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Memorial to honour Leicestershire’s Armed Forces
A MEMORIAL at County Hall will honour Leicestershire’s Armed Forces.
Fairtrade trail in Harborough for all
A FAIRTRADE trail of the town has been organised by a school in Harborough as part of Fairtrade Fortnight.
New York-style taxi is hailing a big response
A DISTINCTIVE yellow New York City taxi cab has been turning heads on the streets of Harborough.
Daffodil helpers hitting streets
VOLUNTEERS from the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal will be out in force on Harborough’s streets this Friday and Saturday (february 24 and 25).
Appeal over kidnap allegations
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an allegation of attempted kidnap of a 17-year-old girl in Desborough.
Plans for new park cafe are put on public display
A COMMUNITY centre in Welland Park providing changing rooms, meeting facilities and business accommodation could be open by next year.
Speedy college team takes top spot in F1 competition
A TEAM of budding engineers from Lutterworth College scooped two awards in a regional competition to build a miniature Formula 1 car.
Breaking news: Body believed to be that of missing man
A BODY discovered in a pond on farmland near Foxton is believed to be that of missing man Stuart Taylor, police have said this afternoon (Monday).
Wanted: murder victims
A FRUSTRATED resident is looking for volunteers to be attacked, sexually assaulted or even murdered so a street light in his road will be turned back on.
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Schools’ historic merger
SCHOOLS in Harborough have announced plans to merge to form a single academy.
CCTV of vandal released
CCTV images of a man who police are eager to trace have been released after a shop in Lutterworth town centre had three of its windows smashed.
Thermal photo scheme is hotting up the town
HUNDREDS of people signed up to take part in a special Lutterworth survey which records where they are losing heat from their homes.
Farm shop wins regional awards
A FARM shop in Harborough has won the local foods category in a competition by the Countryside Alliance.
Knitters thanked after big teddy bear response
A CAMPAIGN in Lutterworth to knit teddies which are given to children being treated for injuries in war zones has been a roaring success – with more than 200 so-far created.
College leads new apprentice link-up
DOZENS of students linked up with potential employers at a huge apprenticeship evening at Lutterworth College.
Prison staff given awards for work with inmates
THREE Gartree prison workers are celebrating after receiving prestigious awards for their work with vulnerable inmates.
New park officially open
A TIGERS rugby player has officially opened a new play area provided by a developer in Kibworth.
Club’s new HQ to open at last
A FOOTBALL club’s three-year battle to rise from the ashes of a devastating fire will reach its conclusion next week with the opening of a new clubhouse.
All day sports feast
ZUMBA added an extra burst of energy to a 24 hour sponsored sports event at Robert Smyth Academy.
Still time to enter battle of the businesses quiz
THERE is still time for competitive businesses to enter a pub quiz.
Calls for roaming CCTV at thefts-hit allotments
A SPATE of minor thefts from an allotments and suspicious vehicles thought to be on the hunt for scrap metal have prompted a call for a mobile CCTV camera to be brought to the site.
Pervert who slept with girl (13) is behind bars
A MAN who admitted having sex with a 13-year-old girl has been jailed for four years.
New firm takes over after bus company collapse
A BUS company which served Harborough has gone into administration.
Masterplan idea to settle building row
A MASTERPLAN will be drawn up to say where and how 1,000 homes on land north west of Harborough should be built.
Homes decision is under review
COUNCILLORS have called for a review of a decision to grant planning permission for homes in Kibworth.
Lutterworth Carnival cancelled
THE TRADITIONAL summer carnival in Lutterworth is to be cancelled this year for the first time in nearly 60 years.
Video: Do you remember when the Duke came to town?
A HARBOROUGH film-making club is putting together a film of a Royal visit to the town to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year.
Supermarkets’ ire over 20p fees rise
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s has heavily criticised plans by Harborough District Council to raise parking fees, it was revealed this week.
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Pupils receive a Victorian education
A RETURN to Victorian school days saw pupils chanting the alphabet and times table as well as undergoing clean hand inspections and drill.
Olympics name ban is hindering trade
OLYMPICS copyright red-tape could stop the district’s schools from celebrating the event in song and music and hinder a Leicestershire business from giving children something to sing about.
Anger over changes to home building fees
PEOPLE wanting to build a single house are being charged as much as £40,000 by Harborough District Council under new rules.
New forum for landlords
THE HARBOROUGH branch of the National Landlords Association (NLA) will hold its first meeting tomorrow (Thursday, February 16).
Tributes to butcher Rob
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Lutterworth butcher who died last month after a short battle with cancer.
Welland Park community centre consultation day
PLANS for a community centre in Welland Park are on display today (Tuesday) at the Market Hall.
Olympic torch will be carried by sporty Rob
A CRICKETER has received confirmation that he will carry the Olympic torch this summer.
Drugs in Welland Park
CONCERNED mums have contacted police after a dealer attempted to sell drugs to their children in Welland Park.
Chance encounter sees precious pics returned
A GRANDMOTHER who had her purse containing precious photos of her late daughter stolen was reunited with it following an amazing coincidence.
Stitchers sew up first anniversary
A GROUP founded to knit and stitch hats, scarves and quilts for good causes has celebrated its first birthday.
Foodbank launch offers vital help to the needy
PEOPLE struggling to afford food will now be offered help by a number of agencies in the Harborough area thanks to an initiative launched by its churches.
Top marks! School rated outstanding by Ofsted
PUPILS and staff at a school in Lutterworth are celebrating after a successful Ofsted inspection which ruled it ‘outstanding’.
Fundraiser starts swimmingly
A SWIMMING event organised by the Rotary Club of Market Harborough is making a splash around town after its launch this week.
Bid for Alice author’s typewriter
MEMORIES of world famous children’s author Lewis Carroll will be evoked at Harborough’s Gildings sale room when one of his typewriters goes under the hammer.
Tree tribute to top head Chris
A TREE has been planted in memory of a former Lutterworth head teacher who died suddenly last year.
Extension for council chief
THE INTERIM chief executive at Harborough District Council has had her contract extended to the end of March next year.
A possible sighting of missing man
A MAN who went missing in the Harborough area in December may have been spotted on CCTV in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Arts Fresco wins award
ARTS festival extravaganza Arts Fresco has won an excellence in tourism award.
Ice spectacular raises thousands of pounds for children’s charity
THE Holiday On Ice show Tropicana has raised a magnificent £5,000 during its visit to the area to help a children’s charity.
Secondary schools announce merger plans
ROBERT Smyth and Welland Park schools are to set up in partnership, it was announced this week.
Traffic light takes a hit in the snow
SNOW has returned to cause merriment and frustration in equal measure.
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