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Stella Mitchell, 58, says that poor street lighting and anti-social behaviour in her area are a concern. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Corby voters give their views ahead of the local elections

Rockingham Wing with the Sir Thomas Moore Ward in the foreground at Kettering General Hospital /National World

Hospital water leak leaves mums and newborns in temporary ward

Duncan Swift, partner and business restructuring, turnaround and rescue expert at UK top ten accountancy firm Azets

Summer holiday ‘carnage’ when consequences of VAT imposition on private schools ...

Nadine Shah.

Nadine Shah, Brian Eno and Jeremy Corbyn among Greenbelt Festival acts

All 144 candidates across Northamptonshire were invited up onto the KLV stage at the end of the night. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Nigel Farage vows to 'fight a big campaign' in Northamptonshire

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

The campaign group

Disabled residents protest government cuts

Labour launched its election campaign at Glamis Hall in Wellingborough today (March 22)

Labour launches its campaign for North Northamptonshire elections

The Corby Cube, North Northamptonshire Council. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Council doesn't know the full impact of National Insurance rise on social care

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

The Corby Cube, North Northamptonshire Council. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Call for commitment to build more council homes to address ‘housing crisis’

MP for Kettering Rosie Wrighting speaking in the International Women's Day debate/ Parliament

Kettering MP speaks out about violence against women and girls

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North Northants Council leader delivers final speech ahead of stepping down

MP for Kettering Rosie Wrighting outside the swimming pool in London Road, Kettering/submitted picture

MP criticises council’s 'lack of ambition' after plan for new pool rejected

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Corby and East Northants schools to open free breakfast clubs

School breakfast club library picture/National World

Desborough and Kettering schools among first to receive free breakfast clubs
Families and children in Kettering and Desborough will soon benefit from free, daily breakfast clubs after the government confirmed the first 750 schools to offer the scheme.
Alison Bagley

The Corby Cube, North Northamptonshire Council. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Council tax will rise as budget approved despite criticism from Labour

Vicki Michelle supports the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting - Animal News Agency

'Allo 'Allo! star Vicki Michelle urges Northamptonshire residents to write to th...

Ashley Riley from Blue Soul Shoes has appeared on national television to tell his story.

MP joins with national campaign group to get ‘more men talking more often’ about...

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

A still from the video to Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers

Who are Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers?

Rosie Wrighting MP

Rosie Wrighting MP column: 2024 has been the year where change began for Ketteri...

With our farmers

Farmers Protest at Westminster: The impact of inheritance tax changes on agricul...

Corby Cube

Council votes to support local farmers during debate on new ‘family farm tax’

Cllr David Sims has announced his retirement from politics in Corby. Image: NW

Long-serving Corby councillor David Sims announces he is to step down

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Rosie Wrighting MP

Rosie Wrighting MP: Why young voices in politics are important
This week is UK Parliament Week, a national event that aims to inspire young people to get involved in democracy and learn more about how politics shapes our nation.
Rosie Wrighting

Stuart Andrew MP alongside Conservative Party MPs

Stuart Andrew MP Joins NFU Protest

Kettering MP Rosie Wrighting (left) will support Ms Leadbeater's assisted dying bill. Images: House of Commons

Kettering MP confirms she will support assisted dying bill

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

Corby MP Lee Barron, who has a strong union background, is to chair the All Party Parliamentary Group on Modernising Employment. Image: Submitted

Corby MP Lee Barron to chair influential Parliamentary employment committee

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Gen Kitchen MP

Gen Kitchen MP: The budget will deliver the much-needed change the people of Bri...

Ten cultre and heritage projects across the county were chosen to benefit from the funding.
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Government could take away £5m investment promised to culture projects

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Samantha Jones

Government fails in its promise of business rates reform

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Radical action is needed to tackle teacher recruitment and retention

Tackling the teacher recruitment and retention crisis: Lessons for the new gover...

A councillor has raised concerns about an "avalanche" of pupils to state schools if a VAT increase is introduced on private school fees.

Concerns about 'avalanche' of pupils to state schools amid VAT debate

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

The Corby Cube, home to North Northamptonshire Council.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Council asked to call on Government to reverse winter fuel payments

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Victoria Templeton

A new deal for working people: The new Employment Rights Bill 2024

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Gen Kitchen MP

Gen Kitchen MP: ‘This is a government determined to get Britain back on track’

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

MP for Kettering Rosie Wrighting, the current Kettering General Hospital and the new build /National World/KGH

Kettering MP 'frustrated' with the KGH rebuild delay announcement