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Ana Ivanovic during practice at the AEGON Inernational tennis championship at Eastbourne last Thursday.

Columnist: How to...avoid tennis injuries

With Wimbledon just around the corner, Harborough’s Dr Tracy Dixon has compiled a handy guide to help people avoid tennis injuries.

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First edition Harborough Mail from 1854 to go under the hammer

A copy of the Mail’s first edition from January 1854 is going under the hammer at Gildings tomorrow (Tuesday).

Council leader Blake Pain (left) and Cllr Mike Rook (right)

Former leader has ‘no further comment to make’ in letter row

The former leader of Harborough Council who was suspended after he sent a letter to the Mail criticising his successor says he has no further comment to make on the issue.

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Councillors encouraged to use Twitter

Harborough District councillors are being encouraged to join social media services such as Twitter in a bid to improve communication with residents.

Sir Edward Garnier with volunteers from the Harborough In Bloom team

Sir Edward recognises the importance of In Bloom volunteers

A celebration of volunteers has seen Harborough MP Sir Edward Garnier pay a visit to the Harborough in Bloom volunteer’s plant nursery in Welland Park.

From left, Tracey Carter, Sue Bosworth, Jack Randle, Sam Judd, Martyn Lawrence Bullard from Hollywood Me and Jane Britten.

Harborough firm to feature on TV makeover show

Harborough-based company The Furniture Barn will be appearing on the new Channel 4 show ‘Hollywood Me’ this week.

Sport rss

Table-top sale to help Hampson fund

A teenager is organising a table-top sale at The Langtons Cricket Club to raise money for the Matt Hampson Trust

Harborough Lady Golf Captain's Day...back, Chris Waters, Wendy Williams, Christine Price Jones, Stella Caudwell, Chris Pollock, Helen Milner, Pat Jacobs, Myra Burrows and Elaine Mander. Front, Jo Davies, Angela Allington, captain Liz Harris, Sally Lax and Gloria Raven.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Moore claims the cup as Harris’ Captain’s Day proves a success

Liz Harris held her highly successful Captain’s Day at Market Harborough GC and it was Jill Moore (22) who won the Captain’s Cup with her net 67 return.

Harborough Lady Golf Captain's Day...back, Chris Waters, Wendy Williams, Christine Price Jones, Stella Caudwell, Chris Pollock, Helen Milner, Pat Jacobs, Myra Burrows and Elaine Mander. Front, Jo Davies, Angela Allington, captain Liz Harris, Sally Lax and Gloria Raven.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Juniors return from Leicester with a haul of silver and bronze

Six of Harborough Athletic Club’s juniors competed in the LRSAA County Schools Track & Field Championships at Leicester’s Saffron Lane stadium.

Action during the Dingley races. (Mail Picture: Andrew Carpenter/001612-70)

A local winner for Dingley

Dingley ended its point-to-point season last weekend and the card provided a local winner in the form of Definite Dawn in the Dodson & Horrell PPORA Club Members race for novice riders.

Second semi final action...Little Bowden B (light blue) against St Josephs (dark blue). (Mail Picture: Andrew Carpenter/001612-64)

Slideshow: Carnival football a huge success video

The annual five a-side school Football Tournament at Market Harborough Carnival was once again a huge success.

Chris Weir (right) says his side are in a good position

Harborough are ready to make a serious move

Market Harborough captain Chris Weir has admitted that he is pleased with his side’s progress so far this season.

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Lifestyle rss

Singers getting jazzy for summer concert

The Harborough Singers are being joined by The Broadway Jazz Band for a summer concert.

A computer generated image of the new Redrow homes at Rockingham View, Market Harborough.

Developer marketing controversial homes site

Homes being built on a controversial development site in Harborough are being marketed for sale.

Ruby Hryniszak models some of her mum's handiwork.

Crocheting is where it’s at!

Small businesses start all the time and with so many industry giants controlling the business world, it’s easy to forget about them. They’re an important part of the economy though, and it’s a shame that more of them don’t get the publicity they deserve.

Andrew Marshall is a managing partner at Fine & Country in Market Harborough.

Market Thoughts: How the seller’s story helps sell a house

Walking into a house on the market, buyers are looking for something more than a collection of rooms.

John Bell

Minister to lead weekend of events

A church minister who is a regular on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme is visiting Harborough.

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Glorious gardens will open for good causes

Gardens will be open for a good cause later this month.

Community rss

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Mail Memories: Kids get crafty

Jennie Brownlie, Emma Marlow and Claire Brownlie made this collection of gnomes to sell at a handicrafts fair in Desborough.

Seaside-themed talk proves popular

Members of the Desborough and Rothwell Photographic Society were treated to another excellent photography talk on Friday (June 14).

Jemima (left) and Beth

Friends Raced for Life

Runners raised more than £1,200 for Cancer Research UK in memory of Harborough District councillor Janice Tooley, who died earlier this year.

Graham Smith of Kirby and West

Dairy firm encouraging people to recycle

Dairy firm Kirby and West is encouraging its Market Harborough customers to embrace the three Rs ahead of National Recycling Week, starting Monday (June 17).

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Molly is the surprise star of Guides show

A Girl Guide got a surprise
during a talent contest when leading members of the guiding world turned up to award her a special prize.

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Eco-club’s impressive willow whale structure

Children from Langton Eco Club made a whale out of willow at the Langton Farm Shop, Garden Centre and Stone Company.

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