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Two teenage boys arrested after a man was stabbed in Fleckney last month have had their Police bail extended while an investigation continues. The 14 and 15-year-olds were questioned on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following the attack in a park off Edward Road on August 20th. The victim, aged 18, suffered multiple stab wounds […]

There have been more than 20,000 visits to Leisure Centres in Market Harborough and Lutterworth since they reopened in August, after being shut for almost five months because of the lockdown. Over 10,500 people have taken advantage of the swimming pools. They were able to re-open, along with the gyms, after Harborough District Council gave […]

Plans for a new coach park in Market Harborough are set to be discussed by Harborough District Council next month. It was announced over two years ago the facility would go on land adjacent to the Market Hall Car Park off Northampton Road, as part of a new car park, although to date there has […]

Severn Trent Water is to be publically praised for planting wildflowers in areas of Market Harborough and Little Bowden, following the major water pipe renewal work. A motion to be heard at a meeting next week also urges Harborough Distinct Council to identify other sites where such planting could take place, saying the displays are […]

The plan for nearly three thousand new homes near Lutterworth could be reviewed by the government. South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa is considering asking for it to be ‘called-in’ amid concerns over parts of the massive development, set for land off the M1, which was given the go-ahead by Harborough District Council in July. He […]

A wreath has been laid on the war memorial in the grounds of St Nicholas Church in Little Bowden, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. A small ceremony, organised by Market Harborough branch of the Royal Air Force Association, was held yesterday, but was limited to six people to comply with […]

Market Harborough’s bonfire and fireworks display has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Organisers, the St Joseph’s School PTFA, have taken the decision due to restrictions on gatherings and the rising number of Covid-19 cases. It is the second year the annual event, which is the group’s main fundraiser, has not taken place, after […]

Police carried out an operation targeting speeding motorcyclists on the stretches of the A47 and B6047 in the Harborough District yesterday. Officers say it was in response to rising complaints from residents in villages about excessive speed and noise.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in hospital following a crash between Rothwell and Lamport on Saturday night. Officers say the 23-year-old man was riding a black Kawasaki ER650 bike that left the road and collided with a hedge. A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “Police were alerted to the incident shortly […]

The Chairman of Harborough District Council is riding 61 miles for charity today – without leaving his house! Cllr Stephen Bilbie is on a virtual ride around the district on his Birthday, to raise money for sight-loss charity Vista, his chosen cause to support during his year in office. He’s on completing the challenge on […]