Author: HFM News

Police are appealing for information after two electric scooters were stolen in Desborough overnight. They were taken from a shed at the back of a house in Gladstone Street, after thieves forced the door open. It happened sometime between midnight and 8am today. A spokesperson for Northants Police said: “Officers would like to speak to […]

Air ambulances serving the Hfm region have begun carrying supplies of blood and plasma. It means medical crews on board the helicopters can now provide emergency blood transfusions to patients at the scenes of serious incidents like road traffic collisions and stabbings. The move is collaboration between the Air Ambulance Service, hospitals and volunteers from […]

Fire crews from Leicestershire and Northamptonshire have staged a training exercise in Market Harborough. They used empty flats at Naseby Square on the Southern Estate to simulate a fire with people trapped. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were involved in the training on Saturday. It was organised to help test procedures and strengthen the working relationship […]

Police are appealing for sightings of this car after its occupants were involved in the theft of a Land Rover from a farm in King’s Norton near Billesdon. The Defender was stolen just after 3.30pm on Saturday. Officers say the silver Volvo S60 was seen at another farm in Peatling Parva an hour before and […]

Police have charged a man with criminal damage after windows were smashed at shops and businesses in Market Harborough town centre. Tesco Metro, Lloyds Bank and Market Harborough Building Society were among four premises targeted in the early hours of Friday. Tyler Clarke, 19, of Coriander Road, Leicester, will appear in court later this month, […]

A photo exhibition in Market Harborough is highlighting the importance of fixing electrical items instead of throwing them away. It is also championing the work of volunteers who run Market Harborough Fixers and hold regular repair sessions for the community. The exhibition, entitled ‘Repair is essential’ is being staged at The Studio of the Eco-Village on […]

A charity night at a Market Harborough restaurant raised nearly £2,000. It was held at Avatar Dining on Monday to support Lincs2Napal, which works to improve the education and health of people living in poverty, in the south Asian country. Over 70 people went along to support the event and organisers are thanking all who […]

A man has been arrested after windows were smashed at shop and business premises in Market Harborough early this morning. Tesco Metro on The Square and Lloyd’s Bank on Church Square were among two of the premises attacked. Police were called to the Adam and Eve Street area just after 2.30am. A spokesperson for Leicestershire […]

Tree planting, community grants, and a schools’ art project are being planned across Harborough to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee later this year. Villages will be able to apply for £250 towards projects and events and matched-funded grants of £500 will be available for things like commemorative benches. People will also be invited to help […]