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Runners to the rescue after horse’s fall

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:43 GMT

Runners helped rescue a horse which was running free after its rider suffered a fall.

Anti-bullying campaign is gathering strong momentum

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:53:54 GMT

A campaign to beat bullying and to offer support and advice to victims is gaining pace and spreading its wings.

Mission to Haiti for Drew and his group of helpers

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:50:33 GMT

A man from Desborough is embarking on a mission to help people in Haiti.

Parishes across the district to benefit from a share of £250,000 homes cash

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:48:23 GMT

Parishes in the Harborough district are to get a share of £250,000 to spend on projects to improve their communities.

Retired lecturer backing county-wide eye disease awareness drive

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:38:45 GMT

A retired university lecturer from Market Harborough whose performance on the tennis court has been affected by his eye disease is urging people to get regular sight checks to spot early signs as part of a countywide awareness drive.

Video: Whittle weekend was so wonderful

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:55 GMT

A special exhibition exploring the work of Sir Frank Whittle showed there is still plenty of interest in the aviation pioneer more than 70 years after his jet engine first flew.

Video: KibFest 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:27:59 GMT

While the rain held off, around 1,500 people flooded the gates of a festival held in memory of a man who died in a collision while out cycling last year.

Blake confirmed as council leader

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:32:13 GMT

As predicted, Cllr Blake Pain was confirmed as the next leader of Harborough District Council last night (Monday).

Fashion show will benefit Third World

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:11:56 GMT

Discard the winter woolies and inject some colour into your wardrobe with a women’s fashion show in Harborough today (Thursday).

Horse rider airlifted to hospital after fall at Rockingham trials event

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:45 GMT

A woman was airlifted to hospital after falling from a horse at Rockingham Castle.

Happy hour at pop-up pub

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:22 GMT

Have a drink at a pop-up pub being set up in Harborough tomorrow (Friday). It is one of three rooms being erected at Naseby Square Community centre for activity sessions from 12-2pm aimed at people with memory loss and their carers. The rooms, which also include a 1950s-style shop and a living room, will open as part of Voluntary Action South Leicestershire’s Memory Lane scheme.

Harborough firefighters free person trapped in bedroom

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:28:16 GMT

Firefighters attended a home in Harborough to free a person who had become trapped in a bedroom.

Armed response unit called to Harborough after gun shot heard

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:10:25 GMT

Armed police were deployed in Market Harborough yesterday (Sunday) after reports of a gun shot being heard.

Cancer charity offering support in Harborough

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:11:03 GMT

Macmillan Cancer Support’s bright green mobile information and support centre is coming to Harborough tomorrow (Tuesday).

Our tiniest columnist: The Baby Harborian on...the carnival princesses competition

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:05:59 GMT

So, I’m not a happy bunny (and no, that’s not just a turn of phrase, since I’m currently sporting my Easter get-up)....

Mail columnist: Helping to Spark district’s economy

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:59:00 GMT

The Mail is delighted to be helping to launch a fantastic new initiative that will help spark new business and further prosperity in the district.

Brian’s Bit: For better or for worse?

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:50:27 GMT

I reckon taking weddings is the icing on the cake, with the church full of happy people. And this year I have 19, in eight different churches, as well as four wedding blessings at Hothorpe Hall.

Video: Car crashes through wall

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:44 GMT

A driver, who is not believed to be seriously injured, was taken to hospital after their car crashed through a six-foot wall into a garden.

Slideshow: A week in pictures

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:31:23 GMT

A selection of pictures taken by Mail snappers over the last seven days.

Feature: Room for Music

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:43:19 GMT

Their name may not be the most well-known in the district, but Harborough district organisation Room For Music is providing great support for young musicians and studio technicians alike.