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The Harborough Mail's longest continuous reader, 96-year-old Mr Cooper.

Jack’s still reading the Mail after 90 years!

We all like our home comforts and while Jack Cooper was away on service during the Second World War it was his weekly copy of the Mail that brought him not only news but a sense of solace.

Stall holder John Cleaver confronts councillor Michael Rook at the indoor market in one fo the more challenging issues to crop up during Cllr Rook's leadership. (Picture: Andrew Carpenter/001395-91)

Outgoing council leader looks back on his time in charge

The departing leader of Harborough Council has reflected on his time at the helm in his final column for the Mail.

From left, Erin Hibberd (5), Ted Heaps (5), tutor and Mail columnist Ruby Hryniszak, Alfie Brinley (6), tutor Mike Heaps, Lillie Heaps (7), Mae Maltby (4), tutor Martin Whiteman, Eva Maltby (6) and Finn Singer (6) during a Room For Music workshop at Harborough Methodist Church.

Feature: Room for Music

Their name may not be the most well-known in the district, but Harborough district organisation Room For Music is providing great support for young musicians and studio technicians alike.

Bruce Airhead performs on the Square during the Arts Fresco in Market Harborough in 2010. (Picture: Andrew Carpenter/001345-7)

Shock at decision to axe Arts Fresco event

What began as half a day of free entertainment featuring 25 street artists turned into arguably the biggest event in Harborough’s calendar .

Filming taking place at the launch of the Harborough Spark business competition. Rachel Panther, Clive Smith, John Forbear, Greg Smart, James Briggs, Mike Neil and Ray Kingston.

Exciting project will nurture local talent

The new Spark initiative, launched in the Mail today, is designed to generate jobs, encourage entrepreneurism and boost the local economy.

Iconic landmark...Jim Jacobs of the Market Harborough and the Bowdens Charity in front of the Old Grammar School, which has stood in Church Square for almost 400 years. (Mail Picture: Andrew Carpenter/MHMP 001610-15)

The restoration of an icon revealed in detail

Detailed proposals to renovate Harborough’s iconic Old Grammar School in a £400,000 scheme have been submitted to planners.

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