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An alert has been issued after two boys were approached as they were walking home from school in Market Harborough. A woman opened her car door to block the path of the primary-aged children in Logan Street, before persistently asking them or personal details. A man was in the passenger seat. The incident happened on […]

Traders in Market Harborough have welcomed new action to deal with violent shoplifters. The government is making assault on a shopworker a specific criminal offence, with courts able to impose six-month jail terms, or unlimited fines. There has been a rise in thefts from shops in Market Harborough in the past year and some members […]

Inspectors have praised work to turnaround Kibworth Mead Academy after rating it a ‘good’ school just two years since it was deemed ‘inadequate.’ Ofsted has commended the rapid work to make significant improvements at the secondary school, which caters for over 800 pupils. It says there are positive relationships between staff and pupils and a […]

A woman has admitted breaching a court order banning her from having anything to do with horses for five years. Kelly Hoyle was given the ban and handed a suspended prison sentence for animal cruelty offences last November, after two of her horses were found in an emaciated condition in fields in Naseby and had […]

Market Harborough Building Society is celebrating strong financial results as staff prepare to move into a new headquarters. Its total assets grew to £722m last year and it achieved record levels of new mortgage lending. The society’s ‘Thrive Agenda’ which gives back to the community also flourished, including over £2m invested in its affordable homes […]

Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital fear a pigeon which died in its care had been released at a baby gender reveal party. The bird which had pink dye on its body was taken to the Kibworth-based charity having been attacked by a cat in Corby. It could not be saved due to the extent of its injuries. […]

A deer has been taken for veterinary treatment after being struck by a vehicle on the A6 near Market Harborough. It happened just before 1.30pm near the Foxton turn. Staff from the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital in Kibworth attended the scene and transported the adult male Roe deer to emergency vets. A number of drivers stopped […]

Essential maintenance work is affecting public toilets in Market Harborough town centre. The Ladies loos at the block in Commons Car Park are shut, while the Gents toilets are only partially open. The block had been completely closed earlier this week. Harborough District Council has apologised for the inconvenience and a spokesperson told HFM: “Both […]

Businesses and organisations across Harborough in the arts, cultural, heritage and creative sectors are being invited to apply for a share of over £200,000. Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available to help support their growth and development. Examples could include alterations to buildings such as museums and theatres, improving visitor experiences at venues […]

Police are investigating after a lamb was killed by a dog near Scraptoft. The attack took place yesterday in fields containing a number of sheep and lambs, which were also chased. Officers recently launched a campaign urging owners to keep dogs on leads near livestock, following an increase in attacks across Leicestershire. Other recent incidents […]