News
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.
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).
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.
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 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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Singers getting jazzy for summer concert
The Harborough Singers are being joined by The Broadway Jazz Band for a summer concert.
Developer marketing controversial homes site
Homes being built on a controversial development site in Harborough are being marketed for sale.
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.
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.
Minister to lead weekend of events
A church minister who is a regular on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme is visiting Harborough.
Community
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).
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.
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).
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.
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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Weather for Harborough
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 14 C to 22 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Sunny spells
Temperature: 14 C to 24 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
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