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Churchill Retirement Living Colleagues celebrate WhatHouse Best Retirement Home Developer Award

Churchill colleagues in Market Harborough celebrate national WhatHouse? Awards s...

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

Dogs in the garden - Animal News Agency

Dog poisoning warning for Harborough gardeners from top canine safety expert

This property between Bitteswell and Ashby Parva offers great potential for those looking to create their dream home.

Fancy a project? This interesting detached rural home might be worth a shot

Judges, Elizabeth Fairfield, Nicholas Litherland, Barbara Tallis of Market Harborough in Bloom and judge Richard Stephen. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

In Bloom volunteers hope to come up roses in regional competition

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

BBQ Kettle Grill

Dad’s the word! Eight of the best Father’s day presents for every budget

Preparing for a summer holiday abroad can be exhausting (photo: Adobe)

How to prepare leaving your home and car for a holiday abroad
​Getting ready for a summer holiday abroad can bring its own set of challenges – juggling concerns about home security and organising everything.

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

Fosse Park welcomes three new retail stores

Best battery-run grass trimmers UK 2023

Best battery-run grass trimmers

The bedroom chair is expected to become a star in its own right this summer (photo: Swoon)

Predictions for this summer's top bedroom trends

Many Brits would like to be better friends with their neighbours, research found (photo: Adobe)

Tips for positive neighbourly chat

Private Scottish island is up for sale for £150,000

Best battery powered chainsaws UK 2023

Best battery powered chainsaws - cordless models tested and reviewed

Energy prices continue to pile pressure on household budgets (photo: Adobe)

'Spend to save' on heating your home now and in the long run

The taste of Kai and Sanam from Love Island - a cosy sofa bed

How to style your abode inspired by your favourite Love Islanders

Taking a step back from the lawn can have many benefits (photo: Adobe)

Five ways to love your lawn this year

The property is on 10 Lyndhurst Road, London, NW3 5PX

Mouldy two-bed house in London being sold for £785k at auction

How will you divide your outside space up into zones? (photo: Adobe)

​Importance of outside space for mental health

Hedge trimmers are at their lowest price for the past 12 months according to new research (photo: Adobe)

Cut garden costs up to £100 by buying essentials now for spring

Plants can boost your mood (photo: Adobe)

Are you feeling down? Boost your mood with these easy to care for houseplants

Create a cosy nook with cushions and pillows (photo: Express Bi-Folding Doors)

Tips to get your bay windows spring-ready

Simple measures can help to protect your garden from pet damage (photo: Adobe)

Tips to pet-proof your garden

Getting the most out of your freezer (photo: Adobe)

Nine ways to get the most out of your freezer

Best garden sprinklers: sprinkler systems to water your lawns

Best garden sprinklers: sprinkler systems to water your lawns

Keep your lawns healthy and verdant with one of these excellent sprinkler systems, from oscillating options, to low pressure systems, or set-ups for larger lawns

Grooming your dog can bring you closer to your pet (photo: Adobe)

They call it puppy (other pets are available!) love

Mickey Doodles Onyx Rug

Brighten up your living space with Disney Home design

Soft textures can help to make a space cosy (photo: @adamchamberspandd)

Five simple ways to refresh your home's interior

Plant now for great colour in spring

These are the top six flowers to plant now for Spring

A hot milky nightcap can help to warm you up before bedtime (photo: Adobe)

Save money on heating and keep warm in bed with 6 easy hacks

Peggy, the winner of the Ugly Dog contest

Ugly dog contest: winner revealed

Murmur Joy Votive Scented Candle, three Pack Set

Get in bed with murmur for the perfect Valentine’s Day

Protecting plants from the cold is vital in winter (photo: Adobe)

Protecting plants from bad weather in cold snap

Best food processors: compact, large, and budget models

Best food processors: compact, large, and budget models

Gardening Express say vertical gardening is one of 2023's gardening trends

Green fingered experts reveal the top ten garden trends for 2023

Sixty-three per cent of UK gardeners play music to their plants, research found (photo: Adobe)

​Could music spark a growth spurt in your plants?

Winter gardening is in your own hands

Time to experiment with greenhouses and sunny windowsills

The two-bed Bell Tower is on the market and it needs a complete refurbishment.

Rare opportunity to own unique bell tower in historic hall near Harborough

Best duvets for winter and how to chose from down, synthetic or wool

Best duvets for winter and how to chose from down, synthetic or wool

Make sure your pet maintains a healthy weight (photo: Adobe)

PDSA shares how to know if your pet is the correct weight

Upnover Cottage, Gosforth, Lake District

Delightful and colourful cottages for a getaway

Interior design experts have explained what the latest trends are for 2023

6 interior design trends to we’ll be seeing more of  in 2023

People looking to make home renovations this year should take note as home interior design experts have given the low down on what will be trending this year.

This fabulously groovy home in Lutterworth could easily belong to Austin Powers.

IN PICTURES: Fabulous Lutterworth property frozen in the 1970s

Shovelling snow for 30 minutes burns 200 calories, researchers found (photo: Adobe)

How to get fit without leaving your home and garden

Best circular saws: cordless models for DIY, from Vonhaus, Bosch

Best circular saws: corded and cordless models for DIY

A traditional roast dinner contains things not always good for your pet pooch

Feeding your dog Christmas dinner leftovers can leave them feeling ill

Lots of accents can help you create the -perfect Parisienne kitchen (photo: Wren)

Sophistication with Parisienne design for your next fitted kitchen

Murmur’s luxury 500 and 1,000 Thread Count Plain Dye range

Cosy Christmas Gift Guide - Ideas from murmur

You don't have to overhaul an entire room; small changes can make a big difference

Take on the 'winter blues' with home decor

Orchids make an elegant addition to any home especially in the winter (photo: Adobe)

Houseplants to brighten your home this winter

Experts at Gardening Express have identified the key elements to keep an eye out for when shopping for festive fir (photo: Pexels)

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree for that festive feel

There are essential jobs to do in the garden this December

Top jobs to be done in the garden this December