News
Page: 605
Market Harborough’s Arts Fresco is returning as a virtual event again this year although if you’re in town centre this Saturday you might catch a glimpse of the wacky acts. Organisers of the free street arts festival took the decision to go for an on-line event, like last year, because of uncertainty surrounding Covid restrictions, […]
Workers in Market Harborough are being warned to be on guard after a thief stole a woman’s purse from her workplace yesterday. They took the purse, which contained bank cards, from a business premises on St Mary’s Road sometime between 8.15am and 3pm. The victim later received a phone call purporting to be from her […]
People in the Hfm Region who have benefited from organ donation are urging others to talk to their loved ones during Organ Donation Week. The law changed last year so people are automatically on the donor register unless they opt out, but families still have the final say and can refuse to give consent. 167 […]
Harborough District Council is set to become one of the first authorities in the country to make its meetings accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. On-line broadcasts will feature subtitles, if the move is approved by councillors next week. The idea was suggested last year by Cllr Phil Knowles, when meetings […]
A sponsor has been found to subsidise the cost of putting Christmas trees up in Market Harborough, just a day after an appeal to find one was launched on Hfm. Car parts firm Parkers have stepped in, meaning shops and businesses can be offered a discount on the cost of having a tree with lights […]
The first vaccinations for 12-15 year olds will take place in Leicestershire this week. Jabs are being administered in secondary schools, with most expected to be complete before the October half-term. Parents will receive a letter from their child’s school about the vaccination and how to give consent for their child. The vaccinations will be […]
Students were left stranded in Kibworth Beauchamp this morning as buses bypassed the centre of the village. Youngsters and others waiting for the X3 services towards Market Harborough and Leicester say there was no prior warning services would only be serving stops on the A6. They also say other bus services were serving stops within […]
People across Harborough are being urged to help find homes for Afghan refugees. The District Council has agreed to accommodate the families of at least two people who used to work with British forces, before the Taliban took control, as part of a government scheme. Together with authorities across Leicestershire, its urging anyone with an […]
A sponsor is needed to subsidise the cost of installing Christmas Trees above shops and businesses in Market Harborough this year. Alden Electrical, who have run the festive scheme for many years, say without one it may be difficult for it to go-ahead. Usually around 100 premises pay for a tree and lights with lights […]
A national effort to stop climate change and encourage sustainable living is being backed in Market Harborough this week. Harborough Great Big Green Week includes a host of events and activities at the Eco Village on St Mary’s Road and will culminate with an event on The Square on Saturday. The Sustainable Harborough Community group […]
