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The Conservatives have launched a bid to take control of Harborough District Council. They have tabled a motion to remove Lib Dem leader Phil Knowles – who heads the ruling coalition – and replace him with opposition leader Simon Whelband. The motion argues that the coalition no longer has an effective majority, has recently been […]

The Environment Agency is to invest £2.7 million to reduce flood risk in Little Bowden, Braybrooke and Clipston. The funding will be used to improve flood storage reservoirs, helping to reduce the risk of river flooding. The improvements form part of a major national investment programme announced today aimed at protecting homes and businesses from […]

Tourism plans have been put forward for new holiday accommodation near Lubenham. Developers want to build 13 holiday lodges on land off Foxton Road, currently used for caravan storage and a parts business. The site lies on the eastern side of Foxton Road, around 800 metres from the centre of Lubenham and is also about […]

Councillors have narrowly voted to submit a new Local Plan for Harborough District to the government for independent examination. The blueprint – which includes sites for nearly 6,500 new homes, including a controversial ‘new town’ near Great Glen – was approved 17 votes to 15 at a meeting last night. The ruling coalition group says […]

A major plan outlining where development could take place across Harborough District over the next 15 years faces a key council vote tonight. Councillors will decide whether to submit the new Local Plan to the government for independent examination. The blueprint proposes nearly 6,500 new homes, along with employment land, schools, health services, retail, and […]

Police are appealing for information after thieves stole a catalytic converter from a car in Fleckney. The owner was woken by the sound of cutting equipment just after 2am yesterday and saw three or four men around their Honda Jazz in Albert Street. The suspects fled before officers arrived. Anyone who witnessed the incident or […]

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a crash in Wistow on Saturday. Emergency services were called to the Kibworth Road/Leicester Road and Kilby Road crossroads near Wistow Rural Centre just before 12.30pm, after a collision involving the rider and a car. Leicestershire Police say the motorcyclist’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The […]

Desborough Town FC says the quick actions of players and staff helped save the life of a match official who collapsed during Saturday’s home game. The assistant referee was treated on the pitch shortly after kick-off before being taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition. The cup match against Belstone FC was […]

A person has died after being hit by a train in Little Bowden. Emergency services were called to the track off Bellfields Lane early this morning. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the line near Market Harborough at 6.06am today (16 March) following reports of a casualty on the tracks. […]

A man was taken to hospital following a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in the centre of Market Harborough yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to High Street just before 4pm after the collision. Leicestershire Police said the motorcycle rider’s injuries are not believed to be serious. The road was closed for nearly […]