Spinneyfields is an NHS rehabilitation based unit in Rushden, which opened in June this year. It is just off Highfield Road, next door to the Pemberton Centre. They are setting up a resolving delirium ward and are trying to raise funds for arts and crafts and accessibility aids. They will be holding a Christmas Fayre […]
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Michelle from Eden Flowers will be holding a “wreaths” workshop at the Bede House in Higham Ferrers on Saturday 6th of December. All the materials needed to create a wreath will be provided. Refreshments will be available. The fee for the demonstration and your own wreath will be £30. You can book a seat by
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Despite the computer games boom there are still some teenagers who read books. Many feel isolated, but it doesn’t have to be so. Rushden’s library is offering a chance for those who love reading to meet others with similar interests. Every Friday, after school, teenage readers can meet and exchange tips about which books are
On Thursday 20th November, a by-election took place for a seat on Wellingborough Town Council. The result was: Gavin Beales was therefore elected to WTC for the ward of Brickhill and Queensway, The turnout was just 9.5%!
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Wellingborough Library are staging a Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th December, from 10am to 2pm. All are welcome. It will feature a Father Christmas, with games, stalls, a raffle and more. There is still room for more groups to take part and set up stalls (£15 set-up charge per stall). The Library is looking for
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The Queens Head in Higham Ferrers has a full programme of entertainment for December in the run-up to Christmas and the New Year:
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Under the North Northants Council plan to harmonise services across the area, parking arrangements are currently being reviewed. Parking charges are in force in both Corby and Kettering, but do not apply elsewhere. Last month, Nene Herald initiated a survey to gauge people’s attitude to retaining free parking in Wellingborough. Of the respondents, 96% supported
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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
