Five Quizzed Over Drugs Seizure

"More time has been given to police to question five men after cannabis plants estimated to have a street value of more than £100,000 were found. Northamptonshire police made the find during raids at homes in Kettering, Rothwell, Cottingham, Middleton and East Carlton on...

Why won't you pay me the £42.000 you owe me?

"A FORMER mayor's chauffeur who was awarded more than £42,000 for unfair dismissal last year has still not been paid.Image Source Courtesy of: northamptontoday.co.uk" ''I expect the council is trying to save money, after all the recent cutbacks. I think in this case a...

Laying the hospital's new foundations

"Kettering General Hospital wants to become a foundation hospital, taking complete control over its finances, services and facilities." ''Foundation hospitals encourage members of the community to actively take part in the running of the facilities''.liamssoft

Tall order for relocated charity fair

PLANS for one of the area's biggest county fairs are being made – with hopes that it will raise thousands of pounds for charity. The 11th Rotary County Fair will be held at Kelmarsh Hall for the first time this year and organisers are busy making sure it will be bigger and...

Robbers picking teenage victims

YOUNGSTERS have been warned not to become victims of crime after thousands of teenagers were robbed last year. Young people who carry expensive mobile phones and MP3 players are often the target for robbers.

Does the web hold the key to that bargain getaway deal?

"WE may all be skint after Christmas, but that doesn't stop the New Year being the busiest time to book a holiday abroad. Katy Moss, who is the manager at York Travel Group in Rushden said: 'We've already had lots of interest so far this month. 'People often put booking a...

The truth about detoxing

If you have managed to escape from being told about the importance of detoxing then you must have been one of those lucky people who has escaped the horrible weather and swanned off somewhere nice. There are entire ranges – often very expensive – dedicated to the art of...

Police jobs to be cut to save £3m

THE number of police officers in the county is being cut to help save £3m. Northamptonshire Police yesterday revealed that 12 officers and 29 civilian support staff posts are to go. The announcement comes a day after Bill Dredge, chairman of Northamptonshire's Neighbourhood...

What about us?

"TOWNS around the county have hit out after being short-changed in a £200,000 scheme to improve their communities. In July a pilot project saw 10 Kettering councillors given £100,000 to identify ways to improve life in their wards, but they have only spent a third of the...

Learning on the outside

THERE are limits to what you can teach pupils in the classroom. School trips offer lessons like no other, by promoting social skills, giving children some independence and a taste of maturity outside the confines of four walls.  Whether it is visiting the local church...

Estate's heroine up for award

"PENSIONER Pat Bartram has been nominated for a top award for making a housing estate a better place to live. The 70-year-old, of Jasmine Court, Kettering, is one of the first people to be put forward for this year's Northamptonshire Police Unsung Hero awards. Mrs Bartram was...