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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 […]

Shoppers are complaining about ‘freezing’ temperatures inside Sainsbury’s in Market Harborough. A fault with the heating system has caused the cold conditions inside the supermarket on Springfield Street. Customers have also expressed concern for staff, some of whom have been wearing coats. One customer told HFM: “It is freezing cold in there and not a […]

An alert has been issued and witness appeal launched after a schoolboy was grabbed twice by a man on a bike in Market Harborough. It happened on Welland Park Road at around 3.20pm yesterday, as the 13-year-old was walking home from Welland Park Academy near the Farndon Road junction. He initially managed to break free, […]

On Wednesday 19th November HFM was thrilled to welcome 1st Great Glen Scouts and their Scout Leaders on a pre-arranged visit to the Towers. They came to see how a radio station works as part of a project for their Communicator Badge  this term. Needless to say, great fun was had by all – the […]

An investigation has determined that a fire involving two vans at a Market Harborough car dealership was caused by an electrical fault. Fire crews were called to Senior Cars on Rockingham Road early yesterday morning, following reports of an explosion. The blaze left both vehicles badly damaged. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service […]

Harborough’s MP Neil O’Brien has slammed the government’s decision not to hold a referendum on a possible expansion of Leicester’s boundaries. Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby wants the city to grow into surrounding towns and villages, including parts of the Harborough district, as part of a government-led shake-up of councils. There is major opposition to any […]

There will be free parking in Market Harborough on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas. Harborough District Council will waive charges in its car parks on December 6th, 13th and 20th to encourage people to shop local and support town centre traders. Drivers will be able to park for free for up to four hours […]