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News

The view from the leisure centre balcony: as another by-election looms, see how election counts work from the press room

Hilary Scott - February 28, 2024

Hilary Scott reflects on Labour's second by-election win in the early hours of February 16 and how the media coverage really works when you cast your vote Election counts are a funny old job as a reporter. You know it's...

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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