Rushden6 hrs agoBattery fire warning after 'sharp rise' in incidentsPeople in West Northamptonshire are urged to bin batteries responsibly after waste collection fires.6 hrs ago2 days agoResurfacing work to start on Rushden road link North Northamptonshire Council says overnight closures will avoid the Bank Holiday weekend2 days ago21 Aug 2026Engineer aims to lift world strongman titleJames Merry is training four days a week for three hours at a time ahead of the event in Florida.21 Aug 20263 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 2026...
