Wellingborough

Plans for the second phase of the residential extension include up to 1,000 homes, sports pitches, employment space, a children’s day nursery and green space. (Image: Mr M Best)

Plans for another 300 homes at Wellingborough's Glenvale Park

Stanton Cross Primary began teaching in September 2022, with this being the first Ofsted inspection

Wellingborough primary school's first Ofsted report brings positive news

Railways: Wellingborough, Kettering and Corby train stations /National World

Train passengers from Kettering Corby and Wellingborough face weekend disruption

The Jacksons Lane/High Street car park in Wellingborough

Wellingborough litter-pickers urge council to act on 'horrific' car park

Wellingborough Splash Park will be open for additional days this summer

Wellingborough Splash Park to open for additional days this summer

Aldi Store

Aldi looking to bring new store to Northamptonshire

The new Mayor of Wellingborough is to open the showhome at Miller Homes’ Stanton Cross development on Saturday

New Mayor to open Wellingborough showhome

The new Mayor of Wellingborough is to open the showhome at Miller Homes’ Stanton Cross development on Saturday

New Mayor to open Wellingborough showhome

The site works, the plans and examples of some of the play equipment (but not the exact versions)

Works underway on new playground for Wellingborough community hub

The Rust Bucket Rally travelled through the Swiss Alps for its 2025 trip

'Perfect Rust Bucket Rally' raises over £80,000 for Northamptonshire charity

The new policy, which covers the whole of North Northamptonshire instead of the previous legacy borough council zones, brings a series of new vehicle requirements for drivers. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Taxi drivers say they could be forced out of business by new licensing laws

Aldi is looking at Wellingborough as a location for a new store in Northamptonshire

Aldi wants Wellingborough location as it looks to bring a new store to Northants

Some of the personal effects of Able Seaman George Gregory of Wellingborough

Appeal to find family of Wellingborough man who served during World War One

Dorothy marked the landmark occasion with a party on Saturday 7 June

Wellingborough care home resident celebrates 103rd birthday

Cllr David Baker and Cllr Kelly Duddridge have set up the Victoria Area Partnership Photo: Wellingborough & Rushden Labour Party

Wellingborough councillors' initiative to bring together local community groups

Looking back at pictures from Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden over the years

33 pictures looking back at Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden
It’s always nice to take a trip down memory lane...
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James Merry (center) celebrates his victory as England’s Strongest Master 40+ with fellow podium finishers.

Wellingborough’s Merry lifts his way to national glory

Raxa and Kishor Modha, from Wellingborough. Raxa had been in India with her husband Kishor, who returned there to live his last days in the place where he grew up. Raxa is believed to have died in today's Indian air disaster. Image: FB/ NW

Wellingborough family among those believed dead in Indian air disaster

The A45 between Wellingborough and Rushden /Google

Teenager left with 'life-threatening injuries' after collision with car on A45

Laurence Boyle captured this picture of the bin lorry on fire in Kettering today (Thursday)

Bin lorry goes up in flames in Kettering

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

A45 closed for seven hours after collision between Rushden and Wellingborough

Bev Odell has organised a huge book sale in Wellingborough to raise much-needed funds for the local branch of the Guide Dogs charity.

Huge charity book sale to take place with thousands of items all priced at 50p

Missing teenager Liam. The 14-year-old was last seen leaving his home in Swadlincote on Tuesday 10 June/ Derbyshire Police

Missing teenager with links to Corby and Wellingborough could be in county

The ‘Out There’ youth group, run by Wellingborough-based charity Service Six, provides dedicated support to LGBTQ+ young people up to the age of 18

Northants LGBTQ+ youth group secures £1,500 boost from Greatwell Homes

NatWest branches in Kettering and Wellingborough will close this autumn/Google

Closure of Kettering and Wellingborough high street bank branches announced

BAPS 10K Charity Challenge

10K Challenge in Wellingborough raises vital funds for local charities

The Oscar’s at the ICC in Birmingham

Team of Slimming World consultants are up for a national award
Kettering & Wellingborough consultants celebrate success with awards.
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Urban Ops has enjoyed a positive start to life in Wellingborough Credit: SBL Airsoft

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

The Daylight Centre's veggie patch open day took place on Wednesday, June 4

Wellingborough homeless charity's veggie patch open day raises £600

The newly-renovated courts reopened on Saturday, May 24

Swanspool tennis courts transferred to town council

Elm Bank Care Home residents benefit immensely from the amazing Dementia Sings Out Group in Wellingborough.

Dementia Sings Out group continues to provide great benefit to Elm Bank care hom...

Police say the closures should be lifted 'in the next hour'

Investigation into 'serious collision' causes road closure in Wellingborough

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

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in place

Designs are being sought for an art installation at the Station Island development in Wellingborough

Competition for art installation at Wellingborough's Station Island development

In the Night Garden Live features full-size costumes, magical puppets, and charming narration (photo: Johan Persson)

Enjoy special times with the family with shows at Castle

In the Night Garden Live features full-size costumes, magical puppets, and charming narration (photo: Johan Persson)

Enjoy special times with the family with shows at Castle

The garage sale gets underway at 10am on Sunday, June 8

Dozens of stall holders to be at Wellingborough garage sale this weekend

Roman Fest is returning to Chester House Estate this summer

Roman Fest returning to Chester House Estate near Wellingborough this summer

Wellingborough homes receive £3m energy efficiency improvements

Wellingborough homes receive £3 million energy efficiency improvements

Wrenn School's Doddington Road site Image: Google Maps

Plans for new four-classroom building at Wellingborough secondary school

Sponge throwing

Weavers Academy sixth form leaders raise funds for school café with a splash

1,027 people were on board the HMT Empire Windrush

Windrush celebrations in Wellingborough this month

Nominations are open until midday on September 21

Nominate your favourite local sport club in annual Active Communities Awards

The pavilion was part of the transfer from NNC to Wellingborough Town Council, finalised last month

Swanspool Pavilion in Wellingborough to close for ‘extensive refurbishments’

Gen Kitchen MP visiting Fill Refill

Local MP visits Fill Refill to support better business

Cllr Mishra was elected mayor of Wellingborough on May 13

Meet Wellingborough's new mayor Cllr Raj Mishra

2025 will mark the eleventh Rust Bucket Rally, this time through the Swiss Apls

Rust Bucket Rally to take on the Swiss Alps in aid of Northamptonshire charity

BN - 006 - The living room inside a typical home at Glenvale Park

Northamptonshire homebuilder spreads a little joy with care package donation

Some of this month's front pages

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

Ember Restaurant is staying in Wellingborough's Nene Court

Award-winning restaurant Ember to stay in Wellingborough for now

Gen Kitchen MP for Wellingborough & Rushden

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

The Wellie Wombles will be out in Hemmingwell on June 7 from 10am to midday

Get involved in Wellingborough community litter pick

National Tyres and Autocare in Oxford Street, Wellingborough

Closure of Wellingborough tyre and car services garage confirmed

PC Anna O’Donoghue and PC Callum Simpson receiving their award at this year's Northamptonshire Police Federation’s Recognition of Bravery and Excellence in Policing Awards

Hero cops dragged man from burning car at Wellingborough petrol station

Chairman of Palmer Court, Ian Richards, with Wellingborough Mayor Raj Mishra and Oliver Lodge, the Chairman of the MHA,

Palmer Court celebrates 50 years of providing quality sheltered housing

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