News
Youth centre needs help from the community
A fundraising drive has been launched by a community group hoping to bring a youth centre with a range of impressive facilities to Harborough.
Phone lines will be out of action
BT customers in Harborough town centre are being warned that their phone lines will be out of action for about half an hour next Friday, May 31.
Teams gearing up for the obstacle gauntlet
Mud, sweat and tears - but hopefully lots of fun too - awaits competitors taking on the Kilworth Challenge this weekend.
Youngest ever leader is relishing challenge
Six months after he was sacked as deputy leader of Harborough Council in a row over housing allocations, Blake Pain has now been confirmed as its leader.
Charity launches £2m funding bid
A charity which helps people with learning disabilities to live more independent lives has launched a £2m
Georgian schoolhouse open for lessons again
Cotesbach Educational Trust is opening the doors of its new learning centre this half-term (May 25 to June 2).
Sport
Video: Flood keen to remove ‘bitter taste’ video
Leicester fly-half Toby Flood is desperate to get rid of the “bitter taste” of back-to-back Aviva Premiership final defeats in his side’s showpiece against Northampton.
Rugby Union: Harborough enjoy Twickers run-out
Members of the Market Harborough squad have had the rare chance to play on the hallowed turf of Twickenham.
The Fox Files: End of season sums up the campaign
Two losses, two wins and a draw. That’s what the end of the season looks like on the fixtures page of lcfc.com. Sums up the season really, writes the Silver Fox.
Relive the golden Olympic moments on the big screen
One year on from the London Olympics and they are still serving to inspire events in the district for all the family to get involved in.
Footy tournament in Richard’s memory
There are spaces for two more teams in a six-a-side football tournament being held this weekend.
Players needed for Mail’s charity golf day
A charity golf day is being organised by the Harborough Mail to help raise funds for a good cause at the same time as having a fun day out on the course.
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Lifestyle
Enjoy music and fireworks with a picnic
Take a picnic to enjoy a family concert in the grounds of Wistow Hall.
Bank Holiday jazz at The Waterfront
Dr Len’s Jazzmen will perform at The Waterfront Restaurant in Harborough this Bank Holiday Monday.
It’s child’s play for town estate agents
With a new office notching up its first month milestone, independent estate agent Harrison Murray has welcomed its youngest ever recruits!.
Market Thoughts: Mayfair summits reporting positive news
Summit Fever: I can report some better news on the housing front.
Julie brings her expertise to Connells
Julie Pratt, who has recently joined Connells in Market Harborough as a mortgage consultant, brings more than 30 years experience in financial services to the role.
Star of new BBC thriller pays a visit to Kibworth
One of the stars of BBC Two’s new thriller, The Fall, visited a Kibworth studio for a photoshoot.
Community
Mail Memories: A Knight’s Tale
Workmen excavating soil near the historic Church of St Peter in Horninghold near Hallaton in 1951 found a 13th century coffin slab.
Councillors reject graffiti mural plan
Town councillors have rejected the idea of having a graffiti mural for the scout hut on the Coventry Road recreation ground.
Scouts need your vote
Kibworth Scout and Guide Hut Building Management Committee is refurbishing its Headquarters.
Video: KibFest 2013 video Picture gallery
While the rain held off, around 1,500 people flooded the gates of a festival held in memory of a man who died in a collision while out cycling last year.
Mail Memories: Looking Back
A look back at what was making the headlines ten, 25 and fifty years ago this week (May 23, 2013)
Pupils parade new kit at Tigers’ match
Pupils from Leicester Grammar School in Great Glen helped launch Leicester Tigers’ new kit.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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