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The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Government has named the Stretton Hall site as potential land to deliver a portion of 10,000 homes.

Council leader addresses 'misinformation' around 'potential' housing site

Site clearance work is taking place on the area of land at the corner of St Mary’s Road and Kettering Road, where over 80 apartments are set to be bu

Preparation work finally underway at long-standing derelict Harborough 'eyesore'

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

The national curriculum review could shake up what young people learn in school (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How to have your say on the new curriculum for England's schools

The meeting offers open discussion on developments planned and underway in Desborough.

Event invites property developers and residents to share details and feedback

Scraptoft Hill Farm. Photo: Google Maps

Plans for Sikh and Hindu Crematorium in Harborough village raises concerns

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during her conference speech Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Silent Crime: Home secretary Yvette Cooper pledges nuisance crackdown

An aerial view of Langton Hall (Google)

Plans approved to build on grounds of historic property in Harborough district

Mr I Crane is seeking permission from Harborough District Council to build three three-bedroom homes and one four-plus-bed home on his land at Astley Grange Farm, in Back Lane, East Langton.

Farm building demolition plans could make way for homes in district village

The cost of some private schools might become prohibitive for some families if they put their fees up in response (Image: National World/Getty Images/Adobe Stock)

What adding VAT to private school fees could mean for pupils

The changes will cost private schools but benefit state schools, to the tune of £1.3 billion a year ⚖

Amber Allott

MP Neil O'Brien says the council 'can decide right now to end its policy of non-adoption'.

MP calls on council to end 'fleecehold' misery as it reviews open space policy

The district council has allocated the money.

Health and wellbeing projects in Harborough district benefit from cash boost

Increased housing targets have caused uncertainty for the future of the district.

District council defends new Local Plan consultation as MP brands it a 'sham'

Roman Way Community Centre. Image: Google Maps

County bosses say they will not give away Harborough community centre ‘for free’

MP Neil O'Brien with the Shopmobility team.

Appeal to help Harborough mobility charity find new home as eviction date looms

The council's offices are located in The Symington Building.

Councillor criticises empty customer service desks in ‘ghost town’ building

The Harborough tip will be open three days a week.

Changes opening hours at Harborough tip will come into effect next month

The government has identified land in Harborough to speed up its delivery of new homes.

Council leaders say new 'town' has not been discussed

Planning officers rejected the initial applications for two new gypsy and traveller pitches.

Appeals lodged against 'vulnerable' flood risk gypsy and traveller sites plans

MP Neil O'Brien with Shopmobility volunteers.

Future still uncertain for community centre tenants as eviction date looms

Objectors said the plans would not be in keeping with the existing village.

Appeal lodged over 'harmful' 48-home plan in Harborough village rejected

The council is currently drafting a new plan which will determine where homes are to be built in the district.

MPs call for housing maps to be published ahead of district’s new Local Plan

Harborough District Council is allocating shares of £1million funding across district communities.

Council announces first round of £1million grant funding for communities

Locals can have their say in an online consultation.

Residents called on to help drive the future of Leicestershire's transport

New benches will be installed and some existing benches will be relocated. Photo by Zoltan Tasi on Unsplash

Accessible benches to be installed as part of improvements to town centre

Teachers' unions have praised a proposed pay rise from the new government (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

What teachers say about government's new 'above inflation' pay offer

A car burns on Parliament Road, in Middlesbrough, during an anti-immigration riot. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

What being done to stop spread of misinformation amid UK Riots

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Matthew Mohan-Hickson

The proposed site.

Planning appeal for proposed self-build in conservation village dismissed

Some 19,000 pensioners are set to miss out on winter fuel payments. Photo: Julian Hochgesang/ Unsplash

Fear thousands of pensioners will suffer after winter fuel payment axe

A computer generated image of how the house blocks will look.

District council leader follows up on plea to government for prison U-turn

Work is set to continue on the new Local Plan as the government consults on its proposed planning policy reform.

Harborough in ‘advantageous’ position to respond to planning policy reform

The council will purchase a four-bed home for an Afghan family and two two-bed units to be used as temporary accommodation for homeless families.

Government funding to provide accommodation for homeless families and refugees

The call-in was discussed on Thursday.

Plea for community grant allocation rethink rejected during scrutiny meeting

A timeline for the giant scheme has been laid out.

Plans laid out for £1billion scheme to build nearly 3,000 homes near Lutterworth

The criteria will be reconsidered this evening.

Councillors reconsider criteria previously agreed for £1million grant allocation

The matter was discussed on Monday.

Continuing Local Plan preparation could run 'huge risk' says councillor

The district council will discuss car park changes in October.

Councillor fears delays to pay and display upgrades could cause ‘major problems’

Signs will encourage people to chat to those sitting alone.

Plans considered to transform former litter hot-spot into ‘Friendship Park’

Headteacher Brendan Brannigan and MP Neil O'Brien.

Safety measures to be improved outside school after concerns raised over parking

Most UK schoolchildren are required to wear uniforms to school (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Why Labour has promised to limit branded school uniform items

The developer is proposing a mix of low cost rents and shared ownership homes.

Developer eyeing up field at the edge of Harborough for new 'affordable' homes

County council staff celebrate the result.

LCC children and families services receive top marks from Ofsted inspectors

Harborough District Council Cabinet members have approved criteria to distribute a £1m Community Grants Fund to parish and town councils. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER

'Landmark day' as council commits support to Harborough towns and villages

The MP raised concerns over the multiple parole hearings sought by Colin Pitchfork at Prime Minister's Questions.

MP condemns U-turn on decision for killer's parole hearing to be held in private

South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa has slammed a U-turn on the decision for a child killer’s parole hearing to be held in private.

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The site location.

Plans to 'nearly double' size of small district village look set to be approved

The MP is lobbying the government against plans for the 'super prison'.

Harborough MP’s plea to ministers for controversial prison plans to be dropped

The Labour Party already have a number of policies in the works focused on reforming education (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers and schools set for big changes under Labour

The Tories celebrate after winning the Harborough seat

General election round up: Harborough MP 'relieved and honoured'

Alberto Costa has secured another five years as the constituency’s representative in Parliament.

South Leicestershire has chosen its MP as  results are announced

Neil O'Brien retains his seat.

General Election result in Harborough: Neil O’Brien retains his seat

Harborough candidates (from top left, going clockwise): Darren Woodiwiss (Green Party), Hajira Piranie (Labour), Danuta Jeeves (Reform UK), Neil O'Brien (Conservative), Phil Knowles (Liberal Democrats) and Robin Lambert (Social Democratic Party).

General election candidates in Harborough

General Election candidates in South Leicestershire have set out why they believe they deserve your vote on Thursday, July 4.

General Election: South Leicestershire election candidates appeal for your vote

A top teaching union has come up with a list of 10 post-election priorities that would help teachers and students most (Photo: NationalWorld/Getty Images)

Ten things teachers want from the next government

Ann Widdecombe

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