Author: HFM News

Revised plans have been revealed to transform a long-standing derelict site in Market Harborough into apartments. Developers say amendments to an already approved scheme for the corner of St Mary’s Road and Kettering Road are partly needed due to changes in the market. Some alterations are proposed to the design and layout of three apartment […]

A fundraiser from Fleckney has completed the first of three triathlons in six weeks in support of Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital. Dani Wills swam 750 metres, covered 20 km on her bike and ran 5km in under two hours at Burghley House near Stamford on Sunday. The animal lover has so far raised over £500 in […]

A group of travellers have left football pitches in Market Harborough after being served a ‘notice to leave’ by Police. Around 20 caravans and other vehicles turned up at the site behind Harborough Leisure Centre last night. The group had to vacate the site by 2.30pm before Police enforced the notice and they did so, […]

Market Harborough firefighters have rescued a dog that got stuck underground for twelve hours. The Jack Russell named Pepper had gone down a deep rabbit hole during a morning walk yesterday near Welham and the alarm was raised when barking was heard coming from the area off Bowden Lane, just after 9pm. Firefighters worked for […]

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Desborough man after a woman was sentenced for causing his death. Tom Sturgess, 33, died after he was struck by the driver of a Ford Ranger while unloading scaffolding poles from a lorry in Oundle, Northants on January 5th 2022. Following a trial at Northampton Crown Court, Emily […]

A car was deliberately set on fire near Lubenham late last night. Firefighters were called to deal with the blaze on Laughton Road just after 11pm. The Land Rover was well alight when firefighters from Market Harborough arrived at the scene and was left completely burnt out. Police are appealing for witnesses.

A decision to approve detailed plans for a giant new prison near Market Harborough has been put on hold. Councillors voted unanimously to defer the matter at a meeting last night, after hearing concerns from residents over aspects of the layout of the 1,700-imate jail, traffic and access issues, and the boundary fence. Discussions will […]

A group of travellers have moved onto football pitches in Market Harborough. Around 20 caravans and other vehicles turned up at the site behind Harborough Leisure Centre last night. Police attended and issued the group with a ‘notice to leave’ by later today. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told HFM: “Shortly after 8pm yesterday (Tuesday […]

Highway bosses say an issue with the timing of traffic lights on Kettering Road in Little Bowden should be fixed soon. The signals are only allowing vehicles through for a few seconds on the Cherry Tree pub side of the railway bridge, resulting in tailbacks. There have also been reports of some drivers ignoring the […]

Community groups in and around Market Harborough are being invited to apply for a share of £200,000. The cash is being made available by East Midlands Railway through its new Community Fund, which aims to support organisations along the routes it serves. Any group based within nine miles of Market Harborough Railway Station can apply, […]