Higham Ferrers9 Feb 2026Conservative councillor defects to Reform UK Jennie Bone is the second councillor to leave an authority's Conservative group within a week.9 Feb 202610 Jan 2026Couple jive around the world to raise thousandsDiane and Steve Gee have jived in more than 100 countries and in front of major landmarks.10 Jan 20261 Jan 2026'Walk and talk' events to target women's safetyThe walks can take place in "vulnerable" areas so a police force can get a sense of women's concerns.1 Jan 20265 Nov 2025Transformative art project to expand to more townsThe vibrant project aims to bring "colour, pride and community spirit", a council says.5 Nov 20252 Nov 2025Couple jive across the world for charity challengeDiane and Steve Gee are raising money for two charities by jiving in 60 "unusual" locations. 2 Nov 202520 Oct 2025Fishing group 'devastated' after container fireCraig Parkins says years of hard work has "just gone up in smoke".20 Oct 202517 Oct 2025Fishing items worth £2,000 destroyed in fireThe items were stored in a container and owned by two not-for-profit groups, says police force.17 Oct 202524 Sep 2025Water voles return to wetlands to bolster numbersThe mammals are "feeding and establishing themselves in their new habitat", a wildlife trust says.24 Sep 202516 Sep 2025Blue plaque unveiled for 'exceptional' fighter pilotEdward Dixon Crew, who downed 15 enemy aircraft, is honoured in the town of his birth.16 Sep 2025...
