Author: HFM News

A man is due in court today following the death of a young woman after a crash near Lutterworth more than two years ago. Jack Reape, 31, is charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision on the A426 Rugby Road at Cotesbach on December 15th 2023. Chloe Pearson, 18, from Castleford in […]

Police are appealing for information after two pairs of new Adidas trainers were stolen from a car in in Desborough. The theft occurred on Sunday between 6:50pm and 11:45pm, while the vehicle was parked on Harborough Road. Officers are asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area at the time or has […]

Plans for up to 52 homes on the edge of Great Bowden are being recommended for approval, despite objections from villagers. The proposal for farmland off Leicester Lane would deliver a mix of housing, including 40% affordable homes. 37 objections have been raised, including concerns about the loss of countryside and the narrowing of the […]

Parts of Desborough are experiencing water supply issues for the second time in just over a week. A fault with a pump is being blamed for the problem, leaving households and businesses with very low water pressure – or no water at all. The issue is affecting the Braybrooke Road and Harborough Road areas, including […]

Mystery surrounds the closure of a Papa John’s in Market Harborough. The pizza takeaway, located in St Mary’s Place, has been shut for more than a week, with no clear explanation given to customers. Notices on the store indicate it is “temporarily closed,” while a message on the chain’s website cites ingredient and stock shortages […]

Market Harborough town centre is set for a boost with the arrival of several new businesses. Franchised bathroom retailer Ripples is set to open a showroom in the Old Town Hall later this month, while luxury home furnishings and kitchens company Neptune has just opened on the High Street. Matthew and Teresa Walker, owners of […]

A new school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Market Harborough is on track to open this September. Aurora Brampton Valley School is being developed on the site of the former Roman Way Community Centre and will cater for more than 70 pupils aged 5 to 19. The project is being […]

Police say no-one was seriously hurt after a car overturned onto its roof on the A14 near Rothwell this morning. Emergency services were called to the eastbound carriageway between junctions three and four just after 8am. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the driver was able to exit the vehicle safely and was taken into […]

Thousands flocked to Hallaton on Easter Monday for the village’s ancient Bottle Kicking event. The rugby-style tradition saw teams from Hallaton and Medbourne compete to move barrels, known as “bottles,” across two streams. Hallaton won this year’s contest 2-0 in a best-of-three match lasting nearly two hours. Two of the bottles contain beer, while a […]

A crucial vote that could change the political leadership of Harborough District Council is set to take place later this month. An extraordinary meeting on April 20th will consider a Conservative motion to remove Liberal Democrat leader Phil Knowles. Councillor Knowles has led a 16-strong coalition of Liberal Democrat, Labour, Green and independent members since […]