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Pictures from Fun Colour Rush in Northampton

First of all it was going to be at Abington Park, then it moved to the Racecourse, then at the 11th hour it moved back to Abington Park... The Fun Colour Rush hopped about the town to avoid unofficial traveller...

Let’s stop being snobs about Northampton Town Festival

Northampton Town Festival has been the victim of snobbery over the years. Among the eclectic mix of events that make up the public social calendar in a Noho summer, this is the one that is 'the commercial one'. A lot of...

Battle of Northampton memorial walk

The annual Battle of Northampton memorial walk is tonight. Historian Mike Ingram will lead a tour of the battlefield from 7pm, starting at Queen Eleanor's Cross where a wreath will be laid in memory of the thousands who died in...

Story of swan family takes a grim turn

A family of swans photographed by Dave Ikin appears to have been hit by catastrophe. Dave had followed the development of the swans and signets since they were eggs and had been hoping to get a shot of the babies...

Dave searches for elusive picture at swan lake

Photographer Dave Ikin has been watching the progress of a new swan family in one of Northampton’s many pocket parks. Having spotted the nest and the eggs he watched out for developments on his daily dog walks and was hoping...

College students are Cool for Summer

There were some great bands playing at Northampton College’s Cool for Summer end of year show, delivering slick sets and superb vocals. The students finish each term with a show and this was the big one - the end of...

What would a fashion show for real people look like?

Organisers are celebrating the success of ‘Eclectic Catwalk’ which took place at Northampton’s  Guildhall, writes Liz Carroll-Wheat. Age UK, School of Life and Voluntary Impact Northampton worked with local businesses to create a truly different catwalk fashion show. The whole project created models from...

The secret ingredient that makes Northampton County Beer Festival at Becket’s Park such a success

You have to hand it to Northampton Beer Festival, nothing brings the town together quite like it. It enjoyed its best opening night since it moved to Becket’s Park on Friday, despite competition from soul king Lionel Richie performing at...

Video insight into the miniature world of Jane Percival

Jane Percival is a miniaturist. It has been the work of a lifetime making two buildings packed with detailed furniture and fittings - one based on the Ambush Street Co-op in Northampton. Photographer Dave Ikin took these pictures of what...

Walter Tull memorial gets makeover

The famous memorial to black footballer and war hero Walter Tull at Sixfields, Northampton is getting a new lick of paint. Our photographer spotted Kettering stonemasons AJ Mills working on the distinctive lettering on the memorial in blazing sunshine on...
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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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