Author: HFM News

A man’s in a serious condition in hospital after being found collapsed at allotments in Billesdon yesterday. Emergency services were called to Gaulby Lane just after 11am, after reports a man in his late 20s was on the ground, with blood on his body. He was treated by paramedics at the scene before fire crews […]

A host of events held in Market Harborough this year, that have attracted thousands of people -have been shortlisted for tourism awards. The Council-organised Food and Drink Festival and Classic Car Show have been named in the running for the Favourite Free Festival or Event Award and the Carnival is nominated for the Best Festival […]

A woman arrested after Police drugs raids in Market Harborough on Friday has been released pending further investigations. The 43-year-old was questioned on suspicion of cultivating cannabis after a quantity of cannabis plants were seized by officers. Armed officers were involved in executing warrants under the misuse of drugs act were carried out at a […]

Illegal drivers have been targeted in a Police operation in Market Harborough today. Officers teamed up with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to carry it out on Rockingham Road during the morning rush-hour. Two cars were seized because they weren’t insured and one of the drivers had no licence. A van was also clamped […]

Work is starting to transform the life of a severely disabled youngster from Fleckney, thanks to people donating £18,000. The DIY SOS fundraiser was launched in March by the parents of Albie Buckby, so major adaptations could be made to their bungalow, as a government grant didn’t cover the total cost. The three-year-old has a […]

CCTV has been released after a robbery at the EE shop in Market Harborough. Two men threatened staff before stealing five mobile phones from the store in St Mary’s Place. It happened at around 12.20pm last Thursday, although details have just been released. Police say no weapons were seen and no member of staff was […]

A woman has been arrested after Police drugs raids in Market Harborough this afternoon. Armed officers were involved in the execution of warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a flat in Edwin Court, on Kettering Road, and a house on Ireton Road. The 43-year-old is being held on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. Around […]

BP says Desborough’s new petrol station – which will include an M&S Simply Food store – is set to open in December. Work is underway to construct it on land off Bear Way, and this week the 14 ton fuel tanks were lowered into place on the site. Drivers in the town have been without […]

Police have charged four men with theft after they were arrested on St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough. The men, aged between 18 and 25, all from Wellingborough, are accused of stealing items including cosmetics and washing powder from B&M Stores in the Commons Car Park on Sunday afternoon. Three have been bailed to appear in […]

A controversial housing development planned for Market Harborough could be given the go-ahead next week. Over 110 objections have been received about the proposal for fields at Burnmill Farm, off Kingston Way, where 128 homes are earmarked. Concerns include traffic impact, potential flooding, and noise. Harborough Council planning officers are recommending permission is granted. Meanwhile, […]