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Organisers of Market Harborough Carnival say it will be back with a bang in 2022. After not being able to stage the event for the past two years because of the pandemic, it will return on June 11th and promises to be the biggest the town has seen for a number of years. The Carnival […]
Market Harborough’s Southern and Farndon Fields estates could be left without a peak-time bus service. Operator Arriva has announced plans to stop serving them with its X3 service from January and although Centrebus will still run their buses, services don’t start until late morning and end before 5pm. Arriva also wants to cut the frequency […]
‘White Ribbon Day’ is being marked across the Hfm Region. It is in support of a global campaign to challenge men’s attitudes and behaviours towards women and asks people to make a pledge to “never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.” 16 days of action will follow today, to raise awareness […]
A Market Harborough father and son team have raised nearly £4000 between them for the Matt Hampson Foundation. Avid Leicester Tigers fans Peter and Eddy Crowe were sponsored to walk over the roof of the O2 Arena in London and have also sold calendars, featuring wildlife photographed by Peter. The money raised will help with […]
The family of a World War soldier has been tracked down thanks to an appeal on Hfm. A search was launched after a plaque dedicated to the memory of Gunner Frank Herbert Kirby was found in a cupboard at Kibworth Mead Academy. Through the power of social media, his great grand-daughter who lives in Devon […]
Langton Brewery’s new shop is now open! So, feast your mince pies on this! There will be beer tasting! Fresh beer to take away or pre-order for the festive season. Craft beer, Marzen lager, Fine wines, Champagne, Prosecco, Exceptional triple award-winning gin and Mulled Cider! Thoughtful gifts and last-minute gifts! Stocking fillers and so much […]
Secondary school pupils across Harborough are being urged to wear face coverings in communal areas in a bid to stop the spread of Coronavirus. Public health bosses have written to parents and headteachers, as infection rates in the district and throughout Leicestershire hit the highest levels seen during the pandemic. A large number of positive […]
Hfm is proud to be supporting this year’s Toys On The Table appeal and we need you help! The appeal aims to ensure every disadvantaged child across Leicestershire has a present to open on Christmas Day, when they otherwise wouldn’t. Donations of new toys and gifts, suitable for babies up to teenagers aged 16, are […]
Plans have been revealed to turn a closed village pub in the Welland Valley into a house. The Old Barn Inn in Glooston has been shut for over two years and developers say there has been little interest in anyone taking on the pub business. A planning application has been submitted to Harborough District Council […]
The Hygiene Bank in Market Harborough has launched a Christmas appeal to help people suffering hygiene poverty. It is part of the charity’s ‘its in the bag’ campaign, to support families struggling to pay for everyday items like shampoo, deodorant and shaving gear. People are encouraged to fill a bag with toiletries or drop off […]
