Rushden

HSBC in Rushden High Street has closed temporarily but a re-opening date is not yet known

Rushden high street bank branch closes - with no re-opening date yet

Collision investigation/traffic on the A45 /National World/Facebook

A45 closed for seven hours after collision between Rushden and Wellingborough

There was plenty of 'thrills and spills' at Rushden's annual soap box derby

31 pictures of Rushden's 'fantastic' Soap Box Derby 2025

The Rushden team held a charity football match to celebrate a year of fundraising

Local opticians puts charity in the frame

Urban Ops has enjoyed a positive start to life in Wellingborough Credit: SBL Airsoft

'Amazing' start for new family-owned Wellingborough airsoft business

Saints claim a wicket in their NCL Division Two win over Brigstock (Picture: Finbarr Carroll)

CRICKET SPECIAL: Miller on song while Kislingbury suffer against Oundle

A thunderstorm warning is in place on Saturday (June 7), across most of Northamptonshire.

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in place

Three days of Pride-centric activities will start on Friday, June 20 at The Welcome Inn in Rushden

Rushden pub to host town's first ever Pride event

Rushden Monoworld /UGC

Rushden plastic recycling site contaminated dust warning for local residents

Nominations are open until midday on September 21

Nominate your favourite local sport club in annual Active Communities Awards

Winnie, who works at Northlands Veterinary Group, qualified as a veterinary nurse 50 years ago.

Northamptonshire veterinary nurse celebrates 50 years caring for pets

Gen Kitchen MP visiting Fill Refill

Local MP visits Fill Refill to support better business

Ian Botham and Michael Owen will be the focus of a pair of meet and greets in Northampton, courtesy of a Rushden-based promoter

Rushden promoter to host pair of meet and greets with England sporting royalty

The aftermath of the fire at the Monoworld site in Rushden

Smoke coming from Rushden recycling centre fire leads to more road closures

Some of this month's front pages

Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden's top stories from May 2025

The Wind In The Willows Cast

Experience the magic of The Wind in the Willows this July – where community, cre...
Standing In The Wings Presents: The Wind in the Willows – A Magical Outdoor Theatre Experience for the Whole Family
Kathryn Rose

Gen Kitchen MP for Wellingborough & Rushden

Gen Kitchen MP: This Labour Government will deliver the housing local people nee...

Washbrook Road, Rushden Image: Google Maps

Work underway on long-awaited ramp in Rushden

Photo special of Rushden plastic recycling fire and aftermath

Firefighters were called to reports of a fire at Spencer Park in Rushden yesterday (Monday)

Firefighters called to fire at Rushden park

Fire crews have remained at the site of the fire on the Sanders Lodge industrial estate in Rushden all weekend (Credit: Northants Fire & Rescue)

Roads re-opened following major Rushden fire

Monoworld fire Rushden /NFRS

Major Incident stood down – but firefighters remain at fire at Rushden warehouse

A major incident has been declared in Rushden following the fire at Monoworld in Sanders Lodge industrial estate / NFRS

Major incident declared in Rushden

Firefighters are on the scene of a blaze at an industrial estate in Rushden / NFRS

Dozens of firefighters battle blaze as tonnes of plastic waste go up in flames

The fire in Rushden at Monoworld Recycling Ltd on the Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate/ photo Anthony Jones

Firefighters attend huge blaze in Rushden close to A45

The upper floors of the former Peter Crisp department store, on Rushden High Street, will be converted into flats. (Image: Google Maps)

Flats in former Rushden department store approved at appeal

The car on its roof outside Newton Road School in Rushden (Credit: Jason Richards)

Car flips over onto its roof outside Rushden primary school
An eyewitness says it’s a ‘miracle’ no-one was badly injured after a car ended up on its roof outside a Rushden school.
Stephanie Weaver

The beech tree in Hall Park is believed to be around 300 years old Image: Rushden Town Council

Centuries-old tree in Rushden park to be felled despite efforts to preserve it

Work being carried out on the beech tree in Hall Park, Rushden

Urgent remedial work for 'wonderful' beech tree in Rushden park

The opening will be marked with an open day from 10am until midday on Saturday, May 24

Opening date confirmed for newly-renovated Wellingborough tennis courts

RBL Rushden Branch chair, Jake Baker, at the Cenotaph

Rushden RBL chairman attends 'moving' VE Day celebrations in London

Shannon, 16, is fighting cancer for the second time

Rushden dad's fundraiser for teenager fighting cancer for the second time

New Rushden mayor, Cllr Gill Mercer with her chosen Rushden Sea Cadet, Amelie

‘Great honour and privilege’ for new Rushden mayor

Spencer Park in Rushden

Action being taken after Travellers arrive at Rushden park

Finedon Dolben celebrate a wicket in their win over Oundle Town (Picture: Finbarr Carroll)

NCL SPECIAL: Stony top as big guns lose, Finedon thump rivals, ONs beaten again

The Ferrers School - Isaac

Top young talent shines at regional Young Musician of the Year competition at Th...

SERVE teams up with Rushden Round Table

Rushden Round Table teams up with SERVE

The winner of the Junior Choirs category was announced as Alfred Lord Tennyson School

Young musicians hit all the right notes

Eleven surgeries across North Northamptonshire will be refurbished. Image: NW

Doctor surgeries in Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden to be upgraded

Firefighters were called to the property yesterday just after midday

House fire in Northamptonshire Village started by tumble dryer

Rushden Historical Transport Society

Rushden Historical Transport Society receives cash grant for new floor

North Northants Council will mark VE 80 by lighting lamps in five of their offices/NNC

NNC to mark VE Day with five Lamp Light of Peace lanterns

More than 21,000 properties in Rushden can upgrade to Full Fibre.

Thousands in Rushden missing out on better broadband service

£256.80 raised for Dementia uk

Local exercise class raises money for charity

Will, Anna, and Kasey Osborne are still keeping Osborne's Toys in Rushden High Street going strong

Much-loved Rushden toy shop celebrates 70th anniversary

Some of this month's front pages from the Northants Telegraph

Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden's top stories during April 2025

The pub has remained empty since 2018 and suffered significant damage from a suspected arson-attack.
(Credit: Google)

Appeal to demolish arson-hit pub in Rushden refused

Roisin Scanlon poses with the trophy after winning the Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open at Royal Troon (Picture: Chris Young/Scottish Golf)

Title delight for Rushden ace Roisin Scanlon as she claims Scottish Open glory

Elsby & Co Managing Director Claire Emery

Tax payers urged to plan ahead to avoid new late payment penalties

Wellingborough & Rushden MP Gen Kitchen at the free breakfast club at Oakway Academy in Wellingborough /Gen Kitchen

Wellingborough 'free' breakfast club welcomes MPs on opening day

The fix to the main building at Rushden Academy 'will take some time' according to the school's principal

Rushden school's major building ‘deemed unsafe’ with no time frame for fix

A fence was set on fire deliberately in Rushden on Friday, April 18

Rushden fence set on fire by arsonists

Corby Town celebrate one of their four goals in the Easter Monday win over AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Steelmen thrash Diamonds on derby day to close in on second place finish

Prince William School, Oundle.
Credit: Google

£4million works to renovate four schools in North Northants approved

Craig Blacha, of the Rushden and Higham Litter Wombles was one of the recipients of the 2025 mayor's award Snappety Snapper, the other recipient, did not wish to be photographed.

'Worthy winners' honoured at Rushden mayor awards

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