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Market Harborough firefighters simulate a life-saving condition. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Firefighters recreate life-saving operation on Harborough housing development

Wells McFarlane's team in the new office boardroom.

Growing Lutterworth-based firm finds a new home in a popular business park

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Award Winning Behaviourist

MHBS CEO Iain Kirkpatrick.

Market Harborough Building Society pledges to make space for community in new HQ

Strong Pilates uses an fusion of pilates and cardio and has been launched by a former Australian cricketer.

Harborough named among 11 locations for new pilates-inspired fitness trend

The district council hopes the free parking will encourage residents to shop local. Photo by Chad Madden.

Christmas shoppers in Harborough to enjoy free Saturday parking in December

An example of the work done by Art Refuge's Community Table project

Harborough Culture Cafe recognises the importance of the arts in mental health

Laura Harrison of LH Retail Development Limited and Susie Lickman, owner of Windowsill Plants

Free retail advice offered to independent Harborough businesses to boost profits

Network Business Development Manager Tracey gets stuck in!

Building society volunteers dig in at Boughton Astley Community Allotments

Volunteering is known to boost health and wellbeing while vital to charities and community organisations. Image: Nathan Lemon.

Government-funded project increases volunteering opportunities in Harborough

Carolyn said she was 'grateful' and 'humbled' to receive the unexpected award.

Kibworth author receives unexpected award for support to fellow entrepreneurs
Author and speaker Carolyn Parker joined the ‘Woman Who’ community group on Facebook earlier this year

Malibu Tanning Lounge staff Jess Punter and Maia Bevan with owner James Cole

Salon owner comes to a compromise with district bosses over window display

Free business advice will be available

Support programme launched for new and established businesses across Harborough

Founder Jeremy Thompson with the rest of the leadership team

Market Harborough self-publishing provider launches hub for authors

Cheers to a new chapter for the Sweet Sisters!

Life looks sweet in Lutterworth after shop-owning sisters unveil children’s area

What the Howden Market Harborough Branch will soon look like

New name for your local insurance broker: A-Plan is now Howden Market Harborough

Leonie and Luke Griffin recently got married at the venue. Picture: Nina Mistry photography

Sudden closure of hotel "not taken lightly"

Leonie and Luke Griffin at Catthorpe Manor Estate on their wedding day.

Shock over sudden closure of hotel

Ivy Joys Vintage Tea Room was opened in 2021 by mother and daughter duo Natalie and Hathern Widdowson, who set up the tea room in memory of Natalie's grandparents, and Hathern's great grandparents, Ivy and Brian Laffar, who died in 2019.

Cafe owner announces closure of popular tea room in Kibworth

From left to right: Emily Louise Varnfield (Lumi SKN clinical director), Cllr Barbara Johnson and Elizabeth Appleton (Lumi SKN clinical director).

New skincare clinic has opened in Market Harborough

The business unexpectantly went live across the Radio 2 airwaves.

Harborough-based business gets a slice of the action at iconic Radio 2 festival

The Harborough branch will close on Sunday.

Harborough Wilko branch set to close its doors a final time this Sunday

Officials at Harborough District Council have decided to write off more than £460,000 owed to it by Market Harborough fashion brand Joules. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

£460k of debt written off by council after Joules fell into administration

Great Glen crematorium could be named the best in the country

Great Glen crematorium could be named best in UK after reaching finals of awards

Award-winning hairstylist returns to his roots from the West End of London, with a brand new salon in town centre. Submitted picture

Ad Feature Top London stylist opens latest salon here in the town centre

Chef Matt Green Chef, manager Sam Judd and shift manager Julie Stors get in the spirit. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Cheers! Harborough’s Wetherspoon pub celebrates 25 years in our town centre

Market Harborough Honey Co won the award for its Soft Set Honey, while Marty’s Virgin Bloody Mary won their award for its Spiced Tomato Juice.

Two food and drink businesses in Harborough praised by global award tasters

Synapse has partnered with National World (image: Synapse)

Synapse partners with National World to create new opportunities

Synapse is a platform that connects journalists with PRs

The team celebrates their win

Man who opened business 20 years ago celebrates winning national award

A brand new KFC drive thru will be winging its way to the car park of a large Leicestershire supermarket, despite traffic concerns being raised.

New KFC drive thru will be built in large Leicestershire supermarket

The owners of the Fleckney Dental Practice in School Road want to extend its existing site to allow it to offer treatment to more people.

Dentist hoping to extend to create room for 2,000 new patients

Kate has combined her two loves of coffee and crafting. Image submitted.

Lutterworth woman's unique business blend offers a creative take on therapy

Alberto Costa MP with local farmer Nick Lane (fourth from right) alongside other farmers and representatives from the NFU. Image submitted.

South Leicestershire MP discusses food security with farmers at Broughton Astley

The tasting panel.

Budding chefs' winning sandwich design is sold at local Harborough deli

Marcus Brigstocke presents the award to William Johnson (Ink), Ruth Johnson (Ink) and Dipa Mistry Kandola (Cloud 8, Small Firm of the Year Award sponsor).

Harborough business wins national award for the second time in three years

HDC chair Barbara Johnson opens the showroom

'Amazing' turnout as new kitchen showroom opens in Harborough

Experienced builder can turn roofing and driveway projects around quickly after moving to Market Harborough

Ad Feature Get 30% off new driveways with Market Harborough bookings in July

Mr Costa visits Gilmorton Farm in South Leicestershire which will benefit from the Government's farming pot.

MP welcomes £200,000 funding boost for farmers in the Harborough district

Image of the mill from planning documents.

Plans greenlit to turn Grade II listed Victorian mill in Harborough into flats

Co-owner Claire Hart with her partner Paul. Picture by Daniela Luquini.

Glamping and caravanning site near Harborough scoops prestigious accolade

Applicant Hazelton Homes Ltd now has permission to tear down the Great Glen Co-op in Main Street and another “derelict, part-dismantled” building which sits on the site and build a new store and homes.

Co-Op to be demolished to make way for new store and 14 homes

The stores will join other furniture stores at the park. Will Johnston Photography

Fosse Park welcomes three new retail stores

Another huge logistics hub looks set to be added to Lutterworth’s Magna Park as part of a wider plan to expand the site.

Lutterworth's Magna Park set to expand under new logistics hub plan

Family-owned handmade frozen meal company COOK is welcoming customers to its new Harborough shop.

Frozen meal food store opens its doors in Market Harborough

The new kitchen showroom opens in Market Harborough.

New kitchen showroom opens its doors in Harborough
The new showroom is based at Welland Business Park.

Mr Costa presents winners Mr and Mrs Maruda with the ‘Best in Show’ prize (left), alongside club president Roger Rose (right).

Hundreds flock to Rotarians' annual Plant, Craft and Food Fair in Lutterworth

A Red Cross quilt made by residents of a small town in New Zealand during the First World War is to be auctioned in Market Harborough.

World War One Red Cross quilt and correspondence to be auctioned in Harborough

A solar farm the size of 102 football pitches being constructed near Lutterworth needs a number of changes, according to the developer behind it.

Request for changes to under-construction solar farm

Alberto Costa with former postmaster Nav Vara and Cllr Rosita Page outside the Ullesthorpe post office in 2019.

Village post office near Lutterworth prepares to reopen after two years

Annie and Alice building the set for a production of The Addams Family.

Performers begin new act for youth theatre after closure of popular company

Rachel's music career kickstarted with a live-streaming job around four years ago.

Local artist captures Harborough’s community spirit in new music video

The Core Dance Company.

Harborough dance show will go ahead after changes to theatre closure

G Touring has been named on the list compiled by the judges of national business awards and website 'Great Place to Work'.

Travel business in Harborough recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work

Nationwide Building Society has now announced that it will only open its Market Harborough branch in High Street for four days week, down from six.

More bad news for bankers in Harborough

The Butterwick team posted this teaser picture on its Facebook page.

Popular bakery chain confirms it will be opening another store in Harborough