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Billesdon Primary School has seen its rating go from ‘requires improvement’ – the second lowest mark possible – to ‘good’ – the second highest – following the June visit by education watchdog Ofsted.(Image: Billesdon CofE Primary School).

Harborough district primary school goes from bad to good after Ofsted inspection

A rough outline of the area which is 10.66 hectares in size (Image: Google Earth)

Huge 200-home plan revealed for Scraptoft

The homes had been proposed on land adjacent to manor farm on Hallaton Road in Medbourne, but were rejected by HDC over a number of concerns.

Planning inspector overrules Harborough District Council’s decision

Pollen levels are set to peak on the ‘hottest day of 2025’.

Going green: How to keep your cool and beat the heatwave

The line between Harborough and Wigston was electrified last year.

MP slams decision to shelve further electrification of Midland Main Line

Gemma, Alex, Clementine and Pippa with their prize-winning sheep. Photo - Wayne Hutchinson.

Sheep farming family near Harborough celebrate award success

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The stops are part of their ongoing push to highlight the Fatal Four campaign. (Photos: Market Harborough and Lutterworth Police).

15 drivers spotted breaking the law during latest police vehicle stop

Stephen Williamson, of Desborough, has admitted fraud at Northampton Crown Court. Image: NW

Sacked Desborough HGV driver bought fuel worth £3,000 on company card

Police officers are appealing for help to identify this man as part of an investigation into a robbery in Market Harborough.

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Officers seized about £60,000 worth of cannabis from the outbuilding. (Photos: Market Harborough and Lutterworth Police).

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Myles Kennedy returns to the United Kingdom in 2026, this time supporting Alter Bridge's new album with a series of UK tour dates.

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Stage splits have been revealed ahead of Bloodstock 2025, with Max Cavelera's one-time project Nailbomb announced as part of this year's line-up.

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