Author: HFM News

Emergency services were called to a crash involving a motorcycle and a van near Market Harborough at lunchtime. The collision happened just before 1pm at the junction of the B6047 with Gallow Field Road and Leicester Lane. The road was blocked for a time while emergency services dealt with the incident and cleared the area. […]

Residents are celebrating after plans to build 85 new homes between two Market Harborough estates were rejected over flooding concerns. Councillors went against planning officers’ recommendations and refused permission for the development on 30 acres of land between Farndale View and Farndon Fields. More than 130 objections were submitted, with most raising fears about flooding […]

The new and outgoing leaders of Harborough District Council have spoken to HFM after control of the authority changed hands. The Conservatives seized power after a motion to remove Liberal Democrat leader Phil Knowles was passed by a single vote at an extraordinary meeting last night. Councillor Knowles had led a 16-strong coalition of Liberal […]

Work to repair a roundabout on the edge of Market Harborough branded ‘a death-trap’ is due to be completed by the end of this week. There have been growing calls for action after temporary fixes were carried out last month, but permanent repairs failed to materialise. The junction of the A6 with Rockingham Road and […]

A vulnerable man died months after being “savagely” beaten over a prolonged period by his friend who was “suffering from paranoia caused by cannabis consumption”, a court has heard. Martin Glynn, 93, was attacked at a flat in Gold Street, Desborough, in September 2024 and died at Kettering General Hospital on 26 December that year. […]

The Conservatives have taken control of Harborough District Council following a closely fought vote at an extraordinary meeting. A motion to remove Liberal Democrat leader Phil Knowles and replace him with Conservative group leader Simon Whelband was approved by 17 votes to 16. Councillor Knowles had led a coalition of Liberal Democrat, Labour, Green and […]

Plans for a new electric vehicle charging hub in Market Harborough have been approved. The scheme at the Commons Car Park will include six charging stations providing 12 chargers, along with a solar canopy and battery storage. The project aims to improve access to EV charging and support the move towards lower-emission transport. More than […]

A company owned by Harborough District Council is set to be shut down after making losses of more than £800,000 over two years. Harborough District Commercial Services was set up in 2019 and purchased two retail units in Market Harborough town centre, currently occupied by  Sports Direct and Tesco, along with flats above. The intention […]

Harborough’s community groups are being encouraged to apply for a share of £3,000. The Market Harborough Twenty 12 Lions Club is running its Community Awards scheme for a third year, with ten grants of £300 up for grabs. President Keith Nixon said, “The club is pleased to be able to offer the awards again this […]

More than 700 people have signed a petition opposing the idea of a community centre being built on a park in Market Harborough. The proposal is one option being considered by Harborough District Council for Burford Green on the southern estate’s Western Avenue. The council is currently consulting on a range of possible improvements and […]