Author: HFM News

Elderly people on Market Harborough’s Southern Estate say the removal of the majority of the bus service is having a major effect on their lives. Some have told Hfm they feel like prisoners in their own homes, as they can no longer travel to and from the town centre easily. It’s just over six weeks […]

Dutch firm Abellio has been awarded the franchise to run train services through Market Harborough from August this year until 2027. They will take over from East Midlands Trains, who have operated them since 2007. Although owner Stagecoach had bid to continue running the franchise, it was disqualified from the bidding, due to an issue […]

A new Leisure Centre for Market Harborough is still being planned. Harborough Council set-aside £15m for the facility a couple of years ago, although to date no firm proposals have been announced. Last week a new company took on the contract to run the current centre for the next three years. Joint Chief Executive at […]

It’s five years since Harborough Museum re-opened in the Symington Building in Market Harborough and today events to celebrate the anniversary are taking place. Collections Engagement Officer, Sarah Nicol has been giving special talks on the collections and a new picture trail has been launched, telling visitors more about the large historic images of Market Harborough […]

Developers have withdrawn a planning application to build homes of the site of Bowden Fencing in Great Bowden. Councillors had been due to consider the proposal for 31 homes on the site this evening, with planning officers recommending the scheme for off Leicester Lane was turned down, saying it goes against the village’s Neighbourhood Plan, […]

A new strategy aimed at tackling the rising issue homelessness and rough sleeping across the Harborough District was approved by Councillors last night. It focuses on issues linked to preventing it, including domestic and substance abuse and a lack of affordable housing. The Housing and the Prevention of Homelessness and Rough Sleeping strategy also looks […]

Two local GP practices have merged today. The Two Shires Medical Practice, with bases in Market Harborough, Kibworth and Fleckney has joined forces with Kibworth Medical Centre, which also has a surgery in Fleckney. Doctors say the move will increase patient choice, provide additional services and extended treatment hours. All the current surgeries will remain […]

A developer has lost the fight to build up to 22 homes opposite the cricket ground in Kibworth Beauchamp. A government planning inspector has dismissed an appeal lodged by John Littlejohn Designer Homes, after Harborough Council refused permission for the houses on the former horse paddock off Fleckney Road. The Inspector has agreed with the […]

Environmental campaigners will hold a peaceful protest outside the HSBC Bank in Market Harborough on Saturday. They will be taking part in the nationwide ‘Big Shift’ campaign, run by charity Christian Aid, which is pushing for less use of fossil fuels. The campaign says HSBC is to invest billions in energy projects and continues to […]

The Market Harborough Air Cadets have been praised by government Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, after he visited them on Friday evening. The head of the Ministry of Defence met cadets and leaders at the 1084 Market Harborough Squadron RAF Air Cadets, based off Northampton Road. Mr Williamson was on a whistle-stop visit to the Harborough district, […]