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A big clean-up is underway at the Cherry Tree pub in Little Bowden after it was flooded last night. Water flowed into the premises on Kettering Road when the near-by River Jordan burst its banks. Thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to the pub, with the water ruining carpets and other fittings. The […]

Residents were evacuated and rescued after major flooding in Little Bowden last night. The River Jordan burst its banks in the Rectory Lane area at around 7pm, with over 20 properties affected by flood water up to two feet deep, including the Cherry Tree pub. Firefighters used a dinghy to help get people to safety […]

A Flood Warning has been issued as the River Jordan continues to rise in the Little Bowden and Braybrooke areas. The Environment Agency says flooding of properties is likely as Storm Burt continues to bring heavy rainfall. A spokesperson said: “Heavy rain is currently falling in the River Jordan catchment and will continue throughout this […]

Harborough Town Football Club has sold over 3,000 tickets for next Sunday’s historic FA Cup second round game. It means there are just over 200 tickets left for Bees’ fans to go to the match away at League One side Reading. The remaining tickets will be on sale from the club shop at the Community […]

Councils across the HFM region have been handed millions of pounds to improve bus services. The government has awarded Leicestershire County Council over £8.1m, North Northamptonshire Council is getting 5.2m and £5.4 has been given to West Northamptonshire Council. The funding is part of a wider initiative focused on ensuring better bus services and protecting […]

The Central Co-Op is selling one of its long-standing stores in Desborough. The branch on Braybrooke Road will be taken over by retail firm Samy Ltd, which operates Budgens, Spar, Londis and Premier shops. It is one of 19 stores being offloaded by the retailer due to ‘financial sustainability’. The sale will happen within the […]

HFM understands recent filming on the Brampton Valley Way was for scenes to be in the new Peaky Blinders film. A stretch of the popular pathway near Kelmarsh was closed for a week last month and a large compound created to accommodate vehicles related to the filming. Although makers of the much-anticipated movie will not […]

Police say no-one was seriously injured after a two-car crash near Desborough last night. Emergency services were called to Back Lane just after 5pm. Northants Police say the collision involved a VW and a Ford. The road was closed while the incident was dealt with.

Individuals who have made remarkable sporting achievements have been honoured at an awards ceremony in Market Harborough. Those who go above and beyond to encourage others to get active were also recognised at the ‘Let’s Get Moving Physical Activity Awards’,  organised by Harborough District Council. Lukasz Kostecki, a PE Teacher at Kibworth Primary School won […]