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A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital by Air Ambulance after a crash at the Wistow Crossroads. The man’s bike was involved in collision with a car at the Kibworth Road/Kilby Road/Leicester Road junction just before midday. He was airlifted to the University Hospitals Coventry after being treated at the scene by paramedics. The extent […]

Council bosses have backed a campaign being spearheaded by the Mum of a Market Harborough disabled girl. It’s calling on the government to provide funding so school transport for youngsters with special education needs, aged 16 to 18 can continue. The ‘Close The Loop’ campaign was launched by Kyra Williams following the decision by Leicestershire […]

Harborough businesses are being urged to take part in a Bake-Off on Friday in support of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. As well as having the change to be crowned the town’s best business baker, staff will then sell their cakes to boost the fund, during the event at the Angel Hotel. It’s […]

Two men and two teenagers have been released on bail after being arrested following the theft of a car from the driveway of a house in Market Harborough early yesterday morning. It followed a Police pursuit after the Range Rover, stolen from The Ridgeway at around 1.35am, was spotted by officers near Newton Harcourt shortly […]

Leicestershire Police say cruel scammers are targeting holidaymakers following the collapse of Thomas Cook. Officers warning people about calls being made called by a company claiming to be Thomas Cook refund agents, asking for bank account details in order to give money back. They say it’s a complete scam and no such information should be […]

Young people in Market Harborough are to hold another protest demanding more action on climate change. They will gather on Church Square after school on Friday afternoon, ahead of an ‘Eco Question Time’ event that will be held at the Congregational Church. The first protest in March called on Harborough Council to declare a Climate […]

Hfm is proud to be supporting this year’s Harborough District Sports Awards by sponsoring the ‘Club Of The Year’ & ‘Team Of The Year’ categories. The awards aim to celebrate the achievements of clubs and athletes, as well as those who work hard behind the scenes. An awards celebration event will take place on Wednesday […]

Councillors are being urged to reject plans to build 400 new houses in Kibworth. Planning officers at Harborough Council have a number of concerns about the development, proposed for 81 acres of fields between Wistow Road and Warwick Road. They say it would have a severe impact on traffic in the area and on the […]

Four people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving a number of vehicles on the A6 just outside Market Harborough. Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway, at the junction with Kettering Road at Clack Hill, just after midday. Police say the injuries sustained by those involved are not thought to be […]

The Market Harborough C of E Academy has been rated as ‘good’ by Inspectors. Ofsted has published the results of its visit to the school in the summer, saying it had improved considerably since its last inspection, as a result of strong, determined leadership. Emma Tayler, Headteacher, said: “We are delighted with the outcome of […]