Author: HFM News

Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner wants to get tougher on the illegal use of E-Scooters on roads and pavements across Harborough. There have been over 900 crashes involving them nationwide in the past year and earlier this month a woman in Nottinghamshire died when she was hit by one on a pavement. It is illegal […]

A public inquiry to decide if a massive new prison can be built on the outskirts of Market Harborough will take place in October. The announcement comes after the Ministry of Justice appealed Harborough District Council’s decision to refuse permission for the ‘Super jail’ being built on land near Gartree prison. The five-day hearing will […]

A Market Harborough family who welcomed Ukrainian refugees into their home say the support they are receiving from the community is fantastic. Teteana Konieva and her 19-year-old daughter Daryna fled their home in the southern city of Nicolaev when Russia invaded the country. They are staying with the Rivers family in Market Harborough, who signed […]

A charity football match is taking place in Market Harborough tomorrow in memory of the mother of one of Borough Alliance FC’s volunteer coaches. Kev Burgess’s Mum Maureen was a big Liverpool fan and the game at the Symington’s Recreation ground will see a squad made-up mainly of Liverpool supporters called ‘The Reds’ take-on a […]

A number of complaints have been made to Leicestershire Trading Standards following the announcement a Market Harborough furniture store is ceasing trading. Customers who placed orders with Furniture Loft will not receive them or get a refund from the company. HFM understands at least 20 people have contacted the county council-run service, which is now […]

Three people were arrested after burglars caused damage totalling over £60,000 at a stately home in East Carlton Country Park. Police were called to the historic East Carlton Hall on Sunday evening, after someone saw people entering the Grade II-listed manor house. Two of the suspects fled the scene is a car, but were found […]

The Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity has awarded HFM over £3,000 so vital computer equipment can be replaced. The radio station is extremely grateful to the Market Harborough-based charity for the grant, which will enable the continued smooth operation of our output. The funds of £3,170 will facilitate the replacement of one the station’s computer […]

A woman from Kibworth Harcourt who set fire to the door of her flat in a bid to get her ex-partner jailed has herself been given a suspended prison sentence. Lucinda Woodwood also tampered with the handle, to make it appear that attempts had been made to prevent her from escaping. She and her baby […]

A Market Harborough councillor has been urged to resign after moving to Surrey. Cllr Dominic Fosker, the Liberal Democrat member for Logan ward, relocated in April after becoming a father and needing to be closer to family. He says he continues to carry out his role remotely and will remain in the position until next […]

Over 1,500 people across Harborough have registered interest in getting discounted solar panels on their homes. The ‘Solar Together’ scheme was launched earlier this year to encourage people to consider the idea. It encourages residents to come together to invest in renewables through a group-buying scheme, so installations can be offered at the best possible […]