It was run from offices on Cross Street in the city centre, until ceasing operations in 2008.

A localised edition was published from 1980 to 1984 and from then titled the Oundle Standard.

Since then Sharman & Co. have been providing newspaper printing services to clients including the major regional publishers, independent local and specialist publishers, corporate communications departments, political parties, foreign language publishers, councils and universities.

[5] The paper was owned by Midland Weekly Media, part of Trinity Mirror.

[7] An earlier proposal, which would have seen rival Johnston Press purchase the papers, was rejected by the Competition Commission.