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39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Knowles took the reigns as council leader earlier this week, following his nomination by the majority coalition group.

New council leader sets out plans to boost services in the Harborough district

Outgoing council chair Neil Bannister handed over £3,000 Janet McMillan of Leicestershire and Rutland branch of MND Association. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Harborough District Council's new coalition formed during official handover

The votes are now in - and the counting has begun in Harborough

Conservatives lose overall control of Harborough District Council

Voters in the Harborough district will be going to the polling stations on Thursday May 4 for the local elections

We asked each party why you should vote for them in Harborough elections

Voters will take to the polls on Thursday May 4

Here are the candidates for the Harborough district elections 2023

NHS hospitals in England are battling sewage issues

NHS hospitals battle sewage leaks and maintenance issues

Phil Knowles and Peter James said damaged posts and snapped-off trees had to be addressed as they believed St Mary’s Road has declined and deteriorated.

Vital work carried out to bring one of Harborough’s busiest roads up to scratch

Cllr Phil Knowles is welcoming the positive update after battling for three years to get the new toilets built at Market Harborough’s station.

New toilets finally set to open at Harborough railway station – after three year...

More than 300 people signed a petition backing Feilding Palmer Hospital in Lutterworth in just hours after an action day was launched by Cllr Martin Sarfas.

Fight to save cottage hospital in Lutterworth receives a major shot in the arm

Cllr Phil Knowles is urging Harborough District Council to hand over the Citizenship Cup a whole range of NHS workers and carers who have gone the extra mile during the two-year coronavirus outbreak.

Harborough councillor calls for special cup to be awarded to NHS staff, carers a...
He wants the workers to be recognised for going the extra mile during the two-year coronavirus pandemic

Fly-tippers have dumped a load of rubbish on Market Harborough’s A6 bypass – just days after it was cleaned up.

Fly-tippers dump rubbish on Harborough’s A6 bypass – just days after it was clea...

Cllr Phil Knowles warned that the problem is getting worse as thousands more people move into the town and surrounding area.

Action has to be taken now to tackle growing traffic congestion in Harborough, w...

Where the new prison could be built.

'Local views on plans to build a new £300 million jail next to Gartree Prison sh...

Councillors are to meet bank chiefs in a bid to keep the Halifax open in Market Harborough.

Councillors will meet with bank chiefs in a bid to keep the Halifax open in Harb...

More than 100 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Harborough district over the last seven days.

Latest figures show a sharp rise of Covid cases in the Harborough district

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Harborough councillor calls for three recycling and household waste sites to be ...

Suspect charged in just one in 20 rapes - why the Guardian got this story wrong

People across Harborough are being exhorted to stay vigilant as the district was one of just 12 in England to suffer a weekly rise in Covid-19 cases.

Harborough district is one of just 12 in England to suffer a weekly rise in Covi...

A veteran health campaigner is imploring people across Harborough to be sensible and stay safe at New Year as the Covid-19 crisis deepens.

'Please do not go out and mix to celebrate the New Year' - message from health c...

Some confused drivers paid to park in Harborough council car parks on Saturday (December 5) – despite the fact that it was free.

Why some confused drivers paid to park in Harborough council car parks on Saturd...

Cllr Phil Knowles hit out as fed-up commuters and passengers are still being forced to use a Portacabin at the front of the busy station.

Why does Harborough railway station STILL not have proper toilets - 15 months on...

Harborough council is being urged to speed up handing out free pavement licences to businesses battling the Covid-19 crisis across the district.

Council urged to speed up licences so cafes and pubs in Harborough can have outd...

Driver with 68 points still on the road as more than 1,000 keep licences despite...

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Cash-strapped pubs, cafes and restaurants across Harborough to be allowed to put...

A top Harborough councillor wants new devolved Covid-19 powers to be handed to the district council and not the county.

'We should be given the power to deal directly with any potential Covid-19 outbr...

A village council is welcoming Harborough councils move to scrap a controversial virtual planning committee meeting.

Harborough planning meeting is declared null and void after a technical breakdow...

Cllr Nick Rushton, leader of the council and the Conservative group, says thank you to key workers in a video broadcast.

Council leaders' message to key workers in Harborough: 'Thank you - you are cont...
The leaders of Leicestershire County Council have made a special video to salute staff battling the coronavirus crisis

The new joint campaign is being launched by Harborough District Council and Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL).

Volunteers urged to come forward to support elderly and vulnerable people in Har...

Ruling Conservatives and opposition Liberal Democrats locked horns and went head to head at a full council meeting on Monday night at Harborough District Council.

Councillors clash at a heated meeting as tempers flared over the Harborough dist...

St Luke's Hospital in Market Harborough.

Health campaigner wants answers after hearing 'rumours' that a significant part ...