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A small earthquake hit Great Glen in the early hours of today! Some villagers say they heard it just before 4am, describing a low rumble, like a lorry passing by, that could be heard approaching, passing and then moving away. Others say it caused their houses to ‘creak’. The British Geological Survey say the tremor had […]

We’re being urged to support Harborough Market during the “Love Your Local Market” campaign, which begins today. As part of the initiative, that is running nationwide, with the theme ‘Close to your heart,’ young traders aged 18 to 25 are being given the opportunity to trade for free throughout the fortnight at the Market Hall. […]

An investigation has been launched into an alleged serious fraud at Kibworth Medical Centre. It’s after financial irregularities were reported to Police by the medical group who operate the GP practice on Smeeton Road. The South Leicestershire Medical Group says it is assisting officers with their enquiries and understands the revelation maybe of concern to […]

A teenager has been charged with a firearms offence following a fight in Market Harborough. Matteo Heathcote, 18, of Cromwell Crescent, is accused of possessing of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and will appear in court next month. It follows an incident in Church Street in the early hours of […]

Leicestershire’s Loros Hospice has been in Market Harborough urging people to talk openly about death, as part of ‘Dying Matters week’. Often a taboo subject, the charity is highlighting the importance of speaking about it by asking what people’s funeral song will be. Dan Smeeton from Loros spoke to Hfm during the visit to the […]

Harborough’s new Council Leader wants to restore people’s faith in democracy. Cllr Phil King, who was chosen for the role by fellow Conservatives earlier this week, has told Hfm issues like controversial new housing schemes being given the go-ahead, have bridged a gap between the Council and communities: Cllr King also wants to forge better […]

Police have warned of the dangers of inhaling nitrous oxide after 50 used canisters were found at the Warwick Road recreation ground in Kibworth. Known as ‘laughing gas’ or ‘Noz’ it’s released by people into balloons and then inhaled. It’s illegal to sell the small silver capsules for psychoactive purposes and it was linked to […]

A clampdown on dangerous parking outside schools has been extended. Kibworth Primary School and St Cuthbert’s Primary in Great Glen are among 21 across Leicestershire to this week join the ‘School Keep Clear’ scheme, that was launched last year in bid to boost childrens’ safety. It uses a camera car to patrol at the start […]

A villager from Husbands Bosworth will be rubbing shoulders with royalty this afternoon at the Queen’s Garden Party. John ‘Nobby’ Clarke is one of a select few invited to Buckingham Palace for their service to their local community and society in general. He has organised the Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion in the […]

Work to replace water pipes on Market Harborough’s Southern Estate has been brought forward and will now start next week. The first stage will be on Rupert Road, before Severn Trent move onto Fairfax Road and Western Avenue – with all work on the estate set to be completed by the end of August. Temporary […]