Firefighters Clean-Up Funds

"FIREFIGHTERS took a break from tackling blazes to give Rushden vehicles a good clean at the weekend. Drivers donated more than £900 after 15 firefighters spent Saturday hosing and scrubbing cars at Rushden Fire Station. One motorist handed over £250. The money raised will...

Salesman Cliff a sole survivor

"A SHOE salesman who worked for the same factory for nearly 50 years returned to his home town to take a nostalgic look at an exhibition about the company's history. Former John White worker Cliff Timpson, who now lives in Lichfield, Staffordshire, visited Rushden Museum,...

Hole in one twice for teenager

"A teenage golfer who took up the sport two years ago got two holes-in-one in the same hole on the same, day beating odds of 40 million to one. Lewis Miller, a student at Sharnbrook Upper School, rounded off a summer of golf by hitting two balls directly from the tee into the...

Laser therapy joy for cancer patient

"A CANCER patient is facing a new lease on life after finding out he will get revolutionary treatment. Last week, Brad Tompkins from  Rushden, Northants's, England,  underwent an  MRI scan at  UCLH - University College Hospital in London to determine if he...

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...

''Belkin Box Clever''

"A FORWARD thinking company is urging others to follow its example and save money as well as helping the environment. Ken Simpson joined computer and consumer electronics manufacturer Belkin, of Rushden UK, 10 months ago as European regulatory compliance manager. Part of his...