Author: HFM News

Inspectors have praised work to turnaround Kibworth Mead Academy after rating it a ‘good’ school just two years since it was deemed ‘inadequate.’ Ofsted has commended the rapid work to make significant improvements at the secondary school, which caters for over 800 pupils. It says there are positive relationships between staff and pupils and a […]

A woman has admitted breaching a court order banning her from having anything to do with horses for five years. Kelly Hoyle was given the ban and handed a suspended prison sentence for animal cruelty offences last November, after two of her horses were found in an emaciated condition in fields in Naseby and had […]

Market Harborough Building Society is celebrating strong financial results as staff prepare to move into a new headquarters. Its total assets grew to £722m last year and it achieved record levels of new mortgage lending. The society’s ‘Thrive Agenda’ which gives back to the community also flourished, including over £2m invested in its affordable homes […]

Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital fear a pigeon which died in its care had been released at a baby gender reveal party. The bird which had pink dye on its body was taken to the Kibworth-based charity having been attacked by a cat in Corby. It could not be saved due to the extent of its injuries. […]

A deer has been taken for veterinary treatment after being struck by a vehicle on the A6 near Market Harborough. It happened just before 1.30pm near the Foxton turn. Staff from the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital in Kibworth attended the scene and transported the adult male Roe deer to emergency vets. A number of drivers stopped […]

Essential maintenance work is affecting public toilets in Market Harborough town centre. The Ladies loos at the block in Commons Car Park are shut, while the Gents toilets are only partially open. The block had been completely closed earlier this week. Harborough District Council has apologised for the inconvenience and a spokesperson told HFM: “Both […]

Businesses and organisations across Harborough in the arts, cultural, heritage and creative sectors are being invited to apply for a share of over £200,000. Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available to help support their growth and development. Examples could include alterations to buildings such as museums and theatres, improving visitor experiences at venues […]

Police are investigating after a lamb was killed by a dog near Scraptoft. The attack took place yesterday in fields containing a number of sheep and lambs, which were also chased. Officers recently launched a campaign urging owners to keep dogs on leads near livestock, following an increase in attacks across Leicestershire. Other recent incidents […]

A campaign has been launched urging a re-think on the closure of a much-loved pre-school in Market Harborough. It follows the announcement Welland Park Pre-School will shut at the end of August due to financial pressures. The pre-school is regarded as one of the best in the town and supports over 30 families. Seven members […]

A Market Harborough restaurant has closed suddenly after its owners announced major restructuring plans. The branch of Wildwood on the High Street is one of 18 sites to be shut nationwide by parent company Tasty, which blames ‘difficult trading conditions.’ Tasty, which also operates the Dim T brand, said the restructuring plan would help ensure […]