News archive
News published September 2021
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Call for businesses to apply for grants
Published Wednesday 29 September 2021Thousands of pounds in grants have already been handed to local businesses which are recovering from the Covid pandemic – and more are being encouraged to apply for funding.
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Councils to crackdown on substance abuse
Published Tuesday 28 September 2021New powers have been introduced to tackle the use of psychoactive substances and ‘legal highs’, such as nitrous oxide, linked to anti-social behaviour.
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New Crisis Cafés to provide mental health support to Market Harborough
Published Wednesday 22 September 2021Launching today from 4pm (Wednesday 22 September 2021), the Market Harborough Crisis Café will provide mental health crisis support to local people.
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Driving success in HGV support scheme
Published Tuesday 21 September 2021People in the Harborough district are already benefiting from a scheme to help them train as HGV drivers.
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New community bus on the road thanks to funding
Published Tuesday 21 September 2021A dedicated charity, which helps people with mobility issues travel to destinations across the district, now has the keys to a new mini-bus thanks to generous funding.
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Fly-tipper caught on CCTV fined in court
Published Thursday 16 September 2021A man who was caught on CCTV dumping wooden fencing in a country lane has been ordered by a court to pay out nearly £4,500.
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Projects to benefit from over £400k
Published Wednesday 15 September 2021More than £400,000 is set to help more local projects get off the ground to benefit residents across the Harborough district.
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Royal visitors delight crowds in Market Harborough
Published Thursday 9 September 2021Their Royal Highnesses, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, yesterday (Wednesday) visited Market Harborough on a whistle-stop tour to honour the town’s 800-year history.
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Up to £10m revamp of district leisure centres planned
Published Thursday 9 September 2021Nearly £9m could be invested into revamping Market Harborough leisure centre – with ambitious plans of site improvements.
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Proposals to tackle substance abuse move closer
Published Tuesday 7 September 2021New powers are set to be introduced to tackle the use psychoactive substances and ‘legal highs’, such as nitrous oxide, linked to anti-social behaviour.