Medbourne

Martin Logan van Oppen (6 October 1934 – 14 February 2026)

A peal for Martin: Medbourne packs St Giles for a life well lived

The homes had been proposed on land adjacent to manor farm on Hallaton Road in Medbourne, but were rejected by HDC over a number of concerns.

Planning inspector overrules Harborough District Council’s decision

Plans to turn holiday lodges into residential homes were rejected sby planning officers.

Appeal lodged over bid to turn 20 holiday lodges into homes

Plans to turn 20 holiday lodges into homes have been rejected by Harborough District Council

Plans to turn 20 holiday lodges into homes have been rejected

Stacie with Strong Leader.

Medbourne horse-lover nominated for Groom of the Year award

Medbourne Tennis Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary. From left long serving members, Amanda Gilliam, Penny politico., Helen Roberts, Peter Stanier and Val Tyler. PICTURE: ANDREW CATPENTER

Medbourne Tennis Club celebrates five decades of success at anniversary event

Sion Roberts at the brewery

Beer and pigs bring Harborough district businesses together

The Packhorse Bridge Medbourne

Medbourne Village Open Gardens - Sunday 23rd June 2024

Market Harborough and it's surrounding villages are Leicestershire's 'Millionaire's Row'.

Leicestershire's 'Millionaire's Row' revealed - and it's closer than you think!

Hallaton proved victorious in this year's event.

Hallaton Bottle Kicking tradition brings hundreds together on Easter Monday

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New holiday homes to be built on stretch of disused railway near Harborough
The site already has 20 lodges
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Flood warnings still remain in place in the Harborough district.

Two flood warnings remain in place in the Harborough district

Sheila enjoys visiting libraries to read her books to children.

Former Medbourne resident inspired to create bilingual children's books

The Hare Pie is thrown onto the battlefield by Dave Marlow and Phil Allen.

In pictures: Close-up action photos of Hallaton Bottle Kicking event

A miniature replica of the hall was created in cake form.

Sweet-toothed Medbourne residents celebrate National Village Hall week

Mike Rickman at his home in Medbourne.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Harborough brother of late Hollywood star Alan Rickman speaks out ahead of actor...

The event in progress.

More than 8,000 people attend historic Easter bottle kicking event at Harborough...

Roll up at the village hall in Medbourne on Easter Saturday and tuck in to food and drink with your family and friends.

Easter Saturday event at Medbourne Village Hall

Richard Beaty has put in the native species saplings on his 500-acre family farm at Nevill Holt near Medbourne.

Harborough farmer plants 750 trees in a bid to improve and enhance the environme...

Nevill Holt Opera is unveiling a top-class line-up for this summer.

World-class opera house near Harborough is unveiling a top-class line-up for thi...

Mick Cooper has built up a stunning catalogue of pictures stretching back over 100 years of his beloved Medbourne – and now he’s going to showcase them all in a unique exhibition.

Photos: Your chance to see a fascinating catalogue of pictures stretching back o...

The rubbish near Medbourne. Photo: Harborough District Council via Twitter (@HarboroughDC)

Pile of rubbish dumped in village near Market Harborough

From left, Harry Hollis, Phil Allan chairman and Steve Wickham head towards the bottle kicking battlefield.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Historic Hallaton bottle kicking event cancelled again - but villagers made sure...

The organisers of the brutally famous Easter Monday inter-village showdown said it would be impossible to hold it safely amid the continuing coronavirus threat.

Historic Hallaton Bottle Kicking event called off for the second year on the spi...

Mike Rickman with a portrait of his late brother Alan Rickman whose diaries will be published in a book.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Harborough brother of late Hollywood star Alan Rickman is aiming to raise more c...

The Nevill Holt Opera.

'This money is a lifeline' - nationally-renowned opera house in the Harborough d...

Nevill Holt Opera will put on the shows in the gardens of Nevill Holt Estate in September.

Major opera house in the Harborough district will stage six outdoor concerts ove...

The dog day care centre was planned for Medbourne - but it was rejected by the planning committee.

Plans for dog day care centre in Harborough district village are rejected over c...
53 people opposed the plans - and Harborough District Council’s planning committee unanimously rejected it
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High five for Medbourne ahead of top of table clash

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Medbourne hit double figures

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Medbourne gain their revenge over White Hart

Eighteen scouts from Welland Valley and Market Harborough Troops braved the cold and wet outside Medbourne village with nothing more than a cardboard box as a make shift shelter.

Harborough youngsters spend the night sleeping rough to find out what it is like...

Gary Gardner

Harborough man who pocketed donations intended for Lee Rigby's son is jailed

Gary Gardner outside court. Photo from News Team/SWNS

Harborough district man in court charged with fraud following truck-pull events ...

Derek Hunt working on a stained glass window in his studio at Medbourne.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

FEATURE: How Derek gives his village a touch of glass

Gary Gardner who organised the truck pull at Medbourne in 2013.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Charity truck pull organiser pleads not guilty to allegedly holding money back f...

Charity truck pull man is facing fraud charges

Charity truck pull man faces fraud charges

Tree planting for Trafalgar in Medbourne

Planting trees for Trafalgar

Dave Marlow of Hallaton holds onto the barrel. (MHMP Mail Picture: Andrew Carpenter/001609-38) ENGNNL00320130204133404

Timetable for the Hallaton Bottle Kicking event on Easter Monday

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