Community

Manor Park was a sea of red and black this past Sunday as Rushden & Higham RUFC hosted its annual Family Fun Day, a much-anticipated event that marks the start of the new rugby season. The day was a resounding success, with players, families, and community members coming together to celebrate their local club. The […]

The gentle flow of Sidney Brook was transformed into a vibrant river of yellow on Sunday afternoon for the much-loved annual Rushden Charity Duck Race. Hundreds of residents, from toddlers to grandparents, lined the banks of the stream as it winds through Hall Park, cheering on the plastic ducks as they bobbed their way towards

A touch of Hollywood magic came to Rushden last Saturday as Hall Park hosted its first-ever “A Night at the Movies.” Over 500 people gathered on the main lawn with picnic blankets and camping chairs to watch a special open-air screening of the classic film Paddington 2. As the sun set, the park was filled

The Nene Valley’s reputation as a food lover’s paradise was on full display this weekend as the inaugural Nene Valley Food & Drink Festival took place at Rushden Lakes. The event brought together the very best local producers, offering a tantalizing array of artisan foods, craft beverages, and street food delights. Thousands of visitors browsed

Rushden’s High Street was transformed into a gallery of automotive history last Sunday for the first-ever “Rushden Wheels” classic car show. An estimated crowd of over two thousand people enjoyed the sunshine as more than 50 vintage vehicles were put on display for the public to admire. The event, sponsored by local business Kingtools, was

The sun shone brightly on Hall Park this past Saturday as the annual Rushden Summer Fete returned in spectacular fashion, proving once again to be a highlight of the town’s calendar. Hundreds of families enjoyed an afternoon of classic games, live music from local band ‘The Accelerants’, and delicious food from a host of local

Rushden’s town centre was transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday evening as hundreds of residents gathered for the annual Christmas Light Switch-On and Lantern Parade. The event, which officially marks the start of the festive season in the town, was bigger and brighter than ever. The evening began with a beautiful parade of handmade