Author: HFM News

People who do not want to be disturbed on Halloween can display a ‘No Thanks’ poster. They have been produced by Leicestershire Police, who are urging ‘trick or treaters’ going door-to-door on Monday to respect the wishes of those who don’t want to be called on. The Community Safety team at Harborough District Council is […]

This year’s Poppy Appeal launches in Market Harborough tomorrow. The Royal British Legion will have a stall at Harborough Market selling poppies and other items, and sellers will be out on the streets, together with collection tins in shops, cafes, schools and pubs. Last year the appeal in and around Market Harborough raised just under […]

Villagers in East Langton have voted overwhelmingly to adopt an updated Neighbourhood Plan. 154 residents voted in favour of it at a referendum yesterday, with just four opposed to the review of the document, which includes setting out where new housing development can happen in the village. The turnout was 49%. Some amendments had been made […]

Drivers are being warned part of Kettering Road in Market Harborough will be closed for three days next month. The stretch between the Springfield Street roundabout and Cherry Tree pub will be shut to traffic from November 7th. The closure is needed so Leicestershire County Council can install a new gulley, aimed at preventing flooding. […]

A free event to encourage people to eat their pumpkins is taking place in Market Harborough. Pumpkin Fest is on at the Eco Village on St Mary’s Road for the next week, to teach people all the tricks to get the best treats from a pumpkin, whilst saving money and helping the planet. The Village has […]

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent after a hunt saboteur was struck by a car near Oakham. The 59-year-old from Knossington was questioned by Police yesterday evening and released under investigation. Police were called just before midday on Tuesday, when a woman aged in in her 40s, a member of […]

Work to transform toilet facilities in Market Harborough’s Welland Park will start next month. The project, costing £235,000, is being supported by Changing Place UK – a group which helps create accessible changing space for adults and children with disabilities. The toilet block owned by Harborough District Council will be fully refurbished and reconfigured, with […]

Over 25 local employers will be showcasing their vacancies at Harborough Job Fair today. Firms from a variety of sectors will be at the event at the Symington Building in Market Harborough between 11am and 2pm. Training providers and career advisers will also be there. It has been organised by Harborough District Council and Job […]

Eleven historic buildings and structures across Harborough are set to be given more protection. The former Magistrates’ Court and Cemetery Chapels in Market Harborough, former station in Great Glen and The Tower House in Gumley are among those set to be added to a Local List of Heritage Assets. They have been identified for protection […]

Leicestershire Police are investigating after a hunt saboteur was struck by a car while monitoring a hunt near Oakham yesterday. The woman aged in her 40s, a member of the Northants Hunt Saboteurs group, was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident just before midday, on Braunston Road in Knossington, The incident was filmed […]