Last month, Nene Herald reported the good news that a new toy store had opened at Rushden Lakes. Part of the UK’s largest toy shop chain, its launch immediately attracted many punters and excellent sales. However, elsewhere in the UK, “The Entertainer” chain faces financial problems. Overall, they lost around £10 million so far in […]
The Financial Times has named a care provider, “Home Instead”, to be their Diversity Leader for 2026. They provide a local service in Wellingborough and Rushden. A spokesperson for Home Instead noted that among European companies they had jumped to 7th in the Healthcare (Social) sector leaderboard. By providing personalised, quality, reliable home care by
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The Rushden and Higham Ferrers Branch of “Save the Children” are hoping to raise funds over the Christmas period by inviting people to join them for their “Carols by Candlelight” evenings. Carol singers can enjoy mince pies and drinks, while joining in with the Rushden Town Band at Higham’s Bede House. There will be a
Rushden’s new Greenway ramp, located by the tunnel that runs under Washbrook Road, has been officially opened. The Greenway itself originally opened in 2011 and largely runs along the route of the disused Rushden-to-Wellingborough railway line. This new ramp gives walkers, cyclists and disabled folk an easier access on and off the Greenway from Midland
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On Saturday 22nd November, several streets in the centre of Higham Ferrers were closed off. Cars and lorries were replaced by fun-fair rides and stalls. The event spanned the Methodist Church, St Mary’s Church, the Bede House and the Working Men’s Club with Santa’s Grotto and the reindeer also at Chichele College. There were many
Rushden’s annual firework display took place on 8th November in Hall Park. Over 8,000 people attended and saw a stunning display of the art. It was opened by Cllr. Gill Mercer, Rushden’s Town Mayor. . The flashes and bangs were accompanied by music from the shows. It kicked off with “White Lightning” from Grease, and
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A new toy shop opened in Wellingborough on Saturday 8th November. Viral Vault is located at 48a-48b Oxford Street, in the centre of the Town. They are open seven days per week: They invite you to “come, have a play, build your own slime sundae, or test out some of our viral fidget toys –
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A new niche shop opened in Rushden on Saturday 14th November. In an opening ceremony, Rushden’s Town Mayor, Cllr Gill Mercer, made a short speech and cut the ribbon. UVR Collections is a unique family-run business that offers fashion, accessories and more. It is not part of any “chain” and can offer low prices because
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North Northants Council are running a “Forest School” for kids aged 2 to 4 years. The idea behind it is to help kids develop self-confidence through play in a natural environment. The fun will take place at Fermyn Woods Country Park on Mondays, and at Irchester Country Park on Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm. Full
