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Twelve people have been arrested in the first week of Leicestershire Police’s Christmas drink and drug drive campaign. Four drivers were arrested for being under the influence of cannabis or cocaine behind the wheel and three of the arrests were made following crashes. One driver was over four times the legal drink drive limit when […]
There is free parking in Market Harborough on Saturdays throughout December, in a bid to encourage people to shop local. Harborough Council is offering four-hours free in its short-term car parks and is waiving charges all day in long-term parking areas. The initiative starts tomorrow, which is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to support […]
A public meeting takes place tonight into the controversial plan to re-develop Naseby Square on Market Harborough’s Southern Estate. Eleven bungalow and eight flats would be demolished at the elderly persons’ living scheme if the proposal for 39 new houses goes ahead. Campaigners have various concerns including the impact of residents who would be forced […]
Market Harborough will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland this evening, as this year’s Christmas Fayre takes place. The traditional late-night shopping event, from 5.30pm til 9pm, is expected to attract thousands of people town centre There will be a host of entertainment and attractions, including stages for live music and dancing, loads of stalls, […]
Criminals are posing as Police officers to try to steal large sums of cash from people. A warning is being issued after a woman from Market Harborough nearly fell victim to the so-called ‘courier scam’ – but for a taxi driver who became suspicious. She had been contacted by a man claiming to be an […]
Kibworth held their Late Night Shopping event on Wednesday December 4th. Lots turned out to do some festive shopping whilst enjoying lots of entertainment.
A fire engine en-route to an emergency call was blocked by illegally parked cars in Desborough last night. The appliance was stuck for a minute because of vehicles left on double yellow lines and double-parked on Station Road, just after 9pm. One was eventually moved to allow the fire engine to get through. Watch Commander […]
An ‘Eco Village’ is to be launched in Market Harborough to enable people to shop ethically all under one roof. It will be based on St Mary’s Road, in the former Plumb Center building, and be a home to around 20 traders and producers, all selling locally sourced products. The move is the brainchild of […]
A Market Harborough man is thanking the person who found his sentimental wallet and handed it into Police. It was initially thought it had been stolen while the man, who has sight loss, was shopping in the town centre yesterday. However, someone had found it on the High Street and took it to the Police […]
A man has appeared in Court after being charged with stabbing another man in Market Harborough town centre last month. Warren Mills is accused of attacking the man in the High Street just before 7pm on November 8th. The 20-year-old is charged with causing grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon, namely a knife, […]
