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Young girl sexually assaulted by Rushden man has 'lost her sparkle'

The mum of a young victim of a paedophile who sexually assaulted her in Rushden has told a court how the abuse has affected her.

24 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Rushden Station Bar calls for support as rising costs take their toll on town’s historic asset

Rushden Station Bar is urging people to ‘use it or lose it’ as rising costs could force the closure of the historic space.

24 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Boss Sandy wants Diamonds to end encouraging season on a high against Coleshill

AFC Rushden & Diamonds play their final game of the season on Saturday when the visitors are play-off chasing Coleshill Town.

24 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Pay what you want for AFC Rushden & Diamonds' last game of the season and community day

Fans, family and friends are invited to attend Rushden & Diamonds’ last game of the season and their community day this weekend.

23 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Emergency services attend fire in Rushden residential street

Firefighters were called to reports of a fire in Windmill Road, Rushden yesterday (April 22) after a garden shed caught fire.

23 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Rushden Lakes Cineworld general manager to run London Marathon in aid of MediCinema

The general manager of Cineworld Rushden Lakes will be running the London Marathon this Sunday (April 29) in aid of MediCinema.

23 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Who's been sentenced featuring Rothwell, Corby, Kettering, Rushden, Wellingborough, Stapleford, Raunds, Weldon, Cambridge, Wollaston, Coningsby, Irthlingborough, Croydon and Leicester

The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire

22 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Rushden heroes praised for ‘unfaltering drive and commitment’ at annual mayor’s awards

A pair of Rushden heroes have been honoured at this year’s mayor awards for services to the community.

22 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

St George's Day in Wellingborough, Rushden and Higham Ferrers to feature flag raisings and first-time celebrations

Thursday will mark St George’s Day, an annual celebration of the Patron Saint of England, and in north Northamptonshire there are several community activities happening to mark the occasion.

22 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Witness appeal after Audi driver assaulted man in Rushden

Police are asking for people to come forward after a man was assaulted in a busy Rushden road.

20 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Fire crews called to blaze at Rushden tip

Firefighters were called to an incident at Rushden Household Waste Recycling Centre yesterday afternoon.

20 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Who's been sentenced featuring Rushden, Rothwell, Kettering, Corby, Thrapston, Titchmarsh, Irthlingborough, Polebrook, Wellingborough, Sleaford and Higham Ferrers

The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire

19 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Armed police search for Rushden teen 'machete' gang

Armed police were called to a residential Rushden street to reports of a group of teenagers with 'machetes'.

16 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Brother to run 13 miles from Rushden to Kettering for sister, 31, battling incurable stage four breast cancer

A man is set to run 13 miles from Rushden to Kettering in support of his sister who has been diagnosed with incurable breast cancer.

15 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Rushden-born author's 15-year project uncovers origins of USA in Northamptonshire

A man from Rushden has spent fifteen years uncovering the origin of the United States of America — and it's centred on one Northamptonshire village.

14 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Gen Kitchen MP column: Labour is putting bobbies back on the beat

Anti-social behaviour is a problem for so many of us in Wellingborough and Rushden. That is why I am proud that this Labour Government is introducing new policing reforms which will help tackle rising

13 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Knitters needed for creative display at Rushden's 25th anniversary of Party in the Park

Rushden Town Council is on the lookout for knitters to help create colourful decorations to be shown off at the town’s Party in the Park.

10 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Looking back: Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough in 2010

We’ve travelled back 14 years to April 2010 for this week’s blast of nostalgia.

10 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Sandy's pride in Diamonds' performance as they secure deserved derby day draw at Doughboys

AFC Rushden & Diamonds ended a run of three consecutive defeats with two draws over the Easter weekend.

9 April 2026
Northants Telegraph

Residents affected by Rushden Greenway anti-social behaviour meet with council but still 'no forthcoming commitment' towards solution

Residents subjected to attacks on their garden fencing have met with the council but still feel there is ‘no forthcoming solution’ to stop the anti-social behaviour blighting their lives.

8 April 2026

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