News

It's launch day for our Virtual Gardens Tours, and from today we will be releasing 1 Rushden garden per day (over the next couple of weeks) for you to tour virtually over on the Discover Rushden website.

Today's garden is titled 'Chez Oak'

'Chimney pots adorning an old metal window frame obtained from an empty factory'

Please check out this imaginative garden here:https://www.discoverrushden.co.uk/chez-oak... Read More »

Information received today from Northamptonshire HighwaysDear All,Cadent Gas are intending on installing a new gas connection on Church Street in Rushden.Due to the location of the connection, it will be necessary to close the section between Alfred Street and High Street for one day on the 22nd August 2021.The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=122684755

Pat and Derek Knight of Rushden celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary.

Today, on behalf of Rushden Town Council, Town Mayor, Cllr Melanie Coleman surprised the anniversary couple at their home to congratulate them on reaching this fantastic milestone. And with thanks to their daughter Julie, we were able to share their beautiful and inspiring story with you all.

Pat (86) and Derek (88) have lived... Read More »

Highways England wishes to advise customers of their new and revised road closure plans.The closures are necessary to safely carry out improvement works at the A45 Chowns Mill junctionPlease see the amended planned road closure schedule.

Highways England - A45 Chowns Mill - Project Update and Road Closure Information

This Sunday is the nation's first ever Thank You Day!

So many have kept us going through the last year, whether it's colleagues, family & friends or even businesses and community groups.

Do you have someone you'd like to thank this Thank You Day? Nominate an overlooked hero for us to share over our social media.

The first 10 nominations will also receive a recorded 'thank you' video message from Town... Read More »

Congratulations to John and Ann Beal who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary last Thursday!Town Mayor, Cllr Melanie Coleman dropped by to congratulate the couple after a service they attended at St Mary's Church. A surprise organised by a friend of the couple.What a fantastic milestone to reach, we wish you all the very best!

SAVE THE DATE for... Rushden's Bark in the Park - fun dog show

Sunday 5th September 2021

The Walled Garden @ Hall Park

10am till 4pm

Sponsored by Gladwells Pet & Country Stores

More information coming soon!

It's the news you've all been waiting for! Rushden's infamous Soap Box Derby is back for 2021!Sunday 3 October - Get this date in your diary as it's one not to be missed.ENTRY CLASSES: AGES 6-11 / 12-16 / 17 +Entry forms available from: competitions@rushdentowncouncil.gov.ukSponsored by Kingtools Rushden

Last Saturday (19th June) Town Mayor, Cllr Melanie Coleman visited Vicki and Brian kempson as a surprise organised by their family to congratulate them on their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

The mayor arrived at the Couple's home just as the celebratory family BBQ had started and they spent some time chatting…

Vicki, who has lived in Rushden all of her life, met Brian (originally from Bilston, Staffordshire)... Read More »