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Harborough’s MP has spoken out against plans that would allow more than 1,200 new homes to be built in the District every year – more than double the current agreed number. The government’s proposed shake-up of the planning system favours developments in rural areas and would see housing allocations dictated by a government formula, instead […]

Villagers in North Kilworth have joked that time-travelling Doctor Who is to carry out roadworks there, after a confusing sign went up alongside the A4304. It stated work would begin on the November 27th and end on November 9th. Western Power Distribution, who will be carrying out the work, have apologised for the error and […]

A Kibworth man who is taking part in a Covid-19 vaccine trial is encouraging others to do the same. Kevin Feltham had the vaccination in August at Nottingham University and is testing himself weekly for coronavirus, and having regular blood tests to check his anti-body levels. He is one of thousands across the country taking […]

Market Harborough’s In Bloom team are busy once again making the town centre look good! Volunteers, who are working with safety measures in place because of the pandemic, have been stripping out summer displays and planting thousands of new plants and bulbs. Their work over the over the summer led to praise for how the […]

The part Harborough Market is playing in helping the community during the Coronavirus pandemic has been captured in a heart-warming film, featuring stall-holders, customers and staff. The indoor market on Northampton Road has remained open throughout and during lockdown many traders adapted, by doing home deliveries to help their customers. A spokesperson for the Market […]

A £1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people deliberately starting fires at local farms. The charity Crimestoppers has put it up after four arson attacks in the last month targeting bales of straw, which has left farmers thousands of pounds out of pocket […]

Over 11,000 trees are being given to 59 schools and community groups across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. It is part of the Woodland Trust’s bid to plant 50 million across the UK over the next five years, to help tackle climate change. The Market Harborough C of E Academy is being given 420 trees for its […]

Drivers are being reminded the time limit in free ‘Pop & Shop’ parking bays in Market Harborough and Lutterworth has reverted back to 30 minutes. It was extended to an hour at Harborough Council’s car parks earlier this year, during road closures in both of the town centres, to aid social-distancing and safe queuing. The […]

A fire alert at a retirement complex in Market Harborough last night was a false alarm. Four fire crews were sent to Welland Place on St Mary’s Road just after 9am, after being alerted by an automatic fire alarm. When firefighters arrived it was confirmed there was no fire.

Burglars stole a mobility scooter after breaking into a garage adjoining a house in Market Harborough in the early hours of Saturday. Police are now appealing for sightings of the red Shoprider Cadiz model, which has grey tyres. It’s not known if the thieves rode away on the scooter, or loaded it into a vehicle. […]