Hello friends,
Mid-December brings weighty matters to our doorstep, from courtroom dramas rooted in our community to active searches reminding us we're all in this together. In a town where we know our neighbours, these stories demand attention—here's the full context to stay sharp and supportive.
Murder Trial Reaches Key Moment:
At Northampton Crown Court, the jury hearing the case against a 14-year-old girl charged with the March stabbing death of 43-year-old Ms Bednarczyk (over 140 wounds in a brutal local incident) received a majority verdict direction on Dec 15. A psychiatrist detailed the defendant's "distressing" mental disorder during post-arrest assessments, adding layers to this tragic saga, shaking our close-knit area—verdict awaited.
Rape Probe Needs Your Eyes:
Following a Nov 11 assault, a 61-year-old man was arrested and bailed; detectives now hunt a key witness who chatted with the teenage victim at Morrisons on Oxford Street (5:10-5:20 pm) and anyone spotting her in nearby BTS Park. Check your CCTV/doorbells—every tip to 101 could crack it.
Council's 4-Year Vision Approved:
Approved: On Dec 12, North Northants Council passed a comprehensive Corporate Plan mapping service upgrades, infrastructure fixes, and resident-focused goals—blueprint for smoother roads, better bins, and thriving local life through 2029.
Teen Mohammed Still Missing:
15-year-old Mohammed (around 5ft 8/9in) disappeared from Wellingborough around 1 pm on Dec 13—police are combing footage and appealing widely for sightings, stressing community vigilance in our networked neighbourhoods.
Nene Wetlands Draw Holiday Crowds:
The Visitor Centre's Wildlife Wander on Dec 3 and Behind-the-Scenes Beaver Tours on Dec 6 gave families crisp-air escapes amid beavers and birds—slots filling fast for winter walks in our natural backyard.
Chamber Gala's Broader Impact:
The Dec 5 awards night at the Golf Club went beyond Greenways, spotlighting innovative firms and resilient leaders fuelling Wellingborough's economic heartbeat.
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Cheers,
AL Jenith
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