Author: HFM News

The future of a long-standing shop in Desborough town centre is uncertain after it was put up for sale. Central Co-op is marketing its High Street store as part of a wider review of its business. The retailer says the High Street shop is facing financial challenges which are affecting its long-term financial sustainability. A […]

Plans have been unveiled for 23 new business units on the edge of Market Harborough. The development is earmarked for around three acres of land off Northampton Road and would see units of varying sizes created across five buildings. They would be suitable for storage and distribution, as well as light industrial purposes. A 64-space […]

Two sets of car keys have been stolen during a burglary at a house near Market Harborough. The incident happened on Gallow Field Road, near Gartree, just before 2.30am yesterday. No cars were taken during the burglary. Leicestershire Police are continuing to investigate and are appealing for information. Officers are asking anyone who saw anything […]

A new sculpture in Market Harborough has been left behind a fence for more than three months because its lighting is still not working. The three-metre-tall steel artwork is at Friendship Park on Northampton Road and is designed to be lit up after dark. The sculpture features friendship-themed words and phrases, which are designed to […]

Volunteers, young people, community groups and local businesses have been recognised for their contributions to communities across Harborough. The winners and runners-up of the Harborough District Community Awards 2026 were celebrated at a ceremony at Kibworth Community Hub. Residents nominated individuals and organisations over the summer, with the nominations assessed by panels including Harborough District […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died and a passenger was seriously injured in a crash in South Kilworth. The collision happened on Walcote Road just after 3pm yesterday, when a red Honda CB1000 motorcycle left the road. The rider, a man in his 60s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The […]

Police are appealing for information following two incidents in Desborough. Number plates were stolen from a car while it was parked on Alexandra Road between 6.45am on Friday, October 2nd and 10.45am on Saturday. Police are also investigating an attempted burglary at Welland Court. The incident happened between 8pm and 8.15pm on Friday, when someone […]

Residents in villages near Market Harborough are being warned of possible further disruption to their water supplies after another burst main overnight – the third in four days. Anglian Water says it has isolated the problem near Thorpe Underwood, so properties in the area should still have water, but there is a risk of lower […]

A planning inspector has given the go-ahead for new homes off Leicester Road in Market Harborough. The decision overturns Harborough District Council’s refusal of the scheme for up to nine houses. The council had refused the application for land between the Forest Gate garage and Greenacres Park over concerns about highway safety, as well as […]

A dedicated Market Harborough fundraiser has thanked everyone who took part in her annual charity walk, as well as those who supported the event through sponsorship and donations. The 10-mile walk on Sunday was organised by Carol Tilley, with money going to Jubilee Foodbank and HFM’s ongoing fundraising drive. Carol has organised the annual event […]