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A rare 3,000-year-old gold torc discovered near Market Harborough will soon go on display at the town’s museum following a successful fundraising campaign. The Middle Bronze Age jewellery, found by metal detectorist Robert Ward in 2024, was valued at £150,000 and is one of only a few examples in the country. A public crowdfunding appeal […]

A new self-service contact point has opened at Harborough District Council’s HQ. Located on the ground floor of the Symington Building, the kiosks and phones offer residents a new way to access council services alongside the main contact centre and bookable face-to-face appointments. The scheme will run initially as a trial period as part of […]

More than 250 people have had their say on plans to create a town council in Market Harborough. They responded to an ongoing public consultation aimed at gathering views before a final decision is made. Campaigners say a new council would strengthen local representation, with Harborough District Council likely to be absorbed into a larger […]

Budding young entrepreneurs brought their business ideas to life at Harborough Market as part of the Young Enterprise Programme. Students running their own ventures set up stalls in the Market Hall, selling products and showcasing their skills to shoppers. They told HFM how the day went: James Boyd from the national education charity Young Enterprise […]

There is a tense wait at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital as staff work to hatch 13 rescued duck eggs. The charity was alerted after the eggs were removed from an allotment when their mum disappeared.     The team is now incubating the eggs and say early checks show promising signs of movement inside. They are […]

Foxton Locks will come alive this Easter as the popular Floating Market returns from today. Visitors can browse a vibrant mix of independent traders aboard their colourful boats, offering crafts, gifts and seasonal treats, all set against the historic backdrop of the iconic lock flight. The four-day event across the Easter weekend is organised by […]

Thousands are expected in Hallaton on Easter Monday for the village’s ancient Bottle Kicking event. The quirky, rugby-style tradition – believed to date back around 2,000 years – sees teams from Hallaton and nearby Medbourne battle to move barrels filled with beer across two streams. The contest will be preceded by a traditional parade of […]

A family-run Market Harborough gym has closed its doors after serving the community for 50 years. Bruno’s, long based on Western Avenue, has shut after the landlord confirmed the site had been sold for redevelopment. The gym was founded by Bruno Guadagnini in the 1970s, initially operating from a back room at the Bull’s Head […]

Churches in Market Harborough are joining forces tomorrow for a special outdoor Good Friday Easter celebration. Easter Live on The Square will run from 11am to 1pm and feature live music from an award-winning gospel choir, street drama, children’s activities, and refreshments. Rev Christopher Brown from the town’s Baptist Church, who helped organise the event, […]

Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride has visited a Market Harborough engineering company alongside MP Neil O’Brien to learn more about the challenges facing UK manufacturers. They toured The King Group of Companies which employs around 100 people, and saw its latest investment in a specialist welding facility for the nuclear industry. The Riverside-based firm highlighted […]