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Home-Start South Leicestershire launches the Snowdrop Appeal, aiming to raise £1,000 to support vulnerable families. Share your snowdrop photos and donate to make a difference.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/charity-launches-snowdrop-appeal/
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Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Police launch a one-month firearms amnesty to remove illegal Turkish 'top-venting blank firers' from circulation, no questions asked.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/amnesty-to-take-lethal-convertible-guns-off-streets/
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Harborough residents, share your views on the council's budget plan, which proposes a 2.99% council tax increase. Engage and help shape local financial decisions!
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/have-your-say-on-councils-budget-plan/
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Morrisons faces a typo mishap, amusing Desborough locals with "Baybrooke Road" on leaflets instead of the correct "Braybrooke Road." It's a reminder for attention to detail!
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Discover new bus improvement plans in Harborough! Leicestershire County Council launches roadshows to share updates and gather your valuable feedback on local transport.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/roadshows-to-showcase-bus-improvement-plans/
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Farmers in Harborough led a 50-tractor convoy protest to challenge inheritance tax changes and spotlight critical issues impacting the agriculture sector. Community support was strong.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/farmers-stage-tractor-convoy-protest/
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Market Harborough's dedicated fundraiser, Carol Tilley, raised over £4,200 with a 13-mile walk for the Harborough District Children and Young People’s Charity. Thank you to all supporters!
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/dedicated-fundraisers-latest-event-raises-over-4000/
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Harborough District Council's leader, Cllr Phil Knowles, firmly opposes any plan to merge parts of the area into Leicester City amid local government re-organisation talks.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/leaders-stark-message-over-council-shake-up-plan/
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Desborough residents are worried about safety as streetlights are dimmed. The switch to LED aims to save energy and lower emissions, but some streets now feel too dark.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/safety-fears-as-streetlights-dimmed/
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Little Bowden Primary receives high praise again, earning 'good' ratings in all OFSTED categories. The recent inspection echoes their 2019 success.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/primary-school-celebrates-glowing-report/
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Bramble Foods, a Market Harborough company, has acquired renowned Whitakers Chocolates, expanding their reach and strengthening their trusted partnership.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/harborough-company-buys-renowned-chocolate-firm/
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Cimi Kazazi, owner of the Italian Greyhound pub in Great Glen, earns a bravery award for rescuing a woman from a flooded car during a recent village flood. True heroism in action.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/bravery-award-for-great-glen-pub-owner/
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Harborough Market has been honored as Britain’s Best Small Indoor Market, triumphing over competitors nationwide at the Great British Market Awards. Congratulations!
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/harborough-market-wins-top-award/
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A Desborough man, Keiton Underwood, 20, has been charged with murder following the death of Ryan Burton in Kettering. Court appearance set for next month.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/desborough-man-charged-with-murder/
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Leicestershire Police alert traders about a rise in counterfeit £20 notes, advising vigilance, especially in small businesses as similar incidents may spread. Stay cautious!
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Join the Red Cow's charity weekend for the Air Ambulance in Market Harborough! Enjoy live music, a quiz night, and a big raffle this Saturday and Sunday.
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Police warn of 'courier fraud' targeting seniors, where scammers pose as officers to steal bank details. Stay vigilant and verify any suspicious calls claiming to be law enforcement.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/alert-after-courier-fraud-attempts/
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Harborough councillor Simon Whelband urges a national debate on the return of the death penalty after Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's life sentence for multiple murders.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/councillor-calls-for-return-of-death-penalty/
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Market Harborough Medical Centre's upgrade is nearly complete, offering new treatment and consulting rooms, a revamped reception area, and a pharmacy soon to serve you better.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/medical-centre-upgrade-nears-completion/
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A suspected bomb on Brixworth Industrial Estate was actually an ornamental grenade. Police and an Army team responded, ensuring safety with evacuations and road closures.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/suspected-bomb-was-ornamental-grenade/
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A potential unexploded bomb at Brixworth Industrial Estate prompts Northamptonshire Police to enforce a 50-metre cordon and road closures as the EOD unit investigates.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/cordon-after-potential-unexploded-bomb-discovered/
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Harborough farmers will drive a tractor convoy this Sunday to protest a new 20% inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million, sparking widespread concern in the community.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/farmers-to-stage-tractor-convoy-protest/
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Community concerns grow as a meeting is held tonight to discuss a proposed warehouse complex near Rothwell. Developers promise jobs, but local opposition is strong.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/opposition-mounts-against-warehousing-plan/
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RSPCA seeks information on a black terrier found dead in a canal near Great Bowden. Help identify the owner and understand what happened to this dog.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/appeal-as-probe-into-dogs-death-continues/
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James Hallam resigns from Harborough District Council after 12 years of service, citing personal reasons. His departure may lead to a by-election in Glen Ward.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/long-serving-harborough-councillor-resigns/
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Excited to share that Market Harborough is welcoming a new 'friendship park' in town centre, transforming a neglected area into a community space by March's end.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/town-centre-friendship-park-taking-shape/
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The opening of Market Harborough's Banking Hub is delayed as discussions continue for a temporary site. The community awaits updates on the facility's launch.
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Delaying Leicestershire's local elections faces strong opposition as over 700 sign a petition in three days, urging for the polls to proceed as scheduled.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/postponing-local-elections-would-be-abuse-of-democracy/
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Kam, whose husband tragically passed from a rare reaction to the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, seeks answers in the latest phase of the public pandemic inquiry.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/widow-hopes-for-answers-after-husbands-death/
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Honoring Holocaust Memorial Day in Market Harborough: The Holocaust Memorial Flag flies high at Symington Building, commemorating 80 years since Auschwitz's liberation.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/harborough-marks-holocaust-memorial-day/