News
Horse rider airlifted to hospital after fall at Rockingham trials event
A woman was airlifted to hospital after falling from a horse at Rockingham Castle.
Harborough firefighters free person trapped in bedroom
Firefighters attended a home in Harborough to free a person who had become trapped in a bedroom.
Armed response unit called to Harborough after gun shot heard
Armed police were deployed in Market Harborough yesterday (Sunday) after reports of a gun shot being heard.
Cancer charity offering support in Harborough
Macmillan Cancer Support’s bright green mobile information and support centre is coming to Harborough tomorrow (Tuesday).
Bouncing fundraiser great fun for children
A sponsored bounce by tots and toddlers has raised more than £400 for charity.
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.
Sport
Players needed for Mail’s charity golf day
A charity golf day is being organised by the Harborough Mail to help raise funds for a good cause at the same time as having a fun day out on the course.
London 2012 stars at castle for trials
Riders from 16 countries, including ten veterans from the London 2012 Olympic Games, will be at Rockingham Castle this weekend for the Brigstock International Horse Trials.
Sudden squalls test Hollowell sailors
Ten boats competing in a race at Hollowell capsized after a sudden squall hit the reservoir.
Fantastic achievement for rugby teams who all reached finals
Rugby teams have been doing their school proud this season.
Olympic hopeful Dylan is buoyed by first success
Market Harborough sailor Dylan Fletcher is looking for more success having picked up his first World Cup regatta victory.
Push the boat out and try sailing club
Try sailing or windsurfing for free at a family open day at Hollowell Reservoir on Saturday, May 18.
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Lifestyle
The importance of sales progressors
From a seller’s perspective, finding a willing and able buyer at an acceptable price appears to be the key to success in selling a property. .
Market Thoughts: Nice; If You Can Get It by Mark Robinson
Like most men, if I ever get the job of doing the supermarket shop, there are some things I will always buy on price; like “own brand” toothpaste and washing up liquid. .
Well crafted production did not disappoint
Review: Kibworth Theatre Company presents ‘Blithe Spirit, by Noel Coward
Traditional games, music and dancing to feature at fair
Arthingworth is holding a spring fair on Saturday, May 25.
Warm welcome at new sewing club
A new sewing club has been set up in Welford following the success of Saturday Quilting events in the village.
Market Thoughts: Welcome back first-time buyers
The Council of Mortgage Lenders recently confirmed the percentage of first-time buyers in the property market are at a five-year high.
Community
Friends Walk the Walk for breast cancer cause
Friends who grew up in Harborough got together to take part in the London Moonwalk.
All hands to the pump as Scouts demonstrate first aid skills
The Rev Richard Brand was ‘revived’ by 1st Foxton Scouts during a family service held at Lubenham Church.
High quality images feature at open exhibition
Members of the Desborough and Rothwell Photographic Society met to see the results of the 2013 Rushden Open Exhibition on Friday.
Mail Memories: Emergency landing
An RAF glider caused a scene when it came down on the playing fields of Market Harborough Grammar School, which is now Robert Smyth Academy, in April 1965.
Mail Memories: Handheld revolution?
Peter Kerr, managing director of Harborough-based MRM, shows off technology that was set to ‘revolutionise’ the way we watched TV back in 2000.
Readers vote for their princesses at 2013 carnival
The two princesses that will ride at the front of the Harborough Carnival parade will be nine-year-olds Chloe Dilks and Evie Anderson.
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Weather for Market Harborough
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 4 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North west
