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Flowers have been laid at the site near Tilton On The Hill where three soldiers died in a helicopter crash, to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragedy. A Lynx helicopter came down into a field near the village on May 18th 1999, with all but one of the crew from the 9 Regiment Army […]

People can now report noise nuisance via an app for mobile phones, which Harborough Council has subscribed to. It is being promoted during Noise Action Week, which begins today, and enables residents to record and monitor noise, such as loud music, at the touch of a button. The app, called “Noise App” is free to […]

A developer is defending removing around 30 metres of hedgerow, following outcry by people in Fleckney. Persimmon Homes say they received all the necessary permissions – including approval from an ecologist – who confirmed there were no breeding birds in the section of Saddington Road, where 290 homes are to be built. Villagers say the […]

A brand new event where people can get things fixed for free instead of throwing them away is taking place in Great Oxendon on Sunday. The ‘fixers café’ could become a regular event if it proves a success. The idea is thought to originate from Canada and is growing ever popular in Great Britain, with […]

A small earthquake hit Great Glen in the early hours of today! Some villagers say they heard it just before 4am, describing a low rumble, like a lorry passing by, that could be heard approaching, passing and then moving away. Others say it caused their houses to ‘creak’. The British Geological Survey say the tremor had […]

We’re being urged to support Harborough Market during the “Love Your Local Market” campaign, which begins today. As part of the initiative, that is running nationwide, with the theme ‘Close to your heart,’ young traders aged 18 to 25 are being given the opportunity to trade for free throughout the fortnight at the Market Hall. […]

An investigation has been launched into an alleged serious fraud at Kibworth Medical Centre. It’s after financial irregularities were reported to Police by the medical group who operate the GP practice on Smeeton Road. The South Leicestershire Medical Group says it is assisting officers with their enquiries and understands the revelation maybe of concern to […]

A teenager has been charged with a firearms offence following a fight in Market Harborough. Matteo Heathcote, 18, of Cromwell Crescent, is accused of possessing of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and will appear in court next month. It follows an incident in Church Street in the early hours of […]

Leicestershire’s Loros Hospice has been in Market Harborough urging people to talk openly about death, as part of ‘Dying Matters week’. Often a taboo subject, the charity is highlighting the importance of speaking about it by asking what people’s funeral song will be. Dan Smeeton from Loros spoke to Hfm during the visit to the […]

Harborough’s new Council Leader wants to restore people’s faith in democracy. Cllr Phil King, who was chosen for the role by fellow Conservatives earlier this week, has told Hfm issues like controversial new housing schemes being given the go-ahead, have bridged a gap between the Council and communities: Cllr King also wants to forge better […]