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Businesses have donated £10,000 in just a week to ensure Market Harborough Carnival can take place next month. Organisers have been overwhelmed by the level of support, after issuing an urgent appeal for funds when their major sponsor pulled out. Both independent and national businesses based in and around the town have rallied round to […]

No-one was hurt after a car set on fire near Newton Harcourt last night. The fire service was called to Newton Lane just before 8pm and Police closed the road while the incident was dealt with. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Hfm: “Police were called at 7.48pm yesterday (Monday) by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue […]

Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a man wanted after a serious crash on the A14 last summer. Martin Doran, 24, is suspected of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop, perverting the course of justice, and driving whilst disqualified. It follows a crash on the eastbound carriageway between junction […]

A drowning fox cub was saved by a man who swam into the canal in Market Harborough to rescue it. Russ Bellamy from Desborough leapt into action while walking his dog with wife Sharon on Saturday afternoon. He spotted the animal in difficulty in the stretch of water near Union Wharf and quickly knew he […]

Free security upgrades have been made to over 400 homes in Lutterworth in a bid to protect them from burglars. The ten-month Safer Streets project has seen residents receive over 4,000 security products including new door and window locks, panic alarms and light timers. It was funded by Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews, […]

Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a teenage boy was attacked and robbed in Market Harborough. The 14-year-old was punched in the head and had his phone, bag and watch stolen by two other teenage boys, who were wearing balaclavas. It happened in fields behind Harborough Leisure Centre, at the back of Rainsborough […]

A Desborough man has been presented with a British Empire Medal after making over 6,000 face shields for NHS and care workers at the start of the pandemic. Aaron Shrive used 3D printers to produce the vital PPE for no charge, often working 18 hour a days to send them as far away as Scotland, […]

Young members of Market Harborough’s Spotlight Theatre Company have been sent a good luck message from Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry. It comes ahead of them taking to the stage tomorrow to perform their latest production of the musical Grease. VIDEO: Spotlight Theatre Company Performances of Grease begin at Welland Park Theatre tomorrow and continue next […]

The Postmaster in Great Glen has stepped down after 33 years service. Sue Parkinson took over running the branch from her father, who bought the business back in 1958, and is thanking villagers for their support and friendship over the years. She said: “I’ve been involved in the Post Office for as long as I […]

More and more people are turning to Market Harborough’s Jubilee Foodbank because they are struggling to afford to eat. The voluntary service experienced the third busiest month in its ten year history in April – helping 274 people – over half of which were families with children. The rising cost of living is being blamed, […]