Northamptonshire Telegraph
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Reporting on Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden and surrounding towns and villages since 1897
Poor little things 😞
Cats dumped at gates of dog walking paddocks in Northamptonshire village
These poor cats were dumped overnight at the gates of a dog walking paddocks.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Poor little things 😞
Demolition of Kettering’s Odeon cinema site has continued to create a site for open storage in Pegasus Court
Demolition of Kettering Odeon cinema site continues as open storage site marketed
Demolition of Kettering’s Odeon cinema site has continued to create a site for open storage in Pegasus Court.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Demolition of Kettering’s Odeon cinema site has continued to create a site for open storage in Pegasus Court
“All our money is going on legal expenses and fighting this application"
Campaign group gets permission for judicial review over controversial Northants warehouse development
Campaigners have been given permission by the High Court to proceed with a judicial review against a controversial warehouse development in the Northamptonshire countryside.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM
“All our money is going on legal expenses and fighting this application"
The sale of council-owned land and buildings in Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden and Desborough could raise millions of pounds for cash-strapped services
Sale of council-owned buildings and land in Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden and Desborough could raise millions
The sale of council-owned land and buildings in Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden and Desborough could raise millions of pounds for cash-strapped services.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The sale of council-owned land and buildings in Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden and Desborough could raise millions of pounds for cash-strapped services
Good to see the rope swing back where it belongs!
Rope swing damaged in Higham Ferrers arson attack repaired and returned to play area
A rope swing damaged in an arson attack last year has been repaired and returned so children can play on it once more.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Good to see the rope swing back where it belongs!
Pure nostalgia...
Enjoy 26 old pictures of Wellingborough dating back as far as the early 1900s
We’ve dug out some brilliant pictures from the archive of Wellingborough back in the day.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Pure nostalgia...
That's an average of nearly three incidents a night...
107 reports of vehicle crime in Rushden since the start of the year prompts police operation
Police have launched an operation to tackle a spate of vehicle crime in Rushden which has already seen more than 100 incidents reported this year.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
That's an average of nearly three incidents a night...
Police are appealing for witnesses
Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with Northamptonshire Police car
A man has been taken to hospital following a collision with a police car in Northamptonshire.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Police are appealing for witnesses
Villagers in show of solidarity against housing plans
Dozens attend meeting showing opposition to more than 1,000 new houses in Northamptonshire village
Around 200 people attended the latest meeting in a show of ‘solidarity’ against the prospect of 1,100 new houses being built in their village.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Villagers in show of solidarity against housing plans
Worth a watch!
Watch timelapse footage as work progresses on extra care scheme in Wellingborough
The build of a new Wellingborough extra care scheme is gathering pace following the appointment of a new contractor.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Worth a watch!
More drivers have been in court
In court: 13 more drivers face charges after being arrested during drink drive crackdown over Christmas in Northamptonshire
Another 13 drivers have appeared in court to face charges of drink or drug driving during the festive crackdown across Northamptonshire.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
More drivers have been in court
The event is next month
Wildlife expert, writer and presenter Philippa Forrester live and in conversation at Stanwick Lakes
Wildlife expert, writer and presenter Philippa Forrester will be live and in conversation at Stanwick Lakes next month.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
The event is next month
What a lovely tale!
Bill ‘rings the bell’ to end his cancer treatment – after donating the bell itself to KGH’s urology team
Amazing thank you gesture by 81-year-old
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February 4, 2026 at 12:19 PM
What a lovely tale!
“It was just by luck that they were driving past"
Flagged down car full of Northamptonshire police officers save man's life in emergency incident
A man who was having a heart attack has had his life saved after his daughter flagged down a car full of Northamptonshire police officers who gave him emergency first aid.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM
“It was just by luck that they were driving past"
Work to mend the bollards will start very soon
Rising bollards roadwork warning for repairs in Kettering town centre
Rising bollards protecting pedestrians in Kettering town centre from vehicles are set to be repaired after the traffic system failed.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Work to mend the bollards will start very soon
"This is a vital opportunity for everyone who lives, works, or spends time in Kettering town centre to shape its future"
Neighbourhood plan consultation opens with everyone who uses Kettering town centre invited to share their views
Kettering Town Council (KTC) has launched the consultation for their Kettering Central Neighbourhood Plan – inviting comments from everyone including residents, businesses, community organisations and...
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February 4, 2026 at 9:55 AM
"This is a vital opportunity for everyone who lives, works, or spends time in Kettering town centre to shape its future"
It's time to nominate!
Nominations open for Rushden mayor's awards searching for local people demonstrating commitment to community
People can now vote for those they believe have had a positive impact on Rushden and the local community at the annual Rushden Mayor’s Awards.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:54 AM
It's time to nominate!
Fantastic support for the charity!
Rushden pet store shows its support for Animals In Need with generous donation
A Rushden pet store and its customers have helped raise more than £700 for a animal rescue and rehoming charity.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Fantastic support for the charity!
It's time to have your say
Public space protection order and gated road proposed for Wellingborough hotspot blighted by 'unwanted activity'
People are being invited to have their say on a proposed public space protection order and gated road for an area which attracts fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour and crime.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
It's time to have your say
Could one of these be your future pet?
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Could one of these be your future pet?
North Northamptonshire MPs urged to lobby for a fairer funding settlement for North Northants Council
North Northamptonshire MPs urged to lobby for a fairer funding settlement for North Northants Council
A council’s finance lead has asked MPs to help lobby the government for a fairer funding settlement for the authority, as he warned that North Northamptonshire will lose out under the current formula.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
North Northamptonshire MPs urged to lobby for a fairer funding settlement for North Northants Council
A former Desborough care home could be sold by the council for up to £900,000, as a ward councillor has shared news of the site’s proposed disposal
Former Northamptonshire care home could be sold by the council for up to £900,000
A former Desborough care home could be sold by the council for up to £900,000, as a ward councillor has shared news of the site’s proposed disposal.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
A former Desborough care home could be sold by the council for up to £900,000, as a ward councillor has shared news of the site’s proposed disposal
"His actions were irresponsible and posed a clear risk to other road users"
Wellingborough man jailed after being caught drink driving on A14 on Christmas Day
A Wellingborough man who was already disqualified from driving has been jailed after being caught drink driving on Christmas Day.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"His actions were irresponsible and posed a clear risk to other road users"