebrating after securing £8,000 in funding to launch a new safety-focused programme. Women Only Walks (WOW) will use the money to introduce practical measures aimed at helping more women feel confident walking outdoors, with a focus on activities in Little Bowden. The funding has come from Harborough District […]
By Tess Rushin, Local Democracy Reporter Plans for 150 homes as well as a “multifunctional” green space have emerged for Husbands Bosworth Applicant Catesby Strategic Land Limited has put forward the plans for agricultural land east of Townend Close in the village. Outline proposals submitted to Harborough District Council look to fill almost half of […]
Campaigners say a strong poll result shows clear public backing for a new town council in Market Harborough. In a vote held on Thursday, 4,243 people supported the plans, compared to 685 against. They say the outcome demonstrates the level of support for stronger local representation, with the result now feeding into ongoing consultation being […]
It is feared the damage caused by the large-scale dumping of household waste at a protected site in the Harborough district could be irreversible. Around 30,000 tonnes of shredded waste was found spread across an area the size of a football pitch at Cave’s Inn Pits near Shawell, south of Lutterworth, including in a lake. […]
The Harborough area has a new policing commander. Inspector Chris Day, who has 22 years’ policing experience, has taken over responsibility for the Market Harborough and Wigston Neighbourhood Policing Area from Inspector Liz Perry, who has moved to a new role after three and a half years. Insp Day, who lives locally, says he is […]
