Author: HFM News

A woman has been arrested as police continue their investigation into a stabbing in Market Harborough. The 51-year-old was taken into custody yesterday on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and has since been released on bail. The arrest follows an incident in Shropshire Close on Sunday night (5 July), where a man […]

Market Harborough has missed out on a place on the shortlist for the Government’s new Town of Culture competition. Harborough District Council worked with community groups, businesses and arts organisations on its bid, titled The Grand Union, hoping to secure the £3 million prize to deliver a major programme of cultural activities. The bid was […]

Hundreds of people across the HFM region will be banned from using hosepipes from tomorrow as the hot, dry weather continues. Anglian Water is introducing its first hosepipe ban in more than a decade across the areas it serves, including Northamptonshire, saying the move is needed to protect water supplies and the environment. The restrictions […]

Five Northamptonshire Police officers who risked their own lives trying to save three people trapped in a fatal house fire have been nominated for a national bravery award. Sergeant Will Barr, PCs Brad Bowman, Nik Hawke, Chris King and Lewis Desborough have been recognised for their actions during the fire at a former station house […]

Police will carry out regular speed enforcement on the A6 Market Harborough bypass following concerns about speeding motorcyclists. The stretch of road between the Rockingham Road and McDonald’s roundabouts has been added to Leicestershire Police’s list of locations for mobile safety camera vans. Jonathan Clarkson, spokesperson for the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership, […]

Harborough District Council could spend almost £180,000 more on its loss-making property company after voting to close it down. The authority is proposing allocating £60,000 to appoint specialist advisers to oversee the voluntary winding-up of Harborough District Commercial Services Ltd (HDCS Ltd). A further £119,000 could also be made available over the next three years […]

East Midlands Railway staff could take strike action over problems with the company’s new Aurora trains as disruption continues for Market Harborough passengers. The RMT union has balloted members over concerns surrounding the Hitachi-built Class 810 Aurora fleet, which has experienced a series of technical problems since entering service late last year. Reported faults include […]

Harborough District Council says it is making enquiries after reports that a number of dogs have become unwell in the Market Harborough area. The council said it is looking into information and evidence available and is liaising with relevant partners following concerns raised by pet owners on social media. Residents have reported cases of pets […]

All passengers injured in the major crash involving two East Midlands Railway trains have now been moved out of critical care. The collision near Bedford, on 19 June claimed the life of driver Shaun Burton and left 162 people injured, with more than 100 requiring hospital treatment. Among those injured was BBC Radio London presenter […]

Water supply problems have been reported in parts of the HFM region as temperatures continue to rise. Anglian Water has apologised to customers in Clipston and surrounding areas, with some reporting no water or low pressure. The company said a pump failure, combined with increased demand during the hot weather, has put pressure on supplies. […]