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Two historic signs are to be preserved after being uncovered during a shop renovation in Market Harborough. The signs for JH Tilley family butcher and Harpers Cycle Company were revealed on front of the former Mobility Your Way premises on Northampton Road, which was once two shops. The signs are believed to date back around […]

Three people including a young boy were injured when a bus driver collided with the rear of a car on the A508 near Market Harborough. Emergency services were called to the collision between Kelmarsh and Great Oxendon on Saturday afternoon. A spokesperson for Northamtonshire Police told HFM: “The collision occurred at about 2.30pm on Saturday, […]

A new 24-hour gym has opened in Market Harborough. National chain PureGym has created six jobs by moving into the former Carpetright premises, near the railway station on Rockingham Road. A spokesperson for PureGym said: “Advancing our mission to inspire a happier, healthier nation through flexible, affordable fitness, we are thrilled to be opening a […]

The Environment Agency believes there is no wider pollution risk after a major fire at a waste depot near Market Harborough. A large amount of plastics and other recyclables were involved in the blaze at the FCC Environment base off the A6 bypass on Thursday night. A spokesperson from the EA told HFM: “An Environment […]

A man who was missing from his home in Hallaton has been found safe and well. Police issued an appeal earlier today after expressing concern for the welfare of Donald Travis, 62, who was reported missing yesterday afternoon. Officers have thanked all who shared the appeal and passed on information.

Technical problems are preventing people paying by card in Market Harborough car parks. This issue is affecting pay and display machines and Harborough District Council has apologised for the inconvenience caused. Work is underway to resolve the problem, which the council says is beyond its control. In the meantime drivers must use cash or the PayByPhone […]

Firefighters have been tackling a major fire at a waste depot near Market Harborough. A large amount of plastics and recyclable materials were involved in the blaze at the FCC Environment base on Welham Lane, Great Bowden – just off the A6 bypass. Firefighters were called to the scene at 9.15pm yesterday after the fire […]

A fox found impaled on a metal fence has been released back into the wild after being nursed back to health at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital. The Kibworth-based charity raised over £900 to pay for vet bills and fund the animal’s care after a large spike went through the muscle of his back leg. The fox […]

Plans have been revealed for two renewable energy projects between Market Harborough and Desborough. One is for a solar farm and battery energy storage system on land at Eckland Lodge off the A6 bypass and the other is a battery energy storage project in fields near Braybrooke. Regener8 Power is working on plans for the […]

Firefighters were called after a car burst into flames near Lutterworth. Luckily the driver was able to get out of the vehicle and call 999 before the blaze took hold. It happened on Bitteswell Road just after 4pm yesterday and police also attended the scene. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service told HFM: […]