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The plan for a huge development including nearly 3,000 homes near Lutterworth will be considered next week and is being recommended for the go-ahead. Harborough councillors deferred making a decision on the scheme in April, due to late representations from Leicester’s Hospitals, who have requested nearly £1m from developers, to mitigate the impact the extra […]

The go-ahead has been given for a 24-hour gym to open in the former B&M store in Market Harborough town centre. Councillors approved allowing the building in the Commons Car Park to be used for leisure purposes, instead of retail, when they met last night. Planning officers told them the unit would likely remain empty […]

The controversial plan to turn land in Little Bowden into a private dog walking field has been withdrawn by the landowner. Harborough councillors had been due to consider it tonight, with the application for the land off Braybrooke Road recommended for refusal. Over 70 people had objected to the plan, with council planning officers raising […]

A Market Harborough youth centre has launched a £5000 fundraising appeal so it can continue providing vital counselling to young people. The Cube has seen its finances badly hit during the Coronavirus pandemic, with groups not hiring out space at its base at the Symtington’s Recreation Ground. Charlotte Cooper, the Youth Work manager at the […]

The driver of a tipper lorry has been rescued and taken to hospital after it overturned onto its side at Husbands Bosworth quarry this morning. Emergency services, including the Air Ambulance, were called to the site off Welford Road at 8.50am. The fire service say the driver was able to get out onto the top […]

Pizza Express in Market Harborough is to re-open on August 10th. The announcement secures the future of the restaurant in St Mary’s Place, after the chain said about 75 across the country are set to close because of the impact of the coronavirus shutdown. The restaurant says it looking forward to getting back up and […]

Improvements are to be made under the railway bridge on Kettering Road in Little Bowden to encourage more people to cycle. It should also make things safer for drivers, as existing cycle lanes are to be widened and temporary traffic lights installed either side of the bridge, to improve traffic flow. Currently drivers have to […]

We’re being encouraged to do some exercise and help Little Bowden Primary School at the same time. A ‘Virtual Fun Run’ is taking place throughout the summer holidays, with people being encouraged to run or walk a 2k or 5k distance. There is a small entry charge and everyone who takes part get a medal! […]

Kibworth Library has re-opened this afternoon after being shut since March because of the Coronavirus lockdown. Various measures are in place to ensure safety, including only two people or one family group allowed in at any one time and those visiting are also being urged to wear face masks. Opening hours are limited for the […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car hit a woman in Desborough and did not stop. The 48-year-old needed hospital treatment for injuries to her arm after the incident in Gold Street at about 11.30am on Saturday. Officers say the wing mirror of what is believed to be a red Vauxhall Astra struck the […]