Rushden

Universal Studios UK is coming to neighbouring Bedfordshire

Business readiness survey launched for Universal Studios UK opening

My Christmas Wish 2026

Donations needed for annual 'My Christmas Wish' appeal

An open house event is being held at the Home Suite Home development in Rushden

Take a look around new luxury apartments in Rushden

A6 near Souldrop

Plans resubmitted for business units on site of old nightclub on A6

Rushden marks Remembrance with parade to War Memorial

In Pictures - Remembrance Sunday service in Rushden

Remembrance Sunday is marked in Wellingborough as crowds gather to pay respects at Broad Green

Pictures from Wellingborough Remembrance service at Broad Green

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St Mary's Church, Rushden

Rushden church entrance could be altered to make it more accessible

The New Inn in Rushden Road, Wymington was the last pub in the village

Plans to convert last pub in village near Rushden into private housing

Soapbox Race /Photo by Jon Rigby

Kettering soapbox racing plan for town centre streets

Elliot Sandy enjoys the Diamonds' fourth qualifying round win over Morecambe (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Boss Sandy says Diamonds are in it to win it as they target Cup shock at Burton

Burton Albion boss Gary Bowyer

Burton boss Bowyer blasts TV companies for AFC Rushden & Diamonds live snub

Gen Kitchen MP has delivered a petition of more than 2,000 signatures to North Northamptonshire Council

Parking charges petition handed to council by Wellingborough and Rushden MP

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Health leaders are urging anyone who is eligible for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations in the north of the county to get their vaccination

Mobile clinics for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations in North Northants this month

The horse has been given a 'new lease on life.'

Knitted purple Poppy horse at Rushden 'Animals in War' memorial
A display depicting a horse covered in purple Poppies has been placed at Rushden War Memorial to commemorate animals that have been lost during war.
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The Mowerman Tractor Run won't go ahead in 2026

Wellingborough business' Christmas tractor run cancelled this year

The General opened in October 2024

Rushden town centre bar to close after two years in business

Cairo Taylor was on target for AFC Rushden & Diamonds in their 4-2 defeat at Carlton Town (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Frustration for Sandy as Diamonds shoot themselves in the foot at Carlton

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Fire file photo/NFRS

Fire crews called to bin lorry blaze in Wellingborough village

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Lisa Lewis from Wellingborough with Nicola Adams OBE

Wellingborough super slimmer is a knockout after losing 10st 1lb

Bedfordia Lt planning application: L-r Richard Scarfe and Roger Barnes from the Cluck Off campaign/IMG

Rushden industrial chicken factory racks up more than 3,262 objections

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Elliot Sandy celebrates AFC Rushden & Diamonds' win over Morecambe (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Manager Sandy's pride as AFC Rushden & Diamonds make FA Cup history
An emotional Elliot Sandy was bursting with pride after seeing his AFC Rushden & Diamonds upset the odds to beat higher level Morecambe on Saturday and reach the first round proper of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time.
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ITV Exposure features NNC Cllr Gavin Beales' case in its news special investigation when three local MPs called for his suspension/IMG

ITV Exposure news documentary features Wellingborough Reform councillor

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The multi-storey car park in Wellingborough town centre is currently free to use, but this could change according to the council's draft strategy

Have your say on council’s new car parking strategy

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Rushden is celebrating Halloween with workshops on October 30

Free spooky sessions and High Street trail in Rushden this Halloween

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

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

The meeting, which had been intended to take place in Rushden Hall, had to be moved outside due to the number of people who attended

‘It’s literally biblical’ – Rushden residents attend meeting about flies

Cafe 16.15 forms part of the wider Project 16.15

Fundraiser launched by Rushden charity cafe hoping to avoid closure

James Clifton is mobbed by his AFC Rushden & Diamonds team-mates after scoring the winner against Braintree (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Boss Sandy revels in 'emotional' win as Diamonds march on in FA Cup

Monoworld is based at the Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate in Rushden

Meeting to discuss persistent flies at Monoworld Rushden recycling plant

Lucy Faulkner opened Oddly Enough in Rushden on September 3

Positive start to life in Rushden for new curiosity shop

North Northants Council's stop smoking service has been renamed as The Quit Hub ahead of Stoptober

New name for NNC's stop smoking service revealed ahead of Stoptober

Vandalism has led to the temporary closure of one of the tennis courts at Spencer Park in Rushden

Rushden tennis court closed due to vandalism

Marlene has been at South End Infant since 1978

Rushden school dinner lady of 48 years celebrates 80th birthday

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Martin Brothers Curtains is celebrating 50 years in business today (September 28)

Family-run business in Wellingborough celebrates 50 years

Cody Stock, 22, died on the A45 in December 2025

Coroner raises A45 hydroplaning concerns over accident blackspot

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

Wellingborough meeting tonight to discuss potential parking charges

Bakery79 has a location in John Clark Way, Rushden

Free baps for university students at Rushden bakery during Freshers' Week

Fridge-freezer storage capacity has been increased at Enva's Corby site / Residents can only dump one fridge-freezer per trip/ NNC

Why ID must be shown at all NNC household recycling centres

Macmillan Coffee Morning is taking place later this month

Macmillan Coffee Morning events taking place across North Northants

The fair is taking place in Rushden next week (Thursday, September 24)

Northamptonshire Volunteer Fair brings charities together in Rushden

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

Taxis parked up at the rank in George Street, Corby.

Corby taxi drivers raise knowledge test issues at 'constructive' meeting

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

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