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Oliver Bonas could move into former TG Jones shop in Market Harborough

Principal Kate Nicholson. Picture: Robert Smyth Academy

Robert Smyth Academy principal thanks school community after Ofsted inspection

Market Harborough town centre. Picture: Iconic Media Group

New 'town council' for Market Harborough coming in April 2027

Digital card. Picture: Harborians

New digital membership card champions independent businesses across Harborough

Council leader Dan Harrison (CREDIT: LDRS)

Reform UK Leicestershire leader steps down from role

Deborah Taylor, former acting leader of Leicestershire County Council and now leader of the opposition
Credit: LDRS

Councillor says questions still need to be answered after leader resigns

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Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

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Market Harborough Choral Society Concert 7 November 2026

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Alton Towers is busy testing its new Bluey ride - and families have helped create an artwork to celebrate its launch

Alton Towers Bluey ride launch revealed with £32 ticket offer

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Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar is a real festive treat for beer lovers

Sneak preview of Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar – 24 beers and extras

Habibur Masum is on trial at Bradford Crown Court

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Sport

Harborough Town can dare to dream as they take on Leyton Orient in the FA Cup First Round Proper. (Photo: Rob O'Brien)

Harborough Town ready to sting above their weight in Leyton Orient FA Cup tie
History beckons for Harborough Town this Saturday, November 7, as the Bees travel to Leyton Orient for a momentous Emirates FA Cup First Round Proper clash.
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Harborough Town feature twice in The Only Way is Cup – The FA Cup Travelogue. (Photos: RB Media, Ian McNeilly)

Harborough Town appear twice in new book uncovering author’s FA Cup quest

Mitch Austin reckons Buxton are the best team Harborough Town have faced so far in the National League North. (Photo credit: RB Media)

Harborough Town boss Mitch Austin makes ‘best so far’ claim after Buxton defeat

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy is in pole position to win the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship

Grandstand VIP seats for Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2027

Action from Harborough Town's 1-1 draw with Worksop (Picture: RB Media)

Austin pleased with a 'point gained' as Harborough are held at home by Worksop

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Crime

Leicester Magistrates Court. Picture: Olivia Preston

Man handed community order after stealing trailer and trees in Gaddesby

Leicester Crown and County Court. Picture: Google Maps.

Gilmorton man spared jailed after admitting strangling and wounding victim

Cows on the tracks. Picture: Leicestershire & Rutland Rural Policing Team

Officers rescue cows from railway tracks with help from dogs

Revealed: The Market Harborough streets with the most recorded crime

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Harborough residents warned about scam email for council tax refunds

Foxton sign. Picture: Olivia Preston

Man injured after dog attack in Foxton

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November brings nights of fun aplenty to Harborough Theatre
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A woman holds a red poppy during a wreath laying ceremony. Photo by ARMEND NIMANI/AFP via Getty Images

Remembrance Day events happening in Harborough and Lutterworth this year

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Health

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

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Family creates tribute to gran after hospital's ‘compassionate care’

Judy Rowley, Co-ordinator of Harborough Hygiene Bank, with a basket of donated hygiene products. Picture: Hygiene Bank

More than 1,000kg of hygiene products handed out in Harborough so far in 2026

Malvolia Benham and her husband Richard with Abhijit Roy from Specsavers Lutterworth in the centre. Picture: Specsavers

Lutterworth opticians raise more than £2,200 for eye care project in Ghana

A patient's eye view, as a dentist poses for the photographer. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

New dentist practice could open in Market Harborough if plans approved

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Toy Story 5 has just landed on Yoto and I've ordered it straight away for my son

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Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

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Stacey Solomon, pictured with her husband Joe Swash, has spoken out about media intrusion into her family life, claiming photographers' behaviour make her feel 'stalked'.

Stacey Solomon says media attention leaves her feeling 'stalked'

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Meet the seven-year-old girl who has already been to 46 countries – without missing a single day of school.

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Leane and John's home after it was ravaged by a fire.

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Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

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Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

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Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

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Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

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