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Police have seized a dog believed to be a banned breed following concerns about attacks on other animals and a person in the village of Foxton. Leicestershire Police said officers executed a dangerous dog warrant in the village today and seized a dog believed to be a Dogo Argentino, a breed which is prohibited in […]
Market Harborough’s Poppy Appeal organisers are thanking the public and collectors for their support, as this year’s campaign enters its final week. Thousands of pounds have been donated in the town, while card donations to the Royal British Legion across the county have already topped £100,000. HFM has been meeting some of those involved in […]
Leicestershire County Council has been left in leadership limbo after its under-fire boss quit the top job. Amid mounting pressure and leaked comments that sparked much controversy, Reform UK’s Councillor Dan Harrison announced on Monday (November 2) that he would be stepping down as leader of the county council. But what could happen next and […]
Shows will be staged in the Harborough District as part of a new-look Leicester comedy festival. The Independent Comedy Festival replaces the previous event, which was cancelled after its organisers ceased trading, leaving performers unpaid. More than 600 shows are planned as part of the new festival, although there are currently none scheduled for Market […]
Residents can find out more about plans for up to 1,750 new homes to the north of Market Harborough at a public drop-in event today. Developers Hallam Land and William Davis Homes are holding the consultation at Wellington Place Primary School, on Airfield Road, between 4pm and 7pm. The proposals cover land east of the […]
By Chris Harper, Local Democracy Reporter A future coalition to take control of Leicestershire County Council could already be dead in the water after a war of words broke out between party leaders. The potential changes at the top of the authority follow the resignation of Reform UK’s Councillor Dan Harrison on Monday (November 2) […]
A driver escaped injury after their car overturned on a residential street in Lutterworth last night. Police were called to Crescent Road following reports that a Peugeot had overturned and was lying on its roof. Officers said the driver was “extremely lucky” not to have ended up in hospital.
A new charity shop supporting animals in need has opened in Market Harborough. The RSPCA Woodside store on Coventry Road will raise funds for the charity’s Woodside Animal Centre in Leicester. An opening ceremony took place this morning, attended by staff, volunteers, supporters and dogs, as a queue of customers formed outside the new shop. […]
A clean-up has taken place at St Mary’s Place in Market Harborough after concerns were raised about mounting rubbish and the risk of attracting vermin. Although the shopping centre is privately run, Harborough District Council has stepped in to empty overflowing bins and clear away litter. A large pile of black bags containing waste from […]
The final go-ahead has been given for a new town council in Market Harborough. The new layer of local government will have 16 councillors representing nine wards across the town, with the first elections due to take place in May 2027. Harborough District Council approved the move at a meeting last night, following a petition […]
