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A wanted teenager has been charged after being found in Market Harborough carrying what Police described as a large ‘Crocodile Dundee’ style hunting knife. Officers discovered the weapon hidden down the waistband of the 17-year-old’s trousers, while carrying out a search in Jubilee Gardens yesterday, after challenging him in relation to the current Covid-19 restrictions. […]

Farming leaders are calling on people using farmland for exercise during the coronavirus crisis to do so responsibly. An increased number of walkers are using areas around farms as they seek walking routes where they are less likely to encounter others. People, particular dog walkers are being urged to stick to public footpaths, avoid fields […]

A painting by a Desborough portrait artist depicting Captain Tom Moore as a superhero has gone viral on social media. Charlie Such spent two days creating the picture, as a way of showing his appreciation to the war veteran, who has now raised over £28m for NHS charities after initially wanting to raise £1,000 by […]

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after a high-speed Police chase passed through Market Harborough. Thomas Elliott, 30, of Merrycot Lane in Yelvertoft in Northamptonshire is also accused of driving without insurance. The hour-long pursuit on Monday afternoon, which headed through a number of villages, including East Farndon and Great Oxendon, began in […]

The final go-ahead has been given for a new Post Office to open in Market Harborough town centre. The branch, that will replace the existing one in St Mary’s Place, will be inside a new convenience store on Adam and Eve Street. Post Office bosses have approved the move after a public consultation, during which […]

A Market Harborough Dad who let his four year old son loose on his hair has raised over £1,500 hundred pounds for NHS staff fighting the Coronavirus, after dozens of other parents did the same! Nick Bradley, a teacher at the Market Harborough C of E Academy, came up with the idea as a fun […]

The plan for a huge development including nearly 3,000 homes near Lutterworth will be re-considered ‘as soon as possible.’ Harborough Council voted to defer the scheme, proposed for 556 acres of farmland adjacent to the M1, when its planning committee considered it last night. The decision was taken so late representations made on behalf of […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man disturbed two burglars who broke into his garage in Desborough to steal tools from a van. It happened at about 1am last Friday, April 17th, in Cypress Close. The thieves dropped the items as the homeowner chased them down the street – one was on foot, the […]

A man has been arrested after a high-speed Police pursuit across three counties passed through several local villages yesterday. It started in Northampton at 4.45pm, after a grey BMW 3-series car failed to stop for officers, with the vehicle being followed through places including Market Harborough, East Farndon and Great Oxendon, before being finally stopped […]

Market Harborough’s Jubilee Foodbank has received a big boost as it continues to help people during the Coronavirus pandemic. The town’s B&M store has donated over £500 worth of food and toiletry items to the voluntary service, as well as over £950 in cash. It’s after the national discount retailer made money available to all […]