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Completing three triathlons in just six weeks is the challenge a Fleckney athlete has set herself – as a way of raising awareness and cash for her favourite animal charity. That’s Dani Wills, whose first triathlon is at Burghley House in Stamford in June, followed by two more at Blenheim Palace and Rutland Water in […]
Staff and pupils at a Harborough school are celebrating being in the top 1% in the country for achievement in reading, writing and mathematics. St Andrew’s CE Primary School in North Kilworth learned of its success following the most recent Key Stage 2 SATS results. Speaking on the achievement, Head of School, Claire Rodi, said, […]
The founder of a Market Harborough-based charity says she’s delighted to have been invited to the King’s Garden Party in London next month in recognition of her work. Marie Connor set up ‘HAB Anti-bullying and Mental Health’ after her disabled son was attacked during the awareness week in 2011, following years of bullying. Since then […]
A challenge is underway to try to find over 20 orange knitted hearts hidden all around Harborough. To mark Multiple Schlerosis Week, which runs from April 22nd to 28th 2024, it’s the idea of former Harborough Mail reporter, Jemma Redden, who was first diagnosed with the “invisible” neurological condition 15 years’ ago. So far, the […]
A man suspected of shoplifting in Lutterworth has been arrested by Leicestershire Police. Officers say he was identified by working closely with local retailers and trawling through CCTV footage. Michael Church, of no fixed abode, was finally detained in the early hours of Tuesday morning (23rd April 2023) following a number of arrest attempts. The […]
A Welland Park Academy student could soon be benefitting from a new ‘bionic’ arm and hand thanks to the continuing crowdfunding efforts of his family and friends. 15-year-old Brooklyn was born with a rare genetic disorder, which meant his limbs had not formed properly and his right hand was missing altogether. He and two other […]
Harborough’s MP is asking residents around the town’s southern estate what they’d like to see happen with an area of derelict land in their neighbourhood. The neglected Market Harborough site contains disused garages which have become overgrown and vandalised – and is currently a magnet for fly-tippers. As we reported last week, Neil O’Brien called […]
Market Harborough’s newest school, which is due to open this August, has announced the appointment of its very first head teacher. Cressida Knox will lead Wellington Place Primary – initially to a reception year of up to thirty children. Cressida told HFM says she’s relishing the challenge… She added that all the building work at […]
Residents in the Harborough District who’re thinking of making the switch to all-electric driving have a major annual showcase right on our doorstep this weekend. On Sunday 28th April the ‘Electric Vehicles Festival 2024’ is being staged at Stanford Hall near Lutterworth for the first time – with hundreds of current owners displaying their cars […]
A young cheerleader from Kibworth is celebrating double success after bringing home two medals from a prestigious competition in America. 17-year-old Jessica Savage and her cheerleading squads from ‘Elite Storm’, alongside their coaches Leanne and Ellie, took part in the final of the ‘All Star World Championships’ in Florida on Friday (19th April). After winning […]
