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Work could continue until 9pm on building sites across Harborough, if construction firms are given permission. The Government has issued new guidance to encourage safer working on sites where social distancing might be difficult during the Covid-19 pandemic. Harborough Council says longer hours can be considered in circumstances where there are no residential properties nearby […]

An office in Market Harborough town centre could be turned into eleven apartments. The plan for the Fisher German base also includes building ten mews style houses at the rear of the site, at the top of the High Street. The chartered surveyors have used the grade-two listed building since 1960, although its lease comes […]

Police are appealing for information after three masked burglars broke into a house in Market Harborough early this morning. The occupants of the property in Ashley Way were woken up by the front door being forced open just after 2.15am. Officers say they shouted at the intruders, who had their faces covered, who then ran […]

A mobile Coronavirus testing unit will open in Lutterworth tomorrow. Anyone aged over five with symptoms of Covid-19 is eligible for a drive-through test, although essential workers will be given priority. Appointments must be book in advance on-line HERE Cllr Amanda Nunn, Harborough District Council’s health and well-being Cabinet lead, said: “I would encourage anyone […]

Around 200 jobs are to be created when a large new distribution centre opens at Magna Park near Lutterworth. International logistics firm Bleckmann, who specialise in distributing fashion and lifestyle brands, is to move into a vacant warehouse on the business park, after signing a long term lease with owners Gazeley. It will be the […]

Police are appealing for sightings of woman with family members in Market Harborough who has been missing for two weeks. Kristina Tereskova, 21, from Wellingborough hasn’t been seen since May 21st and officers are concerned for her welfare. She is described as white, 5ft 4in tall, of average build with straight, shoulder length bobbed hair. […]

Harborough Police are issuing a warning after a spate of catalytic converter thefts from cars. Thieves are mainly targeting three models of cars built before 2015 – the Honda Jazz and Accord and Toyota Prius. Thefts have been taking place in public car parks in broad daylight and people are being urged to report any […]

A major project is to take place to restore the historic Kibworth Harcourt Windmill to its former glory. Once complete it will see the last surviving post mill in Leicestershire, which dates back to  1711, become operational again for the first time since the 1930s. The work, set to begin later this year or in […]

Small businesses across Harborough who so far have not received any financial help during the Coronavirus pandemic can now apply for a share of £1m of cash assistance. Harborough Council is administering the new government scheme, with firms able to make applications for the next two weeks. The fund is prioritising firms in shared offices, […]

A man has been found dead at a property in Market Harborough. Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Pear Tree Gardens, on the Southern Estate, just after 10.30am today. Officers say his death is being treated as ‘unexplained’ but not suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.