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A 12-hour walking football fundraiser will take place in Market Harborough later this month to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. The event is being organised by Harborough Hornets, Harborough Town FC’s walking football team, which also hopes the day will encourage more people to take up the sport. The fundraiser will be held at […]
Harborough Town have discovered their fixtures for their first-ever season in National League North. The Bees will begin life in the sixth tier with an away trip to King’s Lynn Town on Saturday, August 8, before welcoming former Football League side Morecambe to the Beehive for their first home game a week later. One of […]
Those behind Market Harborough’s bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture say they are disappointed after the town failed to make the Government’s shortlist. Harborough District Council led the bid, hoping to secure the £3 million top prize or one of two runners-up awards worth £250,000, to deliver a major programme of arts […]
Five Northamptonshire Police officers who risked their lives trying to rescue people trapped inside a burning house near Desborough have been named regional winners at the national Police Bravery Awards. Sergeant Will Barr, PC Brad Bowman, PC Nik Hawke, PC Chris King and PC Lewis Desborough were recognised for their actions during the fatal fire […]
Drivers are being warned of disruption in Market Harborough town centre next week as Adam and Eve Street closes for five days for drainage works. The road will be shut from Monday while Leicestershire County Council carries out work to replace an outlet pipe to a roadside gully. Parking will also be suspended on Adam […]
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man accused of breaking into three shops in Market Harborough town centre after he failed to appear in court. Damion Maloney, 47, was charged with three counts of burglary after cash and other items were stolen from Windowsill Houseplants on Roman Way, Lilybelle Beauty and […]
A woman has been arrested as police continue their investigation into a stabbing in Market Harborough. The 51-year-old was taken into custody yesterday on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and has since been released on bail. The arrest follows an incident in Shropshire Close on Sunday night (5 July), where a man […]
Market Harborough has missed out on a place on the shortlist for the Government’s new Town of Culture competition. Harborough District Council worked with community groups, businesses and arts organisations on its bid, titled The Grand Union, hoping to secure the £3 million prize to deliver a major programme of cultural activities. The bid was […]
Hundreds of people across the HFM region will be banned from using hosepipes from tomorrow as the hot, dry weather continues. Anglian Water is introducing its first hosepipe ban in more than a decade across the areas it serves, including Northamptonshire, saying the move is needed to protect water supplies and the environment. The restrictions […]
Five Northamptonshire Police officers who risked their own lives trying to save three people trapped in a fatal house fire have been nominated for a national bravery award. Sergeant Will Barr, PCs Brad Bowman, Nik Hawke, Chris King and Lewis Desborough have been recognised for their actions during the fire at a former station house […]
