The Dos and Don’ts of Signs
Oundle town can pride itself on being capable of retaining the charm of a small, English market town. However, there is a delicate balance that must be maintained for the…
Work at a Community Level for Change
Climate change is affecting our communities and families in diverse ways. It is no longer a situation for policy pundits to debate in government chambers. Every individual, household and business…
Royal British Legion: “Volunteers Are the Lifeblood”
Oundle’s very own Royal British Legion group can be found on the first Monday evening of every month at the Prince William Cadet centre, armed with tea and cake. The…
Church Green Group Wins Award
Members of St Peter’s Church Green Group have been working in the north-west part of the churchyard to increase biodiversity. By careful management, in conjunction with the Oundle Town Council,…
Not Just a Bystander
Waitress Laura Allen proved to be a local hero when she fearlessly leapt to action after two thieves were caught red-handed during her afternoon shift. On the 19th February at…
Don’t Get Caught Red Tagged
A new recycling check has been introduced to refuse collection. The system involves putting different colour tags on the bins to alert households about the presence of non-recyclable items. Green…
Pedestrian Problems on North Street
According to many residents in the North Street area, the new road layout providing access to Waitrose has turned an awkward intersection into a “downright dangerous crossing”. It is thought…
New Media Challenges Legacy Press
For the new generation, the way in which news is delivered and digested is changing, and leading the charge is Buzzfeed. A start-up launched in 2006 in America, Buzzfeed opened…
Cafe Society Drowns Tea
It appears that Britain’s tea habit is in decline. The Costa coffee franchise has seen sales increase by 16.5%, with the total number of coffee outlets rising, while sales for…
South Bridge to be Repaired
Vehicle owners will be relieved to know that repair work to Oundle’s South Bridge has been approved that will strengthen the damaged structure while maintaining the fabric of the ancient…
