NORTHAMPTONSHIRE’S KINDEST RESIDENT
Ann Holmes from Corby was crowned “Northamptonshire’s kindest resident” by Rushden Lakes. The recognition was part of a campaign celebrating **Random Acts of Kindness Day** on February 17th. Ann was nominated by her son, Darren, who described her as the **”salt of the earth”**. She played a crucial role in Continue Reading
CORBY’S ‘DISNEYWORLD’ THAT NEVER HAPPENED
Universal’s new resort near Bedford is set to open in 2031, attracting 8.5 million visitors annually. However, a similar vision was announced just outside Corby, Northamptonshire, called WonderWorld, which was an ambitious £346m project designed by Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam. The park was planned to be built on a 1,000-acre Continue Reading
POLICE LINK KETTERING ROBBERIES
Two robberies were reported within an hour of each other, prompting the police to issue a plea for information. A robbery occurred in London Road, Kettering, at approximately 22:30 BST on Sunday. The victim was allegedly threatened with a knife and coerced into giving over his cell phone, according to Continue Reading
ARREST MADE FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN CORBY
A teenager suffered a severe gunshot wound, prompting the apprehension of a man on suspicion of attempted murder. On Friday at approximately 16:15 BST, the 17-year-old youth sustained an injury in Hazel Wood, an area near Westcott Way in Corby. The adolescent was anticipated to recover, according to Northamptonshire Police. Continue Reading
CORBY COUNCIL TO FINE DRIVING IN TOWN CENTRE
Drivers who travel through Corby’s main high street, George Street, will face fines from Tuesday 16th April next week. The council has introduced a new traffic regulation order (TRO) to enforce the rules, backed by automatic number plate recognition cameras. Traffic will not be allowed to drive along the length Continue Reading
The “Knife Angel” Arrives in Corby
The Knife Angel is the National Monument against Violence and Aggression and residents in Corby, in Northamptonshire now can see this huge sculpture in Corporation Street within the town’s centre for two weeks as part of the artworks national tour of major towns and cities. It’s also hoped that the Continue Reading
