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Magna Park (Credit: NNC)

Corby communities invited to apply for share of £895,000 Magna Park cash fund

Mick Haselip (left) was murdered in Corby in 2023, Collette Gallacher in 1986, and Izzy in 2005. Image: IMG

MP calls for families to be allowed to know murderers' new identities

Released: A 19-year-old from Norfolk was one of the men given early release from HMP Five Wells/IMG

Early release for up to 47 prisoners from HMP Five Wells Wellingborough

Marion Turner-Hawes was elected to the town council in 2021, and again in 2025

Wellingborough town councillor 'no longer has faith' in council and resigns

Cllr Martin Griffiths leader of North Northants Council has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP (Inset Abu Wadee)/NNC/Parliament/IMG

Council leader asks PM to pause asylum places as bed allocation reaches 846

North Northants Council, Cllr Elizabeth Wright executive member for children, education and families/IMG

Government approval of council's SEND reform plan could see £45m decifit cleared

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

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

Chelveston-cum-Caldecott Parish Council is delighted with the award

'Council of the year' award for Northamptonshire parish council

Newly elected to Corby Town Council - Alison Dalziel (inset) with Labour supporters/UGC

Election win for Labour in Corby by-election

Cliff Moreton/UGC

Tributes paid to ‘community stalwart’ Mawsley and Rothwell councillor

The Discover Northamptonshire Hub at Rushden Lakes

Discover Northamptonshire conference on 'supercharging' local tourism

Pictured at the event are Rose McLarnon, Ali and Fraser Gaffney, Tiffany and Amelia Drummond, Mason Drummond and Neeve Prosser. Image: Sam Riley

Empty shoe demo shows huge toll on those affected by childhood cancer in Corby

40 Market Street, Wellingborough

Plans for new casino and gambling site in Wellingborough refused

Library ballot box/IMG

Corby Town Council election sees four candidates vie for one seat

Community groups in North Northants can apply for a grant/IMG

Apply for council's £90k grant funding for voluntary and community groups

Protesters and councillors before the NNC meeting at the Corby Cube/IMG

Climate emergency declaration rescinded by Reform -run council
A climate emergency declaration made by North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) in 2021 has been rescinded in a move orchestrated by Reform councillors last night (Thursday).
Tyler Peterson

Quinton Green has been accused of being a serial domestic abuser. Inset: Mayor of Wellingborough Sylvia Erskine, who expressed public support for Green.

Council in safeguarding vote amid mayor's support for 'serial domestic abuser'

Former mayor and councillor Tina Reavey of Higham Ferrers

Higham Ferrers Town Council pays tribute to former mayor and councillor

The car park connected to Swansgate shopping centre is owned and operated by North Northants Council

Reactions from Wellingborough meeting discussing potential parking charges

Corby Cube /IMG

Protest planned ahead of Reform motion to rescind climate emergency declaration

Jacksons Lane and the Commercial Way multi-storey car parks are owned by North Northants Council

Wellingborough meeting tonight to discuss potential parking charges

Haylock House, Kettering/IMG

Extra £2.2m allocated to NNC office refurbishment project as costs spiral

Cllr Ken Harrington has stepped down from NNC executive/IMG

Stalwart Wellingborough councillor steps down from NNC executive role

Speakers at the NNC executive meeting to discuss a consultation on potential parking charges/IMG

Free car parking 'pledge' comes under fire as opposition unites against Reform

Parking at these Rushden town centre car parks may no longer be free if the proposals get the go-ahead

Rushden residents urged to have their say on Reform's pay-to-park proposals

Freddie Harris (centre) with protesters in Wellingborough/UGC

Wellingborough residents protest against Reform's pay-to-park proposals

Changes to parking at North Northants Council-own car parks could be on the way

Rushden Tories ‘disappointed’ at possible car parking charges for town
More voices have been added to the debate over the possibility of charges for car parking in Wellingborough and Rushden.
Neil Burkett

While 17,000 potholes have been repaired, 10 per cent of roads in North Northants fall into the red category which means they are showing poor condition and should be considered for maintenance

17,000 potholes repaired, but 10 per cent of our roads still in poor condition

The protest is taking place at 1pm on Saturday (September 12) at Jackson's Lane car park in Wellingborough

Protest over parking charge plans for council-owned car parks in Wellingborough

Gen Kitchen MP says she is 'furious' about NNC proposals to charge to park in council-owned car parks in Wellingborough and Rushden

Wellingborough and Rushden MP 'furious' at NNC plans to charge for car parking

Wellingborough and Rushden drivers could be charged to park in North Northamptonshire Council-owned car parks under proposed new strategy

Fears that parking charges could be 'death knell' for Wellingborough High Street

Wellingborough town centre

Wellingborough could be pilot area for High Street Rental Auctions programme

Changes to parking at North Northants Council-own car parks could be on the way

Wellingborough and Rushden drivers could be charged with new parking strategy

MP Stuart Andrew asked Prime Minister Andy Burnham to 'review' the proposal for Green Hill Solar Farm

Prime Minister quizzed on controversial Northamptonshire solar farm

Residents, businesses, visitors and stakeholders are being urged to have their say on a proposal for a new public space protection order (PSPO) for Kettering town centre

Have your say on new public space protection order for Kettering town centre

Cllr Emily Fedorowycz (Green), Cllr Scott Brown (Ind), Cllr David Howes (Cons) and Cllr Kelly Duddridge (Lab) and Cllr Chris Munday (Reform)/IMG

'Embarrassing' Reform council U-turns on cross-party cost-saving panel plan

Cllr Mishra will remain on Wellingborough Town Council as an Independent

Former Wellingborough mayor leaves party to serve as independent town councillor

North Northants Councillors have agreed to form a new working group to assess potholes maintenance and the wider highways contract. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Nine-month project to scrutinise highways maintenance across North Northants

Nominations for this year's Spirit of Corby Awards will open soon

Nominations for this year's Spirit of Corby Awards open soon

Mayor Cllr Steve O’Brien with youngsters at the Savoy Cinema in Corby (main) and other activities being enjoyed as part of the summer initiative by Corby Town Council (insets)

330 free tickets given to Corby children and families during summer holidays

Minerva Way, Wellingborough Credit: Google Maps

Fly-tipping incidents increased by nearly 25 per cent in past year

Plans for the extension of the warehouse building on Haldens Parkway outlined in red. Credit: Saica Pack Thrapston

‘Unstoppable tsunami of warehouse developments’ warning as plans approved

Corby Cube, North Northamptonshire Council Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

North Northamptonshire Council must close £13.6m 'black hole' to balance books

Corby Cube, North Northamptonshire Council Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

North Northants Council has reported a £13m budget gap going into 2026/27

Encampment of rough sleepers in Corby near the swimming pool in 2019/IMG

Council allocated £1,205,485 by government to end rough sleeping 'by Christmas'

The library in Market Hill, Rothwell

Town council to take on the lease of Rothwell Library from next month

Corby torchlit procession and firework display /IMG

Corby Town Council considers possible ‘involvement’ to save firework event

Artist impression of new public space at Market Place Credit: NNC

New town centre masterplan for Wellingborough approved by council

Ringstead Village Hall

Vacancy on Northamptonshire village parish council following resignation

Corby East Midlands International Pool Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

North Northants Council to look at alternative provider for Corby creche

The Corby Cube Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

NNC paid out £30K to compensate residents who complained about service failures

Cllr Jon Humberstone (Conservative) has criticised the council's approach to pothole repairs

Highways lead responds to potholes letter sent to Reform-led council

An artist's impression of the Community Diagnostic Centre in Wellingborough, which could open in 2028 Credit: NNC

Sale of land in Wellingborough for new diagnostic centre approved

Corby East Midlands International Pool Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Council greenlights new leisure model including Corby crèche closure

Pride in Place board members L-r Sgt Steve Cheatham, MP for Kettering Rosie Wrighting, North Northants Council’s Cllr Julie Howe (Avondale/Reform UK) Pride in Place Kettering Avondale Grange.

Have your say on £20m Avondale Grange spend ahead of launch event in Kettering

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