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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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ReviewsHilary Scott - April 11, 2026

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...

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

Reviews

Mog’s back to be a bothersome cat for Christmas – Review, Royal and Derngate, Northampton

Hilary Scott - December 16, 2025

Culture

No Wendy in this Peter Pan, but Poppy Sunshine is a Darling – Review: The All New Adventures of Peter Pan at Royal and...

Hilary Scott - December 8, 2025