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Corby's Argos discount store set to shut its doors after nearly three decades The popular Argos Clearance Bargains shop in Corby is set to close by Christmas.

Corby’s Argos Clearance Bargains Warehouse will close its doors for the final time after nearly three decades www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/...

Police tracked Rushden criminal's electronic tag after credible threat to his life and found him in a hotel room full of cocaine and zombie knives A criminal was tracked to a hotel room full of robbed drugs after police uncovered a threat to kill him by another dealer.

Police tracked Rushden criminal's electronic tag after credible threat to his life - and found him in a room full of cocaine and zombie knives

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Kettstock event raises hundreds of pounds for Johnny's Happy Place in Kettering Club members have helped raise hundreds of pounds for Johnny’s Happy Place.

Well done to everyone involved!

'Mega' Thrapston warehouse development approved at appeal despite huge opposition from residents A government-appointed planning inspector has allowed an appeal for a large warehousing development near Thrapston, despite hundreds of members of the public opposing the plans.

Hundreds of people had objected to the plans

Six-week consultation on proposed changes to North Northants Council’s housing allocations scheme launched People are being encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to North Northamptonshire Council’s housing allocations scheme.

It's time to have your say

Long-standing and family-run Northants business sees another year of Weetabix Food & Drink Awards success A long-standing and family-run business has seen another year of success at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards.

“It’s just incredible, the competition was so strong"

The 29 top performing secondary schools across the East Midlands in 2025 named These schools were amongst the East Midlands’ best of the best in the last GCSE season 🏆

Always worth a look for our local schools...

Halloween 2025 - things to do in north Northamptonshire this spooky season As October approaches its half-way point, Halloween is creeping to the forefront of many people’s minds, be it adults looking for things to do with friends or parents finding ways to keep the kids bus...

Time to get spooky!

Huge sale as high street name set to leave Kettering this Saturday as prices slashed A staple of Saturday morning shopping is set to disappear from Kettering town centre when popular fashion accessory chain Claire's Accessories shuts its doors.

😭😭😭

Changes to Blue Badge parking for Corby fireworks display Following national changes to laws around public safety and terrorism, there will be changes to Blue Badge parking for this year’s Corby fireworks display.

Spaces must be booked in advance

Coach of the year award for Rothwell Pirates Walking Football Club founder A ‘mentor, motivator and lifeline for many’ has been recognised for transforming what began as a small walking football idea into a thriving community hub.

Huge well done to Rob!

North Northants Council reveals its core priorities for next four years after residents' satisfaction survey North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has announced the core priorities it will take forward over the next four years, in response to the feedback from its first residents' satisfaction survey. v.1

“We like the phrase ‘you said, we listened, we delivered’ and that’s what we intend to do going forward"

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Who's been sentenced featuring Corby, Thrapston, Wymington, Rushden, Great Addington, Kettering, Cotterstock, Broughton and Wellingborough The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire

Latest results from our local courts

Your guide to fireworks displays taking place across Northamptonshire in 2025 Autumn has officially begun, which means several countdowns have now started! Halloween, Christmas and Bonfire Night – Northamptonshire has plenty to offer in terms of fireworks displays, so we have r...

Eyes to the skies!

Get the look of The Celebrity Traitors kitchen with the help of Northamptonshire-based firm A Northants-based firm says it can help you get the look of the kitchen which has been at the heart of the drama with the BBC’s hit show Celebrity Traitors.

Are you a faithful or a traitor?

18 beautiful walks to enjoy across Northamptonshire this Autumn Now is the perfect time of year to step outside, breathe in the cold crisp air and admire the stunning Autumnal colours that are currently splashed all over the county.

Such a beautiful time of the year to explore...

Tata Steel in Corby to make 57 redundancies amid restructure and mill closure Workers at Corby’s Tata Steel site in Weldon Road have been informed of a round of redundancies as part of a restructure.

Dozens of job losses have been announced at Tata Steel in Corby ahead of the closure of the 6” tube mill www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/business/doz...

Road closures to know about in North Northamptonshire this week A series of road closures have been announced by North Northants Council. The full list is below:

Beware of these...

New farmers market launching in Northamptonshire town A new farmers market is launching in Raunds this weekend.

Launching this weekend!

Works due to start at Junction 9 of the A14 for new footway and cycleway between Isham and Kettering Works will start on Junction 9 of the A14 in Kettering to build a new shared footway and cycleway between Isham and Kettering from Monday (October 27).

From Monday...

'Disappointment' after meeting in Raunds to discuss plans for 400 new homes off London Road A proposal by Davidsons Homes to build 405 new houses in Raunds which is still in its early stages has already been criticised by residents and the town council.

'Disappointment'

New classroom block and sports pitch for Wellingborough secondary school after plans approved Sir Christopher Hatton Academy in Wellingborough has been given the go-ahead to build a new classroom block and adjoining multi-use games area (MUGA).

It's a green light for these plans

Inspectorate opens examination stage of plans for major solar farm in Northamptonshire countryside The government’s planning inspectorate has officially entered the examination stage of plans for a major solar farm in the Northamptonshire countryside, which would be the largest in the UK if approve...

According to a draft timetable, the examination stage is expected to finish on March 20, 2026

Date rain and wind warnings will be in place for Northamptonshire - what to expect Watch the latest Met Office video forecast, as weather warnings are issued for Northamptonshire.

Uh-oh...

Wildlife team 'desperately' trying to save robin caught in sticky trap in Wellingborough village An animal rescue charity has warned people against using sticky traps for pests as it mounts a delicate operation using washing up liquid and a mascara wand to save a ‘stunning’ little robin caught in...

Poor little thing 😢

Bid to create HMO in Wellingborough included in list of latest planning applications A proposal to convert a house into a home of multiple occupation (HMO) in Wellingborough is included in the latest list of planning applications.

Bid to create HMO in Wellingborough included in list of latest planning applications

Schools funding deficits to reach £90m across Northamptonshire due to rising costs and demand of SEND provision Local education authorities across Northamptonshire are both predicting large overspends on their schools' funding, which is expected to reach a joint deficit of £90m by March 2026.

"We are right in the middle of an increase in demand, an increase in complexity and cost"

From Pizza Hut redundancy to owner of 19 coffee shops - Northamptonshire entrepreneur celebrates 15 years in business When Matt Fountain ‘gambled’ every penny of his redundancy payment from Pizza Hut into starting a coffee shop in Wellingborough 15 years ago, he could only dream of what his business may become.

When Matt Fountain ‘gambled’ every penny of his redundancy payment from Pizza Hut into starting a coffee shop in Wellingborough 15 years ago, he could only dream of what his business may become

North Northants Council could introduce changes to taxes on empty properties and second homes North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) could introduce changes to taxes on empty properties and second homes, as it looks to bring buildings back into use and address local housing shortages.

A scrutiny committee will review the proposed changes at a meeting this evening