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Farmers have staged a ‘go-slow’ tractor protest on the A14 through the HFM region against proposed changes to inheritance tax. The convoy of around 100 tractors was part of action nationwide dubbed the ‘Day of Unity’ to highlight continued concern and anger at the plan ahead of Wednesday’s budget, with fears it will lead to […]

There was a great turnout at Market Harborough’s Christmas Lights Switch-On. Crowds braved the wet weather to enjoy the event on Saturday evening, with live music from the town’s Rock Choir and street entertainment adding to the festive atmosphere. The event on The Square was organised by Harborough District Council and hosted by HFM, with […]

Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public after identifying the man involved in an incident where a schoolboy was ‘grabbed’ in Market Harborough. They have confirmed he was attempting to resolve an issue, but had mistaken the 13-year-old for someone else – calling it ‘a very clear example of how not to […]

Police have charged a man following reports someone had a rifle in Market Harborough. Lee Ostler, 50, of Gladstone Street, is accused of possessing an air weapon and a bladed article in a public place. Armed officers were called to the street at 2pm on Friday afternoon. Ostler is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died and a woman suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash on the A4304 between Market Harborough and Lutterworth. The collision happened on Lutterworth Road in Walcote at 10.40pm on Friday and involved a white Volkswagen Passat and white Nissan Qashqai. The man driving the VW was […]

A man has been arrested after two people were injured in a crash on the A4304 between Market Harborough and Lubenham early this morning. The 51-year-old is being held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, following the collision involving two vehicles. Emergency services were called to Lubenham Hill just after 5.20am and […]

The HFM-backed Toys On The Table Appeal has launched and organisers are urging people to give generously. The appeal helps make sure disadvantaged children across Leicestershire have a present to open on Christmas Day. Nearly 4,000 youngsters benefitted last year, with more than 3,000 new toys and gifts donated in Market Harborough alone. With the […]

A new free support group for men will launch in Market Harborough next week. The weekly sessions, held at 7pm every Monday at the town’s rugby club, will operate under the banner of suicide-prevention charity Andy’s Man Club. The group will offer a supportive, non-judgemental space for men, helping them navigate the storms of life […]

The countdown to Christmas begins in Market Harborough tonight with the town’s lights switch-on. The HFM-hosted event on The Square runs from 5pm until 8pm and will include street entertainment and live music, with the lights being switched on at 6.30pm. The switch-on coincides with a winter food and drink fayre on The Square this […]

A man has been arrested in Market Harborough after reports someone was outside a house armed with a rifle. He was detained on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, after armed police officers were sent to Gladstone Street this afternoon. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: “Police received […]