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Mail columnist, the Canon Brian Davis

Mail columnist: are we in denial over climate change?

I believe the greatest challenge to our planet is climate change and global warming.

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Historic Mail auctioned at Gildings

A copy of the Mail’s first edition from January 1854 has sold at auction today (Tuesday).

A map from the draft masterplan for the north west development area in Harborough

Lubenham Hill homes plan to be thrown out - for now

An application to build 126 homes on Lubenham Hill in Harborough is set to be thrown out by councillors.

Ullesthorpe Development: Ullesthorpe: Ullesthorpe Court Hotel and Golf Club, Owner Trevor Woolley planning new golf academy and extension and housing development adjoining the golf course. 
Wednesday 20th March 2013

Golf club’s homes plan set for the green light

Plans to build 53 homes on a the southern end of Ullesthorpe Golf course are set to be given the go-ahead.

Gareth Wale, far right, enjoying a toast with customers and family during the grand opening weekend at Blackberry Hill Carpets & Flooring in Market Harborough.

Grand opening weekend for new showroom

The success of a man’s business from home has led him to open a new showroom in St Mary’s Road, Harborough.

Italian deli to open in Harborough

An Italian food importer and wholesaler is to open a delicatessen in Harborough town centre.

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Event double for Hollowell’s superstar Mike Playle

The big event at Hollowell Sailing Club on Saturday was its hosting of the Seavet Open and Hollowell’s Mike Playle did the club proud again.

Ana Ivanovic during practice at the AEGON Inernational tennis championship at Eastbourne last Thursday.

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.

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

Harborough Lady Golf Captain's Day...back, Chris Waters, Wendy Williams, Christine Price Jones, Stella Caudwell, Chris Pollock, Helen Milner, Pat Jacobs, Myra Burrows and Elaine Mander. Front, Jo Davies, Angela Allington, captain Liz Harris, Sally Lax and Gloria Raven.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

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.

Harborough Lady Golf Captain's Day...back, Chris Waters, Wendy Williams, Christine Price Jones, Stella Caudwell, Chris Pollock, Helen Milner, Pat Jacobs, Myra Burrows and Elaine Mander. Front, Jo Davies, Angela Allington, captain Liz Harris, Sally Lax and Gloria Raven.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

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.

Action during the Dingley races. (Mail Picture: Andrew Carpenter/001612-70)

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.

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Action from last year's Blaston: Blaston & District Agricultural Society Show:  The Sheep Shearing competition  l-r Mark Voss and David Walker compete against the clock to shear two sheep

Bumper line-up set to draw crowds to Blaston

An agricultural show which has grown in recent years to become one of the biggest in the area is taking place this month.

Relive the 1940s at fancy dress party

A 1940s-themed night is being held at Harborough Conservative club this Saturday.

Singers getting jazzy for summer concert

The Harborough Singers are being joined by The Broadway Jazz Band for a summer concert.

A computer generated image of the new Redrow homes at Rockingham View, Market Harborough.

Developer marketing controversial homes site

Homes being built on a controversial development site in Harborough are being marketed for sale.

Ruby Hryniszak models some of her mum's handiwork.

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.

Andrew Marshall is a managing partner at Fine & Country in Market Harborough.

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.

Community rss

Take a stroll around picturesque hamlet

Gardens in the idyllic hamlet of Nevill Holt will be open to the public this Saturday with proceeds going to Medbourne Playgroup.

Horse ride is in aid of Air Ambulance

A sponsored horse ride is taking place in the countryside around Gumley, Foxton and Smeeton Westerby on Sunday.

From left, Tracey Carter, Sue Bosworth, Jack Randle, Sam Judd, Martyn Lawrence Bullard from Hollywood Me and Jane Britten.

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.

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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).

Jemima (left) and Beth

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.

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