- Quest for love costs singles £3.4bn
- Crowds celebrate Chinese New Year
- Government may face fresh strikes
- Mone in threat to leave Scotland
- Ex-Army chief in Falklands warning
- 'Fewer and better' immigrants plan
- Poisoning fears over hip implants
- Bill actor Colin Tarrant dies at 59
- Snow predicted for western areas
- MP urges easing of smacking laws
- Man charged with motorist's murder
- Call for action over executive pay
- Fan quizzed over 'racist' gesture
- Action urged on political funding
- Man charged with toddler's murder
- Shot Gurkha 'born leader of men'
- Team handshakes axed amid race row
- Frank Skinner to be a father at 55
- Man charged with toddler's murder
- Man charged with motorist's murder
News
New lease of life for scout building
A NEWLY-refurbished scout hut was dedicated to the memory of a man who played a big part in the development of the movement in Harborough.
Appeal for information over village road death
AN APPEAL to trace the final movements of a man who died when he was struck by two vehicles in a country lane near Bitteswell has been launched by police officers.
Elaine thanked for her hard work
A LONG-serving member of a Lutterworth fundraising club was surprised with a celebratory lunch to thank her for her years of sterling work in the community.
School takes swimming gala honours for first time
A CLOSELY-fought schools’ swimming gala saw a new winner crowned.
Newlywed bride dies in honeymoon tragedy
THE FAMILY of a 27-year-old newlywed who died of a heart attack on her honeymoon have paid tribute to her.
Sport
Feathers re-launch in Lakeside visit
RECENT close losses were forgotten as Harborough Feathers men’s seconds travelled to Hermitage Lakeside and chalked up a 6-3 victory.
Showpiece for youngsters
YOUNGSTERS from Market Harborough Gymnastics Club turned out in force to show off their talents and pick up a host of awards.
Super revival sends firsts into Bowl final
A SPECTACULAR fightback sent Lutterworth 1st XV surging into the final of the Leicestershire County Bowl – and a showdown with local rivals Market Harborough.
Battersby batters Borough
A DERBY encounter was dominated by Kibworth under-11s (9v9) as they ran out 3-0 winners over Borough Alliance.
Four-goal Matthew hatches victory plot
A BRILLIANT team performance by Harborough Town Juniors’ under-13 (9v9) side defied blustery conditions and earned a convincing 9-2 victory over Birstall win in the league cup.
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Lifestyle
Prisoners play an arty part in snowdrop weekend
PRISONERS will play a key part in this year’s Kelmarsh Hall snowdrop weekends where work done by women in prison will be on display.
Genius of Mozart
THE GENIUS of Mozart is the title of the second instalment in the latest Harborough Concerts series.
Join Last Minute and have a ball at panto
JOIN CINDERELLA and her ugly sisters for some pantomime fun, thanks to Kibworth’s Last Minute Theatre group.
Folk duo ready for Joules gig
A FOLK duo who blend their own music with traditional music are playing at Joules Yard in Harborough this Sunday.
Rising star Nat latest to headline HaHa
A COMEDY night is set to bring laughter to Harborough Theatre this Saturday.
Community
Welford WI report
WELFORD WI president Mrs C O’Reilly wished everyone a happy new year at their January meeting.
WI fun events
ALTHOUGH Ashley with Weston–by-Welland WI does not have a meeting in January members have met up for two enjoyable social events.
Medical teams combine to plan ‘swishing’ party
A TEAM of medical staff have got their fundraising for Cancer Research off to a swishing start with a plan to host a night of frock swapping.
Fond farewell to Maggie
A LIBRARY worker from Lutterworth stamped her last book on Thursday as she left the town’s library after a 16-year stint.
Curve director pays U3A a visit
THE ARTISTIC director of Leicester’s Curve theatre gave a talk to members of the Wycliffe U3A at their January meeting.
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Weather for Market Harborough
Sunday 29 January 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: -3 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: -2 C to 3 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: East












