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Peter Buckingham is head of residential sales at Andrew Granger & Co in Market Harborough

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.

Mark Robinson is chief executive of Market Harborough Building Society

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. .

Mail columnist Tabitha Clews

Tabitha’s Tales: Reflections on my wedding

Well what a ride that was! We have done it...we are indeed husband and wife.

Cast performing at O2 Academy in Birmingham

Mail’s online music columnist: 90s indie stalwarts are still going strong

REVIEW: Cast and The Twang at O2 Academy, Birmingham, March 11.

Column author Sian Ponting, centre, with some of the Rock on the Rec performers ahead of the event in 2011. (File picture: Andrew Carpenter/001381-46)

Column: Rocking on for another year by Sian Ponting from Enable Youth

I can hardly believe Rock on the Rec is in its fourth year. I remember first talking about the idea to a couple of young people and a few colleagues back in 2010 when I had just started working on the Rural Youth Voice Project, alongside Enable Youth. .

The Donkey at 203 Welford Road in Leicester plays host to a thriving music scene.

Mail’s Online Music Columnist: Annie interviews Gaz Birtles from Leicester’s The Donkey

If ever a venue thrived on a love and passion for music, The Donkey at 203 Welford Road, Leicester, is it, writes Annie Lees.

Roadmender.

Mail’s online music columnist: Hidden Gems

As a leading national music publication starts its hunt for Britain’s best small live music venue, it seemed only apt to take a moment and a few column inches to appreciate the venues that we have in and around our fair town which showcase bands and artists for our listening pleasure week in, week out, and somehow slip under the radar. .

Bending from the hips repeatedly or for long periods of time should be avoiding as it can lead to back spasms.

Online columnist: How to...avoid gardening injuries

As a nation, we do love our gardens and we tend to spend a considerable amount of time and money on getting them to look their best.

Seventeen-year-old Ruby Hryniszak is a Mail columnist from Room for Music

Music column: Rock on the Rec isn’t just about rock

A lot of people seem to think Rock on the Rec is all about rock music and guitar-led bands. It’s a fair assumption given the name of the event, but really the festival supports a wide variety of genres and gives a lot of young musicians from the Harborough area the chance to showcase their talent.

Steve Haskins is branch partner at Connells in Market Harborough

Market Thoughts: Spring is in the air by Steve Haskins

Spring is a great time to sell. The clocks have gone forward heralding longer days, the weather is, hopefully, starting to improve and, with spring flowers in full bloom, many gardens are now looking particularly attractive. .

Seventeen-year-old Laura Hitchcock is the latest Room for Music columnist for the Mail

Room for Music columnists from a Rock on the Rec newbie

Hi I’m Laura, the newbie!
I’ve just been to my first ever Rock on the Rec meeting and I’m already loving it!
I got initiated and welcomed into the team (funny dance and all...though not really).

Storm Thorgerson, who died this week. (Picture by Wikipedia Commons)

Mail’s online music columnist: Storm Thorgerson 1944-2013

With Record Store Day just hours away, it seemed somewhat fitting that a few words be written to commemorate the passing of Storm Thorgerson who passed away sadly on April 18, aged 69. By no means a household name, but to generations of music lovers, an unspoken and unrecognised genius.

Lifting or playing with your children can be a cause of back pain.

Online columnist: How to...avoid the pains of parenting

They say that being a parent is the hardest job in the world, and being one myself, I happen to agree! It’s also the best job in the world too. But there can be many times that being a parent can be painful, such as lifting, carrying, feeding, and even playing games with your child.

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