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Who's been sentenced featuring Rushden, Raunds, Wellingborough, Irthlingborough, Corby, Thrapston, Kettering, Suffolk, Earls Barton, Rothwell and Desborough

The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire

Northants Telegraph·1d ago
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Wellingborough swimming pool closed due to ‘technical issue’ with hopes of re-opening next week

The swimming pool at Waendel Leisure Centre has been closed while staff attend to a ‘technical issue’ affecting both pools on the site.

Northants Telegraph·1d ago
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It's the battle of the 100 per centers as Doughboys head to Rugby Borough

Something has to give on Wednesday night as 100 per centers Wellingborough Town and Rugby Borough go head to head in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division (ko 7.45pm).

Northants Telegraph·1d ago
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'I did not come into public life for a label' - Former Wellingborough mayor leaves party to serve as independent town councillor

Cllr Raj Mishra, who served as Wellingborough’s mayor during the 2025-26 electoral year, has decided to leave the Conservative Party but will continue as an independent councillor.

Northants Telegraph·1d ago
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Triple 60th anniversary treat awaits Santa Pod fans at European Finals at raceway near Wellingborough

A triple treat awaits fans attending Europe’s premier drag race weekend at Santa Pod Raceway from September 9 to 13.

Northants Telegraph·1d ago
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EMR train users told only travel if ‘absolutely essential’ during strike action on Northamptonshire line

East Midlands Railway (EMR) train users have been told only to travel if ‘absolutely essential’ during a two-day strike action over the bank holiday weekend on the line serving Wellingborough, Ketteri

Northants Telegraph·2d ago
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EMR train users told only travel if ‘absolutely essential’ during strike action on Wellingborough, Kettering and Corby line

East Midlands Railway (EMR) train users have been told only to travel if ‘absolutely essential’ during a two-day strike action over the bank holiday weekend on the line serving Wellingborough, Ketteri

Northants Telegraph·2d ago
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Wellingborough Council declares ‘matter closed’ after mayor says Northampton knife campaigner Quinton Green ‘deserves a second chance’

Wellingborough mayor Cllr Sylvia Erskine has said ‘everyone deserves a second chance’ in a comment about Northampton knife campaigner, Quinton Green, after it was recently revealed he had previous con

Northants Telegraph·2d ago
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Wellingborough Town handed Kettering Town derby date in huge FA Cup clash

Wellingborough Town will host Kettering Town in a huge all-Northants derby in the FA Cup first qualifying round next month.

Northants Telegraph·3d ago
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Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough rail union members to strike for 48 hours over 'ongoing safety concerns' and 'major train faults'

Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough RMT union members are due to strike for 48 hours over their on-going dispute ‘over safety concerns and major train faults’.

Northants Telegraph·3d ago
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Johnston at the double as dominant Doughboys progress in FA Cup

Ethan Johnston was Wellingborough Town's goal star as the Doughboys eased into the first qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup with a 2-0 win at Lincoln United on Saturday.

Northants Telegraph·3d ago
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Who's been sentenced featuring Kettering, Wellingborough, Finedon, Corby, Barton Seagrave and Rushden

The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire

Northants Telegraph·4d ago
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Wellingborough road closed following crash

A major route in Wellingborough is closed this lunchtime following an incident.

Northants Telegraph·6d ago
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GCSE Results 2026: Wellingborough School celebrates strong results

“I am absolutely delighted for our pupils. This is a really strong set of GCSE results, but what matters most is the range of individual success stories behind the figures”

Northampton Chronicle·20 Aug
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Wellingborough School celebrates strong GCSE results and outstanding individual achievements

“I am absolutely delighted for our pupils”

Northants Telegraph·20 Aug
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League and cup double for Wellingborough Old Grammarians women's cricket team during successful re-launch season

A women’s cricket team based in Wellingborough, which re-launched this season after a hiatus of around 20 years, has hit the ground running by winning the league and cup double.

Northants Telegraph·20 Aug
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All the best GCSE results day pictures 2026 from across Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden

The wait is finally over and the celebrations have well and truly started!

Northants Telegraph·20 Aug
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New football goals installed in Wellingborough green space

A new, permanent football goal post has been installed near the skatepark in the Hemmingwell estate in Wellingborough in an effort to provide a safe and welcoming space for children, young people and

Northants Telegraph·20 Aug
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Former Wellingborough school could become 'specialist residential school' for children with special educational needs as plans submitted

The former Victoria Infants School in Stanley Road, Wellingborough could be remodelled and brought back into use as a residential school for SEND pupils.

Northants Telegraph·19 Aug
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GCSE results LIVE 2026 from across Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and North Northamptonshire

The hard work is done and the wait is finally over as today (Thursday, August 20) we find out how our pupils have fared on GCSE results day 2026.

Northants Telegraph·19 Aug
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Family continues to fundraise as Wellingborough man diagnosed with incurable cancer prepares for eighth round of treatment in Germany

Wellingborough dad Paul King was told in January that he may only have a couple of months to live.

Northants Telegraph·19 Aug
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Doughboys the early pacesetters after making it three wins out of three

Wellingborough Town made it three wins out of three in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division as they eased to a 2-0 victory at Boston Town on Tuesday night.

Northants Telegraph·19 Aug
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Northamptonshire housing association takes 'strong legal action' against anti-social behaviour at Wellingborough properties

Greatwell Homes has taken action after instances of loud music, parties and drug use as well as aggressive and threatening behaviour in Wellingborough.

Northants Telegraph·18 Aug
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New eco hub opens its doors in former Argos unit at Wellingborough shopping centre

Wellingborough Eco Group has officially opened its new eco hub at the old Argos shop in Wellingborough’s Swansgate Shopping Centre.

Northants Telegraph·18 Aug
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'Large section' of A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough closed following ‘serious collision’

A ‘large section’ of the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough has been closed in both directions between Northampton and Wellingborough this morning, Tuesday, following a serious crash, police h

Northants Telegraph·18 Aug
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Man charged with three offences after Wellingborough Embankment crash

A 47-year-old man has been charged with three offences following a two-car collision in Wellingborough.

Northants Telegraph·17 Aug
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'Real progress' made at Wellingborough HMP Five Wells prison inspector finds 'weaknesses', 'serious errors' and 'shortcomings'

HM Chief Inspector of Prisons has visited Wellingborough’s HMP Five Wells with the unannounced inspection finding ‘real progress’ as well as 'weaknesses', 'serious errors' and 'shortcomings'.

Northants Telegraph·17 Aug
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Walker at the double as Doughboys sink Basford to make it two out of two

Wellingborough Town made it two wins out of two in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division as they saw off hosts Basford United 5-1 on Saturday.

Northants Telegraph·17 Aug
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Who's been sentenced featuring Corby, Finedon, Kettering, Rushden, St Neots, Wellingborough, Great Doddington, Raunds, Market Harborough, Higham Ferrers, Rochdale, Desborough and Irchester

The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire

Northants Telegraph·16 Aug
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Plan to regenerate Wellingborough centre approved

Exciting news for our town centre as North Northants Council has given the green light to a regeneration masterplan! This is a big step forward for Wellingborough, and we'll be keeping a close eye on how it develops.

BBC Northamptonshire·16 Aug
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Provisional date set for murder trial of Wellingborough man Darren King

A provisional trial date has been set for later this year in connection with the murder of 38-year-old Darren King in Wellingborough.

Northants Telegraph·14 Aug
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Wellingborough garden centre enters liquidation

A Wellingborough garden centre has entered into liquidation.

Northants Telegraph·14 Aug
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Doughboys out to maintain winning start as they head to Basford United

Wellingborough Town will be aiming to maintain their winning start to the season when they travel to Basford United in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division on Saturday (ko 3pm).

Northants Telegraph·14 Aug
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Where to live if you’re over 55, have support needs but want independent living rather than a care home

The first Independent Living Plus home in Wellingborough offers a new way to live for over-55s with extra care needs. Find out more at open day.

Northants Telegraph·14 Aug
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Local hero Kyle Newcombe crowned Swansgate Community Champion

Local champion Kyle Newcombe has officially been named the winner of the Swansgate Community Champion award following a public vote by the local community in Wellingborough. Kyle has received a £200 p

Northants Telegraph·14 Aug
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'Turning point' as new town centre masterplan for Wellingborough approved by North Northamptonshire Council

A new town centre masterplan for Wellingborough has been approved by North Northants Council (NNC) after councillors trumpeted it as a ‘turning point’ for the area.

Northants Telegraph·13 Aug
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All the best A-level results day pictures from across Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden

The wait is finally over and the celebrations have well and truly started!

Northants Telegraph·13 Aug
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Who's been sentenced featuring Rushden, Kettering, Thrapston, Corby, Wembley, Wellingborough, St Ives, Burton Latimer and St Neots

The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire

Northants Telegraph·12 Aug
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Former Wellingborough town centre bank could become casino as plans for new signage submitted

The building formerly used by NatWest could become a casino and gambling premises with plans submitted for new signage on the Market Street unit.

Northants Telegraph·12 Aug
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Sale of land on Wellingborough industrial estate for new diagnostic centre approved

A Northamptonshire council has approved plans to sell land on a town’s industrial estate for a new medical centre to serve the entire county.

Northants Telegraph·11 Aug
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High temperatures trigger timetable changes for East Midlands Railway services including Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough stations

East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, is advising customers to plan ahead as high temperatures are expected to impact rail services across the region.

Northants Telegraph·11 Aug
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Wait is almost over for A-level results 2026 at schools across Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden

Students across the north of the county don’t have long to wait until they find out their A-level exam results tomorrow (Thursday, August 13).

Northants Telegraph·11 Aug
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New ‘rewilding spaces’ to boost biodiversity across Wellingborough launched by housing provider

Northamptonshire housing association Greatwell Homes is creating a series of new ‘rewilding spaces’ across its communities in the Wellingborough area.

Northants Telegraph·11 Aug
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Police appeal after boy bitten by ‘Biscuit’ the dog in Wellingborough

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a boy was bitten by a dog in Croyland Gardens in Wellingborough.

Northants Telegraph·10 Aug
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George has a Ball as his double strike steers Doughboys to FA Cup success at Newark

Wellingborough Town got their season off to a flying start with a 4-0 win at Newark Town in the Emirates FA Cup extra preliminary round on Saturday.

Northants Telegraph·10 Aug
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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.

Northants Telegraph·10 Aug
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Who's been sentenced featuring Wellingborough, Kettering, Rothwell, Desborough, Corby, Thrapston, Cromer, and Burton Latimer

The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire

Northants Telegraph·9 Aug
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HMP Five Wells inmate launched unprovoked assault on prison officer

A Wellingborough prisoner has been given an extended jail term after a vicious attack on an officer.

Northants Telegraph·6 Aug
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Shocking moment Northamptonshire dangerous driver reaches speeds of more than 100mph during police pursuit

Michael Chiedu Nwanze led police on a chase through Cheyne Walk, Bedford Road and onto the A45, before being stopped near Wellingborough.

Northants Telegraph·6 Aug
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Who's been sentenced featuring Kettering, Broughton, Corby, Rugby, Wellingborough, Stapleford, Rushden, Thurrock and Hinckley

The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire

Northants Telegraph·5 Aug