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Anti-bullying campaign is gathering strong momentum
A campaign to beat bullying and to offer support and advice to victims is gaining pace and spreading its wings.
Retired lecturer backing county-wide eye disease awareness drive
A retired university lecturer from Market Harborough whose performance on the tennis court has been affected by his eye disease is urging people to get regular sight checks to spot early signs as part of a countywide awareness drive.
Video: KibFest 2013 video Picture gallery
While the rain held off, around 1,500 people flooded the gates of a festival held in memory of a man who died in a collision while out cycling last year.
Video: Whittle weekend was so wonderful video Picture gallery
A special exhibition exploring the work of Sir Frank Whittle showed there is still plenty of interest in the aviation pioneer more than 70 years after his jet engine first flew.
Video: Blue plaque remembers famous Kibworth siblings video
A blue heritage plaque has been unveiled at The Old House in Kibworth to mark the importance of two of its former residents, writer John Aikin and his sister, the poet and writer Anna Laetitia Barbauld.
Cancer support bus in town centre
Macmillan Cancer Support’s bright green bus will be in Lutterworth town centre next Thursday.
Sport
The Fox Files: End of season sums up the campaign
Two losses, two wins and a draw. That’s what the end of the season looks like on the fixtures page of lcfc.com. Sums up the season really, writes the Silver Fox.
Relive the golden Olympic moments on the big screen
One year on from the London Olympics and they are still serving to inspire events in the district for all the family to get involved in.
Footy tournament in Richard’s memory
There are spaces for two more teams in a six-a-side football tournament being held this weekend.
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.
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Lifestyle
What’s On Guide: May 23 to 29
From cheese and wine, to children’s art, there are plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained in Harborough district over the next week.
Buzzers at the ready for the Carnival Quiz
People can sign up to take part in this year’s Carnival Quiz
Display of classic bikes at rugby club
Motorbikes and sidecars from yesteryear will be on display at Harborough Rugby Club this Saturday.
Guitarist Martin returning home to help parish church
An award-winning guitarist is coming home for a fund-raising gig at Harborough’s St Dionysius Church.
Town choir to sing in Brie-making region
A choir from Harborough Choral Society has set off to perform two concerts in France.
Visit Tate Britain gallery with group
Spaces are available on a coach trip from Harborough to a Lowry exhibition at the Tate Britain gallery.
Community
Mail Memories: Looking Back
A look back at what was making the headlines ten, 25 and fifty years ago this week (May 23, 2013)
Pupils parade new kit at Tigers’ match
Pupils from Leicester Grammar School in Great Glen helped launch Leicester Tigers’ new kit.
Morris dancing, music and more at village’s spring fair
Arthingworth is holding its spring fair this Saturday from 1pm to 5pm.
Host of stalls at school table top sale on Saturday
Little Bowden Primary School is hosting a table top sale.
Harborough firefighters free person trapped in bedroom
Firefighters attended a home in Harborough to free a person who had become trapped in a bedroom.
Friends Walk the Walk for breast cancer cause
Friends who grew up in Harborough got together to take part in the London Moonwalk.
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Weather for Market Harborough
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: North west
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