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Market Harborough have been named one of the best places to live in the country. It is one of just seven areas in the midlands and the only one in Leicestershire to be included in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2023 guide. Judges have praised the town, saying: “With so many beautiful old […]

A plan to build new homes in Lubenham has been withdrawn after villagers lodged objections. The development of 15 four-bedroomed houses was earmarked for fields off Main Street. 20 villagers had lodged objections with Harborough District Council, including concerns over traffic and the site not being identified for development in the Lubenham Neighbourhood Plan. It […]

A new campaign is to be launched in Market Harborough calling on the government to do more to help those struggling with rising energy costs. Harborough Climate Action and other voluntary and community organisations are teaming up for the ‘Harborough for Warm Homes’ campaign, which is supporting action nationwide by Friends of the Earth. The […]

The RMT Union has suspended plans for rail strikes which would have affected services from Market Harborough. The union had scheduled the walk-outs for March 30th and April 1st as part of a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions for staff working at East Midlands Railway and 13 other rail operators. It comes after […]

Firefighters released a driver from a car that flipped onto its side following a crash in Desborough. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision on Harrington Road, near the junction with Gold Street, just before 4pm yesterday. Police say the injuries suffered by the man in the car were not serious. A spokesperson for […]

Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A6 between Market Harborough and Desborough. Firefighters released one casualty who was trapped in the wreckage, following the two-car collision near the turn for Dingley just before 2pm today. Police say the injuries suffered by those involved are not thought to be life-threatening […]

Youngsters at Kibworth Primary School are celebrating winning the Leicestershire County under-11’s basketball competition. The team lifted the trophy and picked up medals after excelling at the tournament held yesterday at the Morningside Arena, the home of Leicester Riders. It is a great achievement for the squad, as they have not been playing together for […]

Highways bosses are investigating after a sink hole opened up in a street in Lutterworth. Concerned members of the public alerted Leicestershire County Council to the issue on Station Road. The area has been cordoned off while the hole is assessed and necessary repairs planned. A county council spokesperson told HFM: “Initial investigations show that […]

A 15-year-old boy has denied stabbing another teenager in Desborough. The youth, who can’t be named for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent, when he appeared before Wellingborough Youth Court. The charge relates to an incident in Regent Street on May 10th last year, when a 16 year old […]

A unique exhibition has launched at Harborough Museum to celebrate what makes the area special to people who call it home. Hundreds of residents including families, young people, Ukrainian refugees and members of the Gypsy and Traveller community have helped create it, by sharing stories, belongings, memories and experiences. Various activities including creative workshops and […]