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More than 700 people have signed a petition opposing the idea of a community centre being built on a park in Market Harborough. The proposal is one option being considered by Harborough District Council for Burford Green on the southern estate’s Western Avenue. The council is currently consulting on a range of possible improvements and […]
Police are appealing for information after pet chickens were stolen during a burglary in Desborough. The birds were taken from a property on Mulberry Close sometime between 7pm and 11:45pm on April 5th. Officers are also appealing for information following an attempted burglary at a property on Dunkirk Avenue in the town. The incident happened […]
Harborough Town manager Mitch Austin has thanked everyone involved with the club after the Bees lifted the Southern League Premier Central trophy. A crowd of more than 1,300 joined a party atmosphere to celebrate promotion to National League North during the final home game of the season. The match against Bishop’s Stortford finished 1-1, but […]
Traffic in Market Harborough is being closely monitored as highways officials look at ways to improve key junctions in the town. Temporary CCTV cameras have been installed by Leicestershire County Council at a number of locations, including the town centre. The first phase of the project will focus on improvements along Rockingham Road later this […]
The trial of a Desborough man charged with murder is due to begin today at Northampton Crown Court. Samuel Field is accused of assaulting 93-year-old Martin Glynn at a property on Gold Street in the town on September 20th 2024. Mr Glynn suffered a serious head injury and died in hospital three months later. Field, […]
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More new housing could soon be built in Kibworth Beauchamp after plans for up to 32 homes were recommended for approval. The proposal for land adjacent to The Nurseries off Fleckney Road would deliver 100% affordable housing. More than 30 objections have been raised, with concerns including increased traffic and whether the village has the […]
An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a man and his dog were attacked by another dog on a canal towpath in Market Harborough. The incident happened just after 9am last Thursday (April 9) near the cut-through to Logan Crescent. A large Rhodesian Ridgeback-type dog being walked by a man attacked a smaller dog, […]
Plans to build 200 homes on farmland in Scraptoft have been approved by councillors. Outline permission for the development on land at Beeby Road, Scraptoft was granted by Harborough District Council at a meeting last night. A total of 59 objections were submitted, including concerns over road safety and pressure on local services. Of the […]
A major renewable energy scheme is being proposed for the former Desborough Airfield. The large solar farm, with tens of thousands of panels across the 630-acre site, would generate enough electricity to power around 32,000 homes. Developer Innova Renewables has launched a public consultation ahead of submitting a planning application. Members of the Friends of […]
