The Latest Breaking News from Market Harborough

‘An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds‘: exploring Leicestershire’s Welland valley

This hidden gem has country inns, canalside walks, a stunning viaduct, the historic town of Market Harborough – and not a tour bus in sight

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

Welcome to the Notswolds: the area offering commutable Cotswolds charm without the price tag

On the border of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, the Welland Valley is less than an hour by train from London but you’ll get a lot more bang for your buck

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

Government grants permission for new prison despite council rejecting plans

Michael Gove intervened and granted planning permission for the new prison near Market Harborough after an appeal from the Ministry of Justice.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Massive 'sonic boom' caused by 'military jet' heard for miles across UK

Leicestershire fire control confirmed that the boom was heard across in Leicester as well as fire stations in Market Harborough and Melton.

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2023

Tanning salon ordered to remove ‘offensive’ window display

Malibu Tanning Lounge in Market Harborough is locked in a dispute with the council over its shop frontage featuring a bikini-clad model on the beach

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Tanning salon in historic market town ordered to remove 'offensive' window sign

Malibu Tanning Lounge in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, was asked by the local council to remove an image featuring a model on a beach. The owner said the display protects the privacy of customers

Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022

Joules founder Tom Joule gets OBE in Queen's Platinum Jubilee Honours List

Last autumn Joules moved into a new £20 million headquarters, across the road from its old Market Harborough base

Birmingham Post · Jun 1, 2022

Fisher German moving Market Harborough office to extend town heritage dating back more than 200 years

Fisher German was created in 2000 following the merger of Fisher Hoggarth and Germans

Birmingham Post · May 31, 2022

In Full: The 2022 LeicestershireLive Top 200 Companies

Here we list the 200 biggest businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire by turnover

Birmingham Post · Feb 23, 2022

Troubador Publishing invests £400k in new Market Harborough offices and warehousing

Premises will set business up for future growth and allow it to broaden its book distribution operation to other publishers

Birmingham Post · Jan 26, 2022