Author: HFM News
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Part of the A14 in Northamptonshire has been closed in both directions following two separate crashes. The road is shut eastbound between the Catthorpe Interchange and junction two for Kelmarsh and westbound between junction two and junction one at Welford. Firefighters released one person who was trapped following a collision involving multiple vehicles between junctions […]
A ceremony has marked the completion of major restoration work to the historic Bell Tower in Market Harborough’s Welland Park The project, costing more than £27,000, saw the tower’s rotten wooden support structure replaced with metal and a new roof installed, helping to preserve the landmark for future generations. Installed in 1876, the Bell Tower […]
People in Market Harborough are being encouraged to have their say on whether the town should have its own council. A public consultation has been launched following a petition signed by more than 1,800 residents calling for the move. Supporters believe a town council would strengthen local representation, particularly with changes to local government structures […]
Police have made a second arrest following a robbery attempt at a Market Harborough shop. The incident took place at Keya News on Logan Street on Thursday evening, when a man entered the store, produced a knife, and demanded that the till be opened. The shop worker refused, and the suspect left the premises without […]
Town & County Taxis have arrived in Market Harborough! Our team of skilled drivers and friendly familiar faces are ready to provide you with reliable and seamless travel to ensure every trip is safe and comfortable! Whether you need a short local trip, a long-distance journey, an airport transfer, or reliable transport for your business, […]
Families with children under five are being invited to take part in two free organised buggy and toddler walks in Market Harborough in support of a charity’s annual Snowdrop Appeal. The walks will take place in Welland Park at 10am on Monday (26 January) and 16 February. They have been organised by Active Mums Club […]
More than 1,400 people have signed a petition calling for urgent safety improvements at busy A6 junctions in Kibworth. Harborough MP Neil O’Brien launched the campaign last month, focusing on the Church Road and New Road junctions, which have been the scene of several collisions in recent years. He has now secured an on-site meeting […]
A new celebrity performing arts academy is opening a branch in Market Harborough today, offering confidence-building training for children and young people. The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) is hosting a free open day giving local families the chance to explore what’s on offer. The main academy will run every Saturday morning from […]
The Air Ambulance Service responded to more than 1,100 emergencies across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire last year. Helicopters were deployed to over 500 incidents, while critical care cars attended more than 600 call-outs, allowing specialist medical teams to deliver life-saving treatment to patients in the most serious situations. The charity says the service costs around £2,300 […]
Police are continuing efforts to locate two men with links to Market Harborough who remain on the run after absconding from open prisons last year. Patrick Gavin, 36, walked out of HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire on October 24th. He was serving a five-year, one-month sentence for grievous bodily harm with intent following a stabbing in […]
