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An ambitious plan setting out how residents, businesses and others can work together to help make Leicestershire a net zero carbon county by 2045 is set to take a big step forward. The County Council has updated the blueprint after almost 1,400 people had their say over the summer during a consultation. The authority is […]
A warning has been issued to bird keepers after Avian flu was detected in a dead Peregrine Falcon in Northamptonshire. They are being urged to keep a close eye on birds and to report any suspected cases immediately. The Falcon, found dead in Higham Ferrers, was tested as part of the Animal and Plant Health […]
Highway officers have requested further details about how a planned new Aldi store in Market Harborough will impact traffic. The officials at Leicestershire County Council are as yet unable to say whether what is proposed is acceptable. The discount retailer submitted a planning application earlier this year to build the new store off Rockingham Road […]
The foodbank in Kibworth can now help more people in need after joining forces with one in Wigston. It was launched as a temporary service the start of the pandemic by The Well community hub, but became permanent as demand increased. The facility, run by volunteers, has now become part of Leicester South food bank, […]
Community and charity groups based in and around Market Harborough showcased their work at a special event on Saturday. The Community and Volunteers Fair was held on The Square. It was organised by Harborough District Council, with support from Harborough MP Neil O’Brien. HFM broadcast live from the event, with Graham Beeby interviewing people from […]
Ambulance workers in the region have started voting on whether to strike over pay. Staff from East Midlands Ambulance Service are among 11 trusts in England and Wales taking part in the ballot, organised by the GMB Union. If they back it, industrial action would take place before Christmas and mean ambulances would not go […]
Harborough’s MP is backing Rishi Sunak to be the country’s new Prime Minister. Neil O’Brien pledged his support to the former chancellor yesterday, before Boris Johnson announced he was pulling out of the leadership contest. He took the decision after speaking to local Conservative councillors and activists over the weekend. Speaking before the former PM […]
Beech Close care home in Desborough could close as part of plans to shake-up adult social care services. The ageing facility, run by in North Northamptonshire Council, is in need of major improvements estimated to cost £6m. The authority is considering if investing in other more modern homes it owns would be the best way […]
Amazing pictures captured the storm that hit Market Harborough last night. Don West snapped them from his home on The Headlands as heavy rain, strong winds and thunder and lightning battered the area.
Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a house in Little Bowden yesterday. Items stolen from the property on Scotland Road included laptops, game consoles and games, watches and alcohol. The break-in happened sometime between 10am and 7pm. Officers say enquiries into the incident are continuing and are asking anyone with information to […]
