News
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.
Our tiniest columnist: The Baby Harborian on...the carnival princesses competition
So, I’m not a happy bunny (and no, that’s not just a turn of phrase, since I’m currently sporting my Easter get-up)....
Mail columnist: Helping to Spark district’s economy
The Mail is delighted to be helping to launch a fantastic new initiative that will help spark new business and further prosperity in the district.
Bouncing fundraiser great fun for children
A sponsored bounce by tots and toddlers has raised more than £400 for charity.
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.
Elderly residents get together to help surgeries
Elderly residents at a housing scheme in Brixworth have come to the aid of a local doctor’s practice.
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
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.
Agent News: LED screens lighting up agency’s displays
The future is looking bright for Harborough estate agency Henderson Connellan following their recent office refurbishment and addition of a new sales team member.
Open gardens fundraiser
Villagers are opening their gardens to visitors in Creaton on Sunday, June 2.
Market Thoughts: Time to Buy 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. .
Community
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.
Schoolgirl’s work wins Westminster art competition
Artistic Hallaton Primary School pupil Lydia Bell saw her work on display in the Houses of Parliament.
Open gardens boost for church
An open gardens event in Tilton on the Hill raised hundreds of pounds for good causes.
Impressive amount raised by RNLI guild
The Market Harborough Lifeboat Guild held its annual meeting at The Angel Hotel in Harborough recently followed by a lunch where the guest speaker was Jthe Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s fundraising and communications director ames Vaughan.
Sponsors sought for the 56th annual show
With six weeks left until the gates open for the Blaston show on Sunday, June 30, businesses are showing their support for the event.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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