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The appeal supported 4,800 children last year. Image: Toys on the Table

Market Harborough provides drop-off point for Toys on the Table Christmas appeal

HDC offices

Harborough District Council accused of 'flushing away’ money on local plan

The Asda van after the collision and inset, Erich Modrowics of Hinkley, Leicestershire

Video captures the moment Asda van collides with veteran's car

CQC inspectors have been invited to visit Leicester hospitals maternity services

Health inspectors invited to review maternity services at Leicester hospitals

Campaigners working on the community quilt

Climate change campaigners urge supporters to take part in day of action

The decision on whether Harborough will take on Leicester’s housing overspill has been deferred again following a council meeting last night (Monday).

Decision on Leicester's housing overspill deferred a second time

Packed during the meeting on Friday evening.

Decision to be made tonight on whether Harborough should take housing overspill

Taking on Leicester's overspill would mean increasing Harborough's current housing target by a quarter.

Proposal for Harborough taking on Leicester's housing has been 'demolished'

Strong Pilates uses an fusion of pilates and cardio and has been launched by a former Australian cricketer.

Harborough named among 11 locations for new pilates-inspired fitness trend

Feilding Palmer Hospital

Campaign group hits out at 'expensive' plans to refurbish Lutterworth Hospital

A meeting will be held about the plans

Public meeting to be held about proposals to take Leicester's housing overspill
Local MPs have organised the meeting

Feilding Palmer Hospital

Plans to remove inpatient beds at Lutterworth hospital for outpatient services

The You, Me & COPD Roadshow is coming to Leicester on the 20th - 21st October.

You, Me & COPD Roadshow arrives in Leicester as survey reveals COPD stigma and m...

Saxophonists are invited to the workshop

Award-winning musician to host workshop in Harborough for saxophonists

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews

Young drivers can access subsidised one-week intensive courses

The mental health bus is coming to Harborough and Lutterworth

Harborough and Lutterworth residents can hop on board bus to access support

The district could take homes from Leicester's unmet need

Harborough council leader says MPs have declined meeting over housing

Residents celebrate crossing the finish line

Harborough care home residents take on charity walk

The CQC found Leicester General and LRI's maternity services 'require improvement'

Healthcare inspectors find maternity services do not keep women and babies safe

The business unexpectantly went live across the Radio 2 airwaves.

Harborough-based business gets a slice of the action at iconic Radio 2 festival

The MPs have been requested to meet with the council in person to debate the matter.

'Vital' decision of taking on Leicester's housing need in Harborough is delayed

A decision will be reached tonight

Harborough District Council in a 'rock and a hard place' taking extra housing

Neil O'Brien (Conservative MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston), Alicia Kearns (Conservative MP for Rutland and Melton) and Alberto Costa (Conservative MP for South Leicestershire).

Harborough area MPs call on council leader to scrap housing plans

Fast hip replacement recovery for sportsman. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Fast hip replacement recovery for sportsman

Areas with worst bakers revealed ahead of new GBBO season

A petition against the plans has reached 1,000 signatures

'No requirement' for Harborough to take homes from Leicester's overspill

Leicester has an unmet need for more than 18,000 homes

Harborough has no duty to build extra homes from Leicester's overspill, says MP

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Market Harborough teenager reduced to tears at driving theory test, says mum
The family were told a smudge on her licence meant it did not register properly

House prices in Market Harborough have soared by 84 per cent since 2013. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Harborough named as hotspot for house price rises after soaring increase over 10...

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Campaigners left 'in tears' after survey into a hospital in Lutterworth

The bodies of Lee Borrett and his 5-year-old son Timmy were found in their home in Leicester

Father and son found dead after mother wins custody battle

The station's ticket office could close

Harborough and Leicester councils hit out at plans to close railway office

A pigeon trapped upside down was among animals rescued

RSPCA called out to Leicestershire and Northamptonshire as cruelty cases spike

Flytippers could be given a fine

Crackdown on fly-tipping across Leicestershire

Residents are being asked for their views

Residents asked for their say on on how to improve lives of those with dementia

Sophie starts the 5k event part of the day.

VIP cancer campaigner from Harborough sounds horn for Leicester's Race for Life

75 years of the NHS will be celebrated

Leicestershire hospitals celebrate 75 years of the National Health Service

Funding totals £5.5million

Clinical research in Leicestershire receives £5.5million boost

Leicestershire Music

Former Leicestershire Music students invited to 75th anniversary reunion

A coach company is set to offer the people of Leicestershire a new direct service to Amsterdam next month (Photo by REMKO DE WAAL/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Get a bus from Leicestershire's Fosse Park to Amsterdam from £28

A two year-old girl and her Dad have died after a collision with a lorry in Lincolnshire

Murder investigation launched as girl 2, and dad die in lorry crash

Radio 2 in the Park: Tears for Fears & Kylie Minogue confirmed as headliners - full line-up, dates, tickets

Radio 2 in the Park - entire line-up & tickets

Long serving broadcaster Zoe Ball was absent from her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. (Getty Images)

Radio 2 in the Park 2023 festival location revealed

The proposals would increase Harborough's future housing numbers by a quarter.

Harborough MP calls to reject plans to take on Leicester's housing overspill

Rupert Matthews on one of the roads where cars often speed

Concerns raised about speeding in Market Harborough
Mobile speed cameras to be used

The autographs sold at auction

Beatles' autographs triple estimate and sell for £3,400 at Harborough auction

The autographs are going up for auction

The Beatles' autographs set to go under the hammer in Market Harborough

Calls have been made to reopen the line

Calls for railway line between Harborough and Northampton to reopen

Kathryn Croker with her dad

Woman who received transplant raising awareness of World Kidney Day

Sonic Boom heard in central England - witnesses say ground shook

King Pun Lee Brace.

Harborough comedian crowned winner of UK Pun Championships

The boost will allow the council to formulate more detailed plans.

Council receives £63K boost to make net zero in Leicestershire a reality

Dennis Coath reveals whacky anecdotes in his new memoir 'Rats, Pies and Pigeon Poo'.

Intrepid sports reporter recounts fond memories in 'Rats, Pies and Pigeon Poo'

Rosemary Conley with her new book "Through thick and thin".

Kibworth invites author and TV health guru for her first ever library talk

Tristian Connell

Tribute paid to ‘dedicated’ dad who died in A47 crash