Harborough FM

24/09/2026

NEWS: The Mercedes sports car is embedded in undergrowth following the crash on the A4304:

A crashed car remains in situ beside the A4304 in Lubenham, almost two weeks after a driver collided with a lamppost. The Mercedes sports car is embedded in undergrowth following the single-vehicle…

24/09/2026

NEWS: The awards recognise teams working in the visitor economy across Leicester and Leicestershire:

Three events held in Market Harborough have been shortlisted for the 2026 Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards. The Christmas Fayre, Operation Market Harborough and the Wild Wes…

24/09/2026

NEWS: The 30-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following the collision near Kelmarsh on Tuesday evening:

A man arrested after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on the A14 near Kelmarsh has been released under investigation. The 30-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of …

24/09/2026

NEWS: It follows a decision by Harborough District Council to sell the premises, which were bought by its property company, now being closed down after suffering major financial losses:

Properties occupied by Tesco and Sports Direct in Market Harborough town centre have been put up for sale for £2.6 million. It follows a decision by Harborough District Council to sell the premises…

24/09/2026

HFM schedule for Friday 25th September 2026

07:00 Steve Watts (show sponsored by Harborough Market Refills, Harborough Indoor Market)
10:00 Dave Smith (show sponsored by Home Instead)
13:00 Moley
15:00 Becca Robertson
18:00 Will Challoner
21:00 Friday Rock Show
23:00 Nick Shaw's Dance Classics
01:00 HFM through the night

Weather bulletins sponsored by Everest Lounge, Su & Shi, Vault & Vine and Gurkha Dining, Market Harborough
Travel updates sponsored by HFM Lotto
What's On sponsored by Senior Self Drive, Market Harborough
Top of the Hour sponsored by Wingates Gallery, Market Harborough

24/09/2026

NEWS: Civic leaders have been congratulating the town's volunteer gardeners:

Market Harborough’s In Bloom volunteers are being congratulated after the town won the East Midlands in Bloom competition for a fifth successive year. The team won the Large Town category for a fif…

24/09/2026

NEWS: Lubenham In Bloom is celebrating after winning the award for a third year running:

Lubenham In Bloom is celebrating after winning the Best Village category in the East Midlands in Bloom competition for a third year running. The village team also received a Gold award, their seven…

24/09/2026

NEWS: Huge congratulation to everyone involved with Market Harborough In Bloom!

Market Harborough’s In Bloom team is celebrating after winning the East Midlands in Bloom competition for a fifth successive year. The volunteer gardeners picked up the Large Town title and a Gold …

24/09/2026

MISSING CAT: Bootsy, a female tabby cat is still missing in the Woodlands area of Market Harborough.

Steve and George Rippin are appealing for help to find her and say:-

"This is Bootsy. She’s on medication for diabetes, she’s been missing for a week today and she’s not been having her medicine so will be a bit confused, lethargic and very tired. If you see her please let us know and there’s £100 reward for the information. If you can find her she is chipped. If you do take her to a vet, leave your name and number for the reward for doing it - thank you."

Please check outbuildings and vans in the area. Any information contact HFM and we'll put you in touch with George.

24/09/2026

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