Rushden3 Aug 2026Road linking towns to close for improvement workRoad closures will be in force until 12 September, North Northamptonshire Council says.3 Aug 202630 Jul 2026Leisure facilities to come under council controlThe move will affect facilities in Kettering, Desborough, Thrapston, Rushden and Wellingborough.30 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Driver died after car aquaplaned, inquest findsThe family of Cody Stock pay tribute to a "kind, funny and inspirational" young man.15 Jul 202619 Jun 2026Handmade shoe firm sold to sports brand CastoreGrenson was started in 1866 and makes footwear for the rich and famous. 19 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Fire at flat block's bin store treated as arsonThe fire spread to ceiling and electrics in the communal area of the flats, a fire service says.17 Jun 202617 Jun 2026'Selling items made by prisoners helps their rehabilitation'One man says he will leave prison with a job offer owing to the skills he learned in the workshop.17 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Guidance on how to protect valley moves forwardThe gravel pits are an internationally important site for migrating birds in winter.15 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Solar farm near Rushden Lakes approved after appealThe appeal follows further investigation into the scheme's effect on the habitat of protected birds.9 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Bungalow fire started on purpose, says fire servicePolice appeal for information about Saturday's blaze which kept six crews busy.8 Jun 2026...