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A man has died after falling from a communications mast in Skeffington last night. Leicestershire Police say it was reported he had been base jumping from the tower on Uppingham Road – a practise where people use parachutes to descend high structures. Officers were called at around 9pm. A Police spokesperson told Hfm: “Police were […]
Harborough Museum has been given top marks after an inspection by Visit England. The national tourism body praised the attraction in the Symington Building for its impressive range of content, well-presented displays, knowledgeable team of staff and ‘exemplary’ standards of cleanliness The venue, home to the Hallaton Treasure collection and run by Leicestershire County Council, […]
Grants totalling nearly £45,000 have been handed out so small business owners across Harborough can make their shop fronts more attractive. 23 shops have so far benefited from the scheme, receiving grants towards new frontages, windows, door and signs. The District Council has used government money provided to support businesses during the pandemic for the […]
Police say no-one was injured after a car crashed into a bridge and overturned in Desborough last night. Officers were called to the B576 Harborough Road just after 10pm and say the driver of the black Ford Fusion were able to get out unharmed. The road was partially blocked while the car was recovered.
A collection of 4000 miniature bottles of whisky has sold at auction in Market Harborough for an amazing £29,750. It was amassed by Kettering-based collector Brian Marshall over a 30-year period and was sold in two timed online auctions by Gildings Auctioneers. The standout lot in part one of the auction was a book, ‘The […]
A man arrested after an armed robbery in Market Harborough has been released on bail. The 39-year-old from Market Harborough was questioned by Police following the incident at the Spar shop on Coventry Road on Monday evening. Two men armed with knives threatened staff and stole a quantity of cigarettes before getting into a car […]
Market Harborough’s historic ambulance station has been given protected status to ensure it can be seen by future generations. The Abbey Street building, constructed in 1924 as headquarters for the St John Ambulance, is now grade-2 listed. Historic England say nearly a century on, it retains its original folding garage doors, which is very rare, […]
The arrival of three families from Afghanistan to the Harborough District has been delayed. They were due at the end of November, but are now not expected until January. Suitable homes for them have been found by Harborough District Council, but the Home Office is yet to allocate the families, currently in temporary accommodation. The […]
Over 1,000 new toys and gifts have been donated in Market Harborough to this year’s Hfm-backed Toys On The Table appeal. Organisers are thanking people for their amazing support, as they prepare to bring a smile to a record number of youngsters across Leicestershire on Christmas Day, who otherwise would not get a present. Harborough […]
A man has been arrested after an armed robbery at a Market Harborough convenience store. The 39-year-old, from Market Harborough, is being questioned by Police on suspicion of robbery, following the incident at the Spar Shop on Coventry Road on Monday night. Two men entered the shop at around 7.50pm and threatened staff with knives, […]
