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Charity bike ride raises cash for Northampton charity

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:01:08 GMT

A charitable man raised about £1,000 cycling more than 200 miles from Northampton to Cornwall.

Mr T lookalike brings you this week’s news from the Chron!

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:22:15 GMT

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Gardens at Canon Ashby House given £250,000 makeover

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:43:43 GMT

Visitors to a National Trust property in Northamptonshire this summer will be able to experience a spectacular remodelled 18th Century garden which has been achieved as the result of a £250,000 project.

Northampton digital marketing agency recognised for its work

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:53 GMT

A Northampton based digital marketing agency has received a top award.

Northamptonshire charity raises profile at Number 10

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:05:13 GMT

The Northamptonshire branch of disability charity Enrych used a Downing Street reception with the Prime Minister’s wife to raise awareness of their work.

Charity dog walk will raise awareness of rare condition

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:57:31 GMT

A charity walk for dogs and their owners is being held at The Racecourse to raise awareness of a rare neurological condition.

Family fun day pulls in the pounds for charity

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:12:37 GMT

A family fun day in Earls Barton raised £1,000 for Parkinsons UK.

Bill loses his long locks for Macmillan

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:09:10 GMT

A regular at a village pub decided to lose his long locks for charity in memory of lost loved ones.

Hundreds turn out for Old Northamptonians fun day

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:27:47 GMT

A Northampton rugby club celebrated its 90th birthday with a fun day attended by hundreds of people.

Riders for Health wins top award for project in The Gambia

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:02:52 GMT

A motorcycle and ambulance scheme in The Gambia has won an award for helping to deliver health care to people across the African country with the help of a Northamptonshire charity.

Events for children during half term holidays in Northampton

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:33:50 GMT

A range of activities will be held for children across Northampton during the half-term holidays next week.

Age UK urges Northamptonshire pensioners to claim benefits

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:30:04 GMT

Age UK Northamptonshire is urging pensioners to claim benefits they are entitled to, in the wake of new research which shows a third of older people are struggling financially.

Terminally ill 10-year-old receives a visit from acting royalty

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:28:22 GMT

A Northampton charity surprised a little boy suffering from terminal cancer with a visit from his idol.

Spring workshop to be held at Royal & Derngate

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:26:35 GMT

Parents of children aged under five years old are being invited to take part in a two-day Spring-themed creative workshop at Royal & Derngate during May half-term.

St John Ambulance volunteer from Northamptonshire is honoured

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:23:42 GMT

A St John Ambulance volunteer from Earls Barton has been honoured for her work with the first aid charity

Street football festival returns to The Racecourse

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:04:28 GMT

Hundreds of young footballers from across Northampton will gather at The Racecourse next week when the latest street football festival kicks off.

Northampton couple win award for their fire and flood restoration company

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:59:26 GMT

A Northampton business is celebrating after being named franchise of the year for its work in fire and flood restoration.

Charity skydive for estate agent Diana

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:56:48 GMT

A Northampton estate agent is doing a charity skydive at Brackley airfield to raise money for Action Aid on June 1.

Northampton charity wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:51:24 GMT

A Northampton charity scooped a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Visitors offered ‘unique’ backstage tour of Northampton’s Royal & Derngate theatre

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:03 GMT

Resident storyteller at Royal & Derngate Jo Blake Cave will be holding a unique backstage tour of the theatre on Tuesday May 28 and Wednesday May 29.