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Northampton Saints announce 7s squad

The Northampton Saints squad has been announced for this weekend’s Singha Premiership Rugby Sevens Series, which is being played in its entirety at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. All 12 players are either currently in or...

Stunning pictures from Colour Run for the Hope Centre

Runners brought a splash of colour to Abington Park in Northampton when they pulled on their trainers to raise money for Northampton Hope Centre. Photographer Dave Ikin captured the action in the pictures below.

NeneQuirer names its first UoN Journalist of the Year

The first NeneQuirer Journalist of the Year Award was presented to Kady Middleton on her graduation from the University of Northampton multi-media journalism course. Kady achieved a first after being mown down by a drunk driver in a hit and...

First visitors to Rushden Lakes

Campaigners who lobbied for the creation of the giant Rushden Lakes retail park on the A45 have had a sneak preview of the site. A statement from Crown Estates said: On Thursday 20 July, Rushden Lakes welcomed its first visitors, nearly...

Do we have to choose between cars and breathing in poison?

Across the UK, children are walking to school along roads choked with both traffic and with pollution. These issues are inextricably linked, and although medical professionals are reluctant to suggest cause, incidences of respiratory disease are higher in the...

Cheese of the month: Carlton Sheep’s Cheese

Steve & Caroline Ward , owners of St Giles Cheese bring you their choice fromage of the month A fresh Ewes milk cheese made just across the county border at Valley view farm in Carlton, Bedfordshire. Steve and Bev farm...

Why we will never let our heroes win in the end

Lena Davis of the Caring Sharing Trust in Cogenhoe reflects on how we punish those we put on a pedestal... Do you yearn for someone to admire? Someone who is wise and warm and caring? Someone to lead the Country,...

House of Fraser reveals new ‘sustainable and green’ store with champagne bar and 8-metre ‘living wall’ at Rushden Lakes development

House of Fraser will be opening its first store at an out of town retail and leisure complex at the £140 million Rushden Lakes development in Northants. The newly constructed department store will not only be House of Fraser’s first...

University of Northampton gets GOLD in new TEF awards for teaching excellence

The University of Northampton has been given the Gold Award in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework – the highest rating possible which places it among the elite of the UK’s higher education institutions. The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) has been...

Pictures from the first event of the Day5 Testimonial year

Christian Day's testimonial year got underway with a Lions Breakfast and a fun day at Northamptonshire County Cricket. The Lions Breakfast was even able to celebrate a win in a thrilling game before the entertainment continued at the County Ground. Saints...
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They say Saints are revolutionaries but in this town it is just common sense: Northampton and the identity of English rugby

Following England Rugby's recent defeat by South Africa, discussions around the 'English identity' in rugby have intensified. Critiques suggest England's current style is overly focused on brute strength rather than creativity. In contrast, Northampton Saints exemplify a successful approach grounded in basic skills and inclusivity, potentially signalling a need for a shift in England's rugby philosophy.
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