Wellingborough

Nostalgic photos from a spooky night out in town 14 years ago

Look back at 34 Disco Henry photos from a Halloween 2012 night out in town

A trip down memory lane to a Friday night out in Northampton town centre 18 years ago

Take a look back at 28 Disco Henry photos from a 2008 Friday night out in town

Animals In Need is asking people to nominate them in a bid to secure £5,000 in the special draw

Animal sanctuary hoping for £5,000 funding boost as deadline approaches

Nostalgic photos from a Friday night out in town 16 years ago

Take a look back at 28 Disco Henry photos from a 2010 Friday night out in town

Emma from Animals In Need helping rescue 300 hens from Wales

300 hens rescued by Northamptonshire animal charity with new homes now needed

There were 22 bidders registered on the day of the auction and there was stiff competition until the eventual hammer price, which was £26,000 above the upper guide price.

SOLD: Village chapel with buckets of charm described as ‘attention grabber’

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 25 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 night out in town

The 2026 Amazing Northampton Run was a big success (Picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

All change as Goldline Events take over running of Amazing Northampton Run

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 32 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 night out in town

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Fancy becoming a firefighter? Fire service launches recruitment events

There were eight trustees who founded Dementia Sings Out in Wellingborough back in 2019, inspired by Vicky McClure's documentary, and it has now expanded to Northampton.

Dementia Sings Out group expands to Northampton following seven successful years

Cody Stock, 22, died on the A45 in December 2025

Coroner warns of more deaths at A45 danger-spot

Michelle Gould is the new head of school at Ecton Village Primary School

New head takes the reins as school celebrates 150th anniversary

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 17 years ago

Take a look back at 36 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2009 night out in town

Animals In Need currently has more than 70 cats in its care

Northamptonshire Animals In Need has 70 cats in care

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 31 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 night out in town
Take a look back at 31 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 night out in Northampton town centre.
Logan MacLeod

The open day is taking place on Sunday (September 13)

Meet the animals at rescue and rehoming charity open day this weekend

Renowned ventriloquist Paul Zerdin brings his unusual friends to the stage

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to see around Northants in the coming days

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 48 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 night out in town

HMP Five Wells. Image: Google

Fifth HMP Five Wells prisoner death of 2026 as man, 78, dies in hospital

Craig Smith before (left), Craig six months ago in February (middle) and Craig now (right)

Man loses 14 stone with the help of Wellingborough slimming group

Nostalgic photos from a night out at Lava nightclub 17 years ago

52 Disco Henry photos from a 2009 August Bank Holiday night out in town

Strike action by RMT union will impact EMR train services/IMG

EMR train users told only travel if ‘absolutely essential’ during strike action

Nostalgic photos from when a young Calvin Harris played in town

26 Disco Henry photos from an 2009 night out when Calvin Harris played in town

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A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough closed following ‘serious collision’

Fire service confirm reason behind large response at Northampton General Hospital

Fire service confirm reason behind large response at NGH

The collision happened at about 4.35am on Saturday, August 8

Witness appeal after man dies in car accident near Wellingborough
Police officers investigating a fatal collision in Wollaston, near Wellingborough, are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Neil Burkett

Northamptonshire driver Michael Chiedu Nwanze reached speeds of more than 100mph and drove through multiple red lights during a police pursuit.

Watch: Northamptonshire driver reaches speeds of more than 100mph

'Military illusionist' Richard Jones blends magic and music in his new show

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to see around Northants in the coming days

Dr Shepherd has worked on some of the biggest cases of recent decades

Explore the mysteries of life and death with top pathologist

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 29 Disco Henry photos from an August 2008 night out in town

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 17 years ago

Take a look back at 30 Disco Henry photos from a July 2009 night out in town

Cody Stock, 22, died on the A45 in December 2025

‘Light of our lives’ Cody, 22, died in A45 crash in heavy rain

Some of the cats in need of a new home

Animal rescue charity 'overwhelmed' with cats and kittens needing new homes

Firefighters were called to a fire in a garden in Northampton, which spread to several other gardens. Photo: NFRS

'Rapidly developing' fire spread to ten gardens damaging sheds and outbuildings

Martin Cahill MBE worked as a retained firefighter for 35 years Credit: Earls Barton Parish Council

Tribute to 'true gentleman' and former Northamptonshire village councillor

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Look back at 35 Disco Henry photos from a July 2008 night out in town

Emergency services arrived on the scene at around 8.15am

Driver trapped inside car on roof after crash at Rushden Lakes roundabout

The park is open weekends and bank holidays until Sunday 27, with new additional days in summer

Additional opening dates for Wellingborough Splash Park as temperatures soar

The incident happened on the eastbound carriageway of the A45 between Earls Barton and Great Doddington.

A45 closed for two hours as firefighters called to car on fire

Train journeys between Northampton Railway Station and London Euston will be affected between Tuesday June 23 and Thursday June 25 due to the extreme heat warning.

'Travel only if necessary', as train services reduced during heat warning

Kettering station/360 Connect trains/IMG

Local EMR train users warned only travel if 'absolutely necessary'

Passengers being evacuated from stranded trains after last night's train crash. Image: Courtesy of Mark Pengelly.

King sends sympathies to train crash families from North Northamptonshire

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 28 Disco Henry photos from a May 2008 night out in town

A previous blessing of a Fortieth Rule wine (left)

Northamptonshire’s newest winery invites tasters to enjoy its latest tipple

Natasha Rogers will mark the milestone on June 26, 25 years after receiving the transplant that transformed her life

Concert to celebrate 25 years after life-saving heart and lung transplant

Archaeologists working on a dig near the Stanton Cross development in Wellingborough have uncovered the secrets of an ancient Roman settlement/MOLA

Secrets of Roman settlement uncovered beneath major housing development

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 32 Disco Henry photos from a May 2008 night out in town

The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway of the A45 between Billing and Earls Barton.

Woman suffers life changing injuries following collision with tree on A45

A serious collision has resulted in the closure of a stretch of the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough.

A45 closed as emergency services respond to serious collision

Nostalgic photos from a night out at the former Fever nightclub 18 years ago

Take a look back at 34 Disco Henry photos from a May 2008 night out in town

Santa Pod Raceway has announced that Kestrel Beer has extended its partnership with the venue for another two years.

Kestrel Beer extends Santa Pod Raceway partnership in milestone year

FCC Environment and Cynthia Spencer Hospice charity are proud to announce the launch of a new bicycle repair and refurbishment project, developed in partnership with HMP Five Wells

Prison teams up with FCC Environment and Cynthia Spencer Hospice for project

The road has since been cleared by police

A45 delays following four-car crash between Northampton and Wellingborough

Elizabeth Rose began a nursing career but her health has deteriorated/ With dad David/on holiday in Bacton in Norfolk/family pictures

‘I want to go home and die’ says woman, 33, who has spent 422 days in hospital

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