Meet our stars of 2023 – a celebration of the people who make a difference and shine brightly in our communities.
From Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden, we have loved looking back at stories featured in the Northants Telegraph over the past 12 months of amazing people who go the extra mile, support those in need or are an inspiration to others.
We’ve also got several local businesses who have put the north of the county on the map this year.
We’ve included the campaigners who have fought so hard to save a row of ‘cherished’ trees in Wellingborough, fundraisers who have made their final donation to KGH to help those undergoing treatment for breast cancer and a group working tirelessly to rid the county’s streets of knife crime.
Also included are a global singing sensation with a very bright future ahead of her, an inspirational super slimmer from Wellingborough and a Kettering barber who has been cutting hair for 40 years!
They have all made a difference to the lives of others and we are proud to have shared their stories with our readers during the year.
And we will continue to share plenty of stories like this in 2024 so if you have a tale to tell, get in touch by emailing [email protected].
13. NT Stars of 2023: Kettering barber Vince Geranio
It's been a big year for Kettering barber Vince Geranio as he celebrated 40 years of cutting people's hair - it's an incredible achievement, especially if you think how many people have sat in the chair and shared some banter with Vince! The well-known barber has been described as 'legendary' and it's hard to disagree - 40 years and counting for any business is a wonderful achievement and we are sure that Vince is set to be cutting, trimming and styling hair in the town for many years to come! Photo: National World
14. NT Stars of 2023: Kate Howton
Corby woman Kate Howton dedicated her final years to fundraising for mental health support in her home town. Given 12 months to live, Kate continued receiving palliative care for a further three years helping the Mind team and masterminding charity events at her local pub. She vowed to ‘make the most of every day’, channelling her energy into raising money for Corby Mind where she had received help and support. Kate died earlier this year aged 56 from cancer and we'd like to posthumously honour her for all she did to help and support others despite facing cancer herself Photo: ALISON BAGLEY PHOTOGRAPHY