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Over £1,000 has been raised in four days to help a teenager replace her Moped which was stolen in Desborough and then set on fire – just four weeks after she bought it. The on-line fundraiser was launched after Summer Brown, aged 18, from Wilbarston, had saved up to buy the bike to get to […]

A final call is going out for businesses in Market Harborough to do their bit to ensure the town centre looks festive this year. Those that have not yet booked to have a Christmas tree outside their premises need to do so now by contacting Alden Electrical, who install the trees as part of the […]

A young entrepreneur from Great Bowden has designed a unique pair of trainers to raise awareness of Breast Cancer. Leah Giles, a fashion graduate, teamed up with lingerie brand Curvy Kate and breast cancer charity CoppaFeel! to create the unique Nike Air Force 1 trainers. She told Hfm more about it: The trainers were showcased […]

There will be no Remembrance Sunday parade or Church service in Market Harborough again this year, because of the pandemic. However, a short ceremony including the laying of wreaths will take place on The Square on November 14th. A decision on whether or not to hold the traditional parade had to be taken last month […]

A motorcyclist has been injured after a crash near Newton Harcourt this morning. The male rider was involved in collision with a car on Glen Road just before 11am. Police say he was taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. The road remains closed.

Co-Op stores in and around Market Harborough will be closed on Boxing Day to thank staff for their hard work throughout the pandemic. The Central England Co-Op says more than 240 of its shops will be shut, so workers can spend more time with their families. Chief Executive Debbie Robinson said: “We want to create […]

Kibworth tip has closed for around a year so major improvement works costing £5m can take place. The redevelopment of the site off the A6 will allow more bays and will make it safer and easier to use, with a planned split-level surface meaning people no longer have to climb steps to access the skips. […]

The clean-up is continuing after what has been described as a ‘mini-tornado’ hit parts of the Hfm region yesterday morning. Winds of up to 70mph brought down trees, fences, roof tiles and even some walls, with north Northamptonshire among the areas worst hit. Some roads were also blocked by fallen trees, including the A508 near […]

A moped was deliberately set alight in Desborough early this morning. Firefighters were called to deal with the blaze in a hedgerow at the side of Harborough Road just before 12.45am. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service say two people were seen leaving the area.  

The first ever Vegan Market will be held in Market Harborough on Sunday. The event on the Square between 10.30am and 4pm will feature a variety of vegan street food, artisan bakes, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical clothing and jewellery, arts and crafts and charity stalls – all created by a handpicked selection of talented, […]