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Community groups and organisations across Harborough are being invited to apply for a share of £600,000 for projects to help drive down crime and protect the public. The Safety Fund is being launched by Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, with grants of up to £10,000 thousand pounds are on offer. Rupert Matthews told HFM more […]

A new organisation has launched to oversee the delivery of healthcare services locally. The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board replaces Clinical Commissioning Groups to take on responsibility of planning, arranging and ensuring the quality of services, including GP surgeries. It is made up of representatives from local NHS organisations and Local Authorities. Andy […]

A new ‘Crisis Cafe’ has opened in Lutterworth today. The drop-in centre will offer people mental health support in a relaxed environment and the launch follows the success of a Crisis Cafe in Market Harborough last year. Staff are on-hand to support anyone aged over 18 feeling anxious or lonely or is struggling with depression […]

A big day of entertainment is in store in one of our villages tomorrow. The Glooston Gig will see local bands performing in the grounds of the village hall, children’s activities and loads of refreshments including craft ales. The event is on from 1pm til 11pm, with proceeds going towards the upkeep of the building, […]

Thousands of people are set to descend on Market Harborough this weekend as the Leicestershire County Show takes place at the Showground. It will be the first time in two years the celebration of rural life has been held, so organisers are expecting a bumper turnout at the two-day event that begins tomorrow. Show Director […]

Aldi is hoping to create space for small businesses as part of its plan for a new supermarket in Market Harborough. The discount retailer wants to build seven business ‘starter’ units alongside the new store, earmarked for the Glenmere Timber site off Rockingham Road. It says the units would have their own parking and service […]

The next phase of the multi-million pound project to electrify the Midland Mainline through our area is about the begin. Overhead line equipment will be installed after vegetation has been cleared on the stretch of track from Market Harborough to Wigston, including near The Langtons and Kibworth. The work will include installing piles and various […]

A walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic has opened in Market Harborough town centre and will be there for the next nine days. Adults and children aged over five who need a first, second third or first booster jabs can just turn up to get one. The mobile unit is open from 9am til 5pm, although on […]

Over 3,500 people responded on the first day of Harborough District Council’s Annual Canvass. Forms began being sent out yesterday by email and post, as the authority works to update its electoral register. All households will receive one and are urged to complete it, to ensure they are registered to vote. The Council received some calls […]

Parents in Market Harborough and the Bowdens are being urged to ensure their children use book vouchers before it’s too late. Over 2,000 youngsters at seven schools have been given a £10 voucher by the town-based Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity, who launched the scheme to help encourage children to enjoy reading. So far over […]