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Charity bike ride raises nearly three times its target for Breast Cancer Support

Cyclists taking part in The Carriage House’s charity bike ride in aid of Breast Cancer Support received a warm welcome back to Higham Ferrers after completing an impressive fundraising challenge. Higham Ferrers Town Mayor, Councillor Chris O’Rourke was delighted to greet the riders on their...

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Higham Ferrers strengthens international friendship with Twin Town visit

Higham Ferrers Twinning Association members recently extended a warm welcome to visitors from the German town of Hachenburg as part of the long-standing twinning partnership between the...

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Animal charity receives £1,500 donation

The Stray Animal Fund (SAF) Cat Rescue, a Northamptonshire-based charity that helps rescue and rehome stray cats, has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt Homes to assist...

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Bones, a giant stump and movie stars

It is not everyone who has a body in their garden, Catherine Knight said as she showed visitors around her sweeping flower beds and lush plants… But...

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Former evacuee returns to Higham Ferrers after 80 years

Higham Ferrers Town Council was delighted to welcome a very special visitor on Thursday 4th June, when officers had the pleasure of meeting former resident Derick Budd,...

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Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust becomes an Advanced Foundation Trust

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) has been successful in its application process to become one of the first Advanced Foundation Trust’s in the country, following a...

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Popular Higham Ferrers newsagent making headlines

In the heart of Higham Ferrers, newsagent Vijay Patel has been selling national and local newspapers for almost 41 years. Now – as Vijay makes headlines himself...

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Higham Ferrers Peregrine falcon chicks update

All four peregrine falcon chicks have now hatched in the nesting box on the church tower at St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers, and they are already drawing...

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Fundraiser’s marathon success documented in new film

A powerful new documentary from award-winning Surrey based production company Scruffy Bear Media, created in collaboration with national charity MS-UK, tells the story of one woman’s determination...

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Celebrating 40 years of the National Cadet of the Year competition

In 2026 St John Ambulance celebrates the 40th anniversary of its National Cadet of the Year competition, recognising four decades of young people who have demonstrated exceptional...

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