- Man released in missing woman probe
- William begins Falklands RAF tour
- Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute
- Police control rival demonstrations
- CCTV shows man 'jump' from ship
- Barton's Terry tweets under review
- Man arrested over teacher murder
- Miliband in call over NHS reforms
- Fire crews tackle Mayfair blaze
- Lottery couple defend benefit claim
- Navy 'sends submarine to Falklands'
- Towns regeneration contest launched
- New cancer cases 'up 30% by 2030'
- House price confidence 'improves'
- Britain braced for widespread snow
- Five held in Syria embassy protest
- Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier
- Rhyming plea over library closures
- Widespread snow looms for weekend
- PM picks up shopping on way home
Local
Tree-felling angers residents
VILLAGERS have spoken of their “disbelief” at what they claim is the illegal felling of nine lime trees in Great Bowden.
Villages unite to oppose airfield office block plan
CAMPAIGNERS from six villages have rallied together to oppose a new countryside office block development.
Tough times ahead for county’s police video
AS many as 200 police officers could be lost across the county over the next three years if Leicestershire police freezes its portion of the council tax bill.
Consent fails to halt store saga
A SUPERMARKET has been granted planning permission in the centre of Desborough – but as it stands the store will not be able to sell food.
1 commentMurderer loses appeal over throttling sentence
A CONVICTED murderer jailed for at least 20 years after trying to throttle a fellow prisoner has lost an appeal against his minimum term.
Features
Helmet is coming home after Roman restoration video
THIS amazing 2,000-year-old Roman helmet unearthed in Hallaton ten years ago is coming home after an incredible restoration project at the British Museum.
Julian’s South Pole adventure, with picture gallery Picture gallery
HAVING conquered both Poles, many would be tempted to go home, put their feet up and take a breather.
But Julian Evans is no ordinary man and having taken on the daunting conditions of the South Pole he is already preparing for the next challenge.
A night out with the boys in blue
TEARING through country roads with blue lights flashing gets the pulse racing and I barely have time to reflect on the scene that awaits.
Crime
Reward offered in hunt for knifepoint robbers
A £5,000 reward has been offered in a bid to catch two robbers who threatened terrified shop staff with a knife before fleeing with cash.
More homes hit in lead thefts spree
A SPATE of lead thefts in a Harborough neighbourhood has been blamed on the street lights switch-off.
Bar escapes closure by licensing officials
A RAFT of conditions has been imposed on a bar in Harborough which avoided having its drinks licence suspended.
Video: Future of policing discussed video
CHIEF Constable of Leicestershire Police Simon Cole spoke at a high-profile meeting in Harborough to discuss the future of policing in the county.
Shoppers warned by police after spate of purse thefts
A SPATE of purse thefts in Harborough town centre has prompted police to issue a warning to shoppers.
Business
Cafe for Adam and Eve Street?
A CAFE could soon be opening at shop premises in Harborough that have stood empty for months.
Free mentoring begins for new businesses
THE THREE fledgeling companies which have won our Local Business Accelerators prize have been chosen.
National chain opens new branch and brings jobs
THE JOBS market in Harborough has been given a boost with the opening of a builders’ trade firm.
Bus pass axe looms
SIXTH form and faith school pupils are to bear the brunt of the latest wave of proposed cuts to bus services.
Bar escapes closure by licensing officials
A RAFT of conditions has been imposed on a bar in Harborough which avoided having its drinks licence suspended.
Regional
Dog thrown from car and run over
Witnesses are being sought after a dog was allegedly thrown from a car window and run over by the driver in Nottingham.
Undercover officer 'outraged'
An undercover policeman whose actions led to the collapse of a trial of environmental protesters accused of planning to invade a power station near Nottingham has reacted with "outrage" to an official report that he was "resistant to management intervention".
Man jailed for encouraging rioting
A man from Nottinghamshire has been jailed for three years and three months after he admitted encouraging hundreds of people to join in widespread riots during the summer.
£1,000 reward for wanted man
Nottinghamshire Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £1,000 in the hunt for a suspected burglar and car thief.
Beauty queen denies benefit fraud
A former Miss Great Britain competitor from Northampton has denied claiming more than £22,000 in benefits as a single parent while living with her partner.
National
Man released in missing woman probe
A man detained by police on suspicion of murder has been released without charge as fears grew for the welfare of a missing woman.
William begins Falklands RAF tour
The Duke of Cambridge has taken to the skies over the Falkland Islands in a six-week tour of duty.
Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute
Labour leaders past and present are mourning the death of millionaire Nigel Doughty, the owner of Nottingham Forest and a major party donor.
Police control rival demonstrations
Hundreds of protesters have taken part in two marches by the English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism.
CCTV shows man 'jump' from ship
A British passenger who disappeared from the world's biggest cruise ship in waters near Mexico can be seen jumping overboard in CCTV footage, the cruise line said.
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Weather for Harborough
Saturday 04 February 2012
Today
Light snow
Temperature: -1 C to 1 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 1 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: West
