Everything I could find that has been written about my work, from the Northants Telegraph to the Indian national press. If I have missed something, let me know. Links open the original publication.
2026
- 26 Aug 2026‘I did not come into public life for a label’: Former Wellingborough mayor leaves party to serve as independent town councillorNorthants Telegraph, William Carter“Whatever you vote, whoever you are, whichever part of this town you live in, you are my job.”
- 23 Jun 2026Opinion: We were promised change. Wellingborough is still waitingNorthants Telegraph opinion column, written by Cllr Raj Mishra, on policing and community safety in the town
- 16 May 2026Wellingborough ‘in the very best of hands’ as mayor elected for forthcoming yearNorthants Telegraph, William Carter“It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve as mayor of Wellingborough.”
- 15 May 2026‘Wellingborough has been quiet for too long about what has happened to it’Northants Telegraph, Neil Burkett“I love this town. I have served it as mayor for the past year, and I have spent that time meeting its residents, walking its streets, and listening to its problems.”
- May 2026The Mayor: Cllr Raj Mishra, 2025 to 2026, raised £6,421.38 for the Veterans Community Network and Together for Short LivesWellingborough Town Council
2025 · Local press
- 11 Dec 2025New Premier shop in Wellingborough the 5,000th in the UK as mayor cuts ribbon at official openingNorthants Telegraph, William Carter
- 10 Nov 2025In pictures: Hundreds gather for Wellingborough Remembrance service at Broad GreenNorthants Telegraph, William Carter
- 6 Oct 2025Launch of Wellingborough mayor’s ‘MindfulYou’ app hopes to ‘support the mental health and well-being of our community’Northants Telegraph, William Carter
- 15 Jul 2025New Wellingborough Mayor opens showhomeNorthants Telegraph, Sam Smith“It was a pleasure to open the new showhome at Stanton Cross and see first hand the progress being made on this important development.”
- 19 Jun 2025New Mayor to open Wellingborough showhomeNorthants Telegraph, Sam Smith
- 6 Jun 2025Swanspool tennis courts transferred to town council to help facility become ‘a vibrant hub for tennis in Wellingborough’Northants Telegraph, William Carter
- 1 Jun 2025Meet Wellingborough’s new mayor Raj Mishra who hopes to ‘foster a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous community’Northants Telegraph, William Carter“Together, we will build a brighter future for our town.”
- 23 May 2025‘Historic moment’ as Swanspool Gardens and Pavilion transferred to Wellingborough Town CouncilNorthants Telegraph, William Carter
- 6 May 2025Meet your new Wellingborough town councillors as dust settles on 2025 local electionsNorthants Telegraph, William Carter
- 1 May 2025Election results: Victoria WardWellingborough Town Council
2025 · National and international press
- 20 May 2025Newly elected Mayor of Wellingborough Raj Mishra pledges collaborative community approachiGlobal News
- 20 May 2025Raj Mishra: How a farmer’s son from Mirzapur became the Mayor of WellingboroughThe Brighter World
- 19 May 2025Mirzapur-born Raj Mishra becomes Mayor of UK’s Wellingborough townAsiaOne
- 17 May 2025Raj Kumar Mishra: UP farmer’s son elected as mayor of England’s market town WellingboroughThe Week
- 17 May 2025From UP to UK: Indian-origin Raj Mishra elected mayor of British townIndia Today
- 17 May 2025UP farmer’s son elected mayor in UKThe Tribune
- 17 May 2025Who is Raj Mishra? UP farmer’s son elected Mayor of WellingboroughFree Press Journal
- 17 May 2025Raj Mishra, a farmer’s son from Mirzapur, becomes Mayor of Wellingborough in UKThe Indian Eye
- 17 May 2025Rajkumar Mishra, farmer’s son from Mirzapur, elected Mayor of Wellingborough after first UK poll winThe Logical Indian“My journey is proof that with hard work and support, anyone can achieve their dreams, no matter where they start from.”
- 17 May 2025Who is Raj Mishra, a farmer’s son from UP’s Mirzapur, now Mayor of UK townTimes Now
- 17 May 2025Who is Raj Mishra? UP farmer’s son who became Mayor in UKDaily Jagran
- 17 May 2025Raj Mishra becomes first Indian-origin Mayor of Wellingborough, UKNewsX“I believe that every resident’s voice matters, and I am dedicated to ensuring that our town’s governance reflects the diverse needs and aspirations of our community.”
- 17 May 2025किसान के बेटे ने ब्रिटेन में कर दिया कमाल, मिर्जापुर के राज मिश्रा बने वेलिंगबोरो शहर के मेयरIndia TV (Hindi)
- 17 May 2025मिर्जापुर के लाल ने लंदन में बजाया जीत का डंका, बना इंग्लैंड का मेयरAsianet News (Hindi)
- 17 May 2025मिर्जापुर का लाल लंदन में छाया! किसान के बेटे राज मिश्रा ने कैसे ब्रिटेन में बजाया मेयर बनने का डंका?Hind First (Hindi)
- 17 May 2025यूपी के मिर्जापुर का लाल बना ब्रिटेन में मेयर, बेहद रोचक है राज मिश्रा की जीत की कहानीOneindia (Hindi)
- 16 May 2025UP farmer’s son, Raj Mishra, elected Mayor of market town Wellingborough in England’s NorthamptonshireNDTV
- 16 May 2025मिर्जापुर के राज मिश्रा बने ब्रिटेन के वेल्लिंगबरो के मेयर, पूरे गांव में जश्न का माहौलBharat Express (Hindi)
- 16 May 2025Raj Kumar Mishra elected Mayor of Wellingborough Town Council5 Dariya News
- May 2025किसान पिता भारत में चलाते हैं ट्रैक्टर और बेटा अंग्रेजों के देश में बन गया मेयरLokdesh (Hindi)
- May 2025NRI Raj Mishra elected as the Mayor of WellingboroughNRI Press
- May 2025Video: Mirzapur-born Raj Mishra becomes Mayor of WellingboroughAsiaOne, YouTube short
For journalists
I am happy to talk to local and national press about Wellingborough, Victoria Ward, town council matters, and the experience of moving from engineering into public life. Email rmishra@wellingboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk or use the contact form. A high resolution portrait is available on request.