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‘lives at risk’ If ambulance stations close
EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Bosses and unions are at odds over the result of major ambulance service reorganisation plans
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STAR GUEST: Restored Corby minerals locomotive No.62
RADICAL plans to close almost every ambulance station in Northamptonshire could put patients’ lives at risk, angry union leaders claim – despite service chiefs’ assurances response times will be quicker. A major campaign is now being launched to fight the plans, which could see stations in Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden axed. Kettering station could remain open under the blueprint. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) bosses say the proposals to replace stations with standby points in towns will speed up response times to 999 calls. But Unison regional organiser Corall Jenkins, who represents ambulance staff, told Extra: “These plans
Saturday 21st July proved a treat for former Corby Stewarts & Lloyds employees - particularly those employed in the minerals section working the ironstone pits and transporting the stone the 8 miles by rail to the steelworks. Former S&L Corby minerals steam locomotive No.62 was the guest at Blythe Bridge’s Foxfield colliery where it shunted the sidings and hauled wagons up the 1 in 19 bank out of the colliery.
are potentially putting lives at risk.” She said: “999 calls will be attended by a hot response car. But if the patient has, say suffered a heart attack, they will need a crewed ambulance response. “That then has to be called for which will lead to another period of waiting. It is lengthening the time of getting a crewed ambulance to the incident, though that doesn’t show up in the official figures.” She added: “Our members have said it is unworkable. They are shocked, they expected something but what EMAS has put on the table is quite dire.” She also called on communities across Northamptonshire to join in fighting the plans. Ambulance chiefs say there will be a major public consultation exercise
Youngsters’ golden moment YOUNGSTERS from Woodnewton Primary School shared a special Golden moment with Olympic hopefuls from across the globe. The children met Jamaican swimmer Alia Shanee Atkinson and the Israeli swimming squad during a visit to Corby’s East Midlands International Pool.
The swimmers took time out from their pre-Games preparations to sign autographs and chat to the children from the Rowlett Road School. And the delighted youngsters present the Israeli team members with a piece of artwork they created. The swimming stars have based their training camps OLYMPIC DREAM: Swimmer Ali Shanee Atkinson in Corby. meets the youngsters from Woodnewton Primary
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before any changes are made. It is likely to start in September. The estimated £29million that will be saved if the plan goes ahead will be invested in the 131 “tactical deployment points”, stand-by points and 13 hubs where ambulances will be maintained. An EMAS spokesman said the proposed changes would “improve performance times” which have been a matter of public concern and added: “Our stations for the vast majority of time just stand empty. Crews go there, park their cars, get into the ambulance and spend all day on the road.” He said the widespread consultation on the proposals would involve staff and added: “We will go out into the community to speak to people, there will be public meetings.”
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Wicksteed set for a summer of nostalgia > WICKSTEED PARK NOSTALGIA is in the air at Wicksteed Park’s Pavilion as its daytime shows go back in time to entertain thousands of visitors over the summer holidays. This season’s shows at the attraction are aiming to build on the growing reputation which last year saw audience figures top 20,000. Rockin’ Around the Clock features a talented cast singing and dancing their way through the hits of the Fifties and Sixties. And
The Songs That Won The War is a trip back in time to see how music helped motivate the nation during the grim days of the Second World War. This show, which has played in theatres all over the UK, will be performed against a backdrop of film footage from the era – adding to the feeling of stepping back in time. The shows have been produced and directed by Katie Ashby, 33. She said: “We have a fantastic reputation for putting on great shows at Wicksteed and people rightly expect to be thoroughly enter-
Flying The Green Flag > CORBY THE Green Flag has been raised in Corby after Thoroughsale and Hazel Woods were confirmed among the UK parks and green spaces to receive the national honour. The Green Flag Award is given to well-managed, high-quality green spaces that are accessible to the public. A group of more than 30 volunteers work protecting the woodland.
WAR SPIRIT: Songs from the Forties are wowing visitors to Wicksteed Park’s summer shows tained, so the pressure is always on. But it really is lots of fun.” Wicksteed Park has recently been awarded a prestigious national award by TripAdvisor - the world’s largest travel site - for be-
ing one of the UK’s top places to go for a day out. The Certificate of Excellence honours businesses that consistently earn top ratings from TripAdvisor travellers.
Games visitors halted in their Olympic tracks
Pension dispute threatens train drivers walkout the union says there has been no hoped-for breakthrough. David Horne, Managing Director of East RAIL bosses have called the threat of strike action by East Midland’s Trains’ drivers Midlands Trains, said: “This is yet another exduring the Olympics as “a kick in the teeth ample of Aslef playing games and is a real kick in the teeth for our customers and the country. for customers and country.” “The fact is that there was only one point The strikes threaten to disrupt travel plans for people from Corby, Kettering and Welling- of clarification still under discussion with the borough travelling into London to watch union on the pension proposal we put forward back in June. We were in talks with Aslef to Games events. Around 450 members of the train drivers’ deal with this issue when we heard the news union Aslef are planning strike action on Au- that further strike action dates had been announced. gust 6, 7 and 8 in a dispute over pensions. “We’re particularly surprised that Aslef has Previous stoppages planned in June were cancelled to allow for further negotiations, but announced further strike dates, rather than
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New head for Kingswood Kingswood’s Governors shortlisted and interviewed four candidates to succeed Mr TrisKINGSWOOD School has announced the tram, who departs at the end of August. A school spokesman said: “Mr Hudson was successor to headmaster David Tristram, who is leaving after 13 years in the hotseat. keen to move to a bigger school with a Sixth Scott Hudson has been appointed to take Form and we are pleased that he chose to apover the reins at the Gainsborough Road ply to Kingswood. “He will be visiting the school a number of school in September. He is currently the Principal at the 600 plus- times before the end of term to get to know the pupil Bassingbourn Village College in Royston, school and we look forward to him joining us in the new academic year.” Hertfordshire.
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News in Brief Seaside date for band > KETTERING THE KETTERING Salvation Army Band enjoyed a weekend entertaining visitors to the seaside when they travelled to Southport. Under the leadership of bandmaster Richard Philips they marched through the Lancashire resort and then performed an hour-long Saturday afternoon performance of brass band music in the resort’s Town Hall Gardens. The band also gave another concert on Sunday afternoon.
Daniel proves a top class student > CORBY DANIEL Urquhart was in top class form when he was named Student of the Year during a VIP evening for youngsters at Corby Business Academy The Year 11 student was chosen as this year’s for his displays of academic excellence across all subjects. His achievements so far include doing his GCSE maths exam early and securing an A* and completing a History GCSE in his own time. The gifted student, who received a commemorative plate and voucher from James O’Gorman from sponsor Priors Hall Park, at the special presentation evening, said: “I am really honoured.”
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Nicole aims high with an African charity trek Bid to raise air ambulance cash following serious horse-riding injury > WELDON BRAVE adventure girl Nicole Issitt is putting her best foot forward on a challenging trek to Tanzania to conquer Kilimanjaro after battling back from serious injury. Four years ago she fractured her lower spine in a serious horse-riding accident whilst on holiday with
AFRICAN ADVENTURE: Nicole on a training exercise preparing for her once-in-a-lifetime challenge to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro
friends at the Brecon Beacons in Wales. An Air Ambulance was needed to take her from the remote location to hospital for emergency care. After learning she had fractured her spine, she spent nearly three weeks in hospital. She had to wear a back brace for a further three months and underwent gruelling and intensive physiotherapy. Nicole revealed how much of a lifeline the air ambulance team were to her. She said: “I remember just how kind, reassuring and professional the helicopter crew were and how relieved I was to see them! “At the time I thought I was just badly winded, but scans revealed I had a compressed lower spinal fracture. I was incredibly lucky that I wasn’t paralysed; it was a traumatic time for my family and friends as well as myself. “I am not sure how my back will take to this challenge but I have been training hard and having a lot of physiotherapy to ensure that I am in the best shape possible.” Nicole’s trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro will take her some 5,895 metres above sea level and the high altitude journey will take six days. The trip will take her through four different weather climates and through one of the nearest moon like atmospheres on earth. If you would like to sponsor Nicole and raise funds for The Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance visit http://www.justgiving.com/Nicole-Issitt
Where is the justice?
Angry campaigners fight jail closure plan
Pete McParlin, National Chairman of the association added: “Had proper THE battle is on to overturn the funding of the prison estate been in shock decision to shut Wellingbor- place, HMP Wellingborough would not ough prison by the end of the year – have fallen into a state of disrepair. “Our concern now is with the staff a move that threatens 600 local jobs. The move has been condemned as at HMP Wellingborough to ensure ap“short-sighted” by angry Prison Officers propriate arrangements are in place to minimise the effect that this decision Association leaders. The bombshell decision, announced will have on their working and domesby Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke, tic arrangements”. Wellingborough MP Peter Bone has also been attacked by local MP Peter Bone who said he would be working described the move as “completely wrong” and a “short-term measure for to get the decision reversed. Mr Clarke said the move would save dubious economic gain”. He said: “It’s closing the wrong prison £10million a year. But Steve Gillan, general secretary of the POA, condemned at the wrong time for the wrong reasons.” the move. He said: “This is short-sight- And he added: “I shall be doing everything I can to get them to reverse this decision.” edness by Ministers”.
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Film making is fun > CORBY CHILDREN aged from 8 to 14 have the opportunity to find out about film-making and produce their own
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Have your say A special consultation has been launched to help the county’s new Crime PEOPLE in Corby are being urged to Commissioner set out their priorities folhave their say on what they think lowing the election for the new role in Notheir local police should be focusing vember. The Commissioner will replace Northamptonshire Police Authority. on in their communities.
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PRECIOUS: Security has been upped to protect Pudsey from unwanted attention
Pudsey security stepped up to thwart dognappers > WELLINGBOROUGH SECURITY has been stepped up around Wellingborough’s most famous pooch Pudsey in case crooks make an attempt at dognapping the talented canine, according to reports. The Britain’s Got Talent winner and owner and dancing partner Ashleigh Butler, 17, are currently in America, looking to break into Hollywood and are appearing on an array of top US TV shows. Ashleigh told Hello! magazine: “We’ve had to up security. There’s a chance he could be
dognapped. We make sure he’s never home alone.” The Wrenn School student also revealed she has no plans to retire Pudsey because he would get depressed. She said: “He’s one of those dogs that wants to be busy. If we stopped performing or I put him into retirement he’d hate me and get depressed. He loves showing off. The bigger the crowd, the better he performs. He’s a natural born show off.” Showbusiness experts believe Pudsey could earn a staggering £10million over the next five years.
Internet premiere for supernatural screen thriller locations across the two towns and features major A BLOCKBUSTER film stars of West African cinstarring A-list Nolly- ema Emeka Ike and Vicwood stars and filmed toria Inyama along with in Corby and Ketter- a number of UK-based ing is being released actors and actresses. Sunny says the plot of on the internet to a worldwide audience the supernatural thriller is based on “intrigunext month. Housemates has al- ing real-life events and ready had its big screen eyewitness accounts”. The feature-length premiere in London earlier this year. It is the work movie will be released on of Corby-based writer the internet on August and director Sunny Ache. 21. Sunny is also hoping It was filmed using for a DVD release.
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BLOCKBUSTER: Housemates features top Nollywood stars from Kettering and Corby
Four jailed for non-payment of council tax Meanwhile, Corby Magistrates sentenced Angela Tandy of Springfield Road, Oundle, to FOUR people from East Northamptonshire 37 days in prison for non-payment of council have been jailed for failing to pay their tax totalling £2,773. Carolyn Collins of Park Close, Kingscliffe, council tax and business rates. Wellingborough Magistrates sentenced was also given a prison sentence after magisTrevor Cooper, previously of Quorn Road, trates heard how she had been on suspended Rushden, to serve 48 days in prison for non- sentences with an order to pay her council tax payment of council tax and business rates to- but had failed to make any payment. She was given the opportunity to explain to the talling £1,648. Alasdair Jamieson, previously of Rectory Road, court why she had not paid but failed to turn up Rushden, was sentenced to serve 61 days in prison at court. The court heard the case and imposed the previously suspended 45 day sentence. for non-payment of council tax totalling £ 1,799.
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Speaking after the hearings, Steven North, Leader of East Northamptonshire Council, said: “It’s always regrettable that imprisonment becomes necessary. “However, we have an obligation to those who do pay their council tax and business rates to make sure those who don’t are dealt with accordingly. “We have an equal obligation to help taxpayers who are having difficulties paying their council tax and we would urge these people to get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can work together on a solution.”
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Murdered man’s daughter tells of her “living nightmare” > WELLINGBOROUGH THE daughter of murdered pensioner Karoly Varga has told of her “living nightmare” and the horror of discovering his body at his Wellingborough home. Rita Groves, 42, was speaking after she and her family put up a reward of SÜRGŐS FELHÍVÁS
£10.000 Jutalom Annak, aki olyan információval tud szolgálni, ami Varga Charlie gyilkosának elítéléséhez vezet. 2011. július 27-én Varga Károlyt (Charlie-t) saját Cannon Street-i otthonában meggyilkolták. Habár egy gyanúsított ellen sikerült vádat emelnünk a gyilkosság elkövetésében, az ügy bírósági tárgyalására nem került sor és a megvádolt személy szabadon lett bocsátva. A nyomozás folytatódik és szükségünk van az Ön segítségére. A gyilkos fegyvert és a gyilkos Lonsdale edző cipőjét a mai napig nem találjuk és ezektől nagy valószínűséggel valahol helyben szabadultak meg. Karoly Varga
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VICTIM: Charlie Varga was found by his daughter brutally murdered in his own home
APPEAL: Special posters have urged people to come forward to help find the killer
Film festival in focus > COUNTY
BUDDING local movie directors have been rushing to enter their short films for this year’s Film Northants festival –with the chance of seeing it premiered on the big screen. Film Northants 2012 is celebrating its fifth birthday this year and has invited every aspiring movie maker to submit a five minute piece filmed in the county. Lily Canter, chairwoman of the festival committee, said: “We are anticipating a better-than-ever standard of entry this
year from what we have already seen, and what has consistently been the case since we first held the competition. “But film-makers need to act fast and to create their own blockbuster - whether it be on a professional camera or even a smartphone - because this year’s deadline is August 5. “We’re delighted that Film Northants has caught the imagination of film makers in the county and can’t wait to see what they’ve got for us this year.” This year’s prizes include use of a professional film studio, a film.
£10,000 in a bid to find the killer of Karoly, known locally as Charlie. And she appealed for help to bring his murderer to justice. The family hope the cash will help people to come forward who may have information on the murder, the weapon used and the offender’s Lonsdale training shoes and clothing, which remain undiscovered. The body of the pensioner, who was originally from Hungary, was discovered in his home on 30 July 2011. He had been struck a number of times with an axe-like weapon. Rita said: “It has been a living nightmare. We just want people to come forward and tell the police anything they know. I can’t believe that nobody saw this man, or this person, leaving dad’s house. “He would have had blood on his clothes. He was carrying a weapon - an axe-like weapon - someone must have seen something, it’s a busy area. However insignificant they might think it is.” She added: “I went over to the house and I couldn’t get in. Then I went to the back door and I found dad. I still relive it every day. The police and the ambulance came really quickly. I couldn’t stop shaking and crying. It was so surreal. You don’t think that it is ever going to happen to you. He just didn’t deserve it - nobody deserves it. It was horrific.”
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DRUG testing in custody is being rolled out to Corby from August 1 following its success in other parts of Northamptonshire, according to police.
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Hagan Rawlins arrived in an American hot-rod and AliAMERICAN hot rods, mo- cia Walker and Andreia Coeltorbikes, sports cars and ho made an entrance on a even a horse and carriage horse and carriage. Budding were used to transport racing mechanic Thomas Corby Business Academy’s Jeffery turned upon the back Year 11 students to their of a motorbike. The theme of the prom was glittering prom in style. As our pictures show the masquerade ball and during grounds of the Best Western the evening the students enHotel were packed with fam- joyed a disco, pick and mix bar ily and friends as the stu- and a hot dog and burger stall. Pastoral Support Officer dents gathered in all their finery to mark the end of Caroline Border said: “It was a lovely evening and a great their GCSE year. Student Michael Forde time was had by both staff said: “It is a sad time as for and students. Some of the some of us it will be the last students will be coming back time that we see our friends to study at sixth form and I but it is also an exciting time wish all students the best for their future.” and one to celebrate.” DRESSED UP: Students ready to enjoy a stylish evening of fun
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> CORBY AN extra £500,000 has been approved to be spent on work to complete Corby Cube. The cash will be spent on work including ventilation systems and fittings in the building, which is home to a theatre and library and was opened in 2010. Speaking before the meeting to discuss the funding, Corby Council leader Tom Beattie, said: “The Cube, and the facilities contained within it, is a tremendous as-
set for all in the borough to enjoy and the envy of many from outside Corby. “There has been considerable debate about its cost but I am convinced that its value in helping to attract new investment, jobs and people into Corby will be hugely significant through time as we successfully achieve our ambition to double the size of the Borough by 2030. “Indeed it has already helped attract investment and soon we hope to have a new six screen cinema opening next to it on George Street.”
Stepping out for hospice funds or to at the end of the road. The trek of just over 100km AN intrepid group of will start from The Churchill walkers will step out from Hospital in Oxford on Friday Oxford to Kettering next August 3. Some 20 hours later month to raise vital cash the 12-strong team will arrive for Cransley Hospice – at Kettering Rugby Club and a with the prospect of a beer fundraising beer festival.
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Angels jobless lift > CORBY JOBLESS youngsters in Corby now have the chance to develop some special skills – through a new cutting-edge arts project. A group called Urban Angel will work with teenagers aged between 16 and 18 throughout the summer to create something they say will be spectacular to witness. Called Short Shift, it aims to combine cuttingedge contemporary arts and multi-media technologies and will be performed at the Church of the Epiphany at 2pm and 7pm on Thursday August 23 and Friday August 24. Urban Angel is an East Midlands based group which supports young people by offering training opportunities to develop their performance and me-
dia arts skills. The Core at Corby Cube is running the project with the group. A spokesman for the group said: “During the project young people can expect take part in projection mapping and creating digital music, as well as developing drama and spoken word skills. “The sessions offer the flexibility to try out all the art forms or to focus on a preferred area of interest, which can be on the stage, backstage, or both. “People taking part in the project will also have the chance to gain a Bronze Arts Award accreditation.” New members are welcome to join Urban Angel and the sessions take place every Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 4pm until August 24. The sessions are free and to take part or to find out more please contact Stephen McLaren on 07970 946977 or email Oberon@ntlworld.com
Youngsters enjoy Spirit shortlist time Corby the Fame game the school’s choir and band to put on their version of the hit show, Fame TALENTED sixth formers from Cor- The Musical. And as our picture shows, they really by’s Brooke Weston Academy took their first steps to Fame on the stage got into the swing of the Eighties blockbuster. A school spokesman said: “It is with a rip-roaring musical. The youngsters, from the BTEC the most ambitious and creative project Performing Arts course, joined with that we have ever embarked upon.”
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one of their favourite local charities. The attractions for visitors to one of the THE sun made a guest appearance at the hospice’s main fundraising events of the year included face painting, tombola, Lakelands Hospice summer bazaar as the people of Corby came out to support stalls and face painting.
People will be able to vote by logging on to www.corby.gov.uk, or AN independent judging panel through forms available at the Help is hard at work sifting through Desk on the ground floor of the Cornominations for this year’s Spirit by Cube. The overall Spirit of Corby Award of Corby awards which salute the will be chosen by an independent community’s unsung heroes. The deadline for nominations panel from the winners of the other from members of the public closed categories. And all the winners will be anon July 18 and the finalists for all six nounced at a special night on Tuesday categories are now being chosen. Once the shortlists have been drawn August 28 at The Core at Corby Cube. More than 3,000 people voted last up they will be announced and members of the public will be able to vote year and the overall winner was Cobfor those they believe have shown webs, a group of people with learning true spirit in their work to make a real difficulties who volunteer to clean up woodland areas. difference to the community.
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NEW Figures reveal that Corby has grown by 6,000 people in the space of just over a year. The number of people living in the town has grown from 55,200 in the middle of 2011 to 61,300, according to official data from the Office of National Statistics.
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Green light for £500m Midland Mainline electrification > CORBY THE announcement of the £500million electrification of the Midland Mainline has been hailed as a massive boost for the future economic growth of Corby. The green-light for the rail project – which is also good news for Kettering and Welllingborough - was announced by transport secretary Justine Greening. It is part of a £9.4billion national investment programme and follows a major campaign for the upgrading of the line, which is only electrified between St Pancras station in London and Bedford. The upgrade is also a major boost for Corby commuters. The Extra revealed earlier this month that a decision was expected to go in favour of the plan which could generate £450m of wider economic benefit to the region. Coupled with track improvements, electrification will transform the rail route between London, the East Midlands and Yorkshire, offering reduced journey times, improved reliability and new trains. The region will also benefit from the new “electric spine” - a high capacity electric rail freight route connecting the East Midlands with Southampton, making it more attractive for firms to locate in the East Midlands and getting more freight off the roads. Jim Harker, Leader of Northamptonshire County Council and Infrastructure lead for East Midlands Councils, said: “Upgrade and electrification of the Midland Main Line is crucial for the economic future of towns of Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, as well as for the wider East Midlands.
“The Government’s announcement represents a clear statement of intent to invest in our future – something that I very much welcome”. Corby Council’s leader Tom Beattie said: ‘‘Confirmation of the upgrade and electrification of the Midland Main Line is fantastic news for Corby and is another successful step forward in the Borough’s improved infrastructure. “This news comes on the same day the Borough’s population figures have been announced, which highlights Corby’s growth. “So we are very pleased that these improvements will provide our residents, visitors and businesses with a faster and more reliable way to travel to and from the Borough and will complement the regeneration that continues to take place.” Kettering MP Philip Hollobone cam- Switched on: Commuters in Corby will benefit from faster rail journeys thanks to the electrification project paigned for the project in the Commons. He said: “The upgrade to, and electrification of, the Midland Mainline is great news for Kettering and should mean more, faster, more efficient and quieter trains. CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after Kettering and Wellingborough. “This will be good news for our local econChancellor George Osborne and busithe success of their efforts to get elecomy and should mean the re-introduction of trification of the Midland Mainline in- ness secretary Vince Cable were among the a half-hourly service from Kettering going cluded in Network Rail’s investment Cabinet members urged to get behind the north - and faster one stop trains to and from scheme. programme. London.” Announcing the news, transport secreIt follows debates in the Commons, letAny building work on the rail projects ters to Cabinet members and hard work by tary Justine Greening said: “These plans would not start until at least 2014, as the ancommunity and business leaders to get the to increase capacity and shorten journey nouncement covers the period 2014 to 2019. times on intercity, commuter and freight message to decision makers. Prime Minister David Cameron described The upgrade is not only good news for services are, alongside our plans for highthe overall investment as “the biggest modcommuters. It is seen as a major driver of speed rail, absolutely key to securing our ernisation of our railways since the Victothe future economic wellbeing of Corby, country’s prosperity in the decades ahead.” rian era.
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LIBRARIES across Northamptonshire are getting ready for a summer of reading fun for the county’s youngsters. They are taking part in Story Lab – the 2012 Summer Reading Challenge run by The Reading Agency, an independent charity. Children aged four to 12 are encouraged to read six or more books of their choice during the holidays and there’s a certificate and medal for every child who completes the
challenge. An interactive Story Lab website (www.story-lab.org. uk) will enable children to talk about their favourite books and reading experiences with top authors and illustrators. All materials are absolutely free and children can now sign up at their local library. Supporting the event are over 130 volunteers, mainly young people aged 14 to 17, who help by joining children to the challenge, talking with them about the books and helping with events.
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cent in June this year. Max Firth, managing director, Experian Business Information Services, UK&I said: “Although the overall figures for June show a fairly stable environment at the moment led by smaller firms, the higher insolvency rate at the top end of the business world will have an impact on the supply chain. Many smaller suppliers, unless they have a good credit management process in place, will find themselves short of a major customer and left with unpaid bills. They will need to move quickly to fill the gap in their customer base. “When taking on new business, it is vital they start to monitor the health of both customers and suppliers. They can be forewarned of any issues and be in a better position to deal with the impact of another business’s failure.” Of the UK’s five biggest industries – the leisure/hotel and the building/construction sectors saw the biggest improvements – from May 2012 and also compared to June 2011. For firms in the leisure/hotel sector – this is the third consecutive month of falling insolvencies.
Lords back charity sector THE HOUSE OF LORDS has brought positive news for fundraisers in and around Northamptonshire – giving support to their existing selfregulation scheme and recommending ways it can grow. Lord Hodgson’s Review of the Charities Act 2006 comes after widespread press criticism of face-to-face campaigning methods. There have been calls for increased control of some less ethical high street donations collectors – those labelled charity muggers, or 'chuggers'. Some shopkeepers had complained that people were crossing the street to avoid overly persuasive collectors. The review suggests ways of strengthening the charities sector's commitment to its current ethos of best practice, transparency and accountability and has been welcomed by the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB). Alistair McLean, chief executive of the FRSB, said: “Lord Hodgson’s Review is a strong and positive step forward in ensuring the UK has a transparent and accountable charity sector underpinned by robust self-
ALISTAIR McLEAN: Chief executive of the FRSB regulation, driving up standards and building public trust. The past five years have shown there is a real appetite for selfregulation of fundraising, both within the charity sector and among the public. We welcome these new recommendations, which set out a clear path for strengthening the scheme, ensuring the public can give to the good causes they care about with confidence. “The focus is on growing the sector’s commitment to selfregulation, with greater incentives for fundraising organisations to commit to the
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What a washout! Heavy rains cause havoc
Downpours swamp summer events and frustrate farmers > COUNTY TORRENTIAL rainfall has created midsummer misery – washing out a series of high-profile events and adding to the woes of Northamptonshire’s farmers. But the good news is forecasters are predicting better weather on the way following the days of downpours. Casualties of the heavy rainfall and monsoon-like conditions include the two-day Festival of History event at Kelmarsh Hall. Wellingborough Carnival and the town’s Party in the Park were also cancelled – disappointing thousands of local people. And Rushden’s Party in the Park and Oundle’s Picnic in the Park both fell victim to the poor conditions. Sites that should have been filled with summer partygoers were waterlogged with lorries setting up for the events trapped in heavy mud. The British Grand Prix at Silverstone was also hit by poor weather – with tens of thousands of F1 fans told not to attend Saturday’s qualifying because of the conditions. Steve Bax, English Heritage’s Visitor Operations Director for the East of England said: “We are very disappointed that we have had to cancel the Festival of History but following the torrential rain, the site was completely flooded and we were left with no choice.” A Wellingborough council spokesman said the decision to
cancel was taken because it would have been “unsafe to go ahead with the events” at Croyland Park. The village of Grendon was one of the areas affected by flooding, with a number of homes affected. Anxious farmers across Northamptonshire are now desperate for the rain to stop to allow crops and land the opportunity to recover in time for harvesting. But there are fears the terrible weather conditions may already have had an impact. Simon Fisher of the National Farmers Union in the East Midlands said: “We could do with it stopping raining now and things just drying up. “We are anticipating some harvesting issues. We might be at a point where we are not going the claw back the quality of the grain. “The ground is going to be very wet and that will make harvesting quite difficult in some parts.” More than twice the usual amount of rainfall fell in Northamptonshire in June, with 123.9mm recorded in the month. And despite the dry first three months of the year – which led to a hosepipe ban – heavy rain since resulted in the first six months of the year being above average. It was also the dullest June since 1990. However, some events did escape the weather. They included Burton Latimer’s annual duck race. Organisers had feared the heavy rainfall would have left river levels to high – but the ducks took to water like… ducks.
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No dry run for turns! the Jubilee Street Party in June. “I will be performing on Sunday afternoon starting at 4pm and look forward to seeing everyone again in the Bell.” Jim added: “I am delighted to welcome both Elle and The Alligators and will have some new real ales for everyone to try. As always admission is free to all our gigs and everyone is welcome.” The Gretton Music Festival 2012, sponsored by eggbOx Graphics, will feature the widest range of performances ever seen in one festival. It takes place over August Bank Holiday spanning four days with concerts from Friday August 24 through to Monday August 27. For more information visit www.grettonmusicfestival.com
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THE Blue Bell Inn in the High Street is hosting a Gretton Music Festival preview on Saturday and Sunday July 28 and 29. Organiser Jim Caulfield said: “We thought of having a dry run for the Music Festival and then realised how in wrong that would sound. So we’re holding a preview.” “We’ve invited The Lazy Alligators on Saturday 28at 8pm. This will be the sixth swood Children’s Centre in Alberta Close, also signposts par- time this year for the Alliga> CORBY tors and every time they’ve ents to local services and support. Dr Susan Wadsworth from NHS Corby Clinical Commis- been a sell out! The village A NEW helpful health guide for parents has been sioning Group, said: “We’re delighted with the guide and loves them.” launched by NHS professionals in Corby. Sunday will feature Gret“The Guide to Common Childhood Illnesses” is available want to encourage as many parents as possible to read it so ton’s very own Elle Roberts. online and contains lots of useful, practical advice for par- they can understand more about their child’s health. “We can all feel unsure what to do when our child is un- She said: “I’ve added a dozen ents of young children on a range of symptoms, illnesses and well, but this guide gives practical help and advice to help new songs to my set and reconditions. ally enjoyed singing them at The guide, officially unveiled at a special event at King- parents to make the right choices if they are concerned.” The guide is being supported by Corby council, Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, Kettering General OVER 5000 SQ FT OF Hospital and local Children’s Centres. A hard copy of the booklet will also be given to all new mothers in Corby by their Health Visitor on their first visit displayed on 3 floors after the birth. To access the guide, visit www.corbyccg.nhs.uk/guide. It is also available in Russian, Polish and Portuguese.
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On PAtROL: High police visibility on the streets is helping to curb anti-social behaviour subject covering a wide variety of types of incidents affecting people in numerous ways.” “Our approach is very much tailored to each individual case and finding the most appropriate solution at the time and we work closely with partner agencies. In effect, we treat issues individually and take the most appropriate action accordingly. There are, however, clearly instances where we need to adopt a zero tolerance stance and we will and do make arrests where appropriate.” “Education and awareness also play a vital role in deterring potential problems and officers and PCSOs have been talking to schoolchildren in the run-up to the summer break about the consequences of behaving in an anti-social way.” “With the summer holidays approaching and, we hope, an improvement in the weather, Safer Community Teams have put local initiatives in place. “Our message is that we’re not here to stop people enjoying themselves – in fact the opposite – we want people to stop and think if their behaviour is affecting others in a negative way.”
Focusing on creating better communities > COuntY a NUMbER of initiatives are underway to tackle the scourge of anti-social behaviour on the streets of our towns and villages. Police officers and PSCOs from the Kettering Safer Community Team have launched a new drive against the anti-social use of motorbikes in the town and the surrounding areas. Sergeant Simon Lloyd explained: “We are patrolling areas where this has been raised as an issue to us - on foot, by car and by off-road bike. We’re certainly not targeting motorcyclists specifically but we want people to be aware that even if your bike is legal and roadworthy, you still risk prosecution if you are riding it in a way which causes other people alarm, distress or annoyance.” “We focus on things that matter to the community and will be cracking down on those that persist in this
behaviour. We can, and will, seize vehicles and make arrests where appropriate.” Corby Town’s Safer Community Team is working to tackle problems caused by people causing a nuisance in the street on Shire and Danesholme. And police in Wellingborough have launched high-visibility patrols at known anti-social behaviour “hotspots” over the last three months. There were 13 reports of anti-social behaviour in Oundle last month, including complaints about a large group of young people in the Recreation Ground one evening. A police spokesman said: “We attended and dispersed the group and gave them words of advice on their behaviour.” High visibility police patrols in June, in Mountbatten Way, Raunds, including a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour, led to no reported incidents in the area.
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THE baTTlE to rid Corby of yob behaviour has received a major boost with new figures revealing anti-social incidents in the town have fallen by an impressive 23%. Towns and villages across Northamptonshire have seen a significant drop in reported incidents – with police patrols targeting hotspots and special operations to tackle the scourge of underage drinking and motorcycle menaces. The new figures show 299 fewer reported incidents in Corby compared to the same 15 week period last year – from 1,289 to 990. PC Rod MacKenzie, from Corby Safer Community Team explained: “In addition to conducting extra, high-visibility patrols of hotspot areas we have ‘StaySafe’ operations in place. “Working with partner agencies including Corby Borough Council and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, officers will be dealing with any underage drinking – ensuring any young person found to be intoxicated is taken home safely and words of advice given to parents. “We also have a test purchase programme in place to ensure licensed premises are not selling alcohol to underage customers.” Across Northamptonshire there was a 23.1% fall – with 2,781 fewer reported incidents, from 12,042 to 9,261. Chief Inspector Fay Tennet, Northamptonshire Police’s deputy strategic lead for anti-social behaviour, said: “These latest figures show a steady and significant decrease over a considerable time period. “We have applied a flexible approach – after all, anti-social behaviour is a complex and diverse
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BBC 1 Saturday 28th July 9am The action gets underway with 302 gold medals at stake over the next 16 days of competition. Helen Glover and Heather Stanning take to the water first at the Eton Dorney Rowing Lake in the Women’s Pair. Also, in men’s cycling can Mark Cavendish become Olympic champion to add to his world title?
Banged Up Abroad
National Geographic Wednesday 1st August 9pm The shocking crime series returns with firsthand stories of arrest, imprisonment and terror miles from home. It begins with the terrible plight of British couple Jayne and David Blaydon. They spent nearly two months behind bars in Guadeloupe after being forced to smuggle drugs, where David suffered numerous attacks that left him crippled.
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Sky Living Wednesday 1st August 10pm Supernatural returns for a seventh series. In the first episode, Angel is all powerful after opening Purgatory and absorbing the soul of its inhabitants. Crowning himself as the new god of the world, he threatens the Winchester’s. Undeterred, Dean tries to stop Angel in his tracks by summoning Death, but will he become an ally?
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Seven years after being awarded the right to host the 30th Olympiad, the opening ceremony of London 2012 has finally arrived. Coverage begins at 7pm as the presenters and some of the biggest names in sport come together to capture the atmosphere around London, the Olympic Park and across the UK. The Ceremony officially starts at 9pm with the eyes of the world focused on the Olympic Stadium as the games are declared open by Her Majesty, the Queen. Film director Danny Boyle is set to produce a stunning cultural show ahead of the athletes parade - over 200 countries are expected to be represented - the official opening, the arrival of the torch and the lighting of the cauldron.
Sunday 29th July 7pm
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In February this year Greenwich was officially awarded ‘Royal Borough’ status, making it the first borough to be bestowed with this rare honour in over 80 years. In this documentary John Sergeant goes on a journey to discover the extraordinary story of Greenwich’s royal history which stretches back almost 600 years.
Comedian Lee Kern begins a new six part series in which a plethora of celebrities are confronted with one outlandish set-up after another. In the first episode, Lee Kern looks at the topic of science and poses as a scientist to convince certain celebrities that they are Kidnap and Rescue meeting human clones of themselves. Quest
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New series about kidnapping and the rescuers who risk violent reprisal to reclaim innocent victims. Whether it’s a high-profile Sex Story: Fifty Shades of Grey Channel 4 executive being held for ransom, a child sold Channel 4 Thursday August 2nd 11.05pm overseas or a kidnapped government agent, Sunday 29th July 10pm The unauthorised inside story of the News the hope of every victim lies in the hands of This programme examines the phenomenon of the World’s famous investigation unit, the few with the training and dedication to of the UK’s fastest selling paperback of all headed by Mazher Mahmood: the self-styled bring them home. time. Has Fifty Shades of Grey really trans- Fake Sheikh of Wapping. Over the last two formed us from a nation of prudes to one of decades, Mahmood was responsible for a happy spankers? It may have brought bondage series of sensational undercover stings. His The Rise and Fall of the Japainto the mainstream, but are the British really typical modus operandi was to pose as a nese Empire wealthy Arab, prompting indiscretions from Discovery History ready to embrace sexual experimentation? his celebrity victims. Sunday 5th August 10pm
Arctic Icebreakers
Documentary which explores Japan’s ambitious but ultimately destructive attempts to lead Asia out from the dominance of Europe and America. Recounting the events of the most significant global conflict in the history of mankind, this two-part special investigates new and challenging insights into how the actions of Japan shaped the Asia-Pacific region forever.
Channel 5 Monday 30th July 8pm
With the Arctic said to hold a quarter of the planet’s remaining oil reserves, transporting it through ice-bound oceans has never been more important or bigger business. Through four stages of evolution, this programme explains how icebreakers have grown from simple steam powered work horses to today’s technically advanced behemoths.
We Love The Monkees ITV1 Monday 30th July 9pm
Pop sensation The Monkees changed the face of music when they stormed into the charts in the 1960s following their groundbreaking TV series. Now, set to a soundtrack of their best work, including I’m a Believer, Daydream Believer and Pleasant Valley Sunday, this documentary tells the story of this much-loved boy band’s rise to stardom.
Simply Italian Channel 4 Monday 30th July 8.30pm
New food series that teaches viewers how to cook delicious Italian family dishes like a true aficionado. Michela Chiappa is Welsh but comes from a massive Italian family who hail originally from Emilia Romagna in northern Italy. Michela takes viewers through the basics of making dough to learning how to make authentic Italian sauces.
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Lemon La Vida Loca ITV2 Thursday 2nd August 10pm
Comedy ‘reality’ show in which Keith Lemon grants us exclusive no holds barred access to his eventful private life. This week Keith’s long-term girlfriend, Rosie, moves down to London and the couple set out to buy their dream home. Can Keith hold down a stable relationship? And can he really afford a £6 million house?
Extreme Animal Attacks Nat Geo Wild Tuesday 7th August 8pm
Sky1 Sunday 5th August 6pm
Surviving British travellers open up about terrifying encounters with various species of wild animals revealing how they survived A new episode of the long running comedy. dangerous and unexpected attacks. The relaThere is a lot to ‘Like’ about this latest trip to tives of those who were less lucky also disSpringfield, which isn’t so much a nod as a cuss the terrible fate that befell their loved vigorous head-shake to Oscar-winning Face- ones, warning of the stark dangers of enbook film The Social Network. Pulling a Mark croaching on wild animals’ territory. Zuckerberg, Lisa comes up with online social networking phenomenon SpringFace, which takes the town by storm.
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An absolute game-changer of an album from Frank Ocean, a member of the controversial Odd Future collective ‘Super Rich Kids’ satirises the plight of the rich over a stabbed piano-
Dancefloor boffins Hot Chip are proof that occasionally the geeks shall inherit the earth. ‘In Our Heads’ doesn’t – it’s a listless collection of songs with ‘Don’t Deny Your Heart’ the exception.
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Nas’s debut album ‘Illmatic’ is still the man’s albatross. It’s If Gaslight Anthem have a father still the album against which he figure/mentor it is measured. In is Bruce Springsrap circles, it’s like teen, with whom following up the they occasionally perform. The New Mona Lisa. By any standards, ‘Life Is Jersey boys have Good’ is more just even enlisted that. Bruce’s producer Brendan O’Brien.
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Former Sex Pistol John Lydon returns to his side project Pil after an absence of almost two decades. Funded in part by the proceeds of that butter ad, he’s still kicking against the pricks and needling the establishment.
Florence Welch: Armed and dangerous live Florence + The Machine
The View/Cheeky For A Reason Dundee’s The View have a charismatic leading man in Kyle Falconer, who believes this album sounds like ‘Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ done by The Clash’. It doesn’t. It’s unadulterated geezer
Welch Rarebit Florence and the Machine recently landed their first UK number one single with ‘Spectrum’. Back in 2009, their cover of 1986 hit ‘You’ve Got The Love’ reached the top five. The following year, a reworking of the track by Dizzee Rascal bagged the band their first ever number two hit. Speaking to a UK music website back in April, singer Florence Welch admitted the band’s commercial success had changed her behaviour. She said: ‘I’m not saying that I’ll never drink onstage ever again because there probably will be a time, but I’ve really enjoyed the clarity of performance and the way that I can control my voice.’
She also recalled an incident in New York just over a year ago, where the pressure of life on the road suddenly got to her and she suffered a panic attack. ‘I was just worn out,’ she said, setting the scene. ‘I had left my phone in the back of this New York cab and it was like the last straw…I ended up in front of all these people, sitting in the gutter next to an ice-cream truck, rocking back and forth like a crazy person. And my poor sister [younger sibling Grace] who was with me was trying to talk to these people who had come to interview me. They could see me, which we didn’t know, and she was trying to style it out pretending that everything was fine.’
Elton Vs Pnau/ Fiona Apple/The Good Morning To Idler Wheel The Night Longest title of Shouldn’t work but does. Australian dance duo Pnau dust down some classic Elton from the 70s and perform a makeover for the dancefloor. Elton was a willing accomplice here supplying the
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Girl Allowed Cheryl Cole is no longer Cheryl Cole. She’s Cheryl. Like Madonna is Madonna, Rihanna is… you get the drift. ‘A Million Lights,’ her third solo album, draws heavily from her preferred R&B playlists whilst also taking off-road trips into the dance tent, as on offerings from Calvin Harris (‘Call My Name’) and Panther (‘Girl In The Mirror’). Having picked from a slew of songs that captured
her imagination, Cheryl’s had nearly a year in the studio, working with a vast array of production talent. Sowing the synchs in New York with Jim Beanz, ‘This is War’ was the first borne. Going on to work with the likes of British talent; Naughty Boy, Alex Da Kid and one’s to watch such as the US based Beema Boys and the UK’s own Hy-Grade. She is currently planning her first headline solo tour.
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Mamma Mia! The Jersey Shore mob gets carted off to Florence for some culture. A plan that doesn’t quite work out.
Taking the wee out of the organizers of the 2012 Olympics. All bureaucratic stereotypes are here.
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Dot Rotten He may not be your quintessential English gentleman but 22-year old Dot Rotten knows how to wear a tailor-made Savage suit. With a passion for aesthetics, fang shut, photograph, literature and writing lyrics in his head, he’s not your average rapper, producer or songwriter either. Under his Dot Rotten his production CV boasts cuts for Spark, Griminal, Ghettos, Maxsta, P Money, Tinie Tempah, Wiley and others. Clockwork Radio Clockwork Radio, currently based in Manchester, consists of two Welshmen, two Mancunians and an Egyptian. This diversity has not always worked in the band’s favour; battling it out over visa issues in order to get bassist Nadim Mirshak permission to tour Europe, postponing African tours due to the 2010 revolution in Egypt, and critics being unable to pin-point their eclectic sound. Everything does seem to be going Aiden Grimshaw Twenty-year old Aiden Grimshaw is a refugee from the ‘X Factor’. As long as he can remember, Aiden wanted to perform. After he stole the show in his junior school production of Grease, he was offered singing lessons, and he loved it. ‘For once, I felt I was the best at something, and that’s a good feeling. So I wanted to keep being the best.’ He was right. Now he’s about to reap the rewards
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EXTRA Time - Showbiz and Entertainment Fun from Heart 96.6 in Northamptonshire. With the London 2012 Olympic Games getting underway this weekend, we were honoured to welcome Northamptonshire born Andrew Baggaley, our British Number 1 Table Tennis Player. Andrew will be representing Team GB in the Table Tennis at the Excel Arena in London in a couple of weeks.
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Andrew brought a mini table in with him so he could give us a game, and we can vouch for his Table Tennis skills! We reckon he's going to do Team GB proud. He told us he's been training hard in China, where Table Tennis is the national sport. And its the Chinese he's going to have to beat if he wants to be in with a chance of an Olympic medal. Andrew is now safely settled into the Olympic Village and you can follow his progress on twitter @ABaggaley We were lucky enough to catch up with Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum, stars of male stripping movie 'Magic Mike'. They told us that it's not just a movie for women, it's a movie you can definitely go to if you're a bloke. Even better if you're a single bloke, and even better if you're a single bloke dressed as a Fireman! Our Showbiz Editor Charlie experienced one of the greatest regrets of her life when she turned up to their swanky London Hotel to chat to the lads. They asked her if she had any change (so they could dance for her). She had none. Gutted. This week sees the first anniversary of the passing of the brilliant Amy Whinehouse. Olly Murs told us why he will always remain a fan of Amy Winehouse, "Amy was an incredible Artist. Her vibe and her style of music was unique, she was one of a kind. I remember buying her Frank album and fell in love with her voice and her jazz style and I think she was the one reason why so many amazing UK artists like Adele have been able to crack America, because of her success. I remember me and Pixie Lott were doing a gig in Sheffield when we heard the news, it was shocking. Her legacy will live on and her voice and her music will always rate.
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MAGIC MIKE We were lucky enough to catch up with Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum, stars of male stripping movie 'Magic Mike'. They told us that it's not just a movie for women, it's a movie you can definitely go to if you're a bloke. Even better if you're a single bloke, and even better if you're a single bloke dressed as a Fireman!
B-Movie Britz describe themselves as: “Raw, energetic, drunken punk rock from Corby,” which pretty much sums them up perfectly. The four-piece draw inspiration from the very roots of punk music, paying tribute to some of the 70’s greatest mohawked rockers, whilst also kicking out their own brand of chainsaw driven, spit-in-your-face brashness that’ll have you moving around the room before you know about it. Having already supported some of Britain’s best retro rock-n-roll bands (UK Subs, Anti-Nowhere League) the Britz are starting to make an impression on the nationwide scene, no doubt aided by news of an upcoming original EP, which they will begin recording throughout August.
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Coach Lisa - Extra’s Wellness Expert The Art of Positive Thinking Executive Coach, Personal Development and Enjoying life! As a regularly featured personality on radio and TV, Lisa is an international expert on self development and coaching. She has owned her coaching business, Amazing Coaching for ten years and has worked in over 20 countries. Her passion and love of life is infectious. GREETINGS from a cold and wintery Sydney and I hope that you have experienced at least a day or so of that illusive English sunshine! Positive thinking is a term gaining popularity but have you ever wondered what it really means? As a Life Coach, I am a strong advocate for positive thinking. I have seen some amazing transformations in people just by them learning to change their thoughts. I am also aware than not everyone accepts this concept but hey, why not keep an open mind and suspend disbelief just for a few minutes? Each day, the human brain has about 60,000 thoughts and over 98% are repeated the following day. Taking this into consideration, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that
Alternatively therapeutic 4,500 years of Acupuncture therapy has been around a long time ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, dismissed only a few years ago by conventional, medical thinking as being the province of the charlatan or hypochondriac, are now widely accepted as being valuable, though different, additions to the arsenal of weapons used to combat ill health. Many of the procedures and remedies are exceedingly ancient. Acupuncture for example, has a written history dating back over 4,500 years. The craft of the herbalist has provided man with his medicines, probably since before he climbed down from the trees. There is evidence that many primates use certain leaves and roots to counteract the ills to which they are subjected. Even dogs and cats eat grass to help when they suffer indigestion. Many unconventional remedies involve some form of massage or manipulation. Re-
we often find ourselves repeating the same habits and patterns over and over again! The idea behind positive thinking is that whatever we think in our inner words (our mind) we will create in our outer world. So, if you wake up each morning moaning away that it is going to be a bad day, or you expect awful things to happen, then the chances are that all you are going to do is continue to create this experience and expectation in your life. However, if you wake up each morning telling yourself you are going to have a great day, you are actually setting your mind up for success and will probably end up having a very good day. I know this may sound simplistic, but in my own personal experience, it really does work! Amanda was a client of mine who continually told herself that ‘she wasn’t good enough’ to get a promotion at work. Can you see how these negative thoughts kept Amanda stuck, feeling bad about herself and importantly, stopped her from doing anything about it? Using the practise of affirmation (which is simply practising positive thoughts), Amanda started to change her thought patterns to be more positive and she started to affirm ‘I can get that Promotion easily if I put my mind to it’. Within a few weeks, Amanda started to feel more hopeful about her chances of promotion and also took relevant action to discuss her intentions with her manager. I am happy to say that she did in fact get that promotion several
months later! Do any of these sound familiar? "My life sucks", "Things will never get better", and “I will never be able to afford that’. If so, have a think about how these thoughts may be affecting YOUR life. Positive thinking does take practise so if you are keen leave some of those old mouldy thought patters behind, then try practising positive affirmations during the first hour of your day and last thing at night. This is the perfect time as your mind is very receptive to new thoughts at this time. Research shows that it takes approximately 30 days for a positive thought or affirmation to become ‘truth’ for you so why not commit to doing this for the next month?
There are literally millions of different affirmations but I always recommend clients start with a few of my favourites which are: • Good things happen to me now • I deserve the best in my life and I accept it now • I am willing to grow and to change • I like myself as a person • My confidence is increasing every day All you need to do is repeat these out load at least ten times a day, write them down or even sing them in the shower if you fancy! Have fun doing this and try to put positive energy behind your words as this really does increase the power of the affirmations. That’s all for now and happy positive thinking! Lisa
flexology, or zone therapy, is a notable example. The theory is that the body as a composite whole, comprises zones each of which must harmonize if full health is to be achieved. Reflexes in hands and feet are massaged by the practitioner who can detect from touching those parts, where various problems might lie. Aromatherapy is a combination of massage and essential oils extracted from plants. It is a highly sophisticated form of herbal medicine and effects aimed at will depend on the oils used. Essential oils may occasionally be taken internally or just breathed. They are to be found in many hospitals, even some intensive therapy units are known to value their soothing properties. Osteopathy is probably a very familiar therapy that manipulates and maintains the functioning of the body’s framework through the joints. It is however but one approach to ‘scaffolding’ disorders. Cranial Osteopathy deals with disorders by exploring the rhythmical pulsations of the cerebrospinal fluid through the practitioner’s fingers. Chiropractic treats problems by correctly aligning the spine. The Alexander Technique concentrates on correct posture, and Shiatsu massage directs its attentions to the pressure points around the body. A healthy body has long been partially attributed to a healthy mind. Hypnotherapy works by altering the patient’s conscious awareness in combination with a state of physical relaxation. Relaxation techniques in general however, are considered to be of supreme importance in treating all medical conditions that originate from stress which is pretty well everything.
Homeopathy is a very widely followed form of treating ‘like with like’. Simplistically, it involves discovering the symptoms, seeking a substance that, in large quantities would produce such symptoms, and dosing the patient with minute quantities of the substance. The body thus gradually builds up its ability to resist the symptoms. Acupuncture is a means of neutralizing symptoms by piercing various parts of the body with special needles. Its efficacy has been proven over the thousands of years it has been practised, and even in this country, there are records of surgical procedures being conducted on patients anaesthetized in this way. Alternative therapies are widely accepted by the medical professions. They now fea-
ture in the training of doctors and nurses. Those enumerated above are merely a few examples of the dozens practised and accepted by the medical profession as being of value, either when all other routes to health have failed or as an adjunct to conventional treatment. It must be stressed however that only recognised practitioners should deliver such therapies. Many of them are really quite dangerous when practised by the wrong hands. It is also important that anyone undergoing conventional treatment for a condition, inform his or her doctor should they contemplate taking up an alternative therapy. On no account should anyone cease conventional treatment in favour of an alternative therapy without first consulting their doctor.
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Dieting is not simply about no eating - it’s about what you eat OBESITY is a disease of the civilised world. It comes about through a regime of bad eating habits, eating the wrong foods and insufficient exercise. But not everyone over-weight is obese. However more people than ever are guilty of being over-weight, and often reluctant to admit it. Being over-weight is bad in many ways. It puts extra strain on the heart for example, and thereby shortens life expectancy. It saps energy and undermines enthusiasm, simply by preventing the over-weight person from finding enough energy to go about the day’s activities easily. It affects the texture of skin and hair. It also affects the psychological make-up of the over-weight person, taking away a great deal of their self-confidence. It follows therefore, losing those extra pounds should be a priority for everyone who finds themselves in this position. First of all however, it is as well to establish one is over-weight and if so, by how much. The only person who can safely assess this is a doctor, so a consultation is a must before commencing any weight loss regime. Assuming the go-ahead is given, the next task is to select the method of weight loss that best suits one’s lifestyle and personality. It is important to remember one’s weight is closely allied to one’s height,
build and age. What may be right for a 20-year-old of 5ft 6ins with small bones, could be serious under-weight for someone of similar age, the same height, but of a heavier boned construction. The safest way to lose weight is to cut down on food intake. A calorie count recommended by the doctor will guide the way. It takes time but it works. For those with less patience however, one of the specially formulated ‘diet’ foods may work. For some, joining a group like Weight Watchers, may be the answer. The weight loss becomes a group activity with the members supporting each other in their hours of need. Whichever method one chooses, it’s important to keep rigidly to it. This is not easy for some people, especially if they are involved in preparing and serving food for their family. There are diets that are suitable for family consumption. The dieter can eat with everyone else simply by adjusting their own portion. There are alternative methods available to help sustain your will power Before starting a diet, it is a good idea to select a target beyond which one must never go. This prevents health being affected by too much weight loss. All things are relative after all, and it is as unhealthy to be very much under-weight as it is to be fat!
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EVERYONE has more leisure time than was once the case. It is part of the changing way of life now we are in the 21st century. With increasing leisure however comes the dilemma, what to do with it? How to fill those long, empty hours? Really there is no better way than indulging in sport. Sport can be all things to all men (and women!). It fills up time. It brings those who indulge in it, into contact with other like-minded people. It teaches everyone the skills of co-ordination, spiced with the salt of competition. It is as good for the young as for the old, and to everyone it teaches the advantages and obligations of teamwork and co-operation. Which sport you decide to choose depends very much on your own personality. The gregarious will want to join team events and large group activities. The introverted will prefer the solitary sport. The daring will want a sport that offers some risk. The nervous may wish to learn self-defence or one of the martial arts. The best way to indulge in any sport is to join a sports and leisure club. This gives access not only to a variety of sports facilities, but usually
also offers professional coaching and the company of a lot of enthusiastic people with whom to relate. There is of course more to sport than merely taking part. The question of clothing and equipment must be faced. There are few sports indeed that do not require at least one piece of clothing or special item. It is in fact essential to every sport to wear suitable clothing, not only for comfort but for safety too. And equipment must be right or it will never be possible for the participants to really shine. This is where sports and leisure clubs can be most useful. It is often possible to hire equipment from them. This allows the participant to try out the sport or game, to test their own attitudes to it and decide whether it is for them. Assuming it is, the ability to hire the equipment also means it is possible for the new ‘player’ to save up for their own equipment of just the right quality, it’s seldom necessary just to make do. Sport is for all age groups, from infants to the long-retired. It offers serious competition or just the joy of taking part. For fun and fitness, why not think of joining your local sports and leisure club? You’ll never regret it if you do!
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Stan’s story - you could not make this up!
STAN HEGGS: On the left with Ray Lilley STAN HEGGS has been a dedicated local councillor for 16 years and a county councillor for 8 years. He sees his role, not so much as political, but in a community spirit, working for the residents of Stanion and Corby Old Village and his county council division of Corby Rural. As the years have passed, Stan, who was for many years the only Tory councillor in Corby, has become something of a loveable character. Affectionately, it is joked, within the Conservative group, that he has filled more potholes than any other county councillor and sneaks out at night to fill them personally. Now 72, Stan is not in the best of health. In 2009 he was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder. Despite eventually receiving the all clear from his doctors, he had another scare in 2011 and more treatment. It was while he was receiving this further treatment that he had a run in with a local resident which resulted, a few weeks ago, with him being wrongly suspended following a council investigation. In June 2011 Stan was copied into an email from the chairman of Stanion Parish Council which responded to a resident of the nearby 'Little Stanion' within the council ward. The resident, a local PCSO and known to Stan, had written to the Parish Council to
the effect that he felt 'Little Stanion' was treated as 'second class'. Stan telephoned his constituent on a weekday morning either at 8.20am (Stan's account) or 8.05am (the resident's account). He introduced himself as the local councillor and explained that he was calling regarding the email. The resident responded that he was going to 'report' Stan for telephoning him at that time in the morning as he was trying to get his children ready for school. Surprisingly, the resident then proceeded to discuss the Little Stanion issue with Stan. However, the two could not agree and the telephone conversation was brought to an end. Stan then went upstairs for a shower during which time the resident telephoned his home and left a message with Stan's wife for Stan to call him back. After coming out of the shower Stan telephoned the resident back. The resident told Stan that he was going to report him for 'cold calling' at that time in the morning. Apparently, the two exchanged frank views during which Stan said that, as a PCSO, he should not be speaking to anybody in the tone that he had adopted to him or a similar way he had spoken to Stan's wife. The conversation then, by all accounts, became heated and was mutually brought to an end. Stan was concerned about the threats to report him, particularly by a PCSO, and that any complaint was likely to be taken seriously by the council. In an effort to protect himself Stan contacted a local police inspector, with whom he is on good terms, to request a character reference to produce at any potential hearing. The inspector obliged. Without any intended malice and explaining why he wanted the character reference Stan told her the story of what has happened, triggering a chain of events which led to Stan being carpeted by a council sub-committee responsible for members’ standards of behavior. The inspector took the matter up with the PCSO's sergeant, resulting in the PCSO being 'spoken to' by the sergeant. As a result of this the PCSO made a com-
legislation which came into force on July plaint to the council, claiming that Stan 1st - two days after the Standards sub-comhad abused his position as a member by mittee met to consider the incident contacting his employer. stripped all local authorities of powers to The matter was then investigated by the suspend a member fully or partially. Stan council which, a full year after the incident, was informed of the suspension on July finally hauled Stan to a hearing on June 2nd. 29th this year. Stan arrived with his characThe new law is contained in The Localism ter reference from the police inspector. Act 2011 and prohibits all local authorities However the council's monitoring officer in future from suspending elected memexcluded the evidence on the grounds that bers for any breach of a council Members’ it was sent from a police email address! Code of Conduct. It does, however, create The hearing held that Stan had 'failed to any pecuniary violation by a member into a treat others with respect' and 'brought the criminal offence. council into disrepute' through getting into Said Tory colleague, Cllr Robert McKellar: a heated discussion with the resident. It "Stan is a close personal friend of mine and also found him to have abused his position a thoroughly decent and hard-working as a member by contacting the individual's man. He has dedicated a great many years employer. However, Stan maintains that he of his life to Corby Borough Council and he was seeking a character reference. cares deeply about the people he represents The panel decided to suspend Stan for 2 months and make him write a letter of apol- in Corby's villages. “I have had a look through the Council's ogy to the resident. case papers and a two month suspension Understandably, Stan felt that he was unwas incredibly heavy-handed indeed for fairly treated through having his character something that really does look like it was reference excluded and also says that the six of one and half-a-dozen of the other. council's monitoring officer should not Fortunately the Standards Committee has have openly agreed with the complainant now withdrawn the suspension which actuin front of the decision making panel. Inially turned out to be illegal under the new tially, Stan wanted to appeal but his colLocalism Act anyway.” leagues, locally and at county, advised him that it would not be good for the health of a man of his age to go through the ordeal of By default, Stan Heggs has possibly claimed a small piece of the appeal process, history---as the last councillor in England to be suspended from particularly when the council business by his fellow members. 2 month suspension From July 1st this year, under S4, Part 1 of the Localism Act - a would already have hotchpotch of miscellaneous legislation covering such areas as elapsed by the time tenants’ deposits and planning regulation---councillors can no he ever comes in longer be suspended. front of an appeal Up until a few days ago all local authorities regulated members’ panel. conduct under a central body, The Standards Board of England. Stan decided to take Now each council will draw up its own Code of Conduct. his colleagues’ advice The rationale for scrapping suspension is that it is too easy for and take the suspenpeople to put forward ill-founded complaints about councillors’ sion on the chin and conduct. Lengthy debates about petty complaints or deliberuse the two months ately harmful accusations can undermine people’s faith in local for a well-earned rest. democracy. But now Stan has This means that councils will not have to spend time and discovered he should money investigating trivial complaints. never have been susIn Cllr Heggs case…. One might think, poetic justice. pended after all. New
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Leanne won’t go away How many other girls are out there? ONE OF THE men accused of being involved in the grooming of an 11 year old Corby girl, has admitted that he was questioned under caution by the police. The Extra is not naming the man for legal reasons. The man confirms that he knew his accuser, Leanne Mape and her father, when he worked at a local takeaway. He accuses her of being one of a number of youngsters who caused trouble outside the take-away. He told the Extra that he only worked at the take-away for two weeks before, shortly afterwards, going overseas, where he stayed for some months. On his return he went to work in the north before returning to Corby. “Several months after I returned to Corby, I was stopped by the police for having a defective rear light on my car. When I showed them my driving licence they said I was wanted in connection with an allegation made against me. I went voluntarily to the police station,” he said. He added that he was questioned in the presence of the duty solicitor and claims that a week later he received a letter from the police saying no further action was being taken. “This girl’s accusations are completely without foundation. I don’t know why she is making them. It is very distressing for me and my family,” he told the Extra.
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Since moving to Northamptonshire I have met some wonderful, warm people.
Extra gets right down and personal with one of Northamptonshire’s more colourful politicians
Derek Clark Why an MEP? Retired from teaching in 1993 giving me the chance to think about things generally. I realised the country did not need the EU but that we were in it because of the lies of politicians of the day. So joined UKIP in 1994, found that someone needed to start a local branch, me, and that snowballed and put my name down as an MEP Candidate and here I am. I also put myself forward for Parliamentary Elections without success because the great British public do not connect and realise that supporting us in the Euro elections and not for Westminster is the wrong way round. So as an MEP I try to alert people as to what’s going on in their name and with their money. Was teaching a good grounding for you and politics and why? Yes, better than many people think. They want MPs and MEPs to have experience of dealing with the public at large through their occupation. They don’t rate teachers for that, wrong - I taught the sons and daughters of the butcher, the baker the candlestick maker and the children of policeman, lawyers, factory workers and so on and so on. I saw them every day coming through the school gates in an unstoppable
stream and had to teach my share of them no matter what. How many business people see 30 or 40 clients all at the same time all day every day. I saw their parents too for a wide variety of reasons! Would you believe that some of those children didn’t want to be at school, would you believe that some of their parents thought the same? How many business people see unwilling clients, day after day. Do you believe in 'sparing the rod'? Corporal punishment is wrong, both morally and practically. Would you have me cane a child who has epilepsy and risk bringing on a seizure, would you have me cane a haemophiliac causing actual bodily harm? Would you have me cane a girl the same as they caned boys in a public school, seat of the pants job? Please don’t tell me that the children in those categories are all goody goodies and never step out of line, fortunately they are not, they are as lively as anyone else. Practically, the cane does not work. If you don’t believe me find a school punishment book from the old days. You’ll find the same names turning up time and time again until you get to the fifth form, the school leavers. It then drops off and no, you haven’t won the battle, you then look at the school registers and find
that the ones you used to cane a lot are now voting with their feet. Truancy increases, not through fear of physical punishment but through loss of 'street cred'.
off the main line, London to Birmingham Express doesn’t touch Northampton. But since moving here I have met some wonderful, warm people.
Is Nigel Farage a nice fella? Nigel Farage is a great guy. Humour is never far away, has an answer for everything and socially is a very good companion. Professionally very demanding, just as it should be.
If you were to invite 6 people (anyone) to a fantasy dinner who would they be and why? Willie John McBride (greatest captain of the Lions in South Africa ever), Lord Nelson (for winning at Trafalgar through sheer innovation of Naval tactics), Jane Russell (because she looks terrific), Michael John Faraday (for bringing us electric power), Louis Pasteur (who had nothing to do with pasteurised milk, he opened the window on the world of microbes). Marie Curie, (for being the first to isolate a radio active substance).
Were you a Captain on the sport's field? I was captain of rugby in my final year at Bristol Cathedral School and also captain of the Old Boys' team for a season or two. I was also captain of Second XI, Saints Cricket Club Northampton, just one year - I was not very good, better at playing than being skipper. What happened in the showers? I’ve no idea, you tell me, did I miss something?
What would you like to see inscribed on your headstone? “He tried, well everyone said he was trying”.
Why do you think Northamptonshire is in a bubble? It seems to be, no real idea why. For outsiders it’s a place nobody ever goes, maybe because it’s not on a through route to anywhere else. Even the railway line is a loop
If you where a famous historic character who would you be and why? John Cabot, who with his brother Sebastian sailed from my home city of Bristol in 1497, sponsored by the King, to find the New World we now call America.
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EXTRA ALE & SCRATCHINGS
CHARIOTS OF FIRE: Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross) and Lord Andrew Linsay (Nigel Havers) stars of the 1981 Warner Brothers film
Two dapper gents. One chesterfield sofa. And a shared penchant for ruby red English ales, the odd packet of pork scratchings and the finest slice of Neapolitan pizza. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a tall drink and let’s share the often indecipherable musings of the modern man. AH THE OLYMPICS. The very word conjures fabled images of sporting brilliance, burned into our psyche from years gone by, and the adrenalin of the underdog upsetting the odds to grab glory. When the Olympics were announced to be held in London we couldn’t have been happier if the Queen had popped around with a bottle of Absinthe. It must be said that even for those that share our somewhat cynical outlook on the world, the Olympics stir something of a patriotic pride. Enough, in fact, to pour another ale (Hobgoblin being a favourite at the moment) and dust off last year’s copy of Kinect Sports on the Xbox. How we enjoy watching ourselves sprinting on the spot in front of the chesterfield, red faced and sweating as we battle for victory. Such sporting endeavours of course require security from the neighbours, and with G4S clearly overstretched we have drafted in Ned – our teenage neighbour in the cadets. Much like us all when guests are due, East London’s house has been cleaned and cleansed like never before; all scaf-
folding, tyres, hoardings, burnt out Astra vans have been removed and fag buts duly swept under the carpet. Slums have been torn down to make way for shiny new Olympic venues which will make ideal rehab centres and sheltered accommodation of the future. Even the TV Eastenders have hung bright floral baskets outside the Queen Vic. Whatever next? Of course the London Olympics are already being billed as ‘the wettest games in history’ by the ever-optimistic British media, and with it comes serious ramifications. Indeed last night, whilst watching Sky Sports, to see if Andy Carroll is about to be auctioned off at a £34.5 million loss, the devastating news came through that the competitors in women’s beach volleyball might have to ditch the bikinis and wear more clothes if it gets too cold. Surely it’s nothing a spot of warming up around the Olympic torch can’t fix? Now we don’t know about you but we managed to miss the ubiquitous torch procession as it went just outside our door. We had made an extra effort and brushed down our finest tweed jackets, only to be momentarily distracted by a
Chariots and Tyres forgotten box of Cuban cigars that had been long since hidden under a pile of cravats. Moments later we blared out the Chariots of Fire soundtrack in the back garden and promptly ran in slow motion down the lawn using our lit Cubans as our very own Olympic torch relay. So engrossed were we in the moment, that we alas forgot the real thing happening outside. But it wasn’t a moment for self-flagellation. It was a moment to think to the future and the legacy the games will leave for the next generations. Think of the access they will have to world class sporting venues, for example. These will come in handy for our nation’s youth, who will no doubt need to shift a few pounds after being bombarded with adverts prompting them to consume products from such health conscious institutions as McDonald’s, and probably the most inappropriate sponsor in the world, Carlsberg. Rumour has it that the marketing top brass are even trying to make burger eating and pint chugging an Olympic event. Whilst it’s as incongruous as the adoption of previously mentioned sponsors, it would at least make for highly entertaining viewing. As far as the pint chugging is concerned, it would surely be a guaranteed gold for team GB. So whilst the Shard is temporarily the new Mount Olympus, perhaps it’s time to
review what events should have been considered for our own Olympics? Well one must do what one is good at and if there were an event for the most irritating TV presenters, it would surely be an all Anglo and American-filled podium. Our bet would be on Davina McCall winning it by a nose. Or how about a reverse 100 metres final? Usain and company would be tethered to bungee ropes and after running the first 50 metres they would find themselves instantly propelled backwards on their bungee cords. First past the start wins! Surely there’s also room for a Grace Jones-inspired hula hooping competition? It would be last man standing after a gruelling session and this time our bet would be on a triumphant return for Fatima Whitbread. And finally, how about making the national cheese rolling competition a global event – with contestants chasing all manner of international cheeses down Shooters Hill? Thinking about it though, there would have to be a regulation cheese and with Brie being too soft and Gorgonzola too smelly, a good English cheddar would be our suggestion. All we can say is, whatever the weather and whatever the events, let’s hope for a games to be proud of.
Come on team GB. Go grab some golds.
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with Android or Apple iOS software. This enables access to internet-based applications, including GPS navigation. The system uses a state-of-the-art, seven-inch, full-colour touch screen display, allowing quick access to a variety of on-board controls. Round, mechanical clock-style instruments with chrome bezels mark a departure from those seen in other Vauxhalls, while ADAM customers can also opt for a heated steering wheel – another first in the class. Advanced technology improves safety and comfort ADAM also breaks new ground by offering technology normally found in higher-end cars. A prime example is the Advanced Park Assist (APA) II system - an ADAM option never seen before in a Vauxhall production car. Drivers engage the system with a button on the dashboard and it tells them when they reach a parking space large enough to accommodate the car. The system then automatically steers them into the parking space, with the driver only needing to control the brake, clutch and gears. APA II uses ultrasonic sensors to work its magic, and always comes in combination with Side Blind Spot Alert (SBSA). Crisp ride and handling; ESP standard across range Despite its compact dimensions of nearly 3.7 metres long and 1.72 metres wide, ADAM’s footprint is relatively broad, with front and rear tracks of 1485 and 1478mm respectively and a wheelbase of 2311mm. Front suspension is by MacPherson strut, with a compound crank system at the rear. Wheel sizes range from 16- to 18-inch, and cars that are specified with 17- or 18-inch rims come as standard with the lowered sports chassis. The latest-generation electronic stability program (ESP) system is standard on all ADAMs. Handling on urban roads is enhanced by a City mode, which increases the electronic power steering system’s assistance at lower speeds. ADAM will be available to order after its official premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012, with the first cars reaching UK customers in January 2013.
Just two weeks of severe weather has brought a heavy toll to Britain’s motorists as well as to home owners. Over the fortnight since 28 June, when heavy rain flooded several parts of the UK and storms lobbed hailstones the size and weight of cricket balls across the East Midlands, AA Insurance estimates that over 14,000 cars have been severely damaged or written off by the weather. Simon Douglas, director of AA Insurance, says that the AA’s own claims staff have dealt with over 400 claims for cars damaged by hail or flooding. “Scaled up nationally, this equates to over 14,000 cars damaged by the weather in less than two weeks, to the tune of at least £35 million*,” he says. “We noticed a sharp claims ‘spike’ at lunchtime on 28 June with a large number of claims for cars in Leicestershire that had been battered by giant hailstones. That storm alone led to just over 200 claims.” One customer said that his car ‘looked like a golf ball’ with the number of dents after being hammered by ‘golfball sized’ hailstones. Another said his car was ‘destroyed’ by ‘lumps of ice as big and heavy as cricket balls’. Hundreds of workers returned to their cars that evening to find them damaged. “Hail can ruin a car,” Mr Douglas said. “If it has perhaps hundreds of dents in the roof, bonnet and boot panels it will probably be uneconomical to repair it. We are seeing several cars being written-off in this way. “Since then, we have dealt with a large number of claims for cars affected by floodwater. Again, insurers usually write cars off that have been submerged because electronic systems are likely to be affected, while brakes and engine components may also be damaged beyond repair. AA motoring flood advice Keep speed down, be watchful for standing water and not risk driving through flood water. Don’t try driving through fast-moving water – you could easily get swept away. Driving fast through standing water is dangerous; tyres lose contact with the road and you lose steering control – known as “aquaplaning” If this happens, hold the steering wheel lightly and lift off the throttle until the tyres regain grip. If you break down in heavy rain, don’t prop the bonnet open while you wait for help to arrive. The engine will be more difficult to start again if the electrics are rainsoaked.
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Is Kettering uninterested? Dear..EXTRA As a former Evening Telegraph reader who remembers when we had a Kettering edition as did Corby and Wellingborough, I was quite looking forward to reading the KETTERING EXTRA. All went reasonably well until I came to the letters/local rants page, However the first three letters were penned from Corby, the third from Northampton, and the final two were concerning praise for the paper itself, no comment from anyone regarding Kettering. Is it that Kettering people are so uninterested/uninteresting? Tony Whitwell Kettering Resident Editor – Thank you Tony. We publish the letters as they come in, Kettering must be a lovely place to live – therefore no letter writers or ranters Dear..EXTRA I cannot believe they are closing Wellingborough Prison. We need more prison capacity not less. Has no-one told the Justice Secretary the population is increasing with the inevitable rise in the crime statistics. Of course, if we want more crime by reducing prison sentences, and failing to send criminals to prison in the first place, well then ‘yes’ close prisons down. However, like a lot of people, I believe we should be increasing sentences and sending more criminals to prison instead of letting them off with community service and the like. As to Wellingborough Prison, it happens to be the only prison in the heart of Northamptonshire, with one or two near the county border. Prisons need to be dotted so closing Wellingborough is a big mistake. If it needs refurbishing that is bound to cost less than closure and building new or extending elsewhere. What will they
costs around £4500 to make a single title accessible in giant print, braille and as a Talking Book. So whether it's holding a book sale, hosting a literary lunch, a story sleepover, or being part of a readaloud-athon, every penny raised is vital. RNIB needs your help, why not get involved? For more information about how you can take part, call 0845 345 0054 or visit www.readforrnib.org.uk Yours sincerely, Michael Palin CBE Supporter of RNIB
In response to the grass verge letters we have received in the past issues . . . do with the current buildings? As regards efficiency at Wellingborough it seemed pretty good as a ‘borstal’ when I was there. I hasten to add I was there to referee a rugby match between them and another team in about 1970. I couldn’t believe all the iron gates that were opened and then locked again behind me as I was escorted to the changing rooms. A unique experience because I usually stopped for a pint in the clubhouse with the teams afterwards, but I was quickly hustled on my way by a jailer with the biggest bunch of keys you’ve ever seen. The inmates were well looked after, one of the staff played for their team to make sure that all was in good order on the pitch! But I know the powers that be don’t like ‘borstals’ anymore. They also moan about the crime rate. I wonder if there is a connection? Yours sincerely Derek Clark Northamptonshire Dear..EXTRA According to the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) just 7 per cent of books are available in formats fully accessible to blind and partially sighted people. This is shocking. Why should people be denied the right to read, simply because they have a disability? On 19 October RNIB will be celebrating the joy of reading and asking everyone to get involved in Read for RNIB Day to help raise money for reading services such as braille, giant print and audio books for almost 2 million blind and partially sighted people across the UK. Its
Dear..EXTRA Due to high levels of grass growth throughout the Borough, Corby Borough Council in partnership with contractors, Kier Street Services, has put in place additional grass cutting resources to tackle issues with the length of grass in certain locations. Prolonged periods of rainfall followed by warm weather conditions as well as the loss of working days due to Bank Holidays has meant that there has been an interruption in the normal grass cutting cycle on top of increased grass growth. Discussions with the contractor regarding these issues has led to two additional mowers being deployed throughout the Borough in order to get the cutting cycles back in line with normal schedules. Corby Borough Council expects that all of the grass cutting throughout the Borough will be back on schedule by the beginning of next week (Monday 23rd July) dependent on dry weather conditions. Corby Borough Council’s Lead Member for Environment, Cllr Peter McEwan, said: ‘We have had several enquiries regarding the grass cutting throughout the Borough and would like to reassure residents that we are addressing these issues
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and have brought in extra resources in order to rectify the problem as soon as possible. ‘The unpredictable weather has delayed our grass cutting schedule along with missed days due to Bank Holidays but we are confident we can have it back in line with the schedule by next week.’ Kimberley Buzzard, Corby Borough Council
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Diary of a Vintage Mum
by Clare Szerek
Who is the best parent?
Yikes: It’s so high up here, how do I get back down?
Who is the best parent, Mum or Dad? We went to Geddfest this Sunday, great family atmosphere, a wide range of music and yummy cider! I was struck by the attentive Dad sitting close tending to his daughter. He was constantly feeding this little tot, making sure she had her drink, slapping on the sun cream, adjusting her hat and so on. I was going to say to the Mum what a great job he had done, but stopped as I wondered why? Do I congratulate every Mum for doing a great job? Would I be patronising him to say this, when that was what he was meant to do? Does my noticing mean other Dads don’t do a great job? I ended up feel-
ing sexist and kept my mouth shut. Yes, OK, Dad can’t breastfeed little one, but everything else he can do, once babe has arrived. The modern man is more tuned in to shared parenting and not leaving it all to Mum. Even though, I think we gravitate to certain roles within the parenting job brief. Of course some parents don’t have the luxury of sharing the role and they certainly don’t do half a job. Hormonally the Mother is driven to attend to the childs every need. Her ear is tuned to the cry, depth of vision narrowed to the vicinity of the child, and there is a deep down internal tug that makes it nearly impossible to ignore
the demands for attention. But you modern Dads rock, with your practical help and parenting, and well done Mums for giving Dads the space and confidence to try and succeed in every day practical parenting. My Father tells me he would have been mocked for pushing a pram, so we should celebrate that life has changed so much. And to the Dad on Sunday, well done! We all deserve praise for a job well done, whatever we do and who ever we are. Clare Szurek, mother to 3 and owner of mocha-mama, the cafe for expectant and new parents in Kettering.
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Northants release White Rebels hit the ground running
Batsman fails to secure new contract > Cricket NORTHANTS have revealed that 32-year-old batsman Rob White will not be offered a new contract at the county when his current deal expires in September. The attacking batsman made his First Class debut in 2000 after working his way through the club’s age group system, and has spent his whole career at the County Ground, scoring over 5500 runs at an average of almost 33 in 112 appearances.
In 2002, Rob scored 277 not out against Gloucestershire and that remains the highest maiden century score in the history of English first-class cricket. During the same innings, he set the club’s record first wicket partnership of 375 with Mark Powell. A key member of Northants’ one-day set up over the years, Rob appeared for the Steelbacks in 70 t20 matches, holding the record for the most runs (1189) scored in that format for the club. Interim Head Coach David Ripley said: “We
RECORD HOLDER: Rob White wish Rob all the very best in his future career and thank him for his significant contribution to Northants Cricket.”
Teeing up for boys championship > Golf THE Countdown is on for this year’s Northamptonshire Boys Championship which will be contested on the Peterborough Milton course.
The young golfers will tee off on Wednesday August 8 and a field of 16 players from across the county is lined up for the competition. They include Tiger Adams from Wellingborough Golf. For more details visit www.northantsgolfunion.co.uk.
New side aims to spread the RL code
Cardoza is ambitious and wants the club to be as successful as it can be: He said: “We’re going to put everything we have THE Midlands’ first-ever professional rugby league side is beginning the countdown to the into this, to build the foundations for a club which 2013 season and is urging people from across can make it to the top. “We don’t expect it to happen overnight, but Northamptonshire to give the game a try. Northampton Rebels will make their debut in we know that with hard work, determination, and Championship One next season and will play their a bit of luck along the way, we’ll have as good a chance as anyone”. home games at the Sixfields Stadium. You can follow the Rebels on twitter @RebelsRL They have also formed a partnership with Super League side Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, who will and on Facebook. A new website at (www.rebelsrl. help to supply players, support both on and off co.uk) should be live at the end of August. the field, and will feature in a pre-season fixture at Sixfields. The Rebels will also maintain close links with amateur side Northampton Demons, who will be playing a double-header game at Sixfields on Sun- THE Rebels will begin life in Championship day July 29. One – which is the third-tier of the game in the The club’s formation has come about as the country. governing body of the game, the RFL, is looking The league currently includes some famous and to seek to spread rugby league across the country historic names from the game’s history such as Roexpand it to new areas. chdale, Doncaster, Barrow, Oldham and Workington. Chairman of the Northampton Rebels, David It also includes teams from both north and Cardoza, saw this as an ideal opportunity to bring south Wales and London. rugby league to the area. The drive into the East Midlands is the latest in He said: “League is such a fast-paced and excit- a number of attempts by RL bosses to broaden the ing game that it will attract people from all across game’s appeal beyond its Lancashire, Yorkshire the county, and beyond”. and Cumbria heartlands. The club are set to appoint their inaugural head Announcing the plan to fast-track clubs into the coach who will oversee both the first team - made semi-professional game last year RFL chief opup of regional talent and players on dual-registra- erating officer Ralph Rimmer said: “Having hartions from Wakefield - and the community work vested areas in the heartland, we need to grow the on which the Rebels will be built. market to add value to our competition.
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Code green for expansion
County’s travels end in disappointment > Bowls
Gets Brits hot under the collar With the school term ending in most parts of the UK today, the great summer getaway is about to begin. And with 79% of motorists expecting the roads to be busier this year than ever before due to the Olympics and more people staying in the UK for the summer holidays, it promises to be a stressful time for motorists. Car insurance specialist, Admiral questioned 2,000 motorists planning to go on car trips this summer and found that one in seven feel agitated about their upcoming trip. But what most stresses people out about car journeys? At the top of the list was traffic jams, with almost half (46%) the respondents saying they find them stressful, followed by other road users (29%), getting lost (25%) and the sheer volume of traffic (20%). Rounding out the top five was taking the kids (17%). The other road users they said stress them out most were caravans (39%), lorries (36%) and motorbikes (21%). As well as getting stressed, the survey showed a lack of planning on the part of many motorists, with almost one in five (18%) admitting they don’t plan their route beforehand at all and almost a third (29%) admitting they don’t check traffic reports before they head off.A quarter forget to buy something and have to do it en route, therefore extending their journey. Almost one in ten (9%) miscalculate the time it takes to get ready to leave, meaning they head off
later than expected, hitting all the traffic. And the time people leave home could have an impact on how busy the roads get. The most popular time for planning to leave was between 8am and 10am with almost two in five (38%) choosing this time. Busy lives have an impact on people’s planning as one in five say they don’t plan because they have too much to juggle with life in general. Almost one in five (18%) say they prefer to be spontaneous, while a similar number say they are just too lazy to plan their journey properly. Admiral Insurance spokesman said, “It’s also vital that people remember to put as much effort into planning their trip home as they do their trip away. The last thing you want to do is get rid of all that holiday relaxation by getting stressed on your return journey.” Admiral has created a video to help take the stress out of the great summer getaway. It features tips on how to beat the top 5 stress causing factors on summer journeys and expert advice from the Highways Agency on planning properly for your trip.
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE’S men and women’s teams were on the road early this month but returned from their travels winless. The women’s section visited East Leake bowling Club for their Middle England League match against Nottinghamshire and despite having two winning rinks and drawing another, lost the match by just nine shots. The final score was Northamptonshire 113 shots (5pts) – Notts 122 shots (12pts). The men’s section also lost out to Nottinghamshire in the Midland Counties BA match held in Nottingham. Two very good winning rinks picked up four points, but that was the only reward from the visit as the remaining four rinks were lost collectively by 56 shots to give the host county an overall win by 35. The final score was Northamptonshire 99 shots – Nottinghamshire 134 shots. The men also lost at narrowly in a home friendly against Essex at Roade Bowling Club. Despite each county having three winning rinks, Essex had more shots and took the match 102-128.
After the match County President John Chester presented a ‘Colt’ badge to Jonathan George and Les Parry of Wellingborough, and Glenn Munns of Wootton Grange, to mark their first matches for the county. Meanwhile, in the County League, Rushden Town BC beat Higham Ferrers Town BC eight points to two. GROUP 1 WELLINGBOROUGH THRAPSTON BURTON LATIMER CORBY GRAMPIAN CORBY FOREST IRCHESTER HIGHAM FERRERS RUSHDEN TOWN GROUP 2 KETTERING LODGE KETTERING MIDLAND BAND STEWART AND LLOYDS FINEDON TOWN DAVENTRY TOWN DESBOROUGH TOWN GEDDINGTON SWANSPOOL
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Youngsters’ pitstop Festival is fun TWELVE youngsters from Belarus were given a special, behind-the-scenes VIP tour of the Rockingham racing circuit. The visit was arranged by the Leicestershire branch of the charity Friends of Chernobyl’s Children, which provides a four-week respite holiday for youngsters still affected by the 1986 nuclear disaster.
As part of the tour, the eight to 11-years-olds, visited the heart of all motor racing circuit - Race Control. They also got a view of the surrounding countryside from the top of the main Rockingham grandstand before having a pitstop on the pit garage roof. They also experienced a lap of Europe’s fastest racing circuit.
WELLINGBOROUGH Rugby Union club has organised a special Festival of Fun day and is calling on the community to come down and give it a try. The day aims to promote the club and other local organisations and will take place on Saturday August 25, kicking-off at 10am. Attractions include touch rugby tournaments, a tug of war competition, live music and stalls and games.
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Young fans - free Under-16s go free scheme is launched at Steel Park of youth, and Town have entered both under-15 and under-16 age groups in the Midland Junior Premier League. Younger teams will compete against Football League and CORBY Town kicked off their free under-16 admission scheme when Northampton Town visited Conference opposition in regular competitive matches. And experience still counts at the club, Corby have Steel Park for a pre-season friendly. The offer to attract junior supporters into the ground signed former Premier League striker Leon McKenzie. McKenzie, who has played for Crystal Palace, Fulwill run through the club’s Blue Square Bet North ham, Peterborough United, Coventry City, Charlton campaign. Under-16s can also get a free season ticket and that Athletic, Northampton Town and Kettering Town is also gives them membership of the Corby Town Sup- best remembered for his successful spell in the Premier League at Norwich City. porters Trust. Manager Ian Sampson told www.corbytownfc.co.uk: The Steelmen kick off their league season on August “Signing Leon is great for the club. He has done pret18 with a home game against Vauxhall Motors. And the club is continuing to attract not only a young ty much everything during his career and has a vast amount of experience which will be invaluable to some audience, but talented young players. IN THE SWIM: Jamaican international Alia Shanee Atkinson is using Corby’s international It has held a series of trials for bys aged eight to 16 of the younger members of our squad. “I have managed Leon previously at Northampton and pool to launch her Olympic campaign over the summer with places in the new Junior Youth we get on really well with each other. I know that no matAcademy up for grabs. The academy will be run by Mark Peters, the club’s head ter who I play with him, he will get the best out of them.”
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Sampson triumphs over former club in pre-season tussle > Football NEW Corby Town manager Ian Sampson made it two pre-season wins out of two with a strong 2-1 victory over ex-club Northampton Town. Following a powerful 4-1 triumph over Harborough Town in mid-week, Sampson and his Steelmen squared up to an altogether more trying task, facing a side two leagues above them. However, it was to be Corby’s day, thanks in no small part to striker Ricky Miller and ex-Northampton forward Gregg Kaziboni. On a surprisingly fine summer day the deadlock was broken in the 18th minute by a move that epitomised a back-and-forth first half. Corby keeper Paul Walker palmed away a sublime 20-yard free kick from Chris Hackett and the resulting counter attack would see Miller battle his way past Cobblers’ keeper Neal Kitson and tap in from centimetres out. Miller almost had a second minutes later, his looping header from Ryan Semple’s cross evaded Kiston, but not Hackett, who cleared off the line. Corby combined well throughout, kept the pace high and matched the League Two outfit’s strength in almost every position. New faces and exCobblers contingent Kalziboni, Paul Walker, Andy Holt, Jason Crowe, Leon McKenzie and Michael Built showed promise and endeavour in a Steelmen side that started with only one player from last season, captain Paul Malone.
GOLDEN MOMENT: Ricky Miller and Leon McKenzie celebrate the first of Miller’s goals against Northampton in the Steelmen’s new kit Northampton’s attempts to hit back were thwarted consistently by Malone and his centre-back partner Holt. Even so, Northampton were seemingly still finding their range, the majority of their shots not troubling Walker in the Corby goal. Corby’s day would get even better as Miller popped up 25-yards out and hammered home a screaming shot across stranded keeper Kitson on 42 minutes. Northampton would bring on Lewis Wilson and powerhouse Adebayo Akinfenwa as part of wholesale half-time changes for both sides and it would have an immediate effect, turning the tide of the game towards
the men in neon yellow. As the away side’s pressure grew, Corby looked in danger of conceding, Ishmael Demontagnac’s towering header struck the crossbar and Lewis Wilson’s blazing shot was just over. Northampton’s endeavour would eventually pay off as John Johnson was bundled down in the box and Jake Robinson coolly converted the spot-kick. Akinfenwa would come closest to an equaliser as he met a deadly cross from Lewis Hornby, but the resulting header would creep narrowly wide of the post. Corby would eventually hang on, despite a barrage of late pressure from Northampton.
metre and 200 metre breaststroke as well as the 50 metre Freestyle in INTERNATIONAL swimmers London. Alia is already a seasoned Olymfrom across the globe have been making last minute prepara- pian. She competed in her first tions for their Olympic medal games in 2004 as a 15-year-old and returned four years later and bids in Corby. The town’s international pool has also represented her country has become the pre-Games train- in the Commonwealth Games. Youngsters from Woodnewton ing camp for a host of swimming talent - including Jamaica’s Alia Primary School met the swimmers during a special visit to the pool Shanee Atkinson. Alia, 23, has been joined at the and presented the Israeli team with pool alongside the Israeli swim- a piece of artwork they created. Jamaican Olympic Swimmer ming squad, who have been using it to get some valuable train- Alia Atkinson signs autographs ing time in before heading for the for pupils of Woodnewton School at the East Midlands International Olympic village. She will be competing in the 100 Swimming Pool in Corby.
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Chris signs in for Diamonds > FOOTBALL FORMER Corby Town defender Chris Hope has made a return to Rushden & Diamonds. Hope joined Corby from the Diamonds in 2009 before moving on to St Neots where he helped guide them to last season’s Southern League Central Division title. Speaking to the Diamond’s official website he said: “I have been behind the reformed club from day one, they had a great campaign last season and I am really DIAMOND: Chris Hope happy to be back. “I want to be part of the group in senior football. I would like to that gets this club off the ground think my experience will help.”
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