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Fire service looks for newest recruits at Market Harborough parkrun event

Foxton sign. Picture: Olivia Preston

Man injured after dog attack in Foxton

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Villager criticises pub after being handed fine despite paying for parking

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Harborough MP demands answers over 4,000-home new town

Market Harborough station. Picture: Olivia Preston

Coffee for commuters: Café to open in Market Harborough station

Shawell Quarry entrance Image: Google Earth

Quarry redevelopment could mean ‘thousands of HGV movements’ to transport waste

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Sport

Britt Assombalonga scored Harborough's second goal in the 3-1 FA Cup win over Spennymoor.

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Crime

Police van. Picture: Leicestershire Police

Teen among injured after stabbing in Harborough district

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Police probe after motorcyclist killed in South Kilworth

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Man handed suspended sentence after woman seriously injured in crash

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