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Leicester’s Hospitals have been granted permission to take legal proceedings against Harborough District Council. A High Court judge has ruled a Judicial Review can be heard, after the The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust was awarded no money to cope with the influx of patients it says a massive new housing development near Lutterworth […]
As Harborough’s leisure Centres open as ‘warm banks’ for people struggling to afford to heat their homes, there are calls for more buildings to be made available. Harborough Leisure Centre and Lutterworth Sports Centre have opened their doors to anyone with concerns about their energy bills. Dedicated areas at both centres can be used by […]
Around 80 environmental campaigners held a protest in Market Harborough on Saturday. Armed with placards and chanting, people of all ages joined the action outside the Old Grammar School. It was part of Global Day Of Action calling on governments to act more quickly to tackle climate change. VIDEO: Andy Carpenter Julie Fagan, a volunteer […]
Hundreds turned out to mark Remembrance Sunday in Market Harborough. The town’s services organisations and others were part of a parade down the High Street, before wreaths were laid on the War Memorial during an act of remembrance on The Square. It was the first time a parade had formed part of the ceremony in […]
Around 1,600 jobs are at risk at Market Harborough-based Joules after the fashion retailer announced it is set to appoint administrators. The company, the town’s biggest employer, says talks with investors aimed at getting some emergency cash in have failed. Around 400 people work at the company’s Rockingham Road headquarters and it has 130 shops. […]
Harborough Market is welcoming Santa this December! The man in red will be located in a grotto at the Market Hall, specially decorated with crochet and knitted squares donated by the local crafting community and co-ordinated by trader Craft-i-Trims. Parents and carers can book a slot for their children to meet Santa on selected days […]
A small but poignant ceremony has taken place in Market Harborough for Armistice Day. Representatives from services organisations and Harborough District Council took part in the ceremony on The Square. Wreaths were placed on the gates of the Memorial Gardens and the start and end of a two-minutes silence at 11am was marked by the […]
Environmental campaigners will protest in Market Harborough town centre tomorrow as part of a Global Day of Action. It is coinciding with the Cop 27 summit in Egypt and see a gathering near the Old Grammar School from 1pm, to highlight the urgent need for action to tackle climate change: Julie Fagan is a volunteer […]
A man has been jailed for over five years after another man was stabbed in Desborough. Patrick Gavin, 33, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm at Northampton Crown Court yesterday. It follows an incident in November 2020 when a man aged in his 40s was attacked on Harrington Road and […]
There was a bumper turnout to HFM’s latest quiz night on Wednesday November 9th. The quiz – now held at the Enigma Cafe Bar on Coventry Road was hosted by Dave Irving – ably assisted by Pat Stones. The fun evening takes place on the second Wednesday of each month. Teams of up to six […]
