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Local Businesses
Travelsphere sold to cruise holidays company
ONE of Harborough’s biggest firms has been bought by a big industry player.
Roman remains found at controversial Windy Ridge site
ROMAN remains have been discovered at a site in Harborough which has been at the centre of a battle between developers and residents.
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Church Square to be the ‘cultural quarter’
A BUMPER crop of events being held around a town’s Church Square is leading to it being named ‘the cultural quarter’.
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Grass left to grow over land dispute
A BIZARRE wrangle over a patch of grass in a Harborough street has raised its ugly head again - four years after residents thought the problem had been resolved.
2 commentsHarborough man’s virtual vault will help commemorate loved ones
A HARBOROUGH man has set up an online ‘vault’ where people can send virtual messages to lost loved ones.
Harborough volunteer service offers up desk space
A VOLUNTARY organisation based in Harborough is offering other similar bodies the opportunity to use part of its office space.
Children’s holiday charity appealing for business support
A CHARITY which supports children across the county is asking for businesses in the Harborough and Lutterworth area for help to provide a coach.
Car park expansion plans
A PLAN has been submitted to build a 52-space car park near to the company headquaters of Joules Clothing in Harborough.
Baby boomer Jane recognised with award
THE DIRECTOR of a Kibworth company which produces outfits and bedding for babies has been recognised for her worldwide success with an industry award.
A beautiful collaboration at Harborough training day
A COLLABORATION between three Harborough businesses lead to a beauty training day attracting therapists from all over the country.
Further rail disruption ahead as talks end without agreement
COMMUTERS are facing further disruption after talks to resolve a pensions dispute involving East Midlands Trains (EMT) drivers ended without agreement.
Canal reopened following wettest April on record
A STRETCH of canal near Harborough has been reopened following the recent heavy rainfall.
On their marks for rally fun
YOUNG farmers from the Harborough district are getting ready to stage a big annual rally this weekend.
Flooding at luxury flats sparks residents’ anger, with video video
FLOODING in the basement of a luxury apartment block is causing misery for residents.
Appeal for rugby players to help town firm
A FIRM in Harborough is appealing for help with an upcoming rugby tournament.
Siam’s seminar promises to unravel financial jargon
A SPEAKER who aims to unravel the mysteries of financial jargon and show people how they can profit in a world of financial collapse is hosting a talk and networking event in Harborough on Thursday, May 10.
County firms can beat the recession according to survey
AN ORGANISATION which aims to boost businesses in Leicestershire has said that county firms are well-placed to beat the recession.
Sporty employees invited to enter competition
BUSINESSES all over the Harborough and Lutterworth areas are being invited to challenge for the title of the county’s most sporting workplace.
Customers thanked for showing support
A BUSINESS owner has thanked his customers for supporting his shop during the first year of opening.
Signs are looking good for broadband campaign
A STRONG case for better broadband speeds for the Harborough district has been put forward, says the top man in charge of internet speeds at County Hall.
Date for six-week roadworks confirmed
ROADWORKS lasting for six weeks along a major road in Kibworth will start on Tuesday.
Funeral home gets official seal of approval after re-dedication
A SPECIAL re-dedication service was held at a Harborough funeral directors’ to mark the completiion of its exterior refurbishment.
Expansion at family Indian restaurant
A FAMILY restaurant in Desborough which opened its doors more than 20 years ago has officially opened its new expansion.
Viaduct engineering project is commended by judges
ENGINEERING work carried out at a motorway viaduct near Lutterworth has received a commendation at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.
Pub is now looking shipshape
A PUB is looking shipshape after volunteers turned up to help paint the building that will be at the forefront of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Kibworth.
Delight for traders as Market Hall saved
TRADERS expressed their delight as Harborough Council voted in favour of saving the Market Hall.
Drivers’ strike disrupts train services through Harborough.
TRAIN services at Harborough station have been disrupted today (Tues) due to a drivers’ dispute over pensions.
Heating firm scheme could create ten jobs
A HEATING supplies firm based near Lutterworth is hoping to create ten new jobs by expanding its operations at Magna Park.
Estate agent says 2012 is looking positive
A PARTNER at a Harborough estate agents says he can see the signs of a long-awaited property market turnaroundin 2012.
New residential division for property management firm
A LUTTERWORTH-based commercial property firm has launched a new division dealing with residentail sales.
Pub team grabs victory in quiz challenge series
A SERIES of Battle of the Businesses charity quiz nights run by two pubs has reached its grand final.
Hari salon celebrates second birthday with new look
A HARBOROUGH hair salon is celebrating its two-year anniversary with a stylish new look.
Elaine is sweet on her new venture
A HARBOROUGH woman has opened a traditional sweet shop which she says will hark back to the days of jars of sweets from floor to ceiling.
Violence hits pub
A STRING of violent incidents at a pub has led to its licence being called into question.
Topping the charts but don’t slow now
A CAMPAIGN to improve broadband speeds in Leicestershire is being led from the front by people in the Harborough district.
Keep track of relatives
A FATHER and son team from Kibworth have joined forces to help launch a new national business venture.
Officials confirm area is now in drought
PLEAS have been issued for people in the Harborough district to use water wisely after it was officially confirmed that the area is now in a drought.
Harborough firm on the right track with new contract
A HARBOROUGH-area firm which provides ticketing and sales services to the rail industry has secured a new contract.
New roles for Harborough chartered surveyor duo
TWO team members at a Harborough chartered surveyors have stepped into new roles at the firm.
Rethink over building levies
LEVIES on small-scale house building in the Harborough district which sparked widespread criticism are being overturned.
Village hairdresser changes hands
A NEW face is holding the scissors at a family-run Kibworth salon which has been a village feature for more than 30 years.
Harborough firm is cleaning up!
AN INNOVATIVE cleaning product which continues to kill bacteria four weeks after it has been applied has been developed by a Harborough company.
Board recommends new approach on Market Hall
THE MARKET Hall took a step closer to safety today (Friday) after councillors agreed to recommend a new approach to the controversial saga.
Elaine promises something for a sweet tooth
AN OLD fashioned-style sweet shop has opened its doors in Harborough and is celebrating with its official opening tomorrow (Friday, April 20) at 3.15pm.
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Weather for Harborough
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North
