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The family of a World War soldier has been tracked down thanks to an appeal on Hfm. A search was launched after a plaque dedicated to the memory of Gunner Frank Herbert Kirby was found in a cupboard at Kibworth Mead Academy. Through the power of social media, his great grand-daughter who lives in Devon […]
Langton Brewery’s new shop is now open! So, feast your mince pies on this! There will be beer tasting! Fresh beer to take away or pre-order for the festive season. Craft beer, Marzen lager, Fine wines, Champagne, Prosecco, Exceptional triple award-winning gin and Mulled Cider! Thoughtful gifts and last-minute gifts! Stocking fillers and so much […]
Secondary school pupils across Harborough are being urged to wear face coverings in communal areas in a bid to stop the spread of Coronavirus. Public health bosses have written to parents and headteachers, as infection rates in the district and throughout Leicestershire hit the highest levels seen during the pandemic. A large number of positive […]
Hfm is proud to be supporting this year’s Toys On The Table appeal and we need you help! The appeal aims to ensure every disadvantaged child across Leicestershire has a present to open on Christmas Day, when they otherwise wouldn’t. Donations of new toys and gifts, suitable for babies up to teenagers aged 16, are […]
Plans have been revealed to turn a closed village pub in the Welland Valley into a house. The Old Barn Inn in Glooston has been shut for over two years and developers say there has been little interest in anyone taking on the pub business. A planning application has been submitted to Harborough District Council […]
The Hygiene Bank in Market Harborough has launched a Christmas appeal to help people suffering hygiene poverty. It is part of the charity’s ‘its in the bag’ campaign, to support families struggling to pay for everyday items like shampoo, deodorant and shaving gear. People are encouraged to fill a bag with toiletries or drop off […]
People across Harborough are being urged to have their say on what needs to be done to improve where they live. The District Council has launched a survey asking for comments on a wide range of topics, like community safety, sport, recreation and parks, through to job opportunities, health and sustainability. Feedback from the survey, […]
A rise in taxi fares across Harborough is being recommended for approval. Members of the District Council’s Cabinet will be asked to back the 4.8% increase to tariffs when they meet next week. It would mean the cost of a two-mile journey would go up by 41p to £7.09. It has been over four years […]
A Market Harborough gym is to close down just over two years after opening. More Fitness, which opened in September 2019, blames the decision on struggling to attract new members since the leisure sector re-opened, after enforced Covid-19 closures. It says a number of people have also cancelled their memberships. The gym on Welland Business […]
Green bins won’t be emptied across Harborough this week due to an on-going staff shortage. A number of workers at the District Council’s contractor, FCC Environment, are off sick, including five drivers who have Covid-19. The Council has apologised to people who subscribe to the garden waste collection service. A message on the council’s website […]
