A Rushden road was closed for several hours while work was carried out to secure an ‘unstable’ tree. Bedford Road was out of action for several hours yesterday (Tuesday) following issues with an oak tree in Jubilee Park and the resulting clear-up. A spokesman for Rushden Town Council said: “A large limb of a mature oak tree in Jubilee Park failed late yesterday morning. "Council officers cordoned off the area and waited for contractors to arrive on site in the afternoon to commence removing the... Read this story