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A charity football match is taking place in Market Harborough tomorrow in memory of the mother of one of Borough Alliance FC’s volunteer coaches. Kev Burgess’s Mum Maureen was a big Liverpool fan and the game at the Symington’s Recreation ground will see a squad made-up mainly of Liverpool supporters called ‘The Reds’ take-on a […]

A number of complaints have been made to Leicestershire Trading Standards following the announcement a Market Harborough furniture store is ceasing trading. Customers who placed orders with Furniture Loft will not receive them or get a refund from the company. HFM understands at least 20 people have contacted the county council-run service, which is now […]

Three people were arrested after burglars caused damage totalling over £60,000 at a stately home in East Carlton Country Park. Police were called to the historic East Carlton Hall on Sunday evening, after someone saw people entering the Grade II-listed manor house. Two of the suspects fled the scene is a car, but were found […]

The Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity has awarded HFM over £3,000 so vital computer equipment can be replaced. The radio station is extremely grateful to the Market Harborough-based charity for the grant, which will enable the continued smooth operation of our output. The funds of £3,170 will facilitate the replacement of one the station’s computer […]

A woman from Kibworth Harcourt who set fire to the door of her flat in a bid to get her ex-partner jailed has herself been given a suspended prison sentence. Lucinda Woodwood also tampered with the handle, to make it appear that attempts had been made to prevent her from escaping. She and her baby […]

A Market Harborough councillor has been urged to resign after moving to Surrey. Cllr Dominic Fosker, the Liberal Democrat member for Logan ward, relocated in April after becoming a father and needing to be closer to family. He says he continues to carry out his role remotely and will remain in the position until next […]

Over 1,500 people across Harborough have registered interest in getting discounted solar panels on their homes. The ‘Solar Together’ scheme was launched earlier this year to encourage people to consider the idea. It encourages residents to come together to invest in renewables through a group-buying scheme, so installations can be offered at the best possible […]

Harborough MP’s is talking to government departments and trading standards officers about the collapse of a Market Harborough furniture store. Furniture Loft on the Riverside Industrial Estate is to cease trading, leaving customers without goods they have paid for. The company was set-up in 2016 after a previous furniture store run by the same person […]

Police were called to a Market Harborough furniture store after a disgruntled customer became aggressive.  Officers attended Furniture Loft after receiving a 999 call this morning. The company has announced it is to cease trading, leaving some customers without goods they have paid for. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told HFM: “Shortly after 10am today, […]

The next phase of the Airfield Farm development in Market Harborough has been given the go-ahead. 52 new houses will go up on the eastern edge of the site off Leicester Road, after councillors approved plans last night. They will have a mix of two to five bedrooms and 13 of the houses will be […]