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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 4h

Well done to everyone involved!

Kettstock event raises hundreds of pounds for Johnny's Happy Place in Kettering

Club members have helped raise hundreds of pounds for Johnny’s Happy Place.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 7h

Hundreds of people had objected to the plans

'Mega' Thrapston warehouse development approved at appeal despite huge opposition from residents

A government-appointed planning inspector has allowed an appeal for a large warehousing development near Thrapston, despite hundreds of members of the public opposing the plans.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 8h

It's time to have your say

Six-week consultation on proposed changes to North Northants Council’s housing allocations scheme launched

People are being encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to North Northamptonshire Council’s housing allocations scheme.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 8h

“It’s just incredible, the competition was so strong"

Long-standing and family-run Northants business sees another year of Weetabix Food & Drink Awards success

A long-standing and family-run business has seen another year of success at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 8h

Always worth a look for our local schools...

The 29 top performing secondary schools across the East Midlands in 2025 named

These schools were amongst the East Midlands’ best of the best in the last GCSE season 🏆

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 9h

Time to get spooky!

Halloween 2025 - things to do in north Northamptonshire this spooky season

As October approaches its half-way point, Halloween is creeping to the forefront of many people’s minds, be it adults looking for things to do with friends or parents finding ways to keep the kids bus...

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 9h

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Huge sale as high street name set to leave Kettering this Saturday as prices slashed

A staple of Saturday morning shopping is set to disappear from Kettering town centre when popular fashion accessory chain Claire's Accessories shuts its doors.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 10h

Spaces must be booked in advance

Changes to Blue Badge parking for Corby fireworks display

Following national changes to laws around public safety and terrorism, there will be changes to Blue Badge parking for this year’s Corby fireworks display.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 10h

Huge well done to Rob!

Coach of the year award for Rothwell Pirates Walking Football Club founder

A ‘mentor, motivator and lifeline for many’ has been recognised for transforming what began as a small walking football idea into a thriving community hub.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 11h

“We like the phrase ‘you said, we listened, we delivered’ and that’s what we intend to do going forward"

North Northants Council reveals its core priorities for next four years after residents' satisfaction survey

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has announced the core priorities it will take forward over the next four years, in response to the feedback from its first residents' satisfaction survey. v.1

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 11h

This week's front page #buyapaper

Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 12h

Latest results from our local courts

Who's been sentenced featuring Corby, Thrapston, Wymington, Rushden, Great Addington, Kettering, Cotterstock, Broughton and Wellingborough

The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

Eyes to the skies!

Your guide to fireworks displays taking place across Northamptonshire in 2025

Autumn has officially begun, which means several countdowns have now started! Halloween, Christmas and Bonfire Night – Northamptonshire has plenty to offer in terms of fireworks displays, so we have r...

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

Are you a faithful or a traitor?

Get the look of The Celebrity Traitors kitchen with the help of Northamptonshire-based firm

A Northants-based firm says it can help you get the look of the kitchen which has been at the heart of the drama with the BBC’s hit show Celebrity Traitors.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

Such a beautiful time of the year to explore...

18 beautiful walks to enjoy across Northamptonshire this Autumn

Now is the perfect time of year to step outside, breathe in the cold crisp air and admire the stunning Autumnal colours that are currently splashed all over the county.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

Dozens of job losses have been announced at Tata Steel in Corby ahead of the closure of the 6” tube mill www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/business/doz...

Tata Steel in Corby to make 57 redundancies amid restructure and mill closure

Workers at Corby’s Tata Steel site in Weldon Road have been informed of a round of redundancies as part of a restructure.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

Beware of these...

Road closures to know about in North Northamptonshire this week

A series of road closures have been announced by North Northants Council. The full list is below:

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

Launching this weekend!

New farmers market launching in Northamptonshire town

A new farmers market is launching in Raunds this weekend.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

From Monday...

Works due to start at Junction 9 of the A14 for new footway and cycleway between Isham and Kettering

Works will start on Junction 9 of the A14 in Kettering to build a new shared footway and cycleway between Isham and Kettering from Monday (October 27).

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

'Disappointment'

'Disappointment' after meeting in Raunds to discuss plans for 400 new homes off London Road

A proposal by Davidsons Homes to build 405 new houses in Raunds which is still in its early stages has already been criticised by residents and the town council.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

It's a green light for these plans

New classroom block and sports pitch for Wellingborough secondary school after plans approved

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy in Wellingborough has been given the go-ahead to build a new classroom block and adjoining multi-use games area (MUGA).

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

According to a draft timetable, the examination stage is expected to finish on March 20, 2026

Inspectorate opens examination stage of plans for major solar farm in Northamptonshire countryside

The government’s planning inspectorate has officially entered the examination stage of plans for a major solar farm in the Northamptonshire countryside, which would be the largest in the UK if approve...

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 2d

Uh-oh...

Date rain and wind warnings will be in place for Northamptonshire - what to expect

Watch the latest Met Office video forecast, as weather warnings are issued for Northamptonshire.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 2d

Poor little thing 😢

Wildlife team 'desperately' trying to save robin caught in sticky trap in Wellingborough village

An animal rescue charity has warned people against using sticky traps for pests as it mounts a delicate operation using washing up liquid and a mascara wand to save a ‘stunning’ little robin caught in...

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 2d

Bid to create HMO in Wellingborough included in list of latest planning applications

A proposal to convert a house into a home of multiple occupation (HMO) in Wellingborough is included in the latest list of planning applications.

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