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A flytipper has been fined £660 and ordered to pay costs of over £3000 for dumping asbestos-laced building materials at the side of a country road near Shangton. Tibor Szamosi was spotted throwing six bin bags out of a van by a farmer, who noted down the registration number. Harborough Council, who had to call […]
Poppies are to be printed on over 250 of Leicestershire County Council’s highways vehicles in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday. From HGV’s to minibuses, they’ll be proudly displayed as part of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The Council will also provide support to more than 60 […]
A one to five star rating system has come into force today for local businesses associated with the sale and care of animals. It’s part of new regulations aimed at protecting the welfare of animals and providing a more informed choice for owners and customers. They apply to firms and individuals involved in dog and […]
Harborough FM were proud to provide PA and hosting to this years Rally which took place at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire on Sunday September 30th. The event had arena displays, and there was a live music stage with entertainment with The Revolvers headlining. Here are some pictures from the day:
A Heritage Lottery grant of just £97,000 will help a historic village church fight back against lead thieves. The future of St Peter’s Church in Church Langton was threatened when large amounts of lead were stripped from the roof three times in three months last year. The grant, together with £27,000 raised by villagers, will go […]
Harborough’s biggest housing association is reassuring tenants it’s business as usual, after it merged with another. Waterloo Housing Group, is now part of the Platform Housing Group, but will retain its name. Bosses say it will cause no immediate changes, with all current local staff remaining. Letters will be sent to all customers, reiterating existing […]
People say it’s now harder than ever to get a car parking space at Market Harborough Railway Station. Despite a new 300-space car park opening in June, it is regular full by nine am on weekdays. Paula Drayton from Market Harborough told Hfm: “It’s impossible to park if you arrive anytime after 9am. It’s worse […]
Great Bowden Parish Church is hosting its first ever Pet Service this Sunday morning, to celebrate the village’s love for animals. St Peter & St Paul’s is opening its doors to welcome pets big or small, together with their owners! They’ll be a mixture of fun activities for all get involved in. The service begins […]
A dedicated pathway for pedestrians from the road to the entrance of the St Luke’s Treatment Centre in Market Harborough is finally set to be put in place. NHS bosses promised last year one would be put in place, after safety concerns were expressed when the hospital building opened, with people on foot have to […]
The work of Market Harborough’s Street Pastors is being praised. The team of 18 volunteers from local churches patrol on Friday and Saturday nights, offering support to people out in the town centre. Since launching in 2009 they’ve helped over 4000 people, handed out over 600 lollipops, to help defuse potential aggressive situations, and provided […]
