From 1 April 2021, local government in Northamptonshire is changing from a three tier to a two tier system. In our area, Corby Borough Council and Northamptonshire County Council will be replaced by a single unitary authority, North Northamptonshire Council….
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Pamela King (nee Jarman) sadly passed away earlier this year, on 28 April. One of eight children, Pam was born and bred in Cottingham and used to live at The Cross in the centre of the village. She later lived…
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Cottingham Parish Council has been investigating the feasibility of installing a defibrillator machine (DEFIB unit) in the village. This follows a serious incident earlier this year when a cyclist collapsed from a heart attack outside the village shop. Fortunately, local…
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Government grants are available for energy saving home improvements. You can claim at least two-thirds of the cost up to £5,000. Find out more at Northants Warm Homes If you use oil for your heating, you may also be interested…
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We’re delighted to report that the Welland Wanderer bus service to Corby and Market Harborough will resume on Tuesday 4 August. There’ll be no changes to the timetable. Passengers will need to bring and wear a face covering on the…
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If you use oil for your heating, you may be interested in this community bulk buying oil scheme run by Northamptonshire ACRE. Northants ACRE bulk buying oil leaflet
From Middleton Parish Council In the last two weeks or so, there have been various incidents in which a group of men in a car have been seen trying car door handles in Middleton. Some items have been stolen from…
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There has been some activity relating to the planning application to build a house on the Spread Eagle car park (reference 18/00617/DPA). A parking survey has been conducted covering the pub car park and the village streets within a 200m…
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From 1 May 2019, the times for the Tuesday and Friday Welland Wanderer bus service operated by Lawsons of Corby have changed slightly. Tuesdays to Market Harborough The bus will stop in Cottingham at around 9.45am and in Middleton at…
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The Hair Port has landed and has now opened its doors in Cottingham! Award winning stylist Gaynor McDaid Stewart, who is fully trained in all aspects of ladies hairdressing and men’s barbering, has converted her garage at 1 Bury Close,…
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