Andrea Pluck

United Kingdom

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Journalist at BBC

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Northampton car club helps people with mental health struggles

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrea Pluck

Car club helps people with mental health strugglesAndrea PluckBBC News, NorthamptonshireAndrea Pluck/BBCBreaking Silence was formed by Lani Tebbutt after she posted inspirational quotes alongside her car photography on social mediaA woman who founded a car club to help people struggling with their mental health said the events had given people a reason to leave the house and make new friends.
Women's Rugby World Cup fan zone plan for Northampton town centre

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrea Pluck

Market square fan zone for Women's Rugby World CupAndrea PluckBBC News, NorthamptonshireWest Northamptonshire CouncilThe fan zone will be in Northampton Market SquareA town centre market square will be transformed into somewhere for fans to enjoy the Women's Rugby World Cup this summer. West Northamptonshire Council has announced that the square in Northampton will host the fan zone, which will feature a big screen and a licensed bar. It will be open on each group matchday of the competition.
Northampton police officer sacked over speeding offence

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrea Pluck

PC sacked over speeding offenceAndrea PluckBBC News, NorthamptonshireBBCA police officer accused of gross misconduct over a speeding offence has been sacked without notice. Northamptonshire Police said Dale Hillyer was clocked driving at 37mph (60km/h) in a 30mph zone while he was on duty on 17 May. He provided misleading information regarding the urgency of his journey, the force said. A spokesperson said Mr Hillyer was at the disciplinary hearing on 19 and 20 March and denied the allegations.
Plans for large leisure complex on new Kettering estate revealed

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrea Pluck

Plans for large leisure complex revealedAndrea PluckBBC News, NorthamptonshireNadia LincolnLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceDavid Lloyd Leisure and Hanwood Park LLPThe proposed sports and leisure facilities would be located on the new Kettering estate off Hanwood Park Avenue in KetteringDetailed plans for a large health and wellness club on a new housing estate have been unveiled.
Plans for large leisure complex revealed

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Pluck |Nadia Lincoln

Detailed plans for a large health and wellness club on a new housing estate have been unveiled. Gym group David Lloyds Clubs has submitted proposals to North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) to build a health, racquets and wellness club in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The proposed sports and leisure facilities would be located on the new Kettering estate off Hanwood Park Avenue, near junction 10 of the A14.
Kettering community to tidy up town centre in spring clean event

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrea Pluck

Community to tidy up town as part of spring cleanAndrea PluckBBC News, NorthamptonshireJames Grant/BBCThe Great Kettering Spring Clean will begin at the town centre clock and will last for four hoursVolunteers equipped with litter pickers, sponges and paint brushes are to take part in a town's community spring cleaning event as part of a national environmental campaign.
Irchester lamb-feeding event expanded ahead of its spring return

1 month ago | bbc.com | Andrea Pluck

Lamb-feeding event expanded ahead of spring returnAndrea PluckReporting fromNorthampton, NorthamptonshireNorth Northamptonshire CouncilThe annual lamb-feeding experience will take place across the Easter holidays. A popular lamb-feeding event has been re-designed and expanded ahead of its return this spring.
Father of murdered teen calls for youngsters to ditch knives

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Annabel Amos |Andrea Pluck |Kate Bradbrook

The father of a 16-year-old boy killed while walking home from school says he wants to start a foundation in his son's name to discourage youngsters from carrying and using knives. Rohan Shand, known as Fred, died after being stabbed on Harborough Road in Northampton on 22 March 2023. On Saturday, an outdoor memorial service was held to honour the teenager and send a message about the harm caused by knife crime.
Father of murdered Northampton teen Rohan Shand plans anti-knife foundation

1 month ago | bbc.com | Annabel Amos |Andrea Pluck

Father of murdered teen calls for youngsters to ditch knivesAnnabel Amos & Andrea PluckBBC News, NorthamptonshireReporting fromNorthampton, NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshire PoliceRohan Shand died after being stabbed in Kingsthorpe, Northampton in March 2023 The father of a 16-year-old boy killed while walking home from school says he wants to start a foundation in his son's name to discourage youngsters from carrying and using knives.
Tree planting begins to protect Wootton flood-prone areas

1 month ago | bbc.com | Ollie Conopo |Andrea Pluck

Tree planting begins to protect flood-prone areasOllie Conopo & Andrea PluckBBC News, NorthamptonshireBBCRussell Horsey, from Woodland Dwelling, has led two tree-planting sessions in Wootton so far. More than an acre of woodland is to be planted across two flood-prone areas as part of an initiative to boost flood resilience. Residents and schools in Wootton and Sudborough, Northamptonshire, have been invited to take part in three tree-planting sessions to assist natural flood management.