A Soapbox Derby is a racing contest where tiny one-man (or one-woman) cars with no engines, compete against each other. The cars are entirely man- (or woman-) powered. Rushden’s annual Soapbox Derby was held this year on Sunday 7th June in Hall Park and it was spectacular. People came from as far away as Cambridge
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On Thursday 21st May 2026, North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) appointed its first ever Honorary Aldermen and Honorary Alderwomen. Six individuals who have served as councillors in the District, with distinction and honour, were appointed. The accompanying photograph shows them. From left to right, they are: (The figure on the extreme right, is Adele Wylie, the
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The Covid pandemic is slowly winding down, but it’s not over. People in Rushden, Wellingborough and our villages are still catching the bug. The current record holder is a poor man in Daventry who has now had it 6 times! Covid is still mutating with new strains appearing that can bypass previous Covid vaccines. For
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Bus-only lanes were dreamt up to allow buses to bypass traffic jams. The aim was to help buses keep to their timetables and thereby improve the service that they offer. Bus-only lanes make excellent sense in areas with heavy traffic and significant delays caused by congestion. However, it has been suggested that they have been
Reform-led North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has recently run into some problems. On Tuesday 9th June, NNC’s Finance Portfolio Holder, Cllr Graham Cheatley, defended NNC’s handling of its finances, despite an overspend of £13.8 million. “More councils are relying on exceptional financial support and Section 114 notices, once rare, have become normalised”. Then, on Thursday 11th
Swanspool Pavilion is to be the hub for a new youth club! Wellingborough Town Council (WTC) has received National Lottery funding for a youth club to offer “meaningful” opportunities for young people from 14 to 18 years old. It will meet on Fridays from 4pm to 6pm. The club will be operated by WTC in
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During the afternoon of Saturday 6th June 2026, a significant fire broke out in a bungalow in Northampton Road in Rushden. The building was completely destroyed. The road was closed as firefighters fought the blaze. Heavy-duty hose pipes were laid from Shelley Drive along Northampton Road to give the fire crews enough water. On Monday
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North Northants Council (NNC) has announced a programme of road works. They plan to apply a surface dressing to the following roads: A47 Wandsford Road, Duddington Ashton Wold, Oundle Road A6116 Bypass, Lowick, A427 Weldon Road, Benefield A4300 Stamford Road, Geddington A6003 Uppingham Road, Corby A427 Stoke Hill,
The Rushden Pride fundraising event took place at The Welcome Inn, on the 19th, 20th and 21st June. Rushden Pride began in 2025. Rushden Pride 2026 was an incredible three-day celebration of love, community, and pride. Whilst normally it is a fairly low-key event, this year, it made the national news. The celebration, included: The
