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Northamptonshire Day 2026 in Kettering has been cancelled /IMG

Northamptonshire Day 2026 events cancelled due to public safety concerns

Queen Street, Rushden /Google

Car parked in Rushden left smashed, dented and all four tyres punctured

Jack Gardner, of Pope Road, Wellingborough

Wellingborough man given Behaviour Order for being 'aggressive and intimidating'

Ben Fox, 25, was a prisoner at HMP Five Wells at the time of the stalking

Five Wells prisoner who stalked woman from his cell sentenced

Last week's Watermeadows parkrun was the 318th event

Northamptonshire Parkrun Diary Part 11: Watermeadows

Lisa Lewis from Wellingborough with Nicola Adams OBE

Wellingborough super slimmer is a knockout after losing 10st 1lb

Jim Hover (centre) with some of his Ise Lodge FC team including Sean Dyche/IMG

Kettering football manager honoured with reunion celebration led by Sean Dyche

Plenty of events and services are happening in north Northamptonshire to mark Remembrance

The Remembrance services taking place across north Northamptonshire

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Traffic and Travel

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

Corby main road closed after emergency services called to crash

Northants Police carried out checks on commercial vehicles using the A14 and A6 last week

30 commercial vehicles stopped by police on A14 and A6 during police checks

Road closures have been announced

Four-day closure for section of A6

The A43 between the Mawsley roundabout and Broughton will be closed for six hours

Main road between Kettering and Northampton to close for six hours

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Munya Chawawa

Munya Chawawa reveals shocking racism during theatre debut

Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

Crime

Darrell Bland. Image: IMG

Former Kettering man fixed relationship with brother after punching him

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged and set alight in Rock Hill, Rothwell

Car damaged before being set alight in Rothwell arson attack

CCTV from the Co-op in Olympic Way, Wellingborough /Northants Police/Google

CCTV issued after Wellingborough shoplifter threatened store staff

Deon St Vie has been jailed again (Pic credit: Northants Police)

Wellingborough drug dealer up to his old tricks

CCTV has been installed at Amos Lawrence Park in Raunds (Credit: Raunds Town Council)

CCTV installed in Raunds park following reports of anti-social behaviour

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they believe is connected to the theft

CCTV appeal as lawnmower and jigsaw stolen from home in Burton Latimer

Weather

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'

High temperatures trigger timetable changes for East Midlands Railway services including Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough stations

High temperatures trigger timetable changes for EMR services

Opinion

Hugo Fernandes. Image: IMG

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

Migration to Corby is part of the fabric of this town, but if you come here and commit crime, the consequences are inevitable.

Kate Cronin

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

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

William Carter

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

Labour is putting bobbies back on the beat

Helen thinks kingfishers should grace our banknotes

Suggestions for the new banknotes – answers on a postcard please…

Politics

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

Rosie Wrighting MP for Kettering speaking in the House of Commons Health Secretary Yvette Cooper (inset) /Parliament TV

Kettering MP raises Kettering General Hospital maternity ward in Parliament

Former town councillor, Marion Turner-Hawes said the Swanspool pavilion project 'revealed many weaknesses in the council'

Vacancy on Wellingborough Town Council after resignation of prominent councillor

ITV Exposure features NNC Cllr Gavin Beales' case in its news special investigation when three local MPs called for his suspension/IMG

ITV Exposure news documentary features Wellingborough Reform councillor

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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Bills are going up again - unless you act now

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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

Istanbul Turkish BBQ in Cannon Street, Wellingborough

Wellingborough takeaway shortlisted for British Kebab Awards

Els Bakes in Wollaston opened in March 2025

Northamptonshire village bakery raises £1,200 for British Heart Foundation

Get the look of the Celebrity Traitors kitchen with the help of Northamptonshire-based company Howdens

Get the Traitors' Castle kitchen look with Northamptonshire company Howdens

UK Trending

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

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Unsuspecting moviegoers surprised by Rylan were given free treats and cinema tickets

Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers

Environment

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

A motion to support Zane's Law was put forward by Green councillors on North Northants Council /LDR service

Councils unite in calling for stronger contaminated land protections

The Planning Inspectorate announced that permission has been granted today (October 8)

Final decision on massive 3,000-acre solar farm across Northants announced

Over 70 people attended the meeting in Hall Park on Monday evening

MP says frustrations ‘clear to see’ at Rushden meeting about flies

People

Des Collins - 'Toxic Town' solicitor/IMG

'Toxic Town' solicitor warns warns of probable new legal action
Solicitor Des Collins who famously represented families in the Corby Toxic Town High Court case has warned there is likely to be more legal action taken against the local council.
Alison Bagley

L-r Lee Barron MP for Corby and East Northants and Cllr Martin Griffiths leader of North Northants Council/IMG .

Council leader and Corby MP clash over 'toxic town' public inquiry call

BOTB winner Leonard Webb from Corby

Corby construction worker scoops £25k cash prize

Fireworks displays will be taking place across Northamptonshire (file picture)

Northamptonshire fireworks displays 2026: All the local Bonfire Night events

From left to right - Bradly Miller, Simon Barclay and Jonah Burdett (Credit: Matty Ross)

Three men who saved a life at Corby boxing event praised by police

Education

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

North Northants Community First Responders' Restart a Heart Day l-r Stacey Price, Keli Watts and Sarah Isukabadla/NNCFR

First Responders mark Restart a Heart Day with lessons in life-saving skills

Manor School in Mountbatten Way, Raunds Image: Nene Education Trust

Proposal to close 'financially unsustainable' Raunds sixth form from 2027

Wellingborough mayor Sylvia Erskine was among a number of guests invited to visit the Kumon Centre in Wellingborough

Wellingborough mayor visits Kumon Centre to see children’s learning in action

Health

Kettering hosts Halloween run in support of national ‘Let’s Lift the Curfew’ campaign/IMG

Kettering hosts Halloween run in support of ‘Let’s Lift the Curfew’ campaign

Keeping warm /Monkey Business Images

How Kettering and Barton Seagrave pensioners can apply for help with fuel bills

Mind and Citizen's Advice will use the hub within the Corby Town Council building, once a week/CTC

Community frontline support services hosted at Corby Town Council hub

Corby women's health brand joins world-first menopause shop in London

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