Author: HFM News

A veteran runner from Market Harborough is celebrating completing the first ever Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon. Peter Leach, 76, crossed the finish line in just under six-and-a-half hours, placing himself 4th overall in the Men’s Over 75 age group and 22nd among the over-70 age group. The avid long distance runner, who was one of […]

An issue affecting some mobile phone operators is a national problem. People across the Hfm region have complained about not being able to make or receive calls, or use internet services on their mobiles. Sky Mobile appears to be the network worst affected, although there also seems to be issues with O2, Three, and giffgaff. […]

A team of cyclists raised £3,000 after completing a 100-mile sponsored ride from the Cenotaph in London to the War Memorial in East Farndon. Tom Oakden, Paul Hodgetts, Scott Harrison, John Parker and David Hancock took on the big challenge on Sunday, in support of a major fundraising campaign to refurbish the memorial in the […]

A coalition made up of the Liberal Democrats, Labour and Green parties has officially taken control of Harborough District Council. The power-sharing arrangement was ratified at last night’s annual council meeting, with Lib Dem councillor Phil Knowles elected as new council leader. The agreement came after the authority was left in no overall control following […]

Work is continuing to repair a gas leak on Springfield Street in Market Harborough – the third one on the road this year. The issue at the Springfield Court junction has resulted in the stretch of road between the Sainsbury’s car park entrance and Northampton Road being closed to traffic since yesterday. Cadent Gas hope […]

A major traffic survey is taking place in and around Market Harborough. Automatic counters have been put beside several roads to record vehicle movements. The County Council say the surveys are part of wider research to understand current traffic flows across Leicestershire.

A celebration has taken place after work to restore the historic windmill in Kibworth Harcourt to its former glory was completed. The two-year project has included new sails being installed on the 18th century Grade 2-listed structure on Langton Road, which can now operate for the first time since the 1930s. The windmill is the […]

Emergency gas repair work means one side of Springfield Street in Market Harborough has been closed to traffic. The section between the entrance to Sainsbury’s car park and Northampton Road is shut for up to five days, with no right turn out of the car park. There is still access from Northampton Road into Springfield […]

HSBC is preparing for the closure of its bank in Market Harborough at the end of the month. The firm has applied for planning permission to remove the external ATM and all signage from the branch on the High Street, when it shuts its doors for the final time on May 30th. HSBC has blamed […]

Harborough Jobs Week begins today with a number of free events happening to help people find employment, a new job or improve their skills. It will include interview skill workshops at the Symington Building tomorrow (Tuesday) and on Thursday a Job Fair will be held there, with over 20 local employers showcasing their vacancies. David […]