Author: HFM News

Firefighters helped free a person trapped in a car following a crash near Rushton last night. Emergency services were called to Desborough Road shortly after 7pm following a collision involving two cars – a Nissan Juke and Vauxhall Mokka. A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Using special cutting equipment, crews from Kettering […]

A burglar who stole cigarettes worth £14,000 from Sainsbury’s in Desborough has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay compensation. Paul Dewison broke into the store in the early hours, damaging a shutter and front window to gain entry. He fled before police arrived, although some of the stolen items were found […]

The A427 between Market Harborough and Corby will be closed for the next three nights for carriageway repairs. Work is taking place on Stoke Hill near Stoke Albany from 8pm to 6am each night until Friday. Drivers are being advised to follow a diversion via the A6, A14, A43, and A6003 in both directions. The […]

A former churchwarden who grew up in Market Harborough has launched a fresh appeal against his life sentence for the murder of a pensioner.  Benjamin Field, 35, was jailed in 2019 for killing Peter Farquhar, 69, in Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, following a campaign of physical and mental abuse. He was told he would serve  a […]

Cancer Research UK has confirmed its long-standing Market Harborough shop will close in just over three weeks. The Coventry Road store is set to shut for good on Good Friday, April the 3rd. The closure is part of a wider shake-up of the charity’s retail operations across the country. Julie Byard, Director of Trading at […]

The Market Harborough Riders have thanked everyone who contributed to yesterday’s charity collection for East Midlands Dog Rescue. Members collected 126 tins of dog food, 160 pouches, blankets, cleaning products, and £165 in cash donations, including £100 from KH Motorcycles in Harborough. More than 25 riders gathered outside Pets at Home to receive donations before delivering […]

Plans have been announced to upgrade Kibworth Fire Station. The proposal would see a single-storey extension built at the rear of the on-call base on Fleckney Road, creating a dedicated gym space for firefighters. The additional area would allow crews to carry out fitness training and house equipment needed to maintain operational readiness. According to […]

Organisers of the Market Harborough Rotary SwiMarathon are thanking everyone who took part in the big fundraising event over the weekend. 31 teams of almost 130 swimmers completed more than 3,000 lengths of Harborough Leisure Centre’s pool – covering over 80km. One team from Market Harborough Triathlon Club set a new record, completing 181 lengths […]

Students have been learning essential money management and financial literacy skills through a programme, led by the Harborough District Youth Council. The Finance Champions initiative aimed to equip young people with practical financial knowledge and money management essentials. Around 20 Year 10 students from Robert Smyth Academy, Leicester Grammar School, Leicester Grammar Stoneygate, and Beauchamp […]

An e-bike has been seized by police in Market Harborough. Officers were on patrol in the town centre as part of efforts to tackle illegally modified e-bikes and scooters, following complaints about them being ridden dangerously. Police say the seizure is a reminder that bikes being used illegally in public can be confiscated.