- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- GPs 'over-paid for ghost patients'
- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- Tributes paid to funnyman Carson
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
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Children enjoy half-term activities
YOUNGSTERS enjoyed five days of activities at an estate’s community centre during the half-term break from school.
1 commentServices given to private firm
AN AGREEMENT which will see a third of Wellingborough Council’s staff employed by a private firm is being finalised and will come into effect from next month.
3 commentsTaxi drivers will have to prove knowledge
CHANGES to taxi licensing which will include new cabbies having to be tested on their English and maths are set to be agreed.
Crematorium plan moves on
WELLINGBOROUGH Council is set to spend £5,000 on a study to look at the idea of building and running a new crematorium.
3 commentsBid to improve town’s streets
A RANGE of modern new street furniture items could replace benches, bins and signs in Market Street, Wellingborough.
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New vicar tucks in at Pork Pie church
A new vicar has taken the helm at one of Wellingborough’s biggest churches.
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Graffiti on homes will be painted over
Graffiti which is believed to be racist has been scrawled on homes in Wellingborough.
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Stun gun robbery fears
Three men carrying what police believe was a stun gun robbed two people of their mobile phones.
Police hunting muggers armed with stun guns in Wellingborough
Muggers armed with stun guns are being hunted by police following two street robberies.
Toy shop to please big and small kids
A toy shop which aims to take people back to their childhoods is set to open its doors in Wellingborough.
Metal theft arrests
THE quick thinking and bravery of a woman driver led to the arrest of three people on suspicion of the theft of metal.
1 commentLittle old deer is given a warm winter coat
ALL little old deers need a warm coat in the winter – including one hotel patron who has been feeling the cold during the recent snowfall.
Talks on future of housing for town
COUNCILLORS and business leaders have met to discuss the future of development in Wellingborough.
2 commentsNew centre replaces arson attack surgery
A NEW medical centre, built to replace a surgery destroyed by fire, has been officially opened.
Memories inspire talented Dorcas
Writer Dorcas Munday from Wellingborough, who has cerebral palsy, has written and released her 10th book.
Pair in court over emaciated horses
A pair have been jailed for four months and banned from keeping horses for a decade for letting those in their care become emaciated.
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‘Well rough’ sign inspires new play
Wellingborough signs which were defaced to read ‘Well rough’ will be the inspiration for a new community show about the town.
Staff threatened by travel agent robbers
Two men ordered staff at a town centre travel agency to go into the back office then took keys to the store and locked the front door before stealing a considerable amount of cash and travellers cheques.
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Police give pupils lesson on safety
Youngsters at Olympic Way pre-school were given a lesson in safety when they were visited by police officers this week.
Super Sam’s sporting effort
While most nine-year-olds are busy playing computer games, one sporty youngster is planning to take on an epic sponsored challenge to raise money for a cause close to his heart.
Dancers picked for Olympics
Dancers from north Northamptonshire are celebrating after being told they will get to perform at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Air Ambulance’s shop gets off to flying start
A NEW furniture shop was inundated with shoppers when it opened its doors for the first time yesterday.
Gymnast Frankie is a real work of art
A SCULPTURE of a county gymnast has been unveiled at Heathrow Airport as part of the build-up to the Olympics.
Bar’s licence is changed after police concerns
THE conditions of the licence for a town centre bar in Wellingborough have been changed after police raised concerns following violent incidents there.
Watch latest big films at theatre
People in Wellingborough can see the latest Hollywood films at a venue on their doorstep.
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Staff threatened with screwdriver in another armed raid on a store
Robbers armed with a screwdriver stole money, scratch cards and cigarettes during an early-morning raid at an estate store.
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Robbery at store in Wellingborough
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery, which occurred in the early hours of this morning at about 4.30am at the Co-op store in Kingsway, Wellingborough.
Traders want to see bigger shops
Traders have said bigger shops are needed to bring new retailers to their town.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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