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Swimming lessons will also be affected
Wellingborough swimming pool to close for a month for 'essential maintenance'
Swimmers will be unable to use the pool at the Waendel Leisure Centre while it is closed for maintenance work.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Swimming lessons will also be affected
Imagine living here...
Look inside 17th century period stone house up for auction in Northamptonshire village
A 17th century period stone house in a Northamptonshire village is up for auction.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Imagine living here...
Brrrrrrrr...
Parts of Northamptonshire included in Met Office weather warning for ice as temperatures set to drop to -3C
Parts of Northamptonshire are included in a Met Office weather warning for ice as temperatures are set to drop to -3C.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Brrrrrrrr...
Here's why emergency services were in this street last night
Pedestrian taken to hospital following collision in Kettering
A pedestrian was taken to hospital following a collision in Kettering last night (Monday, November 18).
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November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Here's why emergency services were in this street last night
"We are one council and we do know how important it is for people to visit their lost ones"
North Northamptonshire Council approves changes to harmonise regulations across its 13 cemeteries
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has approved changes to harmonise regulations across its 13 cemeteries, including changes to opening hours in some locations.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
"We are one council and we do know how important it is for people to visit their lost ones"
Some light relief from today's other news... 😉
Two Corby pubs have proved their toilets are not just 'bog standard' after impressing the Loo of the Year Awards inspectors
Two Wetherspoon pubs in Corby have won acclaim for the quality and standards of their toilets in the Loo of the Year Awards 2025.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Some light relief from today's other news... 😉
'Bolt out of the blue'
'Bolt out of the blue' - Northamptonshire crime commissioner 'disappointed' by national announcement that role will be axed
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has said the national announcement that the roles will be scrapped was a “bolt out of the blue” and “disappointing”.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
'Bolt out of the blue'
Police are appealing for witnesses
Woman sexually assaulted by another female in Wellingborough park
Police are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault in Queensway Park in Wellingborough on the night of Tuesday, November 4.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Police are appealing for witnesses
Congrats to the team!
Take a look around Corby site named runner up for best adult only site in the East Midlands
New Lodge Farm in Corby has been named a runner up for best adult only site in the East Midlands at the Camping and Glamping Awards.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Congrats to the team!
'Pothole Blues'
Corby DJ pens 'Potholes Blues' song about the state of our roads
A Corby DJ has written a song to express his frustration with a persistent problem which plagues our roads – potholes.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
'Pothole Blues'
Looking so much better now!
More parking spaces for Wellingborough estate residents as disused garage blocks replaced
Work has started on the third stage of Greatwell Homes’ environmental improvement programme to improve parking across Wellingborough.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Looking so much better now!
Watch out for this...
Northamptonshire's rain weather warning upgraded to amber as Storm Claudia hits county
A weather warning for rain – issued across Northamptonshire – has been upgraded to amber, as Storm Claudia makes her way to the county.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Watch out for this...
The bomb team are at the scene now
Grenade found in Kettering leads to road closure with bomb team at the scene
A grenade found in Kettering has led to a road closure with the bomb team at the scene.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The bomb team are at the scene now
“Sometimes you get some strange feedback on social media"
North Northants Council approves funding to look for new vehicle fleet despite social media backlash
North Northants Council (NNC) has green-lit the start of a procurement process for a new fleet of vehicles, despite acknowledging backlash received about the plans on social media.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Sometimes you get some strange feedback on social media"
“The first time I got a Christmas present was when I was six-years-old. Before that I didn’t have any"
'I never had a present until I was six' says Mother Christmas as she launches annual toy and gift appeal
Northamptonshire’s own Mother Christmas – Jeanette Walsh – has once again donned her famous red suit to kick off the county’s annual gift appeal.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
“The first time I got a Christmas present was when I was six-years-old. Before that I didn’t have any"
All they want is a forever home...
Kettering animal sanctuary trying to re-home miniature Schnauzer cross, French Bulldog and two small cats with 'giant hearts'
An animal sanctuary is searching for forever homes for four animals in its care.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
All they want is a forever home...
Here's the latest following this week's meeting
Council approves plans to take forward proposals for a Travellers temporary stopping site near Kettering
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) will move forward with proposals for a Travellers temporary stopping site near Kettering after the executive voted in favour of the plans at a meeting this week.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Here's the latest following this week's meeting
A little festive treat here from the council...
When and where to get free parking in Kettering and Corby this Christmas
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) will once again provide free parking in council-owned pay and display car parks this festive season.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
A little festive treat here from the council...
Don't forget your umbrella...
Met Office issues 24-hour yellow warning for rain across Northamptonshire
A 24-hour, yellow weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office and includes all of Northamptonshire.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Don't forget your umbrella...
Police are appealing for witnesses
Three reports of group threatening and stealing from children aged 11 to 16 in Wellingborough's Croyland Gardens
Police are appealing for witnesses after a number of people were robbed in Wellingborough’s Croyland Gardens.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Police are appealing for witnesses
The live fashion show will feature clothing from your favourite high street brands and designer boutiques from France and Italy
Special fashion and shopping event to support Northamptonshire's 'amazing' Never Alone Project
An evening of ‘runway glamour’ is being promised with a forthcoming fashion fundraiser.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The live fashion show will feature clothing from your favourite high street brands and designer boutiques from France and Italy
Wellingborough is one of the chosen areas
Two Northamptonshire areas selected for new neighbourhood care pilot that aims to relieve pressure on GP practices
Two areas in Northamptonshire have been selected to take part in a pilot for a new neighbourhood care scheme, which ultimately aims to relieve pressure on GP practices.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Wellingborough is one of the chosen areas
Huge well done to this hero!
Quick-thinking Matt praised for his bravery after scaling fence and wall before stamping out flames at Rushden flat fire
A member of the public who helped prevent a fire spreading through a block of flats has been commended by the chief fire officer for his bravery.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Huge well done to this hero!
“Like councils across the country, we’re seeing rising costs linked to the growing number of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who need transport as part of their Education, Health and Care Plans"
North Northants Council forecast to spend £23m on home-to-school transport services this year
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is forecast to spend £23m on home-to-school transport services this year – including more than £50,000 on travel for one child.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
“Like councils across the country, we’re seeing rising costs linked to the growing number of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who need transport as part of their Education, Health and Care Plans"