Saturday 4th October 2025 was the 85th anniversary of one of the most defining moments in Rushden’s history. On that day, a German bomber dropped eighteen high explosive bombs and twelve incendiaries in a line across the town. The bombs hit the local elementary school, a factory, a hotel and other buildings killing four adults […]
Earlier this year, a 300-year old beech tree collapsed in Rushden’s Hall Park. Many residents were very upset at the loss of this tree. It was a much-loved feature of Hall Park. Rushden Town Council has done its best to salvage something from the debris of the tree. Much of the wood was completely rotten
Remembrance Day is when we remember the sacrifices made by soldiers, sailors and airmen over the years with wreath laying and a Service of Commemoration. On Sunday 9th of November, parades will take place in Wellingborough and in Rushden. This will necessitate road closures in both towns. These Services are typically very well supported by
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The North Northamptonshire Greenway is a strategic rural network of safer, largely traffic-free routes suitable for walkers, wheelers, cyclists and equestrian users. Where appropriate, it also connects settlements, employment, leisure and tourism destinations across North Northamptonshire and beyond. Originating in Rushden, an early phase of the Greenway ran along the former track-bed of the disused
The Rotary Club of Rushden has achieved the 2024/2025 Club Excellence Award. The Award considers Rotary Clubs across the country. It recognises the pro-active ethos within the Club that brings people together to support their local community as well as providing aid overseas. Club President, Anton Rudgalvis, commented: “This award recognises those Clubs that have
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Not long ago, Rushden’s High Street had a multiplicity of retail banks: One by one they have closed, with HSBC being the most recent. The banks, housed mostly in buildings of significant architectural merit, contributed positively to the vitality of the High Street. Sadly, several of the buildings have been repurposed and are no longer
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Rushden’s 16th annual Proms in the Park was held in the Walled Garden at Hall Park, on Saturday 6th September 2025. This popular charity event was hosted by the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr. Gill Mercer, and featured the award winning Rushden Town Band. Around 300 people came along with their picnics to enjoy the evening
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The name of a village just south of Rushden has confused generations of visitors. When you enter the village from the east, the road signs display one name. When you enter it from the west, they have a different name. A spokesman for Bedford Borough Council said: “We are aware of the difference in spelling
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A new toy store has opened at Rushden Lakes. “The Entertainer” are a chain that spans the world. Cllr. Gill Mercer, the Town Mayor of Rushden, was invited to cut the ribbon for the store opening on 10th October. There was “trolley-dash” to kick things off. Afterwards, a crowd rushed in. The store refuses to
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With winter approaching and the cold months ahead, the Warm Rooms scheme offers a welcoming space for people to socialise and stay warm. The Scheme operates in both Rushden and Wellingborough. In Rushden Conservative-controlled Rushden Town Council launched the Friends of Rushden Hall Community group. The Group is free to attend and runs on Friday
