Leisure, sport and culture news
Top comedians to headline Harborough’s BIG Comedy Weekend
Published on Monday 30 January 2023Harborough District Council is inviting people from all over the district to lighten up the start of the year and get ready for a weekend of laughter, chuckles, guffaws and giggles.
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New Active Communities and Leisure Contract for Harborough District Council
Published on Tuesday 17 January 2023Harborough District Council’s Physical Activity Strategy identified the need to refurbish both Lutterworth Sports Centre and Market Harborough Leisure Centre.
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Sapling from Platinum Jubilee ‘Tree of Trees’ welcomed to Welland Park
Published on Thursday 15 December 2022A rowan sapling was ceremonially planted yesterday, Thursday 15 December 2022, in Welland Park, Market Harborough, to mark HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Christmas events set to bring cheer to Market Harborough
Published on Friday 11 November 2022The festive season is nearly upon us, beginning with the switch on of the Christmas Lights in Market Harborough town centre.
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Santa is coming to Harborough Market
Published on Friday 11 November 2022This Christmas period, the indoor market will be having a special visitor every Saturday in December. That special person is Santa himself!
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Call for venues and performers to join comedy festival
Published on Thursday 13 October 2022Harborough District Council is delighted to announce that the Leicester Comedy Festival BIG Weekend is returning to the Harborough district in February 2023.
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Lutterworth’s new museum celebrates opening
Published on Thursday 6 October 2022Lutterworth’s brand new museum has officially opened its doors to the public with the aim of bringing to life the last 2,000 years that have made Lutterworth what it is today.
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Inspiring women's glider event puts district on world stage
Published on Friday 2 September 2022With 12 competing nations, 43 elite gliding pilots with crews and supporters, plus hundreds of visitors, there was lots to enjoy during the Women’s World Gliding Championships 2022.
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Popular Food and Drink Festival returns
Published on Thursday 25 August 2022It’s back! Get set to sample some of the tastiest world cuisine around as the hugely popular Food and Drink Festival returns to Market Harborough over the bank holiday weekend.
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Join launch events for world glider championships
Published on Monday 1 August 2022The Women’s World Gliding Championship is coming to Harborough district in August – and to celebrate the occasion two opening ceremony events are being held in local town centres.
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Not-to-be-missed activities on offer for young people
Published on Tuesday 5 July 2022Young people are invited to take part in a host of free drop-in activities, during the summer break, including sessions from local basketball and skateboarding VIPs.
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Take pledge to improve workplace wellbeing
Published on Friday 28 January 2022It’s time to take the pledge – and commit to improving the wellbeing of workforces across the Harborough district.
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BIG Weekend of comedy is back with host of shows
Published on Friday 21 January 2022The hugely popular BIG Weekend of comedy is back – and we're inviting people from all over the district to get ready for some laughter, chuckles, guffaws and giggles.
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Platinum Jubilee plans underway
Published on Thursday 2 December 2021Plans are underway to mark and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen becoming the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 glorious years on the throne.
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Up to £10m revamp of district leisure centres planned
Published on Thursday 9 September 2021Nearly £9m could be invested into revamping Market Harborough leisure centre – with ambitious plans of site improvements.
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Funding support for leisure centres to help recovery
Published on Wednesday 24 March 2021Leisure centres in the Harborough district, which are set to reopen after lockdown, are set to benefit from Government funding announced this week.
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Aiming to boost sports facilities and unlock funding
Published on Tuesday 15 December 2020Improving community and sports facilities and unlocking funding streams, now and in the future, is the aim of a new strategy approved this week.
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It’s game on as improvements unveiled in village
Published on Wednesday 19 August 2020Brand new sport and recreation facilities have been unveiled in Kibworth Beauchamp, along with a host of improvements to encourage outdoor play.
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Leisure centres to reopen thanks to support
Published on Tuesday 28 July 2020Leisure centres in the Harborough district are set to reopen on Saturday (1 Aug 2020) after additional funding was agreed by councillors.
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Council to explore two options on leisure provision
Published on Tuesday 7 July 2020Councillors have agreed to explore whether a redesign of its leisure centre, or a brand new facility, will be the best option as it looks to enhance well-being across the district.
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New pilot scheme for patients facing cancer surgery
Published on Friday 13 March 2020The health and fitness of cancer patients, preparing to undergo potentially life-enhancing surgery, could be given a boost thanks to an innovative new pilot scheme.
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Emergency Services and NHS staff invited to get active for free this Christmas
Published on Monday 16 December 2019All members of the Emergency Services and frontline NHS colleagues in Harborough are being invited to get active for free this Christmas.
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Emergency Services and frontline NHS staff invited to get active for free this Christmas
Published on Monday 16 December 2019All members of the Emergency Services and frontline NHS colleagues in Harborough are being invited to get active for free this Christmas.
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Local sporting heroes celebrate
Published on Thursday 14 November 2019Local sporting heroes were recognised at the annual Active Harborough District Sports Awards last night in an evening of celebration at Leicester Grammar School.
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Sporting history events for those with dementia
Published on Friday 13 September 2019Remembering sporting highlights and memorable moments from the past is the aim of two events for people with dementia.
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VIP chef announced as star guest at Food & Drink Festival
Published on Friday 19 July 2019Thousands of food lovers are expected to flock to Welland Park to celebrate the 2019 Market Harborough Food and Drink Festival.
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Play area in Lutterworth set for revamp
Published on Tuesday 16 July 2019A popular play area in Lutterworth is set to be enhanced and updated as part of a programme of play improvements across the district.
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Bigger and better sandpit to provide fun all year long
Published on Monday 15 July 2019Children can enjoy the fun of the ‘beach’, all year round, with the introduction of a newly extended and enhanced sandpit in Welland Park.
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Big crowds at town’s classic car show
Published on Tuesday 9 July 2019Thousands of people flocked to Market Harborough on Sunday for the Classic Car Show – one of the most popular events in the East Midlands.
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Tourism boost with new website and tourism guide
Published on Thursday 13 June 2019Showcasing the Harborough district’s unique tourism offer is the focus of a new website and handy guide being launched this week.
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Activating digital skills and physical fun
Published on Tuesday 4 June 2019Free wellbeing sessions were held across the Harborough District last week to help people aged over 60 improve their digital skills and keep active.
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Giant sandpit to provide fun all year long
Published on Friday 31 May 2019Children will get to enjoy the fun of the ‘beach’, all year round, with the introduction of a giant sandpit to replace the Harborough by the Sea event.
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Free Over 60s Wellbeing Event
Published on Monday 20 May 2019Come along to one of our free wellbeing sessions aimed at supporting people aged over 60 with skills relating to digital devices and also promoting community health and improved facilities.
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Vintage poster for classic car show unveiled
Published on Monday 15 April 2019The new vintage style poster for this year’s Market Harborough Classic Car Show has been unveiled.
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BIG win for Harborough district comedy event
Published on Tuesday 2 April 2019Harborough District Council and the BIG Weekend have been declared the winners of the Liberty Award at the 2019 Leicester Comedy Festival Awards.
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Council launches partnership aiming to get more people active
Published on Monday 1 April 2019Joint media release - Harborough District Council and Everyone Active
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Council to deliver high-tech fitness boost
Published on Tuesday 19 March 2019Harborough District Council has paved the way for new, state-of-the-art gym equipment to be installed at Lutterworth and Market Harborough leisure centres.
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More play areas to benefit from new equipment
Published on Monday 21 January 2019More play areas across the Harborough district are to be improved and updated with new and exciting equipment being installed to encourage a range of activities.
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New leisure company wants to get ‘everyone active’
Published on Wednesday 19 December 2018Getting ‘everyone active’ is the key aim of the leisure management company appointed to run the Harborough district’s leisure centres from 1 April 2019.
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Popular food and drink festival to return - twice!
Published on Thursday 6 December 2018The 2018 Market Harborough’s Food & Drink Festival was such a success that plans are underway to bring it back not once but twice in 2019.
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District shines at tourism awards
Published on Friday 30 November 2018Local businesses and the town of Market Harborough have won at the prestigious Leicestershire Promotions 2018 Tourism & Hospitality Awards, held on Thursday 29 November 2018 in Leicester.
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Sports Awards celebrate local talent
Published on Friday 16 November 2018Sporting talent, from across the Harborough district, was celebrated at the Sports Awards 2018.
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District’s ambitious leisure vision – next steps
Published on Thursday 4 October 2018The District Council has said getting value for money is a priority as it continues to deliver its ambitious vision to improve sports, leisure and physical activity opportunities across the district.
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Sports Awards 2018 - final call for nominations!
Published on Thursday 20 September 2018Nominate your candidates for Harborough District Sport Awards 2018.
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250k play area improvements on way
Published on Wednesday 19 September 2018Play areas across the district are to be improved and updated with new and exciting equipment being installed to encourage a range of activities.
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Charity Lunch in Honour of Suffragettes
Published on Thursday 9 August 2018The influential role of the Suffragettes in giving women the right to vote for the first time has been honoured at a special charity event.
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Market Harborough’s Recipe for Success
Published on Monday 6 August 2018Saturday and Sunday’s Market Harborough Food and Drink Festival, organised by Harborough District Council, has been hailed as a huge success.
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Crowds flock to popular sandpits event
Published on Monday 30 July 2018This year’s sandpits event in Market Harborough proved extremely popular with hundreds of people flocking to its new location over the weekend.
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Local sponsor announced for Food & Drink Festival
Published on Friday 20 July 2018Thousands of food lovers are expected to flock to Welland Park in Market Harborough on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August 11am to 7pm for the 2018 Market Harborough Food and Drink Festival.
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Sandpits event relocates to popular town park
Published on Tuesday 10 July 2018Harborough District Council will be bringing the seaside to Welland Park, Market Harborough on 27, 28 and 29 July from 10am to 4pm.
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Harborough Pilots Scheme to Help Families Get Active
Published on Friday 8 June 2018Leicestershire County Council has been awarded £442,800 of National Lottery funding from Sport England to help low-income families get active with their children.
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Food & Drink Festival bigger and better than ever
Published on Thursday 15 March 2018Market Harborough’s Food & Drink Festival promises to be even bigger and better when it returns to the town on Saturday 4 August and Sunday 5 August 2018.
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Lifetime leisure membership for stalwart Richard
Published on Monday 5 March 2018A fitness instructor, who has been an inspirational figure in helping others improve their health, has been surprised with a special award.
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Ambitious vision for a healthier district
Published on Tuesday 5 December 2017A vision to help people across the Harborough district live more healthy and active lifestyles – now and in the future – has been approved.
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Arts Fresco - take the survey
Published on Wednesday 13 September 2017Arts Fresco organisers are inviting people to take part in a short survey about the event.
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Arts Council supports Arts Fresco 2017
Published on Wednesday 16 August 2017Arts Fresco awarded almost £15,000 from Grants for the Arts funding to support this year’s festival in Market Harborough.
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Get ready for Harborough by the Sea 2017
Published on Tuesday 11 July 2017Are you ready for Harborough by the Sea 2017?
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Public to help shape district’s sport and leisure vision
Published on Wednesday 21 June 2017An opportunity to help shape leisure facilities and activities across the Harborough district is being handed to residents.
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Retro poster for classic car show unveiled
Published on Wednesday 14 June 2017People are being transported back to a golden age with the unveiling of a vintage style poster to promote the eagerly-awaited classic car show in Market Harborough.
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Vision for future leisure provision in district on agenda
Published on Friday 5 May 2017Major proposals to revitalise leisure facilities in the Harborough district could be given the go-ahead as part of a drive to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity.
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Harborough's exciting new festival
Published on Wednesday 3 May 2017Enjoy the finest, locally produced wine, beer, gin and cider at Harborough's exciting new festival.
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Join together to celebrate community
Published on Friday 28 April 2017A weekend of celebrations and fun activities is taking place aiming to bring people together and harness community spirit.
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Giant sandpits event set to be a classic
Published on Thursday 6 April 2017This year’s annual Harborough by the Sea family event is set to be a classic.
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Italian Market returning to Market Harborough
Published on Tuesday 14 March 2017The popular Italia in Piazza will be returning to The Square in Market Harborough for the first time in four years, offering fresh Italian produce of the highest quality.
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Celebrating emerging sporting talent
Published on Wednesday 8 March 2017Potential sporting stars of the future from across the Harborough district are being celebrated at a special grants handover this week.
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Harborough by the Sea 2017
Published on Monday 6 March 2017Harborough by the Sea 2017 will be taking place from Friday 28 July to Monday 31 July.
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New exercise opportunity for mums-to-be
Published on Friday 24 February 2017A new pre-natal exercise class is starting in Lutterworth providing a fun opportunity for mums-to-be to enjoy a gentle work-out.
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Play area gets new state of the art surface
Published on Wednesday 25 January 2017An issue with cats blighting a much-used play area in the Harborough district has been resolved thanks to the district council.
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JUST relaunching bigger than ever
Published on Thursday 12 January 2017The JUST initiative is relaunching – bigger and better than ever – with two councils teaming up to offer fun drop-in sports and activity sessions.
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‘Celebrate Safely’ this festive season
Published on Thursday 8 December 2016Have fun this Christmas, but drink sensibly, drive carefully, stay safe, and look out for your friends.
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Grants help more sport clubs flourish
Published on Thursday 29 September 2016Two sports clubs in the Harborough district have benefited from a grant – and others are being encouraged to apply for funding.
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Leisure centre improves child safety in car park with new speed ramp
Published on Tuesday 13 September 2016Work planned at leisure this week
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Free event helps older people ‘get up and go’
Published on Wednesday 7 September 2016Older people, who may feel less confident about mobility and exercise, are being encouraged to join a free event promoting a more active lifestyle.
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Countdown to Arts Fresco festival
Published on Thursday 25 August 2016People can expect some thrilling sights and sounds on the streets of Market Harborough when the international street theatre festival Arts Fresco returns to the town on Sunday 18 September 2016.
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Food and drink festival returns to district
Published on Monday 15 August 2016Market Harborough’s Food & Drink Festival promises to be even bigger and better when it returns to the town on Sunday 28 August and Monday 29 August 2016.
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Helping hand for local sports clubs
Published on Monday 25 July 2016Nearly 20 local sports clubs attended an event aiming to help them develop as well as seek funding for the year ahead.
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Giant sandpits return to Market Harborough in July
Published on Friday 15 July 2016This month will see the return of the giant sandpits as the hugely popular Harborough by the Sea event gets underway in Market Harborough.
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Try football at more leisurely pace
Published on Tuesday 14 June 2016Walking football sessions – with no running allowed – are being offered to the over 50s in Lutterworth.
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‘Take it steady’ urges new project
Published on Thursday 21 April 2016People over 65 years old, who may be worried about balance or mobility, are being invited to join some special sessions being launched to help them.
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Feel Good Friday – 20 May 2016
Published on Thursday 21 April 2016Yoga sessions, cake and a cuppa, colouring-in for grown-ups, and a short walk are all part of a special day dedicated to celebrating positive mental health.
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Get ready for Sport Relief mile
Published on Tuesday 1 March 2016It’s time to grab your trainers and join the fun as preparations begin for the fundraising Sport Relief Mile in Market Harborough.
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JUST get involved in sport and activities
Published on Tuesday 12 January 2016Ladies in the Harborough district are being encouraged to be more active with a series of fun, drop-in sports and activity sessions.
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Welland Park café enters exciting new era
Published on Tuesday 18 August 2015The café in popular Welland Park in Market Harborough is taking an exciting new direction when it re-launches next week.
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Sandpits event proves more popular than ever
Published on Wednesday 12 August 2015The popular Harborough by the Sea event in Market Harborough has been hailed a huge success – attracting a record number of visitors compared to previous years.
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Harborough by the Sea sandpits event returns this weekend
Published on Tuesday 28 July 2015This weekend will see the eagerly-awaited return of the giant sandpits as the hugely popular Harborough By The Sea event gets underway.
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Views are being sought on open spaces
Published on Wednesday 4 March 2015New ‘greenways’, to enhance existing walking and cycling routes, are among ideas being considered as part of an open spaces consultation.
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Free gym equipment in park gets community active
Published on Monday 30 June 2014A free-to-use ‘Social Fitness Zone’ aiming to inspire fitness amongst local communities has opened in Welland Park in Market Harborough.
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Harborough Market to introduce new Vintage Retro and Antique Market
Published on Monday 30 June 2014After a hugely successful opening and celebration day in April, Harborough Market has experienced a huge array of visitors and the support has been fantastic.
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Top cyclists ride through district
Published on Monday 12 May 2014Crowds got to see some of cycling's top competitors when The Women's Tour event passed through the district.
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Be a part of major town arts project
Published on Wednesday 30 April 2014People in the Harborough district are being given a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting arts project.
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Hundreds enjoy day of celebration at market
Published on Monday 14 April 2014Shoppers, dignitaries, and celebrity guests filled Harborough's market on Good Friday to celebrate all that is on offer at the newly-refurbished building.
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Easter Bonnet Competition – win a new bike
Published on Wednesday 26 March 2014We are asking local children to get creative with Easter bonnets for the chance to win a brand new bike.
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Rainbow flag flies to mark LGBT history month
Published on Tuesday 4 February 2014The Rainbow flag is flying above the Harborough District Council offices this week to mark the start of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month.
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