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A Harborough mum knitted a post box topper to celebrate her daughter Jemma's 5,000-mile walk for the MS Society. Jemma's journey is just 500 miles from completion!
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/post-box-topper-salutes-jemmas-walking-quest/
Desborough's Sharon Marshall was ordered to compensate a Market Harborough man after slashing his tyres due to misleading social media messages about her partner.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/desborough-woman-who-slashed-tyres-must-pay-compensation-may2025/
Race Harborough’s 'Run Rabbit Trail Festival' finds a new venue for 2025! Enjoy a fresh setting with new routes and engaging guest speakers on May 17-18.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/different-venue-for-popular-trail-festival-mar2025/
Police seek public assistance following a fatal accident on the A14 near Catthorpe interchange. A man died after exiting a vehicle and colliding with an HGV.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/police-appeal-after-a14-fatality-mar2025/
Exciting news for Market Harborough! The new banking hub is now open, offering a convenient, multi-bank counter service at the Symington Building, Monday to Friday.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/banking-hub-opens-in-market-harborough-mar2025/
Leicestershire County Council will waive road closure fees for street parties celebrating VE Day's 80th anniversary, making it easier for Harborough residents to celebrate together.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/free-ve-day-street-parties-promised-mar2025/
Government Planning Inspector overturns Harborough District Council's decision, allowing five new homes to be built on Lubenham's former airfield.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/lubenham-housing-refusal-reversed-mar2025/
Harborough MP Neil O’Brien urges more action on new local plan to tackle flooding risks in upcoming developments, citing contradictions in current proposals.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/mps-local-plan-flooding-concerns-mar2025/
Northamptonshire Police seek public assistance to locate two unique horse-drawn carts stolen from East Farndon. Recognize these carts? Contact authorities with info.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/appeal-to-trace-stolen-carts-mar2025/
Celebrating local pride! Joseph Morris Butchers and Bridge 67 Butchers from Harborough District are shortlisted for the Countryside Alliance Awards. Good luck!
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/two-harborough-butchers-on-prestigious-awards-shortlist-mar2025/
New plans propose 21 chalets at Kilworth Springs Golf Club, offering potential holiday homes. Awaiting council approval next month.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/golf-club-holiday-chalets-application-mar2025/
Exciting update for Welland Park visitors in Market Harborough: new Petanque pitches are now free for everyone, courtesy of Harborough Welland u3a and local council funding!
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/new-petanque-pitches-open-mar2025/
Harborough District Council is opening public consultation on its long-awaited Local Plan. Share your thoughts on the community's future development goals and policies.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/local-plan-goes-to-public-consultation-mar2025/
Police are seeking witnesses for a robbery attempt at Desborough's Co-Op Central on Feb 22. If you have info, contact Northamptonshire Police to help the investigation.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/police-appeal-after-desborough-supermarket-raid-mar2025/
Today marks Secondary School Place Offer Day! In Leicestershire, 98.31% of students received one of their school choices, with 90.96% getting their top choice.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/secondary-school-place-offer-day-mar2025/
Police are seeking witnesses for a fatal crash on the A6 in Market Harborough. A black Seat Leon overturned, leaving a woman in her 20s dead. Your information can help.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/police-appeal-following-fatal-crash-mar2025/
Harborough’s MP supports local farmers in opposing the upcoming change to reduce inheritance tax relief on agricultural assets, fearing its impact on the thriving sector.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/mps-concerns-for-thriving-agricultural-sector-mar2025/
Join the Harborough SwiMarathon at the Leisure Centre this weekend! It's not too late to swim or cheer on 27 teams taking part in this community fundraiser.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/swimarathon-this-weekend-feb2025/
Exciting news for Braybrooke and Market Harborough! The new Griffin Trail offers a safe, scenic route for walkers, cyclists, and wheelchair users, fulfilling a key local demand. Enjoy the outdoors!
Improvements are coming to Brampton Valley Way, enhancing footpaths and drainage to prevent flooding. A £200K investment aims to make this popular route more enjoyable for visitors.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/summer-improvements-for-former-rail-route-feb2025/
Plans are underway to replace fire-risk cladding at Welland Place retirement complex in Market Harborough after a safety assessment. Planning application submitted.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/cladding-danger-at-harborough-retirement-complex-feb2025/
Market Harborough may soon see new shops as part of a mixed-use development in the Commons Car Park, as proposed in the Harborough District Council's draft Local Plan.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/new-shops-proposed-for-town-car-park-feb2025/
Parents in Market Harborough, including Jo Harling of 'Leicestershire Parents For Future', are uniting to inspire climate action for a better future for their children.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/leicestershire-parents-for-future-feb2025/
Harborough District Council may involve Police after leaks of confidential housing development maps on social media. Legal advice is being sought as investigations continue.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/council-could-call-in-police-after-documents-leaked/
Harborough District Council approves a 2.99% council tax increase for Band D properties, adding just over £5 annually, to address a future £5.5m budget gap.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/budget-approval-bring-council-tax-rise/
Desborough schools are leading the way with free breakfast clubs, joining a £7m government initiative to offer nutritious starts for students ahead of a national launch.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/desborough-schools-among-first-to-get-free-breakfast-clubs/
The first 19 affordable homes are now available in Market Harborough’s new project by Platform. More houses and bungalows are on the way at Naseby Square.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/first-new-affordable-homes-hit-the-market/
Community kindness shines! Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital exceeded its £800 goal, raising over £900 to cover vet bills for an injured fox.
Burglars in Desborough left empty-handed after breaking into a Co-Op. The store's smoke device activated, thwarting their attempt despite cutting through security shutters.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/burglars-flee-empty-handed-after-raiding-co-op/
Leicestershire County Council unveils plans for a new special school in Market Harborough to initially accommodate 100 pupils, addressing local educational needs.
https://harboroughfm.co.uk/plan-revealed-for-new-special-school/