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The fair will take place this weekend

Artisan makers from Harborough to take part in Hallaton Christmas Fair

England, sticker book

Rare first Panini World Cup sticker album to go under the hammer

It will take place between 2pm and 3.30pm

Dementia-friendly carol service to be held in Market Harborough

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

Clockwise from top left: Phil at base camp; Everest at sunrise; Phil near the top of Nangkar Tshang; Sun setting over Everest and Nuptse.

Harborough Mail editor reaches Everest Base Camp – in his shorts, of course!

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

Firefighters recreate life-saving operation on Harborough housing development

Image courtesy of Google Maps.

Have your say on hospital plans at Lutterworth health and wellbeing event

The book explores the historical villages of South Leicestershire.

Leicestershire archaeology expert and author unearths history of settlements

Lesley Croft, John Bush and Sarah Hill of Market Harborough Lions Club get ready for the Christmas Card delivery service.

Harborough Lions set to spread Christmas cheer by delivering Christmas cards

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

Market Harborough Choral Society

Market Harborough Choral Society holding coffee morning to raise funds
It will take place at Harborough Theatre on Church Street this Saturday.

MP Neil O'Brien with headteacher Bernadette Dabbs.

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

The café  aims to reduce social isolation.

New social café  launches to bring Harborough community together

CQC inspectors have been invited to visit Leicester hospitals maternity services

Health inspectors invited to review maternity services at Leicester hospitals

The team from Everest Lounge celebrate their win.

Harborough restaurant scoops top prize at National Asian Curry Awards

The Christmas Gala will be held in Desborough

Desborough Christmas Gala Night and light switch on to be held this week

All aboard during the Christmas lights switch on.

PICTURES: Christmas lights switched on in Market Harborough

The prison has been given the green light

Controversial 'super prison' will be built in Harborough

Market Harborough Choral Society with Emma Trounson and Oksana King at front

Market Harborough Choral Society to perform under new director this weekend

Centre, Marie Connor, Habby Bear and Nick Simpkin during the anti bullying protest at Farndon Fields Primary School.

Anti bullying 'protest' held at Harborough school to mark anti bullying week

Henry Dawes

Radio drama about friendship across generations to be played on Harborough FM

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

Gildings Auctioneers

Market Harborough auction house to appear on BBC One’s Antiques Road Trip

Director of the Meniere Society, Natasha Harrington-Benton and ladies captain Carole Hallam.

Harborough Golf Club's female captain hands over donation to charity

Wreath laying in St Mary's church in Lutterworth.

Police confirm death of man who collapsed at Lutterworth Remembrance Day service

Two minute silence.

PICTURES: Remembrance Day marked across Market Harborough
Hundreds turned out

The additional 20 homes will bring the total in this part of the development to 489 homes – the wider plan for the site will see more than 900 homes built there

Additional homes approved for Market Harborough’s Airfield Farm development

Market Harborough Leisure Centre

Blood donors turned away from Leisure Centre because it was 'too cold'

Christmas light switch on in Harborough will be 'bigger and better' than ever this year

Christmas light switch on will be 'bigger and better' than ever this year

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

Harborough glows red to mark Remembrance commemorations this weekend

Sam with husband Gaz and daughters Gracie, Oonagh and Caoimhe. Image: Proper Content for Channel 5.

Harborough mum leaves teen daughters to fend for themselves on reality TV show

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

From left, John Ragg of Market Harborough Lions and Market Harborough Royal British Legion chairman Stewart Harrison on the poppy appeal stall at the indoor market.

Harborough's poppy appeal reaches £9,000 in first week

Jarrod Burke and Amritha Chagar of Randalls open their new sweet shop on Adam & Eve Street.

Hundreds queue in the pouring rain to visit Harborough's new sweet shop

Julia (left) is preparing to continue Maureen's legacy.

Manager of Harborough-based charity prepares to step down

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

Market Harborough Rotary Club members held a stand to highlight Rotarians' efforts to fight polio epidemics.

Harborough Rotary Club members paint the town purple for World Polio Day

The family is celebrating 50 years of business

Lutterworth family jewellers celebrating 50 years by raising £50,000 for charity

Harborough will keep its ticket office

Plans to close Harborough's railway station ticket office have been scrapped

Myra Cox of Little Bowden has been filling shoeboxes for over twenty years for the Link to Hope charity appeal. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Volunteer sends Christmas shoeboxes to poor families in Eastern Europe

It will include Robin Ince

Mini book festival featuring author Robin Ince to take place in Kibworth

The football academy has installed this tribute to Duangphet Phromthep

Inquest verdict recorded on teenager who died at Harborough football academy

Market Harborough Poppy Appeal Launch on the Square with help from Oadby and Wigston Support Group.

Poppy Appeal launches in Market Harborough
Organisers want to reach £25,000 in donations for The Royal British Legion this year

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

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

Families with children are being urged to consider fostering

Leicestershire families who already have children urged to consider fostering

Trinity Singers

Desborough concert set to raise money for local food bank

Massimo in hospital

Dad receives apology from NHS Trust after treatment delay for spinal condition

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

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

Dai Jones

Leicester City champion's medal and memorabilia reaches more than £5,000

Saxophonists are invited to the workshop

Award-winning musician to host workshop in Harborough for saxophonists

Frankie, before and after the weight loss.

Woman starts Slimming World group after being 'shocked by weight gain'