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Corby Conservative candidate will be chosen tonight

The Conservative candidate for Corby and East Northamptonshire will be chosen by party members tonight.

Louise Mensch resigned as MP earlier this month triggering a by-election in order to spend more time with her family in New York.

Labour's candidate is Andy Sawford, and Jill Hope is standing for the Liberal Democrats.

The election is due to be held in November.

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Three charged with Corby murder

Three people have been charged with the murder of a man in Irthlingborough in Northamptonshire.

The body of Glenn Clary, who was 60, was found in a house on Sunday (26 August).

John James York, 22, Gary Monaghan, 64, and Jennifer Louise Ryan, 46, all from Irthlingborough in Northamptonshire, appeared at Corby Magistrates' Court charged with murder.

They were remanded to appear at Northampton Crown Court next month.

Conservatives dismiss Strauss rumours

Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss Credit: ITV Central News

The Conservative party has dismissed a rumour that former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss wants to stand as the party's candidate in the Corby by-election. He resigned yesterday as England cricket captain blaming poor performance.

A Conservative source said

" We are not aware of any truth in it"

MP launches online messaging site

Corby MP Louise Mensch has launched her own online messaging website in Britain today Credit: PA

Corby MP Louise Mensch has launched her own online messaging website in Britain today, just in time for tonight's Euro 2012 quarter final.

Mrs Mensch took an internet "troll" to court earlier this month after she was abused online but that hasn't been put her off from creating her own social networking site.

Menshnn MENTION).dot.com works like Twitter and invites people to discuss a range of topics in different chat rooms.

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The day the Queen came to Corby - in pictures

Thousands welcomed the Queen to Corby this afternoon
Thousands welcomed the Queen to Corby this afternoon Credit: ITV Central
The Queen smiles at well-wishers as she arrives in Corby
The Queen smiles at well-wishers as she arrives in Corby Credit: ITV Central
The East Midlands International Pool where the Queen was entertained by synchronised swimmers  and cheerleaders
The East Midlands International Pool where the Queen was entertained by synchronised swimmers and cheerleaders Credit: ITV Central
The Queen as a spectator pool-side at the East Midlands International Pool
The Queen as a spectator pool-side at the East Midlands International Pool Credit: ITV Central
Carnival Queens greet Queen Elizabeth II
Carnival Queens greet Queen Elizabeth II Credit: ITV Central
Well-wishers queued from the early hours of this morning to meet Her Majesty
Well-wishers queued from the early hours of this morning to meet Her Majesty Credit: ITV Central
The people of Corby welcomed the Queen with an abundance of flowers and flags.
The people of Corby welcomed the Queen with an abundance of flowers and flags. Credit: ITV Central
The Queen went to the Corby Cube after the swimming pool where she was entertained by a choir and dancers
The Queen went to the Corby Cube after the swimming pool where she was entertained by a choir and dancers Credit: ITV Central

Thousands wait for Queen in Corby

Thousands waiting in Corby to see the Queen where she will end her day
Thousands waiting in Corby to see the Queen where she will end her day Credit: ITV Central

Thousands of people are in Corby, Northamptonshire to welcome the Queen.

This visit is Her Majesty's third visit to the town in her 60 year reign.

In the final destination of her day in the Midlands the Queen will meet Olympic swimmer Caitlin McClatchey whilst watching diving and snorkelling displays.

The Queen will then make her way to Corby Cube where she will be entertained by local musicians and unveil a plaque.

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