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Joules has revealed plans for its new HQ in Market Harborough, which will create nearly 100 jobs over the next six years. They include the part-demolition and extension of Compass House on Rockingham Road, plus a two-storey car park for 180 vehicles. The development will centralise the fashion retailer’s head office to one site from separate […]
This years summer Fayre took place on Sunday August 12th. The weather was not kind on the day and rained on and off throughout the day. Despite the weather, the day went ahead with stalls, rides, food / drink stalls, and new for this year, helicopter rides !!! There was a live stage hosted by […]
Streets on a new homes development in Great Bowden are to be named after two men from the village who lost their lives in World War One. They’ll be called Frank Burditt Drive and Isaac Martin Lane, after their relatives nominated them for the honour. Frank died in 1917 and Isaac a year later. Earlier […]
A teenager who stabbed a man in the entrance to a block of flats in Market Harborough has been jailed for 16 months. Abdirahman Ali confronted the 22-year old-victim at Edwin Court, on Kettering Road, slashing him with a knife causing cuts to his head, chin and fingers which required several stitches, The bleeding man […]
Sniffer dogs are being used to detect counterfeit tobacco products in a new clampdown across Leicestershire. Trading Standards are teaming up with Police in a bid to catch those trading in cheap illicit cigarettes in a bid to shutdown local supply chains. So far this year over 7,000 such products have been seized and it’s […]
A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after a crash near Horninghold on Saturday afternoon. His bike was involved in collision with a car at the junction of Belcher’s Hill with the B664, just before 4.45pm The Air Ambulance conveyed the man to hospital in Coventry – Police say his injuries aren’t life threatening.
A decision on whether opening hours will be cut at the Urgent Care Centre in Market Harborough has been delayed. It was due to happen this week , although comments made during a period of public consultation are still being collated. A decision will now be taken at a meeting next month. The facility at […]
Market Harborough’s Summer Fayre takes place on Sunday and organisers say it will be a great day out for the whole family. It’s the fourth year the event has taken place to charities and good causes – this time Macmillan Cancer Support, Harborough-based Inclusive Youth and Hfm will benefit. Attractions at the Showground will include […]
Plans to create six one-bedroom homes on the site of a closed factory in Market Harborough have been given the go-ahead. The development is set for King’s Road, where moulding firm Tooms and Co was based. Harborough Council has granted planning permission for the conversion and alteration of the existing building, to make way for […]
There’s an appeal for information after a dog was dumped in a country lane in sweltering temperatures. The RSPCA say the flea-ridden terrier-cross, described as being in an ‘awful’ condition, was lucky not to have died from heat exposure, after being left tied up in a lay-by on Thurnby Lane between Stoughton and Thurnby on […]
