Lifestyle

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

Chairman Kevin Millard at the previous ‘Taste the Different’ event.

Find out about the history of Christmas food - with tasters - in Little Bowden

The appeal supported 4,800 children last year. Image: Toys on the Table

Market Harborough provides drop-off point for Toys on the Table Christmas appeal

The book explores the historical villages of South Leicestershire.

Leicestershire archaeology expert and author unearths history of settlements

Saxophones at the ready!

Saxophone orchestra set to raise the roof at Desborough Christmas concert

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Market Harborough! Image: Josué AS

Christmas Fayre launches festive programme at Market Harborough Baptist Church

Homes and Gardens

Churchill Retirement Living Colleagues celebrate WhatHouse Best Retirement Home Developer Award

Churchill colleagues in Market Harborough celebrate national WhatHouse? Awards s...
Colleagues at Tebbutt Lodge in Market Harborough are celebrating this week after Churchill Retirement Living achieved a top honour at the national WhatHouse? Awards 2023, winning a Gold Award in the ‘Best Retirement Home Developer’ category.

Dave Harris’s colourful sunflowers have delighted and amazed residents and passers-by in Kimberley Street, Kibworth

Sunflower display by Kibworth resident is ‘the best yet’!

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

Bellway Senior Sales Manager Lindsey Davenport with Ashberry Sales Manager Kenny Lattimore

700-home development in Desborough gets underway

Pets

Cocker spaniels have been named the most expensive pet to own in 2023

How much it costs to be a pet parent in 2023

Cocker Spaniels have been named the most expensive dog breed in the UK this year, according to new data.

Richard Jenkins

The Bellflower in Preston, Lancashire, won the accolade of the official best pub for dogs in the UK

Stick library and A La Barke Menu: Inside the UK’s best pub for dogs

Top 20 abandoned breeds: List of dogs most dumped as 50,000 ditched in last three years

Top 20 list of abandoned dog breeds as 50,000 dumped in three years

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs Amber Allott

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13 items dog owners should take on summer walks to avoid emergencies

13 items dog owners should always take on summer walks to keep pets safe - including tick tweezers & blankets

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

Tegu lizard that ‘runs like a T. rex’ currently on the loose

Katie Price is ‘numb and shocked’ after the death of dog Blade

Katie Price ‘numb and shocked’ over death of dog Blade

Cars & Motoring

The Dacia Spring will go on sale in the UK in mid-2024

Dacia confirms Europe’s cheapest electric car is coming to the UK

The UK's best and worst service stations for EV owners have been named (Image: Adobe Stock/Gridserve)

The UK's best and worst motorway service stations for electric cars

Retro & Heritage

From left, Sue Rees, Lindsay Gibson, minister Ben Williams, Anne King and Paul King outside St Cuthbert's Church in Great Glen.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Two poppy 'waterfalls' pay tribute to people and animals lost in conflict

Crafters have also added images of animals to the installations in Great Glen

Little Bowden Society to explore the history of Christmas cards

The event will be held on Wednesday November 15...

Canal art began flourishing in the mid-19th century.

Foxton will be coming up roses with traditional canal art painting workshop

Participants will decorate a small bucket

Harborough glows red to mark Remembrance commemorations this weekend

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Dedicated residents from in and around Harborough honoured with national awards

A number of people from the wider Leicestershire county were also honoured...

Popular wartime fullback’s football trophies to go under the hammer

Dai Jones’ career at Leicester City spanned 14 years...

Staycation

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep
Whether it’s romance, rambling or a family reunion, Landal Kenwick Woods is the ultimate woodland holiday retreat

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

Bike & Boot: Explore the countryside with stay in Peak District hotel

The AmaViola

The big differences between river and ocean cruising

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Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

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The wrapper was designed by student Amber as part of a competition.

Harborough's own fairtrade chocolate bar to make its debut at Saturday market

Laurel’s On The Roof has a great atmosphere (photo: Niall Clutton)

Travel: Embracing the best of London’s gritty East End

Clubbing together...men's captain Gary Dewis, lady captain Carolyn Jones, senior captain Earl Harrison and junior captain George Herbert.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Harborough Golf Club's annual Captain's Drive In putts the ‘fun’ in fundraising

The café aims to reduce social isolation.

New social café launches to bring Harborough community together

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Annual Christmas Tree Festival is back in Fleckney

Image: Chad Madden

Village near Harborough gets festive with Christmas market this weekend

Experience wine-tasting at the estate

Discovering the story of English sparkling wine

The sponsors presented some of the awards at a celebration of the club's latest successes.

Leading Harborough businesses become first official sponsors of athletics club

Merry-making fun at last year's light switch on in Lutterworth. Image: Andrew Carpenter

Lutterworth to head back in time for Christmas light switch-on

Families enjoy a picnic.

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

Heart of the matter: How to look after your heart and arteries. Supplied picture

Ad Feature Heart of the matter: How to look after your heart and arteries

The Unicorn, Lutterworth post refurbishment visual

£254,000 investment in Lutterworth pub to bring Christmas cheer

Poems by Beardy Bloke aims to encourage men to open up to their loved ones and peers.

Former Harborough man’s poetry swaps ‘manning up’ for emotional wellbeing

The Haunted Castle is on at Warwick Castle over Halloween

Review: This castle offers up a shockingly good Halloween treat

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

Thanks to the new theatre, aspiring performers have the opportunity to socialise, grow confidence and perform on stage. Image by Geordan Stout GS Media Productions.

Harborough’s new youth theatre prepares to host its debut Christmas pantomime