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The A427 was blocked near Brampton Ash today after a lorry jack-knifed and became stuck. Police were made aware of the incident just before 2pm after receiving reports the driver had been attempting to make a U-turn when the vehicle became stuck in mud. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes […]

A technical fault with the pumps has forced the closure of the forecourt at Tesco Express in Market Harborough. The store says engineers are working as quickly as possible to resolve the issue, and has apologised for any inconvenience to customers. The shop itself remains open as normal for shopping, and Tesco added when the […]

Police say no-one was hurt after a crash involving two cars near Market Harborough this morning. It happened on the B6047 Harborough Road at the roundabout by the Harborough Innovation Centre at around 8.20am. Officers attended and the road was blocked for a time while the incident was dealt with and the vehicles recovered.

A new tree has been planted in Market Harborough town centre, bringing an end to the long-running saga of the so-called “Harborough Hole”. The patch of bare ground near The Square had been left empty for years after a previous tree was felled and not replaced, prompting a campaign for action. Harborough MP Neil O’Brien, […]

Adult social care provided by North Northamptonshire Council has been rated as “Requires Improvement” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The watchdog highlighted shortfalls across nine areas, including safety, leadership, and partnership working. However, it also noted positive outcomes, with over 66% of people expressing satisfaction with their care and support. Many reported regular contact […]

A major highways scheme designed to reduce congestion and boost safety in Market Harborough is set to get under way this summer. The first phase will target Rockingham Road and forms part of a wider £5 million-plus investment in transport improvements across the town over the next five years, led by Leicestershire County Council. The project […]

Drivers are being urged not to panic buy after queues formed at petrol stations in Market Harborough amid concerns prices could rise due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. Some forecourts have temporarily run out of fuel, while others are reporting limited supplies of either petrol or diesel. Queues were seen at several locations, […]

Concerns have been raised over changes to out-of-hours NHS services at St Luke’s Treatment Centre in Market Harborough. From next month, patients will no longer be able to walk in to the centre in the evenings and will need to book appointments in advance. Opening hours are also being reduced as a new system is […]

A blueprint setting out where development will take place across Harborough over the next 15 years has moved a step closer to submission to government. Harborough District Council’s Cabinet has endorsed the new Local Plan, which identifies preferred sites for nearly 6,500 new homes, along with employment land, new schools, health services, retail and community […]