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Two friends who built their own canoes as ‘something to do’ during lockdown have set off on a 125 mile challenge today. Tim Peacock and Ian Shipley are paddling all the way up the canal from London to North Kilworth – and aim to complete the challenge in eleven days. The duo are aiming to […]

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash with two cars on the A4304 yesterday. The man was taken to hospital after being treated at the scene of the collision between North Kilworth and Husbands Bosworth, that happened just after 11am. No-one in the cars was seriously hurt. A spokeperson for Leicestershire Police said: “The […]

A Market Harborough café bar has reopened after being forced to close for the second time in a month when a chef tested positive for coronavirus. The Mercado Lounge says the man, who had just returned from holiday, remains in self-isolation, although the rest of the staff have tested negative for Covid-19. The Abbey Street […]

An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a collision with a lorry while walking along the M1 near Lutterworth last night. He was pronounced dead at the scene, on the southbound carriageway,, close to junction 20. An investigation into the circumstances of the collision has been launched by Leicestershire Police, who have also […]

An on-line fundraiser set-up to help Uppingham Community College following Wednesday’s serious fire has doubled its initial target. An electrical fault is being blamed for the blaze, which badly damaged classrooms, the library and gym, and has delayed the re-opening of the school, which was set for Monday. Over £2,000 has been donated to the […]

A Welland Valley farm’s efforts to encourage bees will be featured on TV tomorrow night. Rectory Farm in Great Easton was chosen to appear on the new series of ‘Jimmy’s Big Bee Rescue’ because of its commitment towards eco and conservation work. The Channel 4 series, hosted by TV personality and farmer Jimmy Doherty, is […]

Concern has been expressed after drugs paraphernalia including syringes and needles were found discarded in the Kibworth Grammar School Hall car park. Police have pledged to step up patrols amid fears people are using the area to take drugs. Kibworth county councillor Kevin Feltham told Hfm such items pose a serious hazard: The items have […]

A woman was arrested and a large amount of suspected Class A drugs and cash seized by Police in Market Harborough last night. Officers executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Fount Court off Haddonian Road. The 30-year-old was questioned on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to […]

A new campaign is being launched in a bid to get more Harborough youngsters to walk, cycle or use their scooters to get to and from school. It’s aimed at reducing the number dropped off by car with the coronavirus pandemic in mind. Trevor Pendleton is from Leicestershire County Council, which is behind the Choose […]

A Market Harborough communications consultant is putting his photography skills to good use again, with another Wildlife Calendar for 2021. Following the success of this year’s calendar, Peter Crowe has selected a dozen more of his best pictures to feature in a new one – this time raising funds for the Matt Hampson Foundation. Peter […]