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A group of travellers have moved onto the car park at Harborough Leisure Centre in Market Harborough. Three caravans and four vehicles are parked on the site off Northampton Road, which is currently closed to the public. A spokesperson for the Multi Agency Travellers Unit told Hfm: “We are aware of travellers at the Harborough […]
A man who stabbed a person walking home from a New Year’s party in Broughton Astley has been jailed for four years. James Green attacked the man on Main Street in the early hours of January 1st this year. The victim, aged 47, suffered a stab wound to his back and needed hospital treatment before […]
Children across Harborough are drawing rainbows and placing them in the windows of their houses during the coronavirus outbreak. It’s being dubbed ‘The Rainbow Trail’ and is designed to be something for them to do while they are off school, to look for when exercising, as well as spreading a message of hope to others. […]
Organisers of the Leicestershire County Show and the Harborough Carnival have announced the events will not be held this year due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Carnival was due to take place in June and the County Show in August, at the Market Harborough Showground. Leicestershire County Council has taken the decision to close all […]
Police are appealing for information after a woman was touched inappropriately in Market Harborough in the early hours of yesterday. The victim, in her 20s, was walking along Ashley Way towards Rockingham Road just after midnight when she was approached by a man who touched her. He then ran off towards Kettering Road. Officers say […]
Leicestershire Police is taking part in a week of knife crime action as part of National Operation Sceptre. As part it members of the public can hand over unwanted knives by dropping them into a surrender bins at Market Harborough police station. The force’s knife arch will also be at undisclosed locations to target those […]
Harborough’s MP has issued a stark warning to those ignoring government advice on social distancing because of Coronavirus, saying it is a matter of life or death. The government’s considering bringing in tougher measure in a bid to keep people apart and will look at introducing new emergency powers later. Large crowds flocked to parks […]
All play areas owned by Harborough Council are to close – it affects just under 30 across the District – the Council says it has taken the decision in line with Government advice on social distancing to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and thanks residents for their understanding at this time. Harborough Council says […]
Two lorry drivers have been taken to hospital with life-changing injuries after two HGVs were involved in a crash near Lutterworth early this morning. The incident took place at around 1.55am this morning on the A426, Rugby Road, close to the village of Cotesbach. The vehicles were travelling in opposite directions when the collision occurred […]
Harborough Council has launched a dedicated website detailing information and support during the Coronavirus crisis. It includes a Community Hub offering help and advice to residents, and assistance being offered by other groups like the voluntary sector. There is also a section for businesses who are affected and the help available to them. The site […]
