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Northamptonshire Telegraph
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Reporting on Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden and surrounding towns and villages since 1897
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 18h
A Kettering woman who drove a mobility scooter towing a trailer the wrong way down the A14 was still swigging wine when police arrived to a scene of ‘chaos’.

Motorists were standing in the road waving light wands to try to alert other drivers ⬇️ www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
'Chaos' caused by woman on mobility scooter swigging bottle of wine after going wrong way down A14 at Kettering
Passers-by ‘put themselves in danger’ to stop woman who drove a mobility scooter towing a trailer the wrong way into three lanes of oncoming traffic on an ‘extremely busy’ dual carriageway in Ketterin...
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d
A ‘highly emotional’ Stanion woman ‘clawed’ at a police officer’s face after she was arrested www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
"The demand on social or affordable housing remains very high"
North Northants Council considering changes to housing allocations to ensure homes go to those who need it most
North Northamptonshire Council’s executive is set to consider proposed changes to its housing allocations scheme to help ensure housing goes to those who need it most.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
"We are thrilled to be taking the story of our proud steel heritage to a wider audience"
Corby Women's Theatre Group to perform 'Women of Steel' play outside Corby for the first time this weekend
Corby Women's Theatre Group will perform their play, Women of Steel, outside Corby for the first time this weekend.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
Current timelines suggest the final version of the LTP will be agreed by Autumn 2027
North Northants Council sets out timeline for local transport plan
North Northants Council’s new administration will begin its work in shaping the future of public transport in North Northants as the authority looks to create its first-ever transport strategy.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
This week's front page #buyapaper
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
Dreamy...
Look inside former mill with direct river frontage and far-reaching views in Northamptonshire village
A former 18th century mill, with direct river frontage, has been added to the market for a guide price of £1.175 million.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
Did your school make the list?
The East Midlands' 22 most excellent secondary schools, as application deadline nears
There’s not long to go now to find the right local school for your child ⌛
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
What an absolute star!
Corby boy, 12, donating his hair to the Little Princess Trust for the third time
A Corby boy is set to donate his long hair to a very good cause for the third time.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from today
Ribbon display at Corby Library to support families during Baby Loss Awareness Week
A ribbon remembrance display will be at Corby Library to support families during Baby Loss Awareness Week.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
The tales he could tell...
101-year-old US wartime flyer to make historic return to former airbase near Wellingborough
A 101-year-old US wartime flyer is set to return to the airbase from which his fateful last flight took off.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
The two-storey property in Tresham Street is located within a largely residential street, just outside the town centre
Plans to convert former Kettering vintage store into HMO approved despite parking concerns
Plans to convert a vacant former vintage store in Kettering into an eight-person HMO have been given the go-ahead by North Northants Council (NNC).
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
Not long to wait now...
New Rushden Lakes toy shop opening date confirmed with Bluey set to join the celebrations
The Entertainer will be opening its new store at Rushden Lakes very soon.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
Police have cordoned off an area and remain at the scene
Police at scene of suspicious incident in Raunds town centre
Police are standing guard in Raunds this morning with a cordon blocking access to a flat.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
Uh oh...
Full closure of eastbound A14 for Thrapston bridge for repairs due this week over four days
Motorists wanting to use the eastbound A14 at Thrapston at the end of this week, over the weekend and early on Monday morning have been advised to use alternative routes.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
The inquest was opened this morning
Inquest opened into the death of Wellingborough police officer Faizaan Najeeb
The inquest into the death of Wellingborough police officer Faizaan Najeeb has been opened and adjourned today (October 9).
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
What a wonderful celebration!
'Grazie mille a tutti' say family owners of Kettering Bella Sicilia after 20th anniversary celebrations of restaurant
Hundreds of well-wishers have crammed into a Kettering family-owned-and-run restaurant to mark its 20th year in business.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3d
Ever thought about a cereal-inspired dessert?!
Cereal-inspired dessert range launched by Wellingborough shop already creating a 'buzz' with customers
A Wellingborough dessert shop says they have had a ‘fantastic’ response since launching a new cereal-inspired range of sweet treats.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 4d
The former F1 driver competed from 1991 to 1995 and won prestigious automobile race 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1992
Former racing driver given six-month driving ban after going 96mph down Northants A-road
A former racing driver has been given a six-month driving ban after travelling 96 miles per hour down a Northamptonshire A-road, exceeding the limit by 26 miles per hour.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 4d
If you fancy somewhere fancy for tea...
The 13 Northamptonshire restaurants with AA Rosettes that you've got to visit
These restaurants have the AA’s stamp of approval 🍴
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 4d
In North Northamptonshire, 14.6 per cent of the adult population smoke, rising to 21.8 per cent of routine and manual workers, higher than both regional and England averages
230,000 illegal cigarettes and 64kg of tobacco seized in North Northamptonshire in past year
More than 230,000 illegal cigarettes and 64kg of tobacco have been seized in North Northants over the past year in a council drive to stop smoking and vaping.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 4d
A proposed new primary school near Corby is included in the latest list of planning applications
Plans for new school near Corby included in list of latest planning applications submitted to North Northants Council
A proposed new primary school near Corby is included in the latest list of planning applications.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 4d
Don't get caught out by these...
Road closures to know about in North Northamptonshire this month
A series of road closures have been announced by North Northants Council. The full list is below:
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 4d
Coming soon to a train station car park near you...
Kettering and Wellingborough train station car parks set to get ANPR technology
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is introducing automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology across several station car parks including Kettering and Wellingborough from late 2025 onwards.
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 4d
Well done to White Mills!
Northamptonshire marina 'absolutely chuffed' with third place at prestigious national awards
White Mills Marina situated on the River Nene in Earls Barton has taken third place in this year’s Inland Marina of the Year Awards.
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