Author: HFM News

There have been over 100 Coronavirus cases across the Harborough District in the past seven days – the highest number for several months. 26 were recorded yesterday, taking the total in the past week to 103 – 68 more than previous 7 days. A number of pupils testing positive at Kibworth Mead Academy has contributed […]

Neighbourhood Police Officers across Harborough are to start using Snapchat to get their messages to more young people. They will become the first in Leicestershire to use the photo and video sharing service as an engagement tool. The move is one of a number of measures to try and help deal with anti-social behaviour at […]

A fire in Desborough has highlighted the importance of having a working smoke alarm. The occupant of a property off High Street was alerted to a blaze in their kitchen by an alarm yesterday. A saucepan of cooking has set alight and fire crews were sent to the scene just before 4pm. The blaze was […]

There is a plea for people not to smash bottles after a six-year-old boy fell and cut his ankle on a piece of broken glass in Kibworth. It happened as the youngster was walking through a small wooded area near Warwick Park. Luckily he wasn’t badly hurt. The boy’s Mum has released a picture of […]

Police have pledged to continue to deal with those causing anti-social behaviour at Little Bowden Recreation Ground. A public meeting held last night heard the park had become a no-go zone for some residents at times, due to the rowdy actions of a minority of people using the area. Concerns were raised about under-age drinking, […]

Up and coming businesses across Harborough are to unite to showcase their ideas and innovations. The ‘Meet the Innovators’ event will also provide support with access to finance, skills and research with a series of guest speakers. The District Council is organising the on-line event next Wednesday and is encouraging firms to sign-up to take […]

Harborough Council’s enviro-crime team is appealing for information after two flytipping incidents. A pile of rubbish including window frames and corrugated sheeting was dumped at the side of Mowsley Road in Saddington and soil, bricks and concrete discarded off London Road in Great Glen. Anyone with information about who was responsible should contact the Council, […]

Leicestershire Police has been handed extra cash to deal with crime in Lutterworth. A share of £432,000 will help fund free security upgrades at homes, CCTV improvements and new ANPR cameras. The county’s Police and Crime commissioner Rupert Matthews has secured the funding from the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund. It will benefit Lutterworth and […]

Highway bosses are extending a temporary no parking restriction in Great Bowden. It was due to end on Friday, after coming into force last month to address road safety concerns, caused by parked cars near the Red Lion pub. Leicestershire County Council say the no waiting restriction, on one side of Main Street between Gunnsbrook […]