When we are feeling overwhelmed with all of the pressing issues ongoing in the UK and the rest of the world, it is very easy to overlook some of the lighter feel-good stories that are covered in the news.
This is why we have compiled a round-up of some of the most wholesome and positive stories we shared this month that we hope will bring a smile to your face.
January 2021 saw a great deal of both individuals and groups being presented with 'Rose of Northamptonshire' awards - which recognise those who worked tirelessly as part of the COVID-19 response effort - and residents across the county were able to enjoy a few days of snow, which made for some fun pictures!
Which story was your favourite?
9. Northants Lockdown Legends: Meet the man who cooked over 5,500 meals in his kitchen to feed the homeless
The latest story in our #NorthantsLockdownLegends campaign focused on Hope Centre volunteer - Bill Boorman - who worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to provide food to rough sleepers across Northampton. He was also given a Rose of Northamptonshire award.
10. Pub landlady who volunteers on Covid-19 positive ward named as a ‘Rose of Northamptonshire’
Suzy Keeping, who runs the Old White Hart in Far Cotton and The Picturedrome, was involved in a number of projects to help others during 2020, and continues to volunteer at the hospital this year. Suzy, alongside three other women, set up the Far Cotton Community Support Group, which has helped residents with prescription collections, food parcels and more.Her pub also offered free hot, school meals during the school summer holidays.
11. Kind-hearted Corby folk leave hundreds of 'get well' messages for poorly postmen and women.
After the Northants Telegraph posted a story about how 16 posties in Corby had fallen ill with coronavirus, hundreds of residents left messages on the newspaper's Facebook page asking if their own regular postmen and women were okay. Postwoman Eve Walker posted a picture of herself on her round and said: “A few of us still going strong. Thanks for the well wishes on behalf of all at Corby Delivery Office.”
12. Readers sent in pictures of them enjoying the snow across Northamptonshire
The slope in Abington park provided the perfect sledging spot for lots of locals to enjoy!