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Welcome back, please join us this summer! Services have resumed at all of the Benefice Churches:

Yes, the price is correct; this wine costs the equivalent of nearly £34 per bottle. How can that be justified? It’s from an impeccable source, Château Suduiraut, and it’s got the characteristic apricot/marmalade richness and sweetness from noble rot grapes and just enough acidity.

The County Council is working closely with local bus operators to come up with bold plans to improve public transport; and to encourage more people to use it.

The County Council has launched a consultation to capture views on three suggested options for school term and holiday dates. The proposals cover term dates running for five years from autumn 2022 to summer 2027. The options are:

Along with our Cyberhood Watch partner, Avast, we have launched a new survey to understand whether the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our attitudes towards certain aspects of cyber security and privacy since the first lockdown in March 2020.

The season is in full flow and the club has had a great start. The 1st XI and 2nd XI both sit top of their respective divisions after nine games, with the 1st XI also moving into the Quarter Final stages of the T20 and County Cups.

The current (HDC) Local Plan is continuing to provide an up-to-date framework for future sustainable growth across the Harborough district, according to a recent review.

Network Rail is preparing to start the bidding process to revive its major electrification upgrade plans.

GEMS Charity and Leicester Hospitals Charity are teaming up to raise vital funds to expand the chemotherapy suite at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. LRI’s adult cancer treatment services have significantly outgrown their capacity.

With the weather set to fair, the Euros about to start, and with the Covid rules about to relax, (fingers crossed), smouldering BBQs across the villages will be smelled from afar. Bridge 67 Butchers are able to offer you a fantastic range of beef, pork and lamb from our farm in Smeeton Westerby. We also have chicken, Hambletons breads, British cheeses, not to mention our lovely range of relishes and sauces in our pantry.