Author: HFM News

A historic pub in Lutterworth will re-open tomorrow after a devastating fire left it shut for over a year. The Shambles in Bell Street has been re-built and completely refurbished after the blaze last February wrecked the thatched roof and caused damage throughout the 16th-century building. The pub’s face-lift has modernised its interior and exterior, […]

Rural businesses across Harborough are being urged to apply for a share of £230,000 to help them diversify, innovate and grow. Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available for eligible businesses, across four different themes. Harborough District Council is running the grants scheme after receiving funding from the government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund. Edward […]

A woman from Kibworth Beauchamp is taking legal action after her husband died from a ‘rare reaction’ to a Covid-19 vaccine aged 50. Father-of-two Neil Miller developed fatal blood clotting after having an AstraZeneca jab in March 2021 and died less than two months later. His widow Kam is among 80 claimants suing the company, […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a lorry driver was assaulted by two men in a layby on the A14 near Welford. They approached the man asking for fuel and when he refused, became aggressive and assaulted him causing facial injuries. It happened on the westbound carriageway near junction one between 11.30am and 12.30pm on […]

Police are trying to trace owners of expensive jewellery which could have been stolen during burglaries in and around Market Harborough. The items were seized when ten people were arrested in connection with break-ins across Leicestershire. Amongst them are a number of designer watches including a Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch, stone encrusted Rolex, Rolex […]

A stolen caravan was found in Lubenham thanks to an eagle-eyed farmer who alerted Police. It was spotted parked at the back of the Livestock Market site off Foxton Road yesterday morning, having been stolen from outside a house in Little Brington near Daventry just a few hours earlier. The caravan was recovered by officers […]

Harborough District Council is encouraging anyone who thinks they are due a council tax refund to contact them. It was revealed last week a total of more than £425,000 is owed to over 2,300 people who overpaid. The council is keen to refund the money, but says it is often difficult to track down people […]

Robert Smyth Academy in Market Harborough is pushing ahead with plans to install hundreds of solar panels. The green energy project would see 420 panels placed on the top of some buildings at the school site on Burnmill Road. The proposal is part of wider plans to make the school site more energy-efficient and a […]

A new campaign has been launched by Police following an increase in dog attacks on livestock across Leicestershire. Operation Recall is urging owners to ensure their pets are under control at all times and on leads when being walked near animals in fields. Livestock can be easily stressed by dogs leading to ewes aborting their […]

A second showcase event will take place at Welland Park Academy in Market Harborough tonight for teenagers looking for outfits for school proms. The Welland Eco Wardrobe has dresses, suits, shirts and other items available to hire or buy, and all will be on show between 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Over 250 items have been donated […]