Wellingborough and villages - community reporter - Alison Bagley

10/06/2021

https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/health/warning-of-dental-timebomb-facing-north-northants-3266457

Some patients facing two-year wait to see a dentist - and that's if you can even get registered with an NHS practice

27/01/2021

Wellingborough civic leaders marked Holocaust Memorial Day in a socially-distanced, private event
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/wellingborough-civic-leaders-mark-holocaust-memorial-day-3114916

They placed two white roses at the Anne Frank tree

27/01/2021

Wellingborough postal workers have been affected by these latest confirmed cases of Covid
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/health/coronavirus/more-covid-concerns-wellingborough-delivery-office-postal-wokers-test-positive-3114504

This is a third reported outbreak in the county this month among postal workers

27/01/2021

This is going to mean a diversion using the A14 for motorists who usually use Thrapston's Nine Arches Bridge 🚧⛔️🚗🚤
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/transport/route-between-thrapston-and-islip-be-closed-six-weeks-start-bridge-repairs-3114349

Repair and strengthening works are required for the Nine Arches Bridge which goes over the River Nene

27/01/2021

Look at the these stunning photographs taken by our talented readers during the snowy weather ❄📷📱
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/picture-special-your-stunning-scenes-snow-covered-north-northamptonshire-3114213

The weather has turned milder with the snow largely melted

27/01/2021

If you feel life is not worth living, reach out to We Mind & Kelly Matters and their FREE live text chat service. Remember 'you are not alone', help is a click away from the Wellingborough charity
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/health/you-are-not-alone-free-wellingborough-based-su***de-prevention-service-3113718

We Mind & Kelly Matters charity funds the staff to listen and chat

22/12/2020

Well done to Northamptonshire local hero Moira from Wollaston
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/wollaston-kind-founder-moira-named-local-hero-community-work-3076620

Moira has been rewarded for her kindness to her community

22/12/2020

The church building will reopen next year after a massive fundraising effort by the congregation 😀💒
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/milestone-higham-ferrers-church-refused-die-3076358

The Hope Methodist Church plans to re-open in June 2021

21/12/2020

After a burglary in Higham Ferrers, keys that were stolen were used to take the car
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/car-stolen-higham-ferrers-burglary-3074892

The car was parked on the verge outside the house

17/12/2020

Vaccinations for the over 80s have begun in Wellingborough.
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/wellingborough-covid-vaccinations-underway-over-80s-3072133

Queensway Medical Centre has been providing jabs for seven practices

16/12/2020

A hole next to a Finedon road, leading to a tunnel, has appeared 40 years after it was last repaired. Council staff are looking into it
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/hole-lot-trouble-finedon-tunnel-reappears-county-council-are-looking-it-3070438

The tunnel - a long bridge - was built across Harrowden Lane in 1883

16/12/2020

You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout. I'm telling you why - Santa Claus is coming to Earls Barton
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/christmas-not-shelved-father-christmas-pops-earls-barton-library-3069242

Covid has not cancelled Christmas for village residents

15/12/2020

Stanwick Lakes has been awarded £128,000 to improve the site's habitats for flora and fauna. 🦋🦉🦇🦦🦔🐾🌳
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/stanwick-lakes-ps128000-green-recovery-grant-otterly-wonderful-3068749

The grant will support the Natureworks project

14/12/2020

You can join in these creative events for FREE
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/wellingborough-residents-can-get-creative-dance-creative-writing-and-performance-wizard-oz-3067219

There will be five new arts projects for people to get involved with

09/12/2020

The burglary in Wellingborough happened on Monday
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/wellingborough-flat-targeted-burglary-did-you-witness-anything-suspicious-3062096

The incident happened on Monday, December 7

07/12/2020

The do-it-yourself pooch pamper parlour is ready for mucky pups at Rushden Lakes - it will leave your four-legged friend feeling paw-fect
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/rushden-lakes-adds-paw-fect-dog-wash-latest-new-store-openings-3060109

04/12/2020

https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/do-you-recognise-these-men-finedon-cctv-3057909

There was an altercation in Allen Road

04/12/2020

Residents of a Wellingborough care home have been donating goodies to a town children's charity - now they are collecting toys for NGH ❤🎅👩‍🦳
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/wellingborough-care-home-residents-spreading-christmas-cheer-across-generations-3056865

The residents have collected donations of food and clothes for families

03/12/2020

Look at beautiful Northamptonshire featured in a new calendar compiled from winning pictures in a wildlife photography competition 📷🐇🌳🦋
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/stunning-images-calendar-northamptonshire-wildlife-wow-judges-3056279?page=2

The 2021 calendar featuring the photos is available to buy now

02/12/2020

Chester Farm - rebranded as The Chester House Estate - has appointed Gary to work on a landscaping project at the historic Irchester site 🌳🦌
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/multi-million-pound-irchester-heritage-project-appoints-new-supervisor-ps35000-stewardship-programme-3053760

Chester Farm, rebranded as Chester House Estate, will open in late 2021

01/12/2020

Two dazzling Strictly stars will be bringing their show to Wellingborough's Castle Theatre - Keep dancing! 💃🕺🎤🎼
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/join-strictlys-glittering-stars-wellingborough-intimate-evening-song-dance-and-stories-3054356

01/12/2020

John worked on Coronation Street for 12 years - tracked down Arthur Lowe with the help of the police, told off Pat Phoenix for being late. He even brought University Challenge's famous two-tier tricky to the UK
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/northamptonshire-coronation-street-pioneers-life-famous-weatherfield-cobbles-3052769

John Allen, 85, joined the show as a vision mixer and became floor manager

30/11/2020

Do you know the mystery woman who stopped to help a lady who had crashed her car near Hinwick? Anna'Maria would like to thank her
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/can-you-help-identify-good-samaritans-who-came-northamptonshire-crash-victims-rescue-3052391

Anna'Maria Johnson was driving from her home in Hinwick when the accident happend

28/11/2020

PICTURE SPECIAL: How many of these Christmas light switch ons do you remember? Maybe you're in the crowd🎄🖲
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/5-4-3-2-1-look-back-dazzling-stars-christmas-light-switch-ons-past-3050769

Who was your favourite celeb - Eastender Steve McFadden, Kirky from Corrie, footy star Gazza or legend Malcom the Fishman?

26/11/2020

The clients in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough Teamwork have been busy during lockdown with their Living & Learning programme 😃👏😷
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/teamwork-makes-dream-work-living-and-learning-during-lockdown-success-3048413

Teamwork Trust supports autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs

26/11/2020

Congratulations to Wellingborough couple Ray and Eva Line on 60 years of marriage ❤️💞👩‍❤️‍👨
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/wellingborough-couples-night-movie-magic-led-lifetime-love-3044083

Ray and Eva met at the Lyric Cinema in Midland Road 62 years ago

25/11/2020

Stanwick is sparkling after residents rallied to brighten-up the village with a beautiful Christmas display 🎄🌟 🎅
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/stanwick-sparkles-village-races-group-step-bring-christmas-lights-joy-3047223

The Stanwick Races Group joined forces with Cllr Helen Howell to fund the lights

24/11/2020

A Rushden home has been burgled and cash and jewellery stolen
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/jewellery-and-cash-stolen-rushden-house-burglary-3046087

The items were taken sometime between November 13 and November 18

24/11/2020

Did you see this or know anything about this incident in Raunds?
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/woman-bitten-dog-popular-country-track-raunds-3045625

Police are seeking to identify the dog walkers

24/11/2020

The bubbles are bursting all over the place with Wollaston the latest school to be hit by low staffing levels due to self-isolating teachers
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/education/wollaston-school-partially-closed-operational-capacity-significantly-reduced-due-covid-3045540

Other schools have also announced full or partial closures this week

24/11/2020

Great news for Wellingborough's Glamis Hall For All as the grant will keep it going over the winter but county council funding is due to end in 2021
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/wellingboroughs-glamis-hall-all-day-centre-awarded-ps50000-lockdown-lifeline-3045432

The grant will help the day centre stay open until after lockdown is lifted

24/11/2020

It's quite a week for Wellingborough's Kirti and Niru Bajaria - it's their birthdays and they are handing over MJ News to a new owner. But when you pop in, they will still be behind the counter for a while 😀🎂📰
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/retirement-beckons-wellingborough-newsagents-who-have-not-holidayed-together-32-years-3045018

Kirti and Niru Bajaria have owned the shop for 32 years

23/11/2020

A Wellingborough primary school has had to close for a fortnight due to positive Covid tests.
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/wellingborough-campus-community-day-special-school-closed-due-covid-3045001

The school will re-open on December 7

23/11/2020

It's been quite a year for All Saints Primary School in Wellingborough - first learning through lockdown and then August's devastating floods, but headteacher Mrs Johnson is still smiling and attendances are up
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/flood-hit-wellingborough-school-bill-reaches-ps750000-pupils-settle-new-normal-3042482

Attendance is up, hot dinners are back on the menu and children are loving coming to school

20/11/2020

If you wondered why parts of Raunds turned purple last night here's the reason why 💜 🤩 💜
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/raunds-landmarks-shine-purple-pancreatic-cancer-awareness-memory-tony-3042842

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

18/11/2020

Raunds will be turning purple on Thursday night and here's why
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/raunds-landmarks-turn-purple-pancreatic-cancer-awareness-3038883

Raunds Town Hall and St Peter's Church will be lit up to mark Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

09/11/2020

Make sure you are aware of Wellingborough bin collections deadline
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/winter-coming-last-brown-bin-collection-deadline-wellingborough-3030074

The brown bin collection for garden waste will stop for winter

08/11/2020

Readers pay their tributes to their loved ones.
We will remember them 🌺🌺🌺
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/we-will-remember-them-pictures-and-proud-memories-those-who-served-armed-forces-3026248

Today we remember and honour those who fought to secure and protect our freedom.

06/11/2020

Ten trees are to go as part of improvements to the area 🌲🌳🪓
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/ten-wellingborough-trees-be-given-chop-town-beauty-spot-3027669

The trees to go are located near the Tithe Barn and Croyland Gardens

05/11/2020

Let's help make Christmas the best ever for Northamptonshire's most disadvantaged children. We've raised over a £1,000 so far 🎅🎄❤️
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/thank-you-our-readers-mother-christmas-gift-appeal-reaches-fundraising-milestone-3025524

The toy appeal has moved online this year due to Covid-19 restrictions