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Plans to build 85 new homes on land between two Market Harborough estates are being recommended for approval, despite more than 130 objections. The proposal covers around 30 acres of land between the Farndale View and Farndon Fields developments. Concerns raised by residents include flood risk, increased pressure on roads and health services, and the […]

Papa John’s has confirmed the permanent closure of its store in Market Harborough. The pizza takeaway in St Mary’s Place has been shut for more than two weeks, although notices had previously suggested it was a temporary closure. No reason for the closure has been disclosed, however a spokesperson for the company told HFM: “We […]

A gang responsible for more than 50 high-value burglaries across the UK — including in a Harborough village — has been jailed for a total of nearly 40 years. The men stole jewellery, designer handbags and watches worth around £1 million, targeting over 50 homes in affluent areas using online tools to plan their crimes. […]

A teenager from Lutterworth who had been missing for more than a week has been found safe and well. Police had been concerned for the welfare of 17-year-old Grace Nicolaou and issued appeals to help trace her. Officers have thanked everyone who shared the appeal and provided information.

Police say no-one was hurt in a collision involving a bus and a van near Desborough this morning. The incident happened on Rushton Road just after 7.45am. Officers say the driver and passengers on the Stagecoach service, along with the occupants of the van, were not injured. The road was closed while emergency services dealt […]

Work is getting underway on the next phase of major renovations at Market Harborough’s historic Symington Building. Scaffolding has now been erected at the rear of the town centre landmark as work begins on the roof, masonry and windows. The six-month project forms part of a wider restoration scheme costing more than £2m. It follows […]

A man has been ordered to pay compensation and made subject of a restraining order after admitting sexual assault at a shop in Market Harborough. Jason Morrow, 56, of Steeplechase Way, Market Harborough, was also fined £5,632 after pleading guilty at Leicester Magistrates’ Court yesterday. The court heard that on December 3rd last year, Morrow […]

Drivers are being warned that part of Scotland Road in Little Bowden will be closed overnight tonight and on Thursday while maintenance work is carried out on a railway bridge. Scotland Road will be shut between Bellfields Lane and Launde Park from 10pm until 6am. A diversion will be in place via Rectory Lane and […]

Police are appealing for information after attempts were made to steal from parked cars in Desborough early yesterday morning. CCTV footage shows teenage boys with their faces covered trying car door handles in Linley Drive, Gladstone Street and Wood Avens Way between 5.30am and 8am. Video: Supplied Officers say one vehicle was entered, but nothing […]

A new dedicated space for dog walkers near Market Harborough has been given the go-ahead. Planning permission has been granted for a facility covering more than 15 acres of land between Gallow Field Road and the Grand Union Canal near Gartree. It will include four enclosed dog walking fields and parking, aimed at providing a […]