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Locals are being invited to go along to two events to find out more about Corby's UK Town of Culture bid. Image: IMG / Submitted

Corby folk invited to find out about UK Town of Culture bid at community events

Wellingborough Day Nursery in Croyland Road /IMG

'Upset' as Wellingborough nursery confirms permanent closure

Kettering General Hospital /IMG

KGH A&E ‘extremely busy’ as long wait warning issued

MP for Corby Lee Barron and Cllr Martin Griffiths leader of North Northants Council/IMG

MP makes fresh call to council to publish plan for toxic land

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued fireworks guidance

Fire service issues safety warning ahead of Bonfire Night celebrations

Swanspool Pavilion will host a grand reopening on November 11

Tickets on sale for grand re-opening of Swanspool Pavilion

Protest in Corby - police patrolled the area and spoke to protesters/IMG

Protesters in Corby raise concerns after former Hamas supporter’s removal

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

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

Organiser Siobhan Currie /UGC

Kettering meeting brings residents together for ‘People’s Emergency Briefing’

Lucy Faulkner opened Oddly Enough in Rushden on September 3

Positive start to life in Rushden for new curiosity shop

The Old Market Inn, Kettering/IMG

Kettering town centre pub set to re-open with noise reduction measures

Wellingborough Town gave as good as they got in the FA Cuip ties with Kettering Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies FA Cup clashes whet the ambitious Doughboys' appetite for more

Katie took over the shop on September 1 and opened Bridal on Saturday, September 5

High hopes for new owner at Northamptonshire village bridal shop

Isebrook Hospital in Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough

Campaigners call for reduced wait times for blood tests at Isebrook Hospital

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

Paul King with wife Melissa during his recent hospital stay (left) and one of the previous fundraisers for Paul at the Swansgate Shopping Centre (bottom right)

Donations needed for fundraiser for Wellingborough dad fighting incurable cancer
People are being urged to continue showing their ‘incredible’ support with another fundraiser at the Swansgate Shopping Centre this weekend for Wellingborough’s Paul King.
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New kerbside collections will be rolled out in Kettering and Wellingborough/IMG

Bin lorries on their way as new collections set to start 'as soon as possible'

Kettering General Hospital multistorey car park B KGH/Google

Kettering hospital multi-storey car park partially closed over bank holiday

Corby's Town of Culture postcard/Corby Town of Culture

Corby Town of Culture 2028 board to appoint PR team and consultant to boost bid

Arvato in Corby is building a new warehouse. Image: IMG

Corby Avon site could open 24/7 as neighbours say they'll contest the plan

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

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Wellingborough Garden Centre was sold to the Howard family in 2023 and rebranded as Doddington Nurseries

Wellingborough garden centre enters liquidation

Grass fire Valley Walk, Kettering/IMG

Firefighters tackle Kettering field fire close to houses and Green Patch

Corby schoolboy Max Hall #Forever14/Hall family

Max Hall to be honoured as caring Corby community unites to show love

Brampton Valley Way

In pictures – Northamptonshire gathers for historic solar eclipse

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New research points to the rise of the Validation Economy as AI reshapes the consumer journey.
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Seven in 10 said they experienced unexpected benefits when they did something they has been put off

Six in 10 put off improving their lives because it feels too much work

Mark and Michelle at Kitsch Mitch/IMG

Kettering alternative emporium expands with top brands, lounge and quirky gifts

Extreme heat warning for Thursday, August 13/ Met Office

Extreme weather warning issued for Northamptonshire with possible high of 37°C

Four fire engines and an aerial appliance at the scene

Firefighters still on the scene in Corby as fire continues to spread

Pick-your-own sunflower event - Poplar Lodge Farm will welcome back visitors to watch the sunset and pick sunflowers this weekend/Poplar Lodge Farm

Fundraising with stunning sunflowers and sunsets in heart of Northamptonshire

Steph McGovern met 'The Paint Shop Boys' at Vocational Celebration Day

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The new boardwalk in Desborough Pocket Park created by A&C Carpentry Ltd/Desborough Pocket Park

Free family fun at Desborough Pocket Park boardwalk launch

Litter has become an 'embarrassing' problem on the A45 according to the leader of NNC

Council leader slams ‘embarrassing’ A45 as litter problem persists

A cancer patient has said he is considering stopping treatment due to the stress of parking at Northampton General Hospital.

Stress of parking at NGH leads cancer patient to consider stopping treatment

Sam Quek MBE joined White Claw and Cliq for their Walk & Talk meet up

Brits 'burnt out' with having to maintain adult friendships

Oliver Mcloughlin, of Investment Street, bought the former cinema and bingo hall in October 2024

Owner of former Rushden bingo hall hoping to bring building ‘back to life’

Corby Cube, headquarters of North Northamptonshire Council

Council to 'review existing arrangements' of town councils in Northamptonshire

One reviewer says the Shark SpeedStyle dried their hair faster than previous dryers while leaving it noticeably smoother.

Shark hair dryer has won over sceptical shopper who is ‘so pleased’

The story of Lakelands Hospice in Corby is told in a new book/IMG

New book ‘By the People, For the People’ tells story of hospice

Paul King of Wellingborough on his recent trip to Germany for treatment

Help give Wellingborough dad more time with his family by supporting fundraiser

KIKO Milano's Self Tan Water is designed to deliver a gradual, natural-looking glow with a lightweight, non-sticky finish.

KIKO’s self-tan water, ‘great for a subtle glow’, is half price

A petition was sent to Downing Street in February opposing the plans for Green Hill Solar Farm

Plans for huge solar development across Northamptonshire enter 'decision' stage

Volunteers at the shop say they are hoping to 'open it up to as many people as we can'

Newly-renovated Rushden RSPCA shop hoping to give something back

Crowds turned out for 'Karaoke Karen's final journey through Wellingborough town centre

'Karaoke Karen' fundraiser launched for memorial to honour 'true icon'

Donating food also made the list

Brits see making tea as ultimate act of kindness

Campaigners support Skipton Building Society's call for more money emojis

Building society boss calls for new finance emojis

Blue-green algae has been found at Corby Boating Lake

Warning after blue-green algae found in Corby Boating Lake

Drew Barrymore has previously described the Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream as one of her favourite beauty products for brighter-looking under-eyes.

Drew Barrymore loves this Olay eye cream and now it’s on sale

Corby Childhood Cancer are holding a protest outside the Corby Cube on Thursday. Image: Submitted

'Enough is enough', say parents of Corby children with cancer ahead of protest

The research found almost one in four (23 per cent) now believe better alternatives are available to their current contract

Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year

CMI is calling for government, educators and employers to work together to bridge the divide

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Gala launched a ‘Push for Joy’ button on the streets of Manchester this week

Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed

Mayor of Kettering Cllr Lauren Glanfield cuts the ribbon to launch Art on the Route/IMG

Art on the Route trail launched to encourage people to walk wheel and scoot

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