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Some of the cannabis plants seized in Kettering today (Pic credit: Kettering Town and Rural Policing Team on Twitter)

Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in police raid at Kettering house

Lucy Leahy, 23, died before finding out she had passed her Chartered Accountancy exams/family picture

Tribute to 'cherished daughter, sister and partner' killed in crash

Northamptonshire Police.

Former cop would have been sacked following relationship with special constable

Animals in Need

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for their forever home this week

Warmington School has been rated good in all areas by Ofsted

Delight for village school as Ofsted says it is good in every area

Andrew Knott with the album

Got, got, NEED! Rare World Cup sticker album to be auctioned off

James Acaster at Wicksteed Park with Wicky Bear/National World

James Acaster set for three-night hometown gig run at Wicksteed Park

The Wadcroft car park in Kettering

Free parking for Christmas shoppers in Corby and Kettering

PD Rosie has been on the job in Northamptonshire for 12 months now.

Celebrating one year of Northamptonshire's digital detection Police Dog Rosie

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision in St Mary's Road, Kettering

New witness appeal following crash in St Mary's Road, Kettering

Sport

Chunya Munga (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints lock Chunya Munga
When London Irish were suspended from the Gallagher Premiership for financial reasons in June, Saints moved quickly to give jobs to some of their stars.

Lewis Ludlam celebrated scoring a try against Harlequins last Friday night (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury update and responds to latest Ludlam links

The boots will be auctioned off in Wellingborough. Credit: Graham Budd Auctions / SWNS

Beckham's golden boots to be auctioned off

MPs Philip Hollobone (on far left) and Tom Pursglove (second from right) with members of The Crusaders section at Desborough Indoor Bowling Club/Desborough Indoor Bowling Club

MPs’ bowls battle highlights Desborough's Crusaders

Jack White has signed a new deal at Northants (Picture; David Rogers/Getty Images)

Seam bowler Jack White puts pen to paper on new deal at Northants

Crime

The Newlands Shopping Centre

Prison for man who damaged shopping centre glass door with chisel

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Church Street, Wellingborough

Man suffers facial injuries in fight outside Wellingborough club

Wellingborough market

Removal of fixed market stalls in Wellingborough due to anti-social behaviour

Rushden Lakes/National World

Passer-by foils Rushden Lakes robbery after teenager threatened by two boys

British Heart Foundation shop in Elizabeth Street, Corby

Two women assaulted in busy Corby town centre street

Warwick Crown Court.

Suspended sentence for man who admitted disguising donation to MP's campaign

What's On

Toseland, right, and host Keith Huewen

Toseland plays to packed house at Stirrup Cup

Boughton House in Snow

Christmas comes to Boughton House this weekend

Those on the tour will go down the iconic start/finish straight.

Book tickets now for Silverstone Museum’s Winter Tours

The choir's 'Victorian Christmas' concert in December 2019

Wellingborough Orpheus Choir’s farewell concert

Retro

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Looking back at 36 pictures of shops and businesses
We’ve looked through our archives

Wicksteed Park Water Chute 1991/National World

Record your Wicksteed Park memories for oral history project

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Remember these pubs, clubs, and eateries?

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We will remember them

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Pool, darts, snooker, dominoes and skittles in the 1970s and 1980s

Health

The CQC has released a report

Care home told it requires improvement

Victoria and Joseph Skinner with daughter Isla

Mum on a mission has taken on a charity challenge

Nurse Maria Kriss Uy meeting King Charles at his 75th birthday reception

Nurse honoured to be part of King's birthday

Ayomide Owolabi with his DAISY Award congratulated by the Naseby team.

KGH nurse receives award for his outstanding care

Homes & Gardens

Hanwood Park Community meeting

Looking to the future - Hanwood Park residents gather to discuss projects, prior...
More than 50 residents from Hanwood Park gathered at a community meeting this month to discuss the future of this Kettering housing led mixed-use development.

An aerial shot of the consortium at Priors Hall Park, where Vistry Group is building 264 new homes

New development in Corby set to open

Ex-magician turned property guru doesn’t miss a trick in business – meet him this month. Picture - supplied

Ad Feature From magician to millionaire: how property business does the trick

An aerial shot of the consortium at Priors Hall Park, where Vistry Group is building 264 new homes

New development to open at Priors Hall Park in Corby

DWSM - SGB-19953 - Pupils at Wilby C of E Primary School with the books donated by David Wilson Home

Anti-Bullying Week backed by Northamptonshire housebuilder’s book donation

Lifestyle

Tesco are calling on Northampton locals to support the Winter Food Collection appeal

Food donations needed for what could be the toughest winter for many years

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Picture special - Rushden Christmas lights switch-on with reindeer and Santa!

Fireaway Pizza is set to open its doors in Wellingborough in the coming weeks

See inside new pizzeria in Wellingborough town centre

Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign.

Nominate a charity and receive a festive financial boost

People

The new access route into the site was approved by NNC on November 22. Credit: google streetview

‘Full' planning permission given for re-positioned access road into energy park
A total of 20 public objections had been submitted

Nurse Val Bedwell from Corby Lakeside is hoping to raise £2,000 for a charity

Corby Lakeside nurse Val taking the plunge with winter open water swim challenge

The tree planting in Corby

Tree to mark the King’s Coronation planted in Corby

Business

Hampton by Hilton Corby presents the cheque to The Core at Corby Cube

Corby hotel donates £2,000 to The Core at Corby Cube’s Make A Memory Fund

An indicative CGI of what the store would look like

Lidl reveals plans to build supermarket in Burton Latimer

Barclays Bank, Kettering/National World

Kettering Barclays Bank locks superglued by Extinction Rebellion

L-R Shanta (centre user), Fenella (Children's & Families Activity Facilitator)

Community spaces in Northamptonshire urged to apply for share of £500k fund to h...

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UK Trending

Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

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Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

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