With its cluster of stately homes, old cobbled streets and ancient churches, Northamptonshire is brimming with curiosities harking back to the past.But for the more superstitious among us, the county also has more than its share of ghostly tales.From haunted fields to spooky mansions, we count down 12 of the most haunted places in Northamptonshire. Do YOU know of a haunted place in Northamptonshire we haven’t covered? Email [email protected].
Scouts were also joined by fellow Ambassadors Dwayne Fields, Ellie Simmonds and Warwick Davis in front of family and friends in what was a fantastic celebration of achievement. The Award is presented for outstanding personal achievement and is achieved by Scouts aged between 16 and 25 years old. The young people have to complete a range of challenges, including service to their community, an expedition in wild country, a five-day residential project in a new environment, developing an existing...
Contractors have been appointed by North Northamptonshire Council to remove any dead or dying fish from Oakley Vale lake in Corby after a large number were spotted by a resident on Friday (April 19). The council has asked that residents do not touch or handle any fish or allow pets to enter the water at this time. The fish were discovered by a local resident who was out on a walk last Friday and was shocked to see fish on the grass bank of the lake. The lake is well known for having a very large...
Two Tata workers have raised nearly £2,000 in memory of their former steelworker father. Former steelworker Joe Campbell died last year and his two sons decided to do something to raise cash for Prostate Cancer UK in his memory. Mechanical engineering team leader David and crane resource team leader Ryan held several events for workers the Weldon Road plant in recent weeks. A quiz night raised £238.73 after a successful bake sale and ‘Wear it Blue’ event helped boost the total to £942.63. This...
Destiny Mitchell moved into the 3m (9.8ft) by 1m (3.2ft) glass and metal shelter seven months ago - and has made the disused bus stop as homely as possible as she says it is safer than the alternatives. But now the shelter is destined to be knocked down. Along with her mum and boyfriend, they have tried to give the graffiti-covered shelter home comforts with a carpet, drawers and even an old pair of Super Mario curtains where the timetables were once displayed. They have also been given garden...
Dragons' Den has seen the emergence of some exciting entrepreneurs throughout the UK, where many winners and runners-up have found success post-show. Similarly, the Apprentice provides the seeds for aspiring candidates to grow into a potential partner to British business magnate - Lord Alan Sugar. Insider takes a look at the history of both of the shows along with the successes past candidates have achieved after airing. Originating in Japan 2001, where it is known as "The Tigers of Money",...
Renowned electronic musicianMax Cooper will be bringing his stunning live show to Buckinghamshire’s Stowaway Festival in August as he steps in for Maribou State, who have taken the difficult decision to cancel all of their upcoming live shows due to an ongoing illness. In one of only two UK festival performances this summer, Max Cooper joins fellow headliners Groove Armada (DJ Set), Greentea Peng & Leftfield (Live). Other performers/DJs over the weekend include Cinthie, Dillinja, DJ Flight,...
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has restated its support for the future of Kettering Leisure Village (KLV), but has said that it is ‘absolutely up to the private commercial contractor’ on how they run the facility. Just last year, KLV was on the brink of closure after its previous operators, Compass, pulled out from their commitments. Fierce campaigning from local residents and people who used the centre saw Phoenix Leisure Management step in at the eleventh hour and begin running the site....
A 20-year-old man appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday, April 22) in connection with a robbery in Rushden and the supply of drugs. Tyrone Maitland of Hart Way, Rushden was arrested shortly after 12.30pm on Sunday (April 21) on suspicion of a robbery, which allegedly took place in the town’s Hall Park the previous day (Saturday, April 20). During the arrest, suspected Class A drugs were seized and Maitland was further arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to...
Redrow South Midlands, home to the popular Kingsland Park development, is calling on youngsters across Northampton to design a house suitable for 2074 – fifty years from now. The newly created role comes as Redrow looks ahead to the next fifty years of housebuilding after celebrating its 50th birthday this year. From wallpaper that changes depending on your mood, to a fridge that restocks automatically, or a bathroom that cleans itself, the design must suit the needs of an ultra-modern family...
The trial of a woman charged with causing the death of a man by careless driving in Oundle has heard that the sun was unusually low in the sky and causing visibility issues for passing motorists. Emily Saunders, 29, of Main Street, Upper Benefield, is charged with causing the death of Tom Sturgess in Glapthorn Road on January 5, 2022. She is standing trial at Northampton Crown Court. Mr Sturgess was unloading a scaffolding truck at around 9am when he was hit by a car. The trial began yesterday...
9-year-old Billy’s placid and friendly nature made him the perfect star for an RSPCA campaign. The staffie was filmed with Gavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page, in a prize draw house that raised £3.5 million for the charity. The loveable dog was found in 2023, and now after over 300 days looking for a home he finally been adopted by Sue and Bill Greenwood - who described him as “absolutely wonderful''. Sue, from Harpenden, Hertfordshire, said: “He settled in quite quickly with us. I don’t know...