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Shakespeare celebrated at Abington Park Museum in Northampton

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:37:27 GMT

Northampton’s links with Shakespeare have been celebrated in a new exhibition inside Abington Park Museum.

Workbridge Centre hosts spring craft fair

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:32:47 GMT

A spring craft fair was held at the Workbridge Centre, a charity in Northampton which helps people with mental health problems.

Zombies needed for performance at county pub

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:22:30 GMT

An appeal has gone out to people across the county who could be part of a zombie invasion this weekend.

Mum-of-two who is recovering from ovarian cancer is leading charge for Northampton’s Race For Life

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:53:50 GMT

A mother-of-two from Northampton who is recovered from treatment for ovarian cancer is urging others to sign up for the town’s Race for Life.

Business leaders from Northamptonshire voted the best in the region

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:54 GMT

Four business leaders in Northamptonshire have scooped awards in the Institute of Directors East Midlands Directors of the Year awards.

New operations manager to oversee Stagecoach depot relocation in Northampton

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:11:03 GMT

Stagecoach has appointed a new operations manager at its depot in Northampton.

Factory worker praised for 40 years of service with foam manufacturer in Northampton

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:47:10 GMT

An expanded foam manufacturer in Northampton has celebrated the length of service of one of their factory production employees.

Former Northampton man publishes Web Hosting For Dummies book

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:18:10 GMT

A internet expert who moved from Northampton to America seven years ago has published a new book, Web Hosting For Dummies.

Primary school children in Northampton given a boost for SATs week with free breakfasts

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:21 GMT

A primary school in Northampton received free breakfasts all week after food company Kellogg’s donated the cereal to the school’s breakfast club.

Adult learners awards praise Northampton councillor for overcoming dyslexia

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:38:35 GMT

A borough and county councillor in Northampton has been praised by adult learning experts after overcoming dyslexia.

13 week restoration of stately home’s ballroom is now complete

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:23:42 GMT

A 13-week restoration project to restore the magnificent painted ceiling in the ball room of Stanford Hall, on the Northamptonshire-Leicestershire border has been completed.

New Northamptonshire studio offers residents chance to try their hand at pottery

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:19:34 GMT

A new Northamptonshire pottery studio will open its doors for residents to try their hand at the skill.

New chairman for Daventry District Council

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:01:23 GMT

A new chairman of Daventry District Council was sworn in at the annual council meeting last night.

Cobblers fans queue to see the play off cup at Northampton shopping centre

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:42:40 GMT

Cobblers fans queued to get their photograph taken with the trophy they are hoping their team will lift at Wembley on Saturday.

Cobblers sponsors back the boys ahead of Wembley

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:10:13 GMT

A Northampton estate agents will celebrate their six year sponsorship deal with the Cobblers as the team play at Wembley on Saturday.

Northampton estate marks four years of improvements

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:04:16 GMT

A Northampton estate marked its fourth birthday as one of the UK’s most successful Business Improvement Districts.

‘Boothroyd Balti’ created in honour of Cobblers’ manager Aidy

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:11:41 GMT

Cobblers’ fans can enjoy a “powerful and fiery” curry created in honour of Wembley-bound Northampton Town FC manager Aidy Boothroyd.

Children tackle mental health stigma

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:28:02 GMT

Students and school children in Northamptonshire have won awards for drawing attention to the stigma of mental illness.

Great night for “best grassroots football club” in Northampton

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:27:21 GMT

More than 250 parents and children turned out for the awards night of Northampton’s “best grassroots football club”.

Duchess of York visits Brixworth group

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:26:46 GMT

Staff at a centre for adults with learning disabilities said they were “deeply touched” after the Duchess of York visited the Brixworth-based business.