White Mills Bridge in Earls Barton has been closed to traffic and pedestrians. North Northants Council (NNC) and its partner, Kier, have closed the bridge until the summer, while upgrade work takes place. The upgrades include a replacement of the foundations and the entire bridge deck, Cllr Chris McGiffen, NNC’s Executive Member for Highways and […]
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North Northants Council (NNC) has set up a Youth Council. Its role will be to give a voice to young people and to raise the issues that matter to them. Cllr Elizabeth Wright, Executive Member for Children, Families, and Education, at North Northamptonshire Council, said: “Having a Youth Advisory Council means young people’s voices can
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It is amazing how problem areas can be opportunities that just haven’t been noticed. One such instance occurred with the swamp that sat between the A45 and Irthlingborough. It was a stinking cesspit that had been unused for many years and attracted constant fly-tipping and fire-bugs. Then someone had the vision to see how it
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Wellingborough’s Swanspool Pavilion hosts a youth club every Thursday from 4pm to 8pm. The Eats and Beats Youth Club is open to kids aged from 10 yrs to 18 yrs (25 yrs, if you are SEND). CYPN (Clubs for Young People Northamptonshire) invite kids to “to bake, crochet, craft, cook and get creative, come to
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The TGI Friday chain of diners is closing 16 of its UK restaurants, putting 456 employees out of work. On Tuesday 13th January, an ‘administrator’, Interpath was appointed to the Liberty Bar and Restaurant group, which manages the operations of TGI Fridays’ UK restaurants. Ryan Grant, managing director at Interpath and joint administrator, said: “We
The book ‘Flossy and the Tiger’ has now made its debut in Northampton. The book, written by Northampton-based professional photographer and author, Peter Dietrich, is a story of a young girl who befriends a tiger. Will the world of adults encroach on their attempts to learn more about each other? And how will the others
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On Saturday 28th of February, Rick Abbs & the Lazy Dogs will be welcomed back to Rushden Conservative Club. The band deliver vintage Rock at “raucous high energy”. Entrance is free to Club members and the band are on-stage at 9pm..
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Whitefriars Church in Rushden are organising a series of Countryside Walks. All are welcome to join in. A four mile walk on pathways in the Bletsoe and Thurleigh area, east of the A6 near Sharnbrook. Meet outside St Mary’s Church, Bletsoe in Bletsoe village (The Avenue, MK44 1QD), in time to start at 10.30am. The
The Titan Fitness Boxing Academy is based at Alexandra Road, Rushden, N10 0HY. They support aspiring young boxers and offer fitness sessions for all age groups. Titan Fitness owner and local star, Todd Tompkins, turned professional and has had a number of fights. On June 14th last year, he beat highly experienced Jordan Grannum on
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Rushden Library are repeating the stunning success of their first Rushden Comic Com. The first one was a fantastic event and featured a full-size Tardis, working K9, three versions of Doctor Who and several Storm Troopers. The 2026 RushCom will be held at Rushden Library on Saturday 7th March 2026. Maybe this year, there will
