Retro

The ghost sign has been carefully restored.

Another iconic ‘ghost sign’ reappears in the Harborough district

The war memorial will undergo maintenance works later this month. Photo: Nick Osborne

Maintenance work to protect the future of Harborough’s historical war memorial

The event will return on September 14. Image by Fernandoschi pixabay.com

World War II Lancaster bomber set to swoop in to Desborough 1940s event

lan Leather and Richard Erwin-Jones from the Canal & River Trust with Cllr Jo Asher (centre).

Historic heritage site Foxton Locks receives £65K for improvements to towpath

Water damage has caused the plaster to fail. Photo: Sandra Griffin

Harborough village church branded 'at risk' set to benefit from £15,000 boost

Pokemon characters, like those pictured, are among toy deals at Aldi (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Cowabunga! Iconic 1990s retro toys comeback in supermarket deals

Lubenham Village from Mill Hill

Lubenham Heritage Group: "The History of My House - part 2"

England supporters get in the spirit at the Cherry Tree in Little Bowden.

In pictures: friends and family get in the spirit during Euros final

Full size model, Gloster Whittle E28/39 Jet, A426 Frank Whittle MemorialRoundabout Lutterworth

Lubenham Heritage Group: Three Heroes of Lutterworth

Market Harborough

Everything taking place locally as part of The Festival of Archaeology

The important Hallaton Helmet

Hallaton Museum official launch of Replica Hallaton Helmet

We are delighted to report that the Replica of the Hallaton Helmet will be officially launched at Hallaton Museum on Wednesday 19th June 2024. This amazing, high quality replica of the original helmet was researched by Leicestershire Museums, and made by Rajesh Gogna, Silversmith. He produced two copies: one is on display at Harborough Museum, the other at its home in Hallaton.

Linda Jones

Participants can walk, jog, cycle, ride a horse or a mobility scooter.

Residents urged to sign up to annual fundraiser to give local churches a boost

HMS Fernie by Fred Jay Girling @ hargravefineart.co.uk

Market Harborough’s Royal Navy warship, HMS Fernie, resurfaces

The Symington Building will be lit up as part of the commemorations.

String of community events set to mark 80th D-Day anniversary in Harborough

Launch appeal...front: editors David Gudley, Pam Aucott and David Holmes.PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Next chapter in our history: New book on Harborough’s past officially unveiled

The ceremony took place on the Square in Market Harborough.

Wreath-laying service commemorates the VE Day anniversary in Harborough

Kibworth Harcourt Post Mill. Image: Rachel Stoplar

Historic Kibworth mill to welcome public to preserve milling heritage

Hallaton proved victorious in this year's event.

Hallaton Bottle Kicking tradition brings hundreds together on Easter Monday

The CAD replica of the Hallaton Helmet

Unique Roman helmet is being re-displayed at Harborough Museum

Artist's impression at the proposal stage.

New Lutterworth community centre to open its doors after two-year transformation

Museum staff work on the Hallaton Treasure exhibit

Harborough Museum receives top scores from tourism inspectors Visit England

The event has been a popular fixture in the past.

Harborough communities invited to come together for Easter festival

Tollgate Cottage. Image by Ian Rob, Geograph

Last chance to have your say on protecting former banks and airfield

Organisers are anticipating an impressive display.

Residents can enjoy the first signs of spring with Harrington snow drop walk

The Symington Building with red lights supports the poppy appeal. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Harborough glows red to mark Remembrance commemorations this weekend

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

Steph Mastoris, head of museums at Amgueddfa Cymru, will present the talk.

Little Bowden Society to explore the history of Christmas cards

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

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Receiving their Coronation Champion awards - Bob Lee, Robert White, Adam Jones, Lord-Lieutenant Mike Kapur, Helen Crouch, Geoffrey Kirk, Kimberley Durham, Jasu Tailor.

Dedicated residents from in and around Harborough honoured with national awards

The collection is expected to fetch up to £5,000. Image: Gildings Auctioneers

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

The Sarah Mansfield as it looked back in 2009. Photo: Google Street View.

Village pub gets unexpected attention

The nostalgia event will be returning in September. Image by Fernandoschi pixabay.com

Desborough residents set to go back in time as forties event returns this summer

Bag a bargain...Tommy Cook with Sharon Harris PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Thousands march to Showground for Operation Market Harborough

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

Lutterworth First Responders received a donation towards their lifesaving equipment.

Lutterworth causes continue to reap benefits of fund-raising Santa’s Sleigh

Lubenham (photo courtesy of Lubenham Parish Council)

Intriguing stories behind Lubenham homes

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

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

Lutterworth mayor John Jones opens the Platinum Jubilee Park with help from consort Sheila Jones Photo by: ANDREW CARPENTER

Children flock to new and improved Platinum Jubilee Park in Lutterworth

MP Alberto Costa speaks at the Veterans Fair.

Inaugural South Leicestershire Veterans' Fair hailed a success

Desborough Carnival - pictures from the 1970s and 1980s

Desborough Carnival retro picture special - 54 photos from the 1970s and 1980s

Enemy down! Photo by David Sinclair - Corporate-Motion Film Production.

Fearsome warriors bring Dark Age history to life near Market Harborough

There will be treats aplenty.

Special flypast featuring a Lancaster Bomber will take place near Harborough

Image of the mill from planning documents.

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

Long-serving member Jean Clarke (centre) cuts the cake with County Chairman, Glenice Wignall and President Susan Woollard. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Century-old organisation in Great Bowden marks anniversary milestone in style

The community organisation was founded a century ago.

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Fun during the Market Harborough Roundtable It's a Knockout event.

In pictures: Photos from this year's Market Harborough Carnival and float parade

The popular carnival is back!

Harborough Carnival is in town this weekend - here are the details

The Summer Carnival is back!

All the fun of the fair at Summer Carnival this year

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

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

Pat Middleton on behalf of the WRENS during the wreath laying on VE Day. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Wreath-laying service commemorates the VE Day anniversary in Harborough

St Mary's Church in Husbands Bosworth.

Important guest to help mark 50th anniversary of a Harborough district church

The Braybrooke Morris Dancers getting in the spirit.

U3A members step up their moves as Morris Dancers jig into Harborough

Scouts attempt to take on St George himself.

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

All are welcome to celebrate the King's Coronation with Bower House.

Harborough residents invited to toast the new king over a Coronation cuppa