Author: HFM News

Two people arrested after a man was stabbed in Market Harborough have had their Police bail extended. A man aged 18 and boy aged 16, both from Kettering, were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, following the attack in the Britannia Walk area in June. The victim, aged 21, who was discovered near the […]

A man accused of starting a fire at a flat in Market Harborough and assaulting emergency workers following his arrest has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Andrew Parkhouse appeared at Leicester Crown Court today, following the blaze in the kitchen of the property in Ireton Road on June 25th. He denied charges of arson […]

Reports of anti-social behaviour in parks across Harborough continue to fall. Police patrols were stepped up and meetings held with residents after problems earlier this year, including at Little Bowden Recreation Ground and parks in Kibworth. Sergeant Pete Jelbert told Hfm a lot of work has being taking place to tackle the issue, including Harborough […]

Harborough Police have seized 12 cannabis plants and growing equipment after responding to reports of a smell coming from a house in Ullesthorpe. A man and a woman were arrested. A Police spokesperson told Hfm: “Around 1.45pm on Friday 6 August officers attended a property on Fairway Meadows, Ullesthorpe following a report of a smell […]

In just a week, over 700 people have signed a petition supporting the new campaign for a cinema in Market Harborough. MP Neil O’Brien wants to be able to show the strength of demand for the facility, as he looks to secure talks with potential operators. He has launched the campaign with support from Harborough […]

Market Harborough’s Dylan Fletcher has returned home from the Olympic Games after winning gold. He was greeted by family members who held up Union Flags and balloons as the Team GB Sailing team arrived at Heathrow Airport. Dylan and his sailing partner Stuart Bithell won one of 22 golds for Great Britain at Tokyo 2020, […]

A Market Harborough man battling cancer is thanking all who supported a fundraiser he thought he would never be able to take part in. Ben Johnson raised over £2,000 in sponsorship after he and friend Wesley Cash completed a charity motorbike ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End, via back roads. The covered the distance […]

New government cash is being made available to help businesses across Harborough bounce back from the pandemic. It is aimed at supporting firms in becoming more accessible to customers on-line, saving money on bills by becoming more energy efficient and helping those who had not yet received support from other grant initiatives. The District Council […]

Poundland has announced its new store in Market Harborough town centre will open on September 4th. The national discount retailer is creating up to 16 jobs by moving into the former B&M premises in the Commons Car Park. Caroline George from Market Harborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce told Hfm it will be good to […]

Up to 1,600 jobs are set to be created at Magna Park after four global businesses confirmed they are moving onto the business park near Lutterworth. Retail giant Amazon will now take on two units after announcing it would take on one last month, and healthcare company Movianto, logistics specialist Whistl and Chinese e-commerce company […]