Cynthia Joy Martin, known to everyone as ‘Joy’, sadly passed away on 6 February 2021, aged 89. She and her late husband Harry Martin started their married life together in a small cottage on The Hill, Middleton, where their first…
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Lilian LawsonA Life of Love, Creativity and Care Following the death of long-term Cottingham resident and active member of the village community, Lilian Lawson, in January of this year, Lilian’s family have compiled some memories of her life. You can…
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Northants Police have produced this useful checklist to help you keep safe online. Download cyber safety checklist
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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With the Valley Voice Choir unable to do the rounds of the pubs this year, here’s a chance for us all to have a good old Christmas sing-along with our favourite Christmas carols! There are carol sheets available and also…
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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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Representation request 9 November – 20 December 2020Message from David Grayson, Chair of Cottingham Parish Council“We have completed our pre-submission version of the Neighbourhood Plan for Cottingham and have had a response from Corby Borough Council. We are at the…
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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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Walter Campbell sadly passed away on 1 September, aged 91. Walter was well known in the villages, having lived in Middleton most of his life. He worked on the family farm at 21 Main Street with his father Walter Swingler…
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