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Water supply problems are affecting several villages near Market Harborough. Homes and businesses in areas including East Farndon, Great Oxendon and Clipston are experiencing either no water or very low pressure. The problem comes on one of the hottest days of the year, with Anglian Water investigating the cause. The company said: “We’re sorry if […]

People are being urged to take extra care as hot weather continues, with warnings over water safety and barbecues. The Canal & River Trust is advising people to stay out of canals and open water sites including Saddington Reservoir and waterways around Market Harborough, warning of hidden dangers such as cold water, currents and underwater […]

An air ambulance crew was scrambled to a medical emergency in Market Harborough last night. The helicopter landed on Little Bowden Recreation Ground at around 9pm while paramedics assisted East Midlands Ambulance Service crews at an address on Northampton Road. A man in his 30s was later taken to hospital by land ambulance. Police officers […]

Families are being invited to a new Wild West and Country Fayre in Welland Park tomorrow. The free-to-enter event will feature live music on the HFM stage, food and drink, craft stalls, children’s rides and a bucking bronco, with organisers also raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The events runs from 10am til 3pm and […]

More than 300 people have signed a petition opposing plans for private security patrols in Market Harborough and other towns. Reform UK Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews wants to recruit “street wardens” from private security firms to help tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, with £2 million set aside for the scheme. But campaigners say […]

Tributes are being paid to talented Market Harborough singer Tony Julian, who has died aged 84 following a long battle with cancer. Tony was well known across the area for his Rod Stewart tribute act and continued performing until recently despite his illness. Tony regularly appeared at events in Market Harborough and supported HFM at […]

A long-standing charity shop in Market Harborough is closing its doors for the final time today. The PDSA store on The Square has traded in the town since 2014, helping raise money to support pet owners with veterinary bills through the charity’s free and low-cost treatment services. However, the charity says it has been unable […]

Two women have been arrested after a stolen dog was recovered and returned to its owner by police in Market Harborough. The Staffordshire bull terrier was found inside a property on the southern estate after being taken from outside the Spar shop on Coventry Road on Saturday morning. The women, aged 42 and 37, were […]

Calls have been made for Severn Trent Water to be fined after traffic management was left in place in Market Harborough town centre following overnight investigation work. Temporary traffic lights caused lengthy delays for drivers yesterday morning despite no work taking place, while bus passengers were left confused after stops were coned off. The restrictions […]

The aftermath of a car fire is continuing to cause delays for drivers on the A14. Emergency services were called to the westbound carriageway near junction one at Welford just after 1pm today. A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews from Daventry and Long Buckby attended the fire and, wearing breathing apparatus, […]