Author: HFM News

A one-way system for Clarence Street in Market Harborough is set to go ahead despite concerns from some residents. Highways bosses want traffic to travel northbound only on the narrow road, although some people argued vehicles should instead flow in the opposite direction. Parked cars and two-way traffic have caused issues for years, with vehicles […]

Specialist stonemasons are abseiling down St Dionysius Church in Market Harborough to carry out essential repair works. A recent inspection of the historic building found parts of the stonework on the tower were flaking and needed attention to prevent debris falling to the ground. The repairs are being funded by the Friends of St Dionysius group, […]

Job losses have been announced at a Market Harborough-based travel firm following disruption caused by the war in the Middle East and wider pressures on the travel industry. G Touring, which runs the Travelsphere and Just You brands, has not confirmed how many roles are affected. A spokesperson for G Touring said: “In order to […]

An appeal for information has been launched after a bespoke horsebox was stolen from Mowsley. The theft happened on Dag Lane between 8.30pm last night and 4.45am this morning. The Peugeot Boxer horsebox has a distinctive black and white livery and was displaying the registration NX65 VCO when it was stolen. The owner is urging […]

Community groups across Market Harborough are celebrating after sharing £10,000 raised at this year’s SwiMarathon. The event, organised by the Rotary Club of Market Harborough, took place at Harborough Leisure Centre in March and saw more than 130 swimmers in 30 teams cover over 80 kilometres. Grants were handed out at a presentation ceremony this […]

Children visiting Welland Park in Market Harborough will soon have some brand new equipment to explore as work gets underway on an extension to the play area. Harborough District Council says the improvements will include a playhouse, an all-terrain vehicle and even musical flowers. The work is expected to take around two weeks, although the […]

A Market Harborough man who completed the London Marathon despite suffering an early injury is thanking people for their support after raising £10,000 for a cause close to his heart. Ben Jelley, who dyed his hair pink for the event in support of baby loss charity Tommy’s, ran in memory of his wife Charlotte, who […]

Scouts and other volunteers turned out in force to paint utility cabinets across Market Harborough. The work formed part of the ‘Clean Up, Colour Up’ project, which aims to brighten up neglected utility boxes around the town, many of which had become covered in graffiti tags. Virgin Media supplied the green paint used on its […]

Improvements are set to be carried out to the River Welland through Welland Park in Market Harborough. East Mercia Rivers Trust says the project will improve water flow during the summer months by tackling excessive weed growth and adding gravel and small structures within the river. It will also create better access points for education […]

Plans for more than 60 new homes across two Harborough villages have been given the green light despite opposition from villagers. Councillors last night granted outline permission for up to 30 houses on land off The Springs in Fleckney, and up to 35 homes on land off Station Road in North Kilworth. Residents had raised […]