“I would like to thank everybody for their sympathy on the passing of my husband Les. “The outpouring of love and support has moved me and the community in Middleton and Cottingham are really ‘something else’. “I have received over…
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Rutland Flyer RF1 (Corby to Oakham) The saga of the RF1 Rutland Flyer (Corby to Oakham) continues with a massive about turn from current operator Centrebus, who have decided they might like to continue operating the service after all! You…
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A petition has been launched by Corby’s Labour Party representative Beth Miller to save the No.67 bus service (Gretton to Market Harborough), which ceased operation on 25 May following withdrawal of the Northants County Council subsidy. You can sign the…
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Opening Monday 18 June The Naz Lounge @ the Red Lion in Middleton is set to open on Monday 18 June. Then, on Tuesday 19 June, this new Indian restaurant will be hosting an all you can eat buffet night…
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The No.67 bus service from Gretton to Market Harborough ceased on 25 May following withdrawal of the Northants County Council subsidy. The Parish Councils in the villages served by the bus route, including Cottingham and Middleton, have approached Corby and…
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Northamptonshire County Council has brought forward the date for withdrawal of the No.67 (Gretton to Market Harborough) bus service, following the total withdrawal of bus subsidies from the Council’s 2018/19 budget. The last day of operation will now be Friday…
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A new sewing group has started up in the village for like minded sewing folk to meet up 2 or 3 times a month at the Methodist Hall on Corby Road, Cottingham – including on a Saturday. Bring along your…
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The Spread Eagle pub is now OPEN offering lagers and bitters along with traditional ales, a range of wines and specialty gins. They are also serving a menu of hearty, home made pub food including lasagne, lamb shanks, burgers, steaks,…
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Spread Eagle, Cottingham The Spread Eagle pub is set to re-open the week commencing 16 April, offering lagers and bitters along with traditional ales, a range of wines and specialty gins. A new chef has also been appointed and the…
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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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