Bakeries

One bite into this snack and I knew Duston Village Bakery has The Joy

Steve - February 6, 2023

I have unfair expectations of many people - the sports teams I support, the politicians I don't vote for, even Jesus - but perhaps the most unreasonably high expectations I have of anyone are for bakeries. My expectations are so...

Latest News

NewsHilary Scott - June 11, 2026

Ready for final Friday Night Lights of the season? Saints certainly are, with a home derby and a farewell to Furbs

I've been mulling over whether to start off by talking about how Friday night's semi final is George Furbank's...

Gardening

Bee-Movie time with Steve in our Northampton garden

Hilary Scott - June 6, 2026

Reviews

Made in Northampton Party Season’s parenting stereotypes broke me with a single line – theatre review, Royal& Derngate

Hilary Scott - April 11, 2026

Culture

Review: Toxic masculinity confronted with courage and humour in Top Gs Like Me

Steve - February 27, 2026

Reviews

Not for those with a heart condition – jump scares and a twisty conclusion dominate 2.22 A Ghost Story at Northampton’s Royal and Derngate

Hilary Scott - January 15, 2026