Author: HFM News

Police have arrested a man in connection with a spate of burglaries at shops and businesses in Market Harborough town centre. He was taken into custody on Saturday, after being detained by officers following a foot-chase. Cash and other items have been stolen from at least five premises in the past few weeks, prompting police […]

Campaigners who opposed the closure of Market Harborough tip are welcoming the announcement it is set to be saved. Leicestershire County Council is now proposing to keep the site open, after outcry from residents and confirmation it will get an extra £5m of government funding. The revised budget proposals means the Recycling and Household Waste […]

200 primary school children will take part of a special day of learning in Market Harborough tomorrow. The STEM Conference at Robert Smyth Academy will include guest speakers and workshops, allowing youngsters to experience different aspects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The event aimed at Key Stage 2 children is made possible with the […]

Police have questioned a man from Desborough about a spate of fuel thefts from petrol stations across Northamptonshire. The 32-year-old was arrested when officers stopped a VW Golf in the town’s Nichols Street on Wednesday and discovered containers full of petrol on the back seat. A spokesperson for Northanptonshire Police said the driver was arrested […]

Over 60,000 streetlights across Leicestershire will start to be dimmed this month. The cost-saving move will see lighting levels reduced to 30% on most roads from 8pm and will take place for an 18-month trial. Residents have raised concerns about the reduction increasing crime, impacting on personal safety and leading to a rise in road […]

Police say a lorry driver was not seriously injured when his vehicle overturned on the A14 near Welford early this morning. It happened at junction one on the westbound carriageway just before 6.30am. No other vehicles were involved and a spokesperson for Northants Police told HFM: “The driver of the HGV suffered injuries to his […]

Market Harborough’s tip is set to be saved from closure. Leicestershire County Council has announced its intention to keep open the facility on Riverside, as part of revised budget plans. The authority has been able to re-think its cost-saving proposals after being told it will receive around £5m of extra funding from government. There was […]

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of producing Class A drugs after raiding a flat in Market Harborough. The 28-year-old was taken into custody after a warrant was executed at Edwin Court on Kettering Road and a cordon set-up around the back of the premises. A large number of officers have been involved in […]