Author: HFM News

Plans to bring new healthcare services to Market Harborough have been given the green light. Planning permission has been granted to convert a vacant unit at Welland Business Park on Rockingham Road into a private medical centre. The facility will include consulting rooms and minor procedure suites, providing a range of outpatient diagnostic and clinical […]

Harborough Town are celebrating promotion to National League North after being crowned champions of the Southern League Premier Central. A 3–1 away win at Halesowen Town today secured the title for the Bees, with rivals Spalding United losing to confirm the historic day. It marks a remarkable rise for the club, sealing a third promotion […]

A fundraising challenge for a four-year-old boy from Fleckney who has a life-limiting muscle-wasting condition has raised more than £13,000. Roman Gibbins, who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2024, is at the centre of a crowdfunding appeal launched by his parents, Matt and Rebecca, to help fund a specialist wheelchair, mobility equipment, and […]

Two people have died following a crash on the M1 near Lutterworth. Police were called just after 1.30pm today after reports that a blue car, travelling along Gilmorton Lane towards Lutterworth, had left a road bridge above the motorway and collided with a minibus travelling southbound. Emergency services, including Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, East […]

Home-Start South Leicestershire is looking for new volunteers to join its supportive team, which helps families with young children across the Harborough District. The charity’s annual eight-session preparation course begins on Wednesday 15th April, and will take place during school hours. The Market Harborough-based organisation supports families facing a range of challenges, including financial pressures, […]

Police have issued a new image of a missing 17-year-old from Lutterworth as enquiries to find her continue. Grace Nicolaou, who has been reported missing to police on several previous occasions, was last seen at around 10.20pm on Friday 3 April. Officers say there are concerns for her welfare. Grace is described as 5ft 4ins […]

Plans for a new electric vehicle charging hub in Market Harborough are being recommended for approval. The scheme at the Commons Car Park would include charging points, a solar canopy, and a battery storage system. The hub would initially provide six charging stations with 12 11kW chargers and the site would also feature a solar […]

Two women have been arrested following a police pursuit through the village of Rushton near Desborough. It happened on Good Friday after the driver of a black VW Taigo failed to stop for officers in Corby. As the vehicle made its way along Station Road between 11.40pm and 11.50pm, at least one member of the […]

A campaign has been launched to oppose plans for 900 new homes on the edge of a Harborough village. Residents in Thurnby and Bushby say the proposed development south of Uppingham Road would put pressure on local services and worsen existing flooding issues, with more than 200 objections submitted so far. The plans, submitted by […]

A man has been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident in Market Harborough town centre. The 56-year-old is accused of inappropriately touching a woman at a shop on the High Street on December 3rd last year. The man, from Market Harborough, is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court next week.