Author: HFM News

Lutterworth’s Olympic champion Lauren Henry has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours. The 23-year-old has been recognised for services to rowing, after being part of the women’s quadruple sculls team who won gold at the Paris Games last year. Lauren joined Leicester Rowing Club at the age of 13 and worked her […]

A man needed hospital treatment after he was assaulted in Rothwell. The victim aged in his 60s suffered a head injury during the incident on Sunday evening. It happened in an alleyway between Evison Road and Elizabeth Road at around 6.45pm. A 44-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of assault has been released on […]

Harborough District Council has apologised after recycling bins were left unemptied today. Staffing issues have been blamed for the problem, which affected residents in Market Harborough. The usual Wednesday collection had been switched to today because of New Year’s Day. A statement on the council’s website reads: “Unfortunately, due to issues with agency staff, we […]

A cat was rescued after getting stuck around 20ft up a tree in Market Harborough town centre. The moggy named Dante got stranded after scaling the tall tree outside the Phase Eight shop on the High Street. Concerned members of the public alerted Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service this morning and firefighters arrived on the […]

A teenager from Rothwell who was reported missing has been found safe and well. Concerns had been raised for the welfare of 13-year-old Kyran and an appeal to find him was launched by Police on Sunday. He was found in Corby last night. Police and Kyran’s family have thanked everyone who shared the appeal and […]

A Harborough couple received the perfect present after their lost engagement ring was returned to them on Christmas Day. Fred Telfer and his fiancée Steph had been left devastated when it went missing in Market Harborough on Sunday and offered a £1,000 reward for its return. Charlotte Pember found the ring on Christmas Eve in […]

A festive tractor parade across South Leicestershire has raised around £30,000 for charity. Over 250 decorated tractors and other vehicles took to the streets on Sunday evening, as the Archers Festive Tractor Run returned for a fifth year. There was a great turn-out from spectators, who braved the weather to watch the parade as it […]

Over 3,000 toys and gifts have been donated to the Toys On The Table appeal in Market Harborough. There has been an amazing response from individuals, businesses and community groups. The HFM-backed appeal ensures thousands of disadvantaged children across Leicestershire and Rutland have presents to open on Christmas Day. Bill Bowley from Toys On The […]

A Market Harborough charity has been handed a top accolade for its dedicated work. HAB Anti-Bullying and Mental Health has received the ‘Volunteer-Led Organisation of the Year’ award from Voluntary Action Leicestershire. The charity provides support and free counselling services for those going through mental health, bullying, bereavement or domestic abuse issues. It is its […]

A toddler was rescued after falling into the River Welland in Market Harborough. The one-year-old girl fell into the water in Welland Park on Saturday morning. Leicestershire Police say a member of the public went into the river and was able to bring her to safety, before emergency crews arrived at the scene. The youngster […]