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Green Hill Solar Farm was approved by the Planning Inspectorate on October 8

North Northamptonshire Council leader responds to MPs' letter on huge solar farm

Kettering remembers: Remembrance Sunday 2026/IMG

Kettering Remembrance Sunday service as town pays its respects to the fallen

The accident happened on the A605 between Warmington and Elton. Image: Google

Woman dead and Good Samaritan seriously hurt after five-vehicle pile-up

Corby Remembrance Sunday parade and service 2026/IMG

Corby Remembrance Sunday service sees hundreds gather to pay respects to fallen

The sun illuminates fog and silhouettes a tree in Clapham Common as the sun rises on 29 December 2016 in London, England.

New fog warning issued for Northamptonshire with advice for drivers

Northampton Guildhall. Image: Alison Bagley

Inquests taking place in Northamptonshire this week

St Mary's Church, Rushden

Rushden church entrance could be altered to make it more accessible

Victoria Smith, Tai Smith, Isaiah Spencer, Michael Jeans and Jake Barritt, December 2009

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Kettering Greenway: The new stretch in the Ise Valley from Grantown pavilion to Deeble Road has been completed/IMG

Greenway Ise Lodge off-road path completed for walkers, wheelers and cyclists

A43 Kettering to Corby road closed between the 'hamburger' roundabout Glendon Road turn and Barford Bridge roundabout/IMG

A43 closure traffic jams cause ‘frustration and stress’ for drivers

Roadworks have caused significant delays in Greening Road, Rothwell

Delays through Rothwell cause by surface works on A6 as roadworks continue

Emergency services were called to Uppingham Road Corby (A6003)/ Google

Corby main road closed after emergency services called to crash

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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

Is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming about to deliver a massive cold snap in the UK? It could, but it’s not that simple.

Explainer Sudden stratospheric warming: What could it mean for the UK weather?

Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

Shoppers hail Aldi's Christmas advert 'the best' one - watch it here

A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

Crime

Northampton Crown Court is facing delays. Image: IMG

Northampton Crown Court lawyers concerned about delays as trial 'bumped again'

Station Road, Burton Latimer/Google

Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Burton Latimer street

Grantham Walk, Corby, where a knifepoint robbery took place last night.

Corby cyclist robbed at knifepoint on bonfire night

A murder trial jury has been shown CCTV of Jordan White cycling and walking down Victoria Street. Image: IMG

Screenshots of bundles of cash sent 'from murder defendant's phone'

Ezekiel Williams/KTFC

Kettering Town FC pays tribute after footballer dies following MK attack

A Northampton man has been sentencing for harassing speed van operatives.

Man sentenced for harassment after approaching speed van operatives

Weather

People walk through an avenue in Dunham Massey as low temperatures bring on an early morning fog on 13 October 2022 in Altrincham, England.

When weather warning will be in force for part of Northamptonshire

Met Office yellow weather warning in place for two days across North Northants/IMG

Yellow weather warning issued for North Northants area as thunderstorms forecast

Rushden Lakes' West Terrace

Rushden Lakes issues heat warning for shoppers

Chester House Estate

Chester House Estate's one-day closure due to ‘exceptionally high temperatures'

Opinion

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham: Journalism is vital part of our national infrastructure

“With greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters”

David Summers

Dr Frights' Halloween Nights will be at White's Nurseries in Earls Barton until October 31

This is what we thought to this year's Dr Frights' Halloween Nights

Hugo Fernandes. Image: IMG

Comment: 'Don't let the door hit you on the way out'

It’s a funny time of year…

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The aftermath of the Bedford train crash and senior solicitor Des Collins (right)

Corby toxic waste solicitor offers help to victims of Bedford train crash

Cllr Raj Mishra

Opinion: We were promised change – Wellingborough is still waiting

A demonstration last week in Parliament Square in support of the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill

My thoughts on the failure of the assisted dying Bill

Politics

Green Hill Solar Farm was approved by the Planning Inspectorate on October 8

Northants MPs pen letter to NNC leader to support review of huge solar farm

Parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), who use council-arranged travel to school services, are being invited to share their experiences

North Northants Council to survey families who receive SEND transport to school

Council tax support proposals in North Northamptonshire are to be discussed next week

Council tax support proposals in North Northants to be discussed by councillors

Gen Kitchen MP has delivered a petition of more than 2,000 signatures to North Northamptonshire Council

Parking charges petition handed to council by Wellingborough and Rushden MP

Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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You might have spare cash sitting in your energy account - here's how to get it back

Explainer Claim energy refunds and save on bills with hidden account credit

Business

Aluminium Shapes have won a sustainability award for a new product. Image: Submitted

Corby company wins national award for new lower-carbon aluminium product

Corby's new Lidl store officially opened last week

PICTURES: Take a look around Corby's new Lidl supermarket

The 'Christmas At Nene Court' shopping event is taking place on Friday, November 13

'Magical' Christmas event coming to Wellingborough shopping destination

UK Trending

The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Environment

New woodland for Kettering/Google/NNC

New woodland will see horse paddock transformed with planting of 3,100 trees

MP for Corby Lee Barron and Cllr Martin Griffiths leader of North Northants Council/IMG

MP makes fresh call to council to publish plan for toxic land

Bedfordia Lt planning application: L-r Richard Scarfe and Roger Barnes from the Cluck Off campaign/IMG

Rushden industrial chicken factory racks up more than 3,262 objections

Anglian Water is installing hundreds of kilometres of new pipes across its network and progressing plans for two new reservoirs and a desalination plant

Hosepipe ban for Northamptonshire to remain in place as drought continues

People

Soapbox Race /Photo by Jon Rigby

Kettering soapbox racing plan for town centre streets
Fans of soapbox racing will be able to enjoy the spectacular sport next year thanks to plans by Kettering Town Council (KTC).
Alison Bagley

The New Inn in Rushden Road, Wymington was the last pub in the village

Plans to convert last pub in village near Rushden into private housing

Corby fireworks event is back on / Syl Rielly/ UGC IMG

Cancelled Corby fireworks given go ahead after ‘positive’ fire safety meeting

Mum Ruby Leach with Ralphie Leach-King-Rhodes /Mum Ruby, dad Jacob King-Rhodes, Roma and Ralphie, Roma with sister Rosabella with a photo of Ralphie/family photos

Kettering maternity report into death of baby finds guidance was not followed

Richard Lillyman was a partner in Dalkeith Ironmongers in Kettering/family photo

Tributes to former Kettering business owner and 'gentleman' who has died aged 90

Education

The consultation is taking place between November 2 and December 31

Give your views on proposed term dates in Northants for 2028-29

Wellingborough Day Nursery in Croyland Road /IMG

'Upset' as Wellingborough nursery confirms permanent closure

Wellingborough Day Nursery in Croyland Road, Wellingborough/IMG

Wellingborough day nursery closed after surprise Ofsted inspection

Representatives from Kettering Food Bank receiving the donations from Broughton Primary School

School makes donation to Kettering Food Bank to help other families in need

Ashley Grant (left) and Lou Chandler (right) with members of Shine Arts and Well-Being at the launch of This is Us /IMG

Burton Latimer book showcases year in the life of arts and well-being group

Celebrating a good Ofsted report, June 2009

Looking back: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kettering, 2006 to 2011

Health

Health leaders are urging anyone who is eligible for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations in the north of the county to get their vaccination

Mobile clinics for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations in North Northants this month

Skylark families candlelit vigil outside Kettering General Hospital: Louise Longster holds a photo of Chloe Longster, Nicola Stanton and Stephen Watts with a photo of daughter Jorgie Stanton-Watts and Lynette Stone holds a photo of son Alfie/IMG

Kettering hospital children's ward death campaigners call for public inquiry

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Northamptonshire man was 'let down' by mental health services, coroner rules

Kettering General Hospital /IMG

KGH A&E ‘extremely busy’ as long wait warning issued

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