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The latest of our regular quiz nights was held on Wednesday August 1st. The event – held at the towns Angel Hotel was hosted by Dave Irving ably assisted by Pat Stones. The fun evening takes place on the first Wednesday of each month. Teams of up to six battled it out over several rounds […]
We’re being asked to vote on which piece of artwork should be displayed in Market Harborough to celebrate 100 years since women were granted the right to vote. Three artists are in the running to produce in – with the chosen design eventually take pride of place in The Symington Building. You can vote up […]
The calls for more action to deal with illegal parking in Kibworth. Problems are escalating according to residents, with vehicles regularly parking dangerously on double yellow lines and close to junctions. The responsibility for enforcement of the parking regulations lies with Leicestershire County Council – it says wardens visited last week and didn’t find any […]
Northamptonshire County Council’s held an extraordinary meeting – as it says it may have to cut services to a legal minimum. The authority is effectively bankrupt. It needs to find £70m worth of savings over the next few months – but the council leader insists their plan to do this will protect vulnerable people. Protesters […]
NIGHT ROAD CLOSURE – A427 MARKET HARBOROUGH TO EAST CARLTON – FRIDAY 3RD & SATURDAY 4TH AUGUST 8PM TO 6AM. (WEATHER DEPENDENT) ROAD STUD REMOVAL IN PREPARATION FOR SURFACE DRESSING. Access to residents at all times
More Harborough Police officers could soon be given taser guns. The Leicestershire force is looking at increasing the number of frontline staff who are armed with the devices. It follows an increase in violent incidents, where taser and firearms officers have had to attend. Assistant Chief Constable Rob Nixon says the stun guns are a useful […]
Northamptonshire County Council is holding crisis talks today over concerns it will no longer be able to pay for services for vulnerable children and adults. It says it needs to make cutbacks as its budget shortfall could reach £70m. The authority has imposed emergency spending controls twice in half a year.
A charity has teamed up with Harborough Council so owners can be told if their pet has sadly been the victim of a road traffic accident. Cats Protection Leicester & County Branch has provided the street cleaning team with four microchip scanners, enabling them to get the details of the animal’s owners – as long […]
A campaign to deal with speeding drivers between Market Harborough and East Farndon – and in the village itself – in gaining momentum. More people have joined a recently formed Action Group and now Northamptonshire Police has pledged its support alongside the Leicestershire force – as the road straddles both counties. Some cars have been […]
Nominations are now open for the Active Harborough District Sports Awards 2018. The Harborough District Sports Awards are organised by the Local Sports Alliance, Active Harborough District to recognise the great sporting achievements and physical activity projects that are taking place across the District. From athletes competing at a high level in their sport, to […]
