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There is a tense wait at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital as staff work to hatch 13 rescued duck eggs. The charity was alerted after the eggs were removed from an allotment when their mum disappeared.     The team is now incubating the eggs and say early checks show promising signs of movement inside. They are […]

Foxton Locks will come alive this Easter as the popular Floating Market returns from today. Visitors can browse a vibrant mix of independent traders aboard their colourful boats, offering crafts, gifts and seasonal treats, all set against the historic backdrop of the iconic lock flight. The four-day event across the Easter weekend is organised by […]

Thousands are expected in Hallaton on Easter Monday for the village’s ancient Bottle Kicking event. The quirky, rugby-style tradition – believed to date back around 2,000 years – sees teams from Hallaton and nearby Medbourne battle to move barrels filled with beer across two streams. The contest will be preceded by a traditional parade of […]

A family-run Market Harborough gym has closed its doors after serving the community for 50 years. Bruno’s, long based on Western Avenue, has shut after the landlord confirmed the site had been sold for redevelopment. The gym was founded by Bruno Guadagnini in the 1970s, initially operating from a back room at the Bull’s Head […]

Churches in Market Harborough are joining forces tomorrow for a special outdoor Good Friday Easter celebration. Easter Live on The Square will run from 11am to 1pm and feature live music from an award-winning gospel choir, street drama, children’s activities, and refreshments. Rev Christopher Brown from the town’s Baptist Church, who helped organise the event, […]

Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride has visited a Market Harborough engineering company alongside MP Neil O’Brien to learn more about the challenges facing UK manufacturers. They toured The King Group of Companies which employs around 100 people, and saw its latest investment in a specialist welding facility for the nuclear industry. The Riverside-based firm highlighted […]

Lutterworth’s recycling and household waste site is set to reopen tomorrow after more than five weeks of refurbishment work. The site had been due to reopen earlier, but this was delayed slightly because of an unexpected electrical cable issue, which has now been resolved. Leicestershire County Council has thanked residents for their patience during the […]

A husband-and-wife team are hosting Boogie Nights in Market Harborough to raise money for local charities. Megan and Duncan Murray, who run Duncan Murray Wines, aim to bring people together for a fun night out while supporting good causes. Their next event takes place this Saturday at the King’s Hall in aid of town-based charity […]

A burst water main that left hundreds of households in Desborough and surrounding villages without supplies was caused by damage from a “third party.” The incident on Rothwell Road on Monday afternoon saw water restored yesterday morning after a temporary fix. Anglian Water says a full repair will now take place, with no further disruption […]

Police have welcomed the prison sentence handed down to a Market Harborough man who attempted to rob a shop in the town at knife-point. Simon Harrald, 34, of Andrew Macdonald Close, entered Keya News on Logan Street on January 22nd wearing a scarf and disposable gloves, demanding money from the till. When the assistant Dhruvil […]