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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).
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.
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.
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.
Sport
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.
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
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.
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.
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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Lifestyle
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.
Developer marketing controversial homes site
Homes being built on a controversial development site in Harborough are being marketed for sale.
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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