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A suspected illegal immigrant was arrested after walking into a GP surgery in Lutterworth. Police were called to Lutterworth Medical Centre on Gilmorton Road just before 2pm yesterday, A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Hfm: “A man presented himself to staff and claimed he had entered the country illegally. “The 27-year-old man was arrested on […]

Over £2.7m has so far been given out to businesses across Harborough to help them deal with the impact of the pandemic. The District Council is administering the payments on behalf of the government, via different support schemes. Over 800 businesses have received cash, along with 189 individuals entitled to Test and Trace support payments […]

More than 30 unemployed young people across Harborough are set to gain valuable experience in the workplace, thanks to a new initiative. Harborough District Council’s application to join the national ‘Kickstart’ scheme – submitted on behalf of local firms – has been approved, meaning government funding is being provided to create six-month paid job placements […]

A Desborough businessman has been recognised for his work in helping the community during the pandemic. Kris Malde, owner of The Ritz, has been handed a ‘Rose of Northamptonshire’ award. The scheme, launched by the High Sheriff of Northamptonshire Paul Parsons, is honouring unsung heroes who have gone over and above to help others during […]

Residents across Harborough are set to pay more for Policing this year. Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has outlined plans to increase the amount he charges in Council Tax by £15 a year for a Band D house – a rise of just under 6.5%. Lord Willy Bach says that will help pay for 50 […]

Two men have been jailed for a total of over 16 years for carrying out knife-point robberies at convenience stores in Market Harborough and Desborough. They threatened staff with a kitchen knife at Spar on Coventry Road in Market Harborough late on January 13th 2018, before stealing £400 and stamps worth £100. Four days earlier […]

People are being urged not to travel today unless it is absolutely necessary, after yesterday’s heavy snow and freezing conditions overnight left many roads treacherous and some impassable. Police were called to assist drivers last night who got stuck in snow on the A427 near Dingley and others had to be rescued on the A47 […]

Some schools across the Hfm Region are closed tomorrow (Monday) for keyworker and vulnerable children, because of the snow. Hfm has been made aware of the following closures, although other schools may also be affected: Husbands Bosworth Primary School South Kilworth Primary School Foxton Primary School Fleckney Primary School JJ Kiddycare nursery, Welford – (apart […]

A driver was taken to hospital after a crash involving a tipper lorry and road sweeper on the B6047 in Church Langton. Emergency services were called at 4.20pm yesterday, after the collision at the Stonton Road junction. Leicestershire Police say one driver was taken to hospital by East Midlands Ambulance Service, as a precaution, and […]

The driver of a suspected stolen car is being hunted by Police, after he dropped off a woman holding a baby and then sped off. Officers had indicated for the silver Ford Focus to stop on Wood Market in Lutterworth last night, as it was believed to have cloned registration plates. A Leicestershire Police spokesperson […]