Author: HFM News

Tributes are being paid to popular Hfm presenter Brian Raine, who has died suddenly, aged 66. Known on-air as ‘Djbraine,’ he collapsed while on holiday in Portugal and sadly could not be saved. Brian had been part of the radio station since it launched full-time in 2007 and as well as presenting a regular show […]

200 people have had their say about Harborough Council measures to deal with irresponsible dog owners. They have responded to a public consultation asking if legislation to issue fines to people who fail to clear up after their pets, don’t carry ‘poop’ bags, or fail to put dogs on leads when directed, should continue. Bosses […]

The Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital in Kibworth is appealing for donations as it cares for 180 orphaned hedgehogs. The recent milder weather is thought to be behind the influx, which is increasing daily, as babies are being born later than normal and then being found on roads and in gardens during the day. Volunteers at the […]

Staff from the Joules Headquarters in Market Harborough have cycled nearly 2000km as part of the company’s first ever charity month. A hundred workers took part in the challenge yesterday on ten exercise bikes under the Old Grammar School, including founder Tom Joule, the Chief Brand Officer. The actual distance covered was 1,989km, to mark […]

The speed limit on a number of rural roads in the Harborough District will be cut from 60 to 50mph in a bid to improve safety. The reductions will be introduced over the next six months including on the A5199 around Kilby, Arnesby, Shearsby and Knaptoft, including on the approaches to the Shearsby Crossroads, and […]

There is hope the future of a Post Office in Market Harborough town centre can be secured. The company has revealed it is talking to a party interested in operating the service, which has been under threat since earlier this year, when it was announced the current facility inside the GT News Shop was to […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked unconscious in an unprovoked attack in Desborough. The victim, in his 40s, collapsed after being punched in the chest and neck as he was walking along Station Road, and was taken to Kettering General Hospital for treatment. It happened at 7pm on Sunday and the […]

An event is to be held in Market Harborough next year to celebrate 75 years since the end of WW2. It will coincide with a number to be held across the country to mark the VE Day anniversary and will take place on May 8th. Harborough Council is working with the Royal British Legion, the […]

An iconic silhouette of a World War One ‘Tommy’ Soldier has been returned to The Square in Market Harborough after it was vandalised. The six foot tall figure is back in front of the War Memorial, after being repaired by a local man who wishes to remain anonymous. It was damaged and bent on Friday […]

The Communication Workers Union says its Royal Mail members in Market Harborough voted unanimously to strike. Staff at the Riverside sorting office have joined thousands nationwide to back a walkout in a row over job security and terms and conditions of employment, following a ballot. It means the country now faces its first postal strike […]