Many villagers fondly remember Allston Kisby, who was a class teacher and then headmaster at Cottingham School from the 1930s to the 1970s. As editor of the www.cottinghamhistory.co.uk website, I was delighted to be contacted recently by Philip Chatfield a…
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Northamptonshire County Council has confirmed that they are to end bus subsidies as part of their 2018/19 budget. This means that the subsidised No.67 bus service that runs through the villages from Gretton to Market Harborough will cease to operate…
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The Red Lion pub in Middleton is now on the market for rental with Fleurets commercial estate agents. View sales particulars
Cottingham Parish Council’s survey into the double yellow lines in Cottingham attracted 192 responses from villagers. The headline results are as follows: Of those who responded, 81 people want the lines to stay as they are, 42 want all or…
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Anglian Water are about to commence on a £300,000 project to replace the 1km of cast iron water pipes in Bancroft Road, Church Street, High Street, Rockingham Road and School Lane, which are at the end of their useful life….
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Grants are available from the William Riddell Educational Trust for Middleton residents aged under 25 years to assist with the costs associated with learning a trade, profession or for further education after leaving school. If you would like to apply…
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NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is looking for people with an interest in how health services are delivered in the borough to join a new patient representative group. The group will be asked for their views, experiences and insight…
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Pilates classes, 9.30am, Fridays (during term time), Village Hall Annex Starting on Friday 9 June, qualified local Pilates instructor Tina Kaczmar is offering 1 hour classes at the Village Hall Annex in Cottingham. Mats and equipment are provided and the…
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The red phone box on Rockingham Road, Cottingham has been given a new lease of life as a mini library. The phone box has been fitted out with 32 feet (almost 10 metres) of shelving and is now ready for…
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The 2016/17 Annual Report from Middleton Parish Council from their meeting held on 18 April 2017 is now available. View report