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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 […]

HFM is proud to be supporting the Toys On The Table Appeal and we need your help! The appeal supports thousands of disadvantaged children across Leicestershire and Rutland who otherwise would not have a present to open on Christmas Day. You can show your support by donating a new toy or gift at the drop-off […]

Bad weather has forced to the cancellation of this weekend’s Christmas Food and Drink Festival in Market Harborough. Harborough District Council has taken the decision due to the rain and strong winds forecast for tomorrow. The event, which would have seen a number of traders on The Square, had been due to open today. A […]

A power cut caused the closure of the petrol station at Sainsbury’s in Market Harborough for several hours today. The forecourt was shut at the filling station on Springfield Street this morning, but reopened this afternoon. The power cut appeared to be isolated to the location. The retailer has apologised for the inconvenience the closure […]

A man arrested after a road sweeper overturned on the A6 near Great Glen yesterday has been released without charge. The 51-year-old had been held by police on suspicion of drink driving, after the vehicle crossed onto the opposite carriageway and came to rest on its side yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the […]

You’re being asked to give generously as the Hfm-backed Toys on The Table appeal launches for 2024. The appeal aims to ensure disadvantaged youngsters across Leicestershire and Rutland have a present to open on Christmas Day – when they otherwise wouldn’t. Around 3,000 new toys and gifts were donated in Market Harborough last year thanks […]

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a road sweeper crashed on the A6 near Great Glen. Emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway by the Archers Roundabout just before 2pm. Leicestershire Police say the vehicle crossed the central reservation, before coming to rest on its side. No injuries were […]

The festive season is getting underway in Market Harborough after a giant Christmas tree arrived in the town centre. It has been placed on The Square and is being decorated ahead of Saturday’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event. The tree, which has moved position slightly from previous years, was grown at Welford Christmas Tree Farm and […]

Emergency crews descended on Market Harborough Railway Station after a person suffered a ‘medical episode’. A number of police officers and medics from East Midlands Ambulance attended the scene this afternoon. A spokesperson for British Transport Police told HFM: “We were called to Market Harborough station at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, 19 November following reports […]

Gritting teams are on-standby to protect Leicestershire’s road network as the first cold snap of the winter arrives. A stockpile of rock salt has been building up over the past few months, including at the county council’s depot near Market Harborough, Around 16,500 tonnes is available to wrap a protective coat around roads on gritting […]