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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man arrested after biker dies in A6 crash
A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a crash on the A6 in south Leicestershire. Emergency services were called to a collision on the road through Market Harborough involving a grey Volkswagen Passat car and a yellow and black Yamaha motorbike at about 14:40 BST on Saturday. The biker, a man in his 40s, died at the scene of the crash, between Harborough Road roundabout and Langton Road, said Leicestershire Police. A 46-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on police bail while inquiries continue to be carried out, said police. Det Con Anna Andrew, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said officers were working to "piece together" the movements of both vehicles before the crash and asked for witnesses to come forward. She said: "We are aware there were motorists at the scene who left prior to police arrival who may have key information to provide. This included a white-coloured van." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Leicestershire Police
BBC News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Man arrested after biker dies in A6 crash in Market Harborough
A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a crash on the A6 in south services were called to a collision on the road through Market Harborough involving a grey Volkswagen Passat car and a yellow and black Yamaha motorbike at about 14:40 BST on biker, a man in his 40s, died at the scene of the crash, between Harborough Road roundabout and Langton Road, said Leicestershire Police.A 46-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on police bail while inquiries continue to be carried out, said Con Anna Andrew, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said officers were working to "piece together" the movements of both vehicles before the crash and asked for witnesses to come said: "We are aware there were motorists at the scene who left prior to police arrival who may have key information to provide. This included a white-coloured van."
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
'Ageing' HMP Gartree unsafe for inmates, watchdog says
Inspectors have said a prison in Leicestershire is struggling to provide a "safe and decent" environment for Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) said on Wednesday the "ageing" HMP Gartree, near Market Harborough, had "deteriorating infrastructure", while repairs and maintenance were "inadequate".As well as issues including the heating, leaking roofs and broken showers, the watchdog raised concerns with healthcare provision, access to mental health services, an "influx" of drugs and illicit items, and support for Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said it acknowledged "the challenges at HMP Gartree" and added that work was under way to address the IMB's concerns. In a report into its monitoring from December 2023 to November last year, the IMB said the building was "ageing" and the infrastructure "crumbling".It cited the example of legionellosis - a lung infection - being suspected in some showers, which resulted in the closure of an entire shower IMB also said kitchens were "unhygienic" due to essential repairs not taking place and equipment not being replaced. Inspectors said a range of "improvised" weapons continue to be discovered in cells, communal areas and areas outside the wing report said there had been an increase in drugs and illicit items in the prison fuelling "debt, bullying and violence" among April 2024, private firm Practice Plus Group (PPG) took over healthcare provision inside the IMB said the service was "understaffed", "inadequate" and noted a rise in complaints since the change of provider - but PPG told the BBC that the "transparent" way complaints and concerns are recorded had led to the change.A PPG spokesperson added it had "reduced reliance on agency staff" and "increased the number of patients with urgent mental health needs who are seen within 48 hours". 'Nothing gets done' IMB Gartree chair Steve Martin said: "The board is concerned that drug use is widespread, and drone activity continues to be reported, particularly at night."Additionally, despite claims by the Prison Service 12 months ago that the majority of the heating issues had been resolved, we remain dismayed at the lack of progress on necessary repairs to the fabric and infrastructure at HMP Gartree, which impacts on prisoners and staff alike."We raise the issue of a crumbling prison and inadequate healthcare every year, but nothing gets done."The IMB said funding had been secured for an incentivised drug-free unit, which will offer support to prisoners actively wishing to recover and desist from using also said it recognised the "hard work and professionalism" of staff and acknowledged a "continued drive" to provide a "consistent regime" at the MoJ spokesperson said: "This government inherited a prison system in crisis – overcrowded, with drugs and violence rife – and we fully acknowledge the challenges at HMP Gartree."Work is already under way to address the concerns raised, including improving the infrastructure by replacing the heating system and installing new systems to enhance water quality."The MoJ told the BBC that £500,000 had been invested in the prison's heating and extra staff had been hired to support the management of violent and self-harming added 400m drone no-fly zones had been introduced at all closed prisons in England and Wales.A new prison to house more than 1,700 prisoners is currently under construction on land near to HMP Gartree.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Restoration of Market Harborough Victorian council HQ approved
Plans to restore the historical Symington Building in Market Harborough have been former corset factory, built in 1889, currently serves as the headquarters of Harborough District authority has given the green light for a 39-week project costing £784,000 to repair the building's ageing the issues facing the property in Adam and Eve Street are a roof that lets water through during heavy rainfall, the authority said. The building also houses the Harborough Museum, a library, job centre, shops, a banking hub, and Citizens Advice council said work would start in will be put up at the property as brickwork is repaired and windows are replaced. John Tillotson, chairman of Market Harborough Civic Society, said: "It is great to see the council taking its custodianship of a prized heritage asset seriously. "The Symington Building is Grade II listed and an important building which should be cared for and looked after."The council previously said it also planned to repair faults at the market hall in Northampton Road over the summer.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
New SEND school plan for Market Harborough building
A new school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) could be created in Market Aurora Group has submitted a planning application to Harborough District Council to convert the Roman Way Community Centre into a SEND to planning documents the proposed school would accommodate 88 pupils aged between five and 19 and employ about 64 members of move comes after mobility scooter service charity Shopmobility, which previously worked out of the community centre, closed in February after the premises was put up for sale by Leicestershire County Council. The group has stated the centre would provide "much-needed" school places for children and young people with special educational needs and proposed school would consist of 11 classrooms, a multi-use games area and an outdoor play area.A planning statement adds: "There is a clear evidenced demand for this type of school in the local area and the proposals make use of a vacant site which no longer supports the community."The Aurora Group operates 19 schools and supports more than 1,200 children, young people and adults across England.
