Author: HFM News

A two-vehicle crash in Clipston has resulted in damage but no injuries. Northamptonshire Police say the collision on Gold Street/Naseby Road was reported shortly after 5.10pm on Saturday and involved a Porsche and a Mini. The incident blocked the road and it was finally cleared by around 6.20pm after the Porsche was recovered.

A former church school building in Market Harborough is to be sold. The St Dionysius Community Hall on Coventry Road has not been used for several months as it requires major investment to make the building safe. A decision has now been made to sell the building, which was previously used by groups including the […]

There was plenty of smoke but thankfully no fire in Market Harborough town centre yesterday afternoon. Firefighters were called to Steffans Jewellers just after 4pm after smoke was seen pouring from the shop on The Square. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service say it turned out to be a false alarm, caused by the shop’s intruder […]

Villagers near Market Harborough say they feel “abandoned” as water supply problems continue into a fourth day during heatwave conditions. Taps ran dry in East Farndon on Saturday morning and residents say only today has water started to return, although at very low pressure. The pump failure has also affected other nearby villages, including Clipston, […]

Water supply problems are affecting several villages near Market Harborough. Homes and businesses in areas including East Farndon, Great Oxendon and Clipston are experiencing either no water or very low pressure. The problem comes on one of the hottest days of the year, with Anglian Water investigating the cause. The company said: “We’re sorry if […]

People are being urged to take extra care as hot weather continues, with warnings over water safety and barbecues. The Canal & River Trust is advising people to stay out of canals and open water sites including Saddington Reservoir and waterways around Market Harborough, warning of hidden dangers such as cold water, currents and underwater […]

An air ambulance crew was scrambled to a medical emergency in Market Harborough last night. The helicopter landed on Little Bowden Recreation Ground at around 9pm while paramedics assisted East Midlands Ambulance Service crews at an address on Northampton Road. A man in his 30s was later taken to hospital by land ambulance. Police officers […]

Families are being invited to a new Wild West and Country Fayre in Welland Park tomorrow. The free-to-enter event will feature live music on the HFM stage, food and drink, craft stalls, children’s rides and a bucking bronco, with organisers also raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The events runs from 10am til 3pm and […]

More than 300 people have signed a petition opposing plans for private security patrols in Market Harborough and other towns. Reform UK Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews wants to recruit “street wardens” from private security firms to help tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, with £2 million set aside for the scheme. But campaigners say […]

Tributes are being paid to talented Market Harborough singer Tony Julian, who has died aged 84 following a long battle with cancer. Tony was well known across the area for his Rod Stewart tribute act and continued performing until recently despite his illness. Tony regularly appeared at events in Market Harborough and supported HFM at […]