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Fireworks from Northampton Racecourse

A gallery from the fireworks display at Northampton Racecourse on Saturday November 4, 2017.

Olympian Becky James adds to her medal haul with a Northamptonshire classic

Anna Murby tells the story of the 2017 Cycle 4 Cynthia, pictures are by Dave Ikin unless otherwise credited... She may have retired from an impressive sporting career last month but double world champion cyclist Becky James has just added...

Are you missing out on new childcare help?

Hilary Scott looks at the offer of free childcare provision for pre-schoolers and asks how effective it will be... There was a point, many years ago, when I earned ten pounds a month less than I paid in childcare. It sounds...

New Phipps gin unveiled

The restoration of the Albion Brewery buildings in Northampton reopened cellars and tunnelling that offered Phipps a new opportunity. The cool temperatures underground were perfect for producing gin and so a new range of Phipps Gins was created. The latest in...

Blisworth canal weekend in pictures

The annual festival of all things canal related took place at Blisworth this weekend. Dave Ikin took the pictures...

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.

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...

Northampton Town Festival pictures

Northampton's second town festival was held on The Racecourse with thousands of people visiting to watch arena performances and ride super-sized funfair rides. There was a music stage and trade village, balloon flights and both days ended with firework displays. Photographer...

Thready for anything

Pictures from Northampton College Fashion Show

Fast fashion’s global challenge starts with us

Hilary Scott discovers how the University of Northampton fashion department is designing for the future... The word ‘fashion’ will probably prompt one of two pretty polarised responses: a frivolous, superficial obsession of (mainly) women, or a crucial, confidence-boosting, creative reflection...
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Made in Northampton Party Season’s parenting stereotypes broke me with a single line – theatre review, Royal& Derngate

There was robust debate over a glass of pop following press night of Royal & Derngate's latest Made in...
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