Author: HFM News

A retailer has pulled out of a deal to buy a long-standing derelict site in Desborough. The Central Co-Op had planned to acquire the former Lawrence’s shoe factory site from North Northamptonshire Council, but will no longer be going ahead with the purchase. The retailer was chosen as the preferred buyer after the building and […]

A stunning handmade display has been unveiled at Harborough Market to mark this year’s Poppy Appeal. It includes two life-sized soldiers made from hundreds of crocheted and knitted squares and more than 3,000 knitted poppies. The tribute has been created by Chloe Goode from the Craft I Trims stall, with help from over 50 customers. […]

A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Benjamin hits the HFM region tonight. The warning will remain in place throughout tomorrow, with flash flooding possible and strong gusts expected. There is the risk of surface water and river flooding.

A major efficiency review is set to begin next month as Leicestershire County Council looks for new ways to save money. It will examine all £1.3bn  of the council’s annual spending – to help close a £90m budget gap forecast by 2029. The review will focus on bringing down costs through prevention work, how the […]

Foxton Locks will temporarily reopen to boats next week after closing due to low water levels. The Canal & River Trust has confirmed the reopening, from Monday until November 2nd, will allow boaters to return to home moorings or reach essential services before winter. The locks were closed in August as reservoirs feeding the canal […]

Up to 32 new ‘affordable’ homes could be built in Kibworth Beauchamp under new plans submitted to Harborough District Council. Clarendon Land and Development has applied to build the homes on around two acres of fields off Fleckney Road, close to Cuckoo Drive. According to documents submitted with the application, the developer’s vision is to […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after jewellery was stolen in a burglary in Braybrooke. A house on Griffin Road was broken into after patio doors were forced open, sometime between Friday afternoon and Monday lunchtime (17th and 20th Oct). Anyone who saw suspicious people or vehicles in the area should call Northants Police on 101, […]

A final plan has been published showing how Leicestershire and Rutland councils could look after the government’s reorganisation — with a promise to save £44m a year. The proposal would scrap existing councils, including Harborough District Council, and group areas into three new unitary councils: North, City, and South, with Harborough in the South. There […]

The former chief constable of Northamptonshire Police has been charged over allegations he lied about and exaggerated his military rank and record. Nick Adderley, 59, is accused of fraud and misconduct in public office for the claims he made when applying to work for the force. Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special […]

Candidates have been confirmed for next month’s Fleckney by-election. The Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and the Green Party will all contest the vacant seat on Harborough District Council. The five candidates nominated are: Jonny Austin, Reform UK Peter  Critchley, Conservative Party Jessie Jenkins, Green Party Helen Morrison, Labour Party Stephen Walkley, Liberal Democrats […]