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The mural was a collaboration between Leicestershire County Council and Harborough residents.

Ladybird Books inspired mural showcases Harborough's working history

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

Molly Winston and Adam Goldwater, actors from Blackpool Tower Dungeons in the new Halloween show 'Bathtub Bride'.

Take a video tour inside chilling new Halloween scare attraction show

Brianna Alexander before, left, she used Simple weightloss app and after, right in yellow dress

'I lost over 4 stones with A.I coach on weightloss app' - binge-eater

Chloe's mum Louise reads her statement outside court surrounded by her family including dad Dave and brother Thomas. Image: National World

Neglect contrbuted to girl's death amid missed opportunities to save her life

Simba mattresses are as cheap as we've seen them in a long time

We've found some huge savings on Simba Hybrid mattresses for Prime Day

With this week marking 50 years since the release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, what led to the film being banned in the United Kingdom - twice?

Why was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre banned 50 years ago this week?

The Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker is currently £129

Half price Ninja air fryer: Shock Prime Day discount is announced

Bargains galore - but which one has everyone been jumping on?

Amazon Prime Day 2024: These are the products everyone has been buying

Before the Battle of Britpop between Oasis and Blur, another distinctively British music feud occured years earlier between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey.

What led to the feud between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey?

Danielle Broadway has lost over five stone using an AI-based app

High-tech weight loss: How AI is helping people to shed the pounds

A cutting-edge, science-based AI system is helping millions of people lose weight - and new users can sign up with a 60% discount

Gareth Butterfield

Dr Pinball Mark Squires at his home in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire where he fixes and restores pinball machines.

I've fixed over 500 retro gaming machines...I get called 'Dr Pinball'

A former secret eater celebrated his 12 stone weight loss with a CARDBOARD CUT OUT showing his former XXXXL frame.

I was an XXXXL secret eater and I lost 12 stone

Councils have called on drivers to be wary of fake texts calling for payment of parking fines.

Warning to drivers across Leicestershire over car parking fine scam

Video grab of a rat infested alleyway off Franciscan Road in Tooting, south London. October 2 2024.

I passed a swarm of rats on the school run...it was disgusting!

A general view of Elbow Lane, Formby, where 96-year-old June Mills (insert) mounted the pavement in her Vauxhall Corsa and killed a pedestrian.

Watch: Woman, 96, leaves court after sentencing for killing pedestrian

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

Figures from the AA show pupil registrations have soared by up to 127 per cent in some parts of the UK

Driving instructors are in high demand as pupil registrations increase

Claire had won the opportunity to display a message of her choice on the car, and with Darren’s passion for motorsport, she knew the setting would make the moment even more memorable.

Racing mad couple pull off dream proposal at Silverstone

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

Bandstand, Clapham Common

Parks for the People: The History of the Public Park - Lubenham Heritage Group

Dominos launch Slice Security safes to keep students leftover pizza safe from hungry housemates

Domino’s has created a lockable box to keep leftover pizza safe

Research found 40 per cent of young people would cut down on takeaways - if it meant they could afford a home in the long run

Home ownership is no longer the top priority for young people

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Less than a third of adults aged over 60 have a clear plan in place for later life care - and many admit they haven't given it a 'second thought'

Over 60s want to make up for lost time

Research of 2,000 adults has revealed 20 per cent are more inclined to talk about how they feel when on a long drive.

Brits more likely to open up over a pint than a text message or meal

Heidi and Thea on the beach on Holy Island. Meet the family who live on an island that can only be accessed twice a day and only has five children in the local school.

We moved to a tiny island - our local school only has five pupils

Two million crimes went unsolved in a single year in Britain, according to the latest Home Office data (Photos by National World/Adobe Stock)

‘Unpunished crime undermines the whole system of justice’

Unreported and unpunished crime “undermines the whole system of justice”, a political economist has said.

Abbey Maclure

A poll, of 2,000 adults, found finances are still a main concern for 41 per cent of the nation

Cost of living crisis continues to bite a quarter of Brits

An undercover investigation by animal rights activist Joey Carbstrong revealed the disturbing abuse at Stockton Grange Farm, in Shropshire which supplies international dairy firm Müller.

Secret video shows farm worker appearing to hit and kick cows

Spending data revealed that summer lifestyle spending (June and August 2024) rose to £756.9m - a £12.9m increase compared to last year

Brits are spending more time with loved ones this summer, study finds

Lucy Sladen doing her aeroplane 'wing walk for South East Dog Rescue (SEDR)

I did a 700ft 'wing walk' but I'm scared of heights

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the quirkier strategies those who garden adopt to help their plants grow - including throwing teabags onto the soil

Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

Jordan Moray went missing from his home in Cwmbach, Aberdare, and his mother has issued a desperate plea for Jordan to make contact.

Jordan Moray disappearance: My son mysteriously vanished a year ago

At least 280,000 homeless people in the UK have no shoes or shoes that are falling to pieces.

Lutterworth residents encouraged to step up to support shoe poverty charity

The Litter Wombles are known around Harborough for their epic litter picks.

‘Disgust' as litter picker discovers used sanitary towel on road sign

Colder months ahead and a rising energy cap will mean increased bills this winter

Could installing a heat pump be the answer to rising energy bills?

Attributes which define a ‘healthy person’ include good posture, being able to move without difficulty and aids, and low body fat, according to Brits

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

A poll of 2,000 Brits revealed the ways they'd spend their money if it was no object - and this included home brand ketchup

Top 25 subtle ways Brits' lives would change if they were loaded

UK flag with Unconventional Brits title

Snoop Dogg's MTV Awards Cadillac and art made from 26k screws

1 in 3 Brits are scared and embarrassed of getting into a new sport

UK flag with Unconventional Brits title

Meet the miracle baby turned adult bride and viral mouse village maker

A new sofa-based fitness routine aims to inspire people to exercise

A quirky new sofa-based fitness routine has been created – to inspire those who followed the action-packed Summer of Sport on TV to do more exercise.

Francesca Tuckey

One in four Brits have been ‘sweat shamed’, according to research

Test your laundry expertise here

Seven in 10 women swear by a piece of beauty advice passed down from older family

7 in 10 women rely on beauty tips handed down by family

Some festivalgoers at Glastonbury Festival.

Festival goers reveal quirky hacks

The View lives up to its name

Boardmasters 2024: Cornish coast festival shines once again

Bilk's Sol Abraham

Boardmasters 2024: Bilk’s Sol Abrahams reflects on Cornish experience

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Maisy Grace at Boardmasters 2024

Maisy Grace chats career so far and privilege of playing Boardmasters

Wunderhorse before making their Boardmasters main stage debut

Boardmasters 2024: Wunderhorse chat main stage debut and second album