Author: HFM News

Police in Desborough are exploring the use of forensic spray to crack down on illegal off-road motorbike riding. The spray leaves a unique, invisible DNA on bikes, riders, and passengers, which can remain on clothing or skin for months. The move comes after repeated complaints about dangerous riding, often involving youths without helmets, and is […]

Plans have been unveiled for a new convenience food store and drive-thru coffee shop in Kibworth Harcourt. The development is proposed for land at the junction of Wistow Road and Warwick Road, adjacent to Priory Business Park. Developer Manor Oak Homes says the scheme would serve expected residential growth in the area and provide food […]

Leicestershire has experienced its wettest winter on record according to provisional figures from the Met Office. The county is one of three areas in England that saw record-breaking rainfall between December and February. England overall received 42% more rain than average during the period, with southern and central areas particularly affected. Across the UK, 390.1mm […]

A woman has been charged with multiple offences under the Animal Welfare Act following warrants in Desborough and Middleton. Sarah Jane Taylor is accused of breaching an Animal Disqualification Order, animal cruelty offences, criminal damage and assaulting emergency workers. The case follows a joint operation between Northamptonshire Police and the RSPCA on February 24th. Taylor, […]

Three men have been arrested after reports of a burglary at a building site in Market Harborough early this morning. Police were called to a new flats development at the corner of St Mary’s Road and Kettering Road just before 4.45am. Several officers attended the scene. The men, aged 39, 33 and 29, were arrested […]

Water supplies remain disrupted for hundreds of homes and businesses near Market Harborough following a pump failure at the weekend. Villages including Clipston, Kelmarsh, Great Oxendon and East Farndon still have very low water pressure. Anglian Water says the repair is taking longer than initially expected and apologises for the ongoing disruption. A spokesperson added: […]

The A6 bypass between Rothwell and Desborough will be closed overnight this week for essential carriageway repairs. The work comes after complaints about numerous potholes, with some motorists reporting burst tyres and temporary emergency repairs already carried out. The closure affects the stretch between the B576 junction near Desborough and the Fallow Road junction near […]

A Flood Alert has been issued for the River Welland. The Environment Agency is warning low-lying land, roads and paths near the river and its tributaries in the Market Harborough area are likely to be affected. There is already flooding in Lubenham and some roads elsewhere are impassible, including near Wistow. A similar alert is […]

Hundreds of homes and businesses near Market Harborough have no water or very low pressure following a pump failure. Anglian Water is working to fix the issue, which is affecting villages including Clipston, Kelmarsh, Great Oxendon, East Farndon and Lamport, as well as parts of Desborough and Rothwell. The company has apologised for the disruption […]

Campaigners are celebrating after Leicestershire County Council abandoned plans to close four specialist nurseries for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The proposal had suggested moving SEND provision into mainstream nurseries, but many parents feared their children would be placed in settings not properly equipped to meet their needs. Over 2,000 people signed […]