Author: HFM News

Some parking machines in Market Harborough will only accept card payments from next month. Harborough Council is stopping coins being used in three of the pay and display machines located in the Sainsbury’s Car Park, off Springfield Street and two in the Commons Car Park. Bosses hope it will reduce the risk of them being […]

Over £24,000 has been raised for good causes since the launch of the Harborough Lotto. Over 500 people are regularly playing the community lottery, with an average of 1,000 sold each week. Prize money totaling £8,000 has been handed out in the first year of its operation. The figures have been revealed in a report […]

A pile of rubbish was flytipped in the middle of a country road near Clipston. Full of branches, a mattress and part of a bed, it’s believed it was dumped from the back of a vehicle on the road between Clipston and Sibbbertoft, close to the turn for Marston Trussell, late last night or early […]

Hallaton has been left without a Parish Council after five out of the six members resigned, citing harassment, abuse and threats as the reason. It’s over a row about the village’s proposed Neighbourhood Plan, which will set out where new homes will be built. The councillors, some of whom have held positions for over 20 […]

An army of volunteers will ensure children’s football games and training can continue as normal this weekend after major damage was caused to football pitches at the Symington’s Recreation Ground in Market Harborough A large section of grass has been left badly churned up after two cars drove onto the area and started driving around […]

Sainsbury’s could open a new supermarket in Kibworth. The retail giant is in talks about building it on the corner of Wistow Road and Warwick Road. Owners of the land – Manor Oaks Homes – already have outline planning permission for a retail, and commercial development there. They are now seeking permission from Harborough Council […]

A van stolen from outside a house in Market Harborough in the early hours of today has been found in Kibworth, thanks to the power of social media. The distinctive Mercedes Sprinter was taken from Norbury Close and discovered missing by its owner this morning. After he posted a picture of it on Facebook, a […]

Network Rail is hosting a ‘drop-in’ event this Saturday as work to improve the railway in Market Harborough progresses. People wanting to keep up to date with the scheme are invited to go along to Harborough Market between 9am and 5pm, where officials will be on hand to answer any questions. As part of the Midland […]

A public inquiry has begun into whether Magna Park near Lutterworth can double in size. The business park’s owner, IDI Gazeley, appealed Harborough Council’s decision to refuse permission for the expansion, meaning the government inspector chairing the proceedings will have the final say. The hearing – which is set to last eight days – is […]

Independent retailers are opening late in Market Harborough this Thursday, in a bid to encourage more people to shop local All members of the Harbs Collective – a group set up to promote the town’s independents – the ‘After Hours’ event will see around 20 shops and businesses open until 9pm. If it’s a success […]