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Education

The book explores the historical villages of South Leicestershire.

Leicestershire archaeology expert and author unearths history of settlements

MP Neil O'Brien with headteacher Bernadette Dabbs.

MP appeals to Harborough businesses and venues to grant school's Christmas wish

NFU Farmers for Schools Ambassador speaking to pupils

Hat-trick for NFU Farmers for Schools Ambassador

Families enjoy a picnic.

Families invited to enjoy a lesson in the woods at a Market Harborough school

Sessions to raise awareness of second-hand smoking will be held in local schools

Lessons to be held highlighting dangers of second-hand smoke

Headteacher Louise Cook (centre) described the day as 'moving'.

Former teacher recalls mid-20th century school life to mark 180th anniversary

Christina McCullough

New headteacher at LGS Stonegate in Great Glen

The sessions involve fun activities for parents, carers and their babies.

Parents and carers invited to free 'baby brain development' sessions

Guest felt there was 'a sense of community' at the event. Image: Peter Aughton

Prestigious international dementia conference is a first for Lutterworth

The money has been donated to the school in Fleckney

Fleckney school receives £6,000 donation to buy new books and equipment

Nicki Burgess of Welland Park Academy with some of the prom dresses.

Appeal to help teens struggling with prom costs has 'fantastic response'
More than 100 outfits have been donated

Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy

School on edge of Harborough district forced to shut

Welland Park Academy students, staff, and parents are celebrating another successful year of excellent GCSE results.

Welland Park Academy students celebrate excellent GCSE results

Students, staff and parents at Lutterworth High School celebrate their excellent results.

Lutterworth High School students celebrate GCSE results

Robert Smyth students celebrate GCSE success in Harborough

Robert Smyth students celebrate GCSE success in Harborough

How the school will look

New £9million primary school in Market Harborough given green light

Anna Kennedy and Olivia Slatter outside Downing Street

Market Harborough woman heads to Downing Street to represent those with autism

A Level results day

Robert Smyth Academy students celebrate impressive results

Great Bowden Academy pupils with School Games Mark Mascot Spike.

Harborough school bags gold in award recognising its commitment to sport

The tasting panel.

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

Pupils celebrate their wins

Harborough pupils scoop three sporting prizes in one month

Headteacher Lee Evans in the stocks

Harborough carpenter helps put a local headteacher in the stocks!

Brooke House College.

A school in Harborough has been awarded 'World Class' educational status

Pupils learn how to shine shoes

Harborough pupils learn essential life skills at school event

James Rose practices for his challenge

Harborough teacher takes on 6km open water swim to raise money for school

Grace Burrows (16) and Skyla Fisher (12) will represent England in the Dance World Cup this summer.

Budding dancers from Market Harborough prepare to leap onto the world stage

Pupils and teachers outside the new store

Second hand school uniform shop launches in Harborough

Happy's Circus boasts a 600-seater big top.

Swinford is in for a treat as travelling and fund-raising circus rolls into town
The circus is coming to town to provide a welcome boost to Swinford Primary School

Celebrations are afoot - the team at Progress House Day Nursery

Market Harborough nursery is top of the class in the East Midlands

Tamsin is excited to celebrate her launch IRL (in real life).

Harborough author prepares to launch her YA fiction

Alberto Costa.

MP welcomes Government funding to improve school buildings

Sheila enjoys visiting libraries to read her books to children.

Former Medbourne resident inspired to create bilingual children's books

Photos of the new sports hall

New Harborough sports hall unveiled – photos show the story of its development

A plan to build a 210-place primary school to support a huge housing estate in Market Harborough has been submitted.

Plans for new 210-place primary school to support a huge housing in Harborough

Swinford Wind Farm is hosting an event at South Kilworth Village Hall, on Saturday May 20, to celebrate its tenth anniversary.

Harborough district wind farm aims to blow people away with family fun day

Pupils get stuck in.

Harborough pupils get their hands dirty to create sensory garden

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

Scouts attempt to take on St George himself.

St George's Day highlights - human fruit machines and scouting for hot dogs

Teddington, the school’s mascot, dropped by to inspect the work at Market Harborough C of E Academy

New play equipment installed and opened at Harborough school

School staff received praised for their supportive and ambitious teaching. Photo - Element5 Digital

Primary school near Harborough receives glowing report from Ofsted inspectors

Harborough Rotary supported the event

Primary school mathemeticians compete in Rotary Young Scientist Competition

Frances Quinn tries out the new dining hall at Welland Park Academy with students.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Great British Bake Off winner and Harborough resident opens school dining room

Welland Park students found out about careers in local government

Welland Park students visit council to find out more about careers in government

February's picket-line outside Robert Smythe Academy . Picture HFM

Harborough school partially closed due to teachers' ongoing pay dispute

Are apprenticeships in danger?

SME apprenticeships under threat due to cost-of-living burdens
Apprenticeships have been the lifeblood of businesses for decades giving young people the chance to thrive and survive with life skills in the workplace.

Foxton Primary School pupils with sports coach Adam Cruickshank and headteacher George Norman.

Pupils in Harborough district primary school receive football kit donation

Police held a safer internet session with The Princes’ Trust at Leicester Central Fire Station.

Leicestershire Police is urging residents to stay cyber safe

From left to right: Emma Aslett, Alexander Thomason, Stanley Marks, Niamh McGeachy

Three young mathematicians from the Harborough district enjoy success in nationa...

Welland Park Academy will be closed to the majority of pupils during tomorrow's strike action.

Harborough schools set to be impacted during tomorrow's teacher's strike

Neil O'Brien MP and Councillor Phil King pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust.

Harborough glows purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Helping apprentices advance in the workplace (photo: Adobe)

Skills For Life – National Apprenticeship Week!

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Protesters take part in a union rally on November 30, 2022 in London, England. Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison joined a rally by the University and College Union (UCU) amid strike action by staff at educational institutions across the UK. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

UCU confirm strike dates for February and March - 70,000 to walk out

An open evening on Friday is being held for those interested in joining the cadets.

Cadets on the lookout for new shipmates as they mark a decade in Harborough

The results are in...

Harborough School achieves second successive 'good' rating

Arty Arwen from Meadowsale Primary School with her winning design.

Harborough pupil’s winning artwork carries important safety message

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