- Welch claims the Big Brother spoils
- Three held after bank occupied
- Security checks at FA Cup showdown
- Government record on racism slammed
- Big freeze fails to materialise
- Welfare protesters plan occupation
- Man quizzed over 'road rage' death
- Brothers in court on murder charge
- Escaped prisoner back in custody
- Policeman arrested in hacking probe
- NHS faces 'peril' if plans derail
- Cleric warns against gay marriage
- Homeowners 'pay less than tenants'
- Two charged over decapitated body
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Burglary victim died of injuries
- Police perjury retrial 'unlikely'
- Face of man who helped escapee
- Have-a-go pensioner 'whacks' raider
News
Teenager dies in crash days after passing test
A TEENAGER was killed in a three-vehicle car crash just days after he had passed his driving test.
Escaped prisoner hid out near town
A PRISONER who walked out of an open prison was found hiding near Harborough, a court heard.
Medical teams combine to plan ‘swishing’ party
A TEAM of medical staff have got their fundraising for Cancer Research off to a swishing start with a plan to host a night of frock swapping.
Something fishy going on with naughty otters...
A FAMILY of otters has wiped out a whole pond of fish from the back garden of a family home, an angry resident has said after he caught CCTV footage of the creatures.
Sport
Showpiece for youngsters
YOUNGSTERS from Market Harborough Gymnastics Club turned out in force to show off their talents and pick up a host of awards.
Super revival sends firsts into Bowl final
A SPECTACULAR fightback sent Lutterworth 1st XV surging into the final of the Leicestershire County Bowl – and a showdown with local rivals Market Harborough.
Battersby batters Borough
A DERBY encounter was dominated by Kibworth under-11s (9v9) as they ran out 3-0 winners over Borough Alliance.
Four-goal Matthew hatches victory plot
A BRILLIANT team performance by Harborough Town Juniors’ under-13 (9v9) side defied blustery conditions and earned a convincing 9-2 victory over Birstall win in the league cup.
Tournament battle for showmen teams
A HUGE football tournament involving travelling showmen from Lutterworth and other parts of the UK took place in the town last week.
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Lifestyle
Prisoners play an arty part in snowdrop weekend
PRISONERS will play a key part in this year’s Kelmarsh Hall snowdrop weekends where work done by women in prison will be on display.
Genius of Mozart
THE GENIUS of Mozart is the title of the second instalment in the latest Harborough Concerts series.
Join Last Minute and have a ball at panto
JOIN CINDERELLA and her ugly sisters for some pantomime fun, thanks to Kibworth’s Last Minute Theatre group.
Folk duo ready for Joules gig
A FOLK duo who blend their own music with traditional music are playing at Joules Yard in Harborough this Sunday.
Rising star Nat latest to headline HaHa
A COMEDY night is set to bring laughter to Harborough Theatre this Saturday.
Community
Fond farewell to Maggie
A LIBRARY worker from Lutterworth stamped her last book on Thursday as she left the town’s library after a 16-year stint.
Curve director pays U3A a visit
THE ARTISTIC director of Leicester’s Curve theatre gave a talk to members of the Wycliffe U3A at their January meeting.
Cash for hard-pressed groups
ADVICE on how community groups can snare grants from ever-scarcer funding pots is being given in the Harborough district.
New 150-home estate plan for village
A RESIDENTS’ group said it will campaign against proposals by Barratt Homes to build 150 properties in Brixworth.
An unusual stress buster
TWENTY-three members of Braybrooke WI found a new way of dealing with stress.
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Weather for Harborough
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: -1 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: -1 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
Wind direction: East
