Rushden’s ComicCon

The 2nd Rushden ComicCon was held on Saturday 7th March 2026. It was an outstanding achievement by the staff of the library, given that they had a break-in only a few weeks earlier (on 12th February). Unlike the original ComicCon, there was no scramble for tickets, because it was free to enter with free parking […]

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Nail Bar Refurbished

On Thursday 18th February 2026, the Town Mayor of Rushden opened a beautifully refurbished nail bar in the Town’s High Street. The family-run business, “Nail Plus”, have been at 61 High Street, Rushden, for over ten years. It has been transformed with a modern makeover. Alongside the refurbishment, Nail Plus has introduced a brand-new Head

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NNC Audit

Every council must, by Law, have an annual audit. This is a process whereby some independent accountants (called “auditors”) examine the Council’s finances and verify that they are correct. The primary reason for this process is to prevent fraud. Reform-led North Northants Council (NNC) is having problems with its latest audit. This was highlighted at

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Jacksons Lane Car Park

On Tuesday 17th February 2026, Reform-led North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Committee declared Jackson’s Lane Car Park surplus to requirements and delegated authority to an officer to arrange its sale. On Saturday 28th February, a protest meeting opposing this decision was held in the car park. On Tuesday 3rd March, a proposal was put to Wellingborough

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A Magic Mushroom

Stanwick Lakes has yet another attraction for visitors: a magic mushroom. The phrase “magic mushroom” usually implies a fungus fruiting body that contains psychedelic drugs. They became famous in the Hippie culture of the 1960s. This magic mushroom is something different. Tom Haddon, 41, a student at the University of Northampton spotted one at the

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