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Rare items from closed down pub on sale at an 'everything must go' auction

Nostalgic pictures from a night out at Isola Bar and NB's 14 years ago

33 Disco Henry photos from a 2009 Saturday night out down Bridge Street

Cricketer Gwladys Joan Davis, team captain and left-arm medium-fast bowler for the Northampton Ladies Cricket Club team, instructs players in the forward defensive stroke during batting practice in the nets on 6th May 1938 at Northampton cricket ground.

29 fascinating pictures which show life in Northampton over the last 100 years

Animals in Need

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for their forever home this week

The Olde Sun in Nether Heyford has closed its doors for good

Charming village pub near Northampton sadly closes its doors for good

This year's Christmas lights switch-on took place in Beckets Park and attended by thousands of people

CONFIRMED: Christmas lights switch-on 2024 will come back to town centre

The town centre is looking very festive following the lights switch on.

In pictures: Northampton town centre lit up for Christmas 2023

Tesco’s tree is made from the items that are needed the most at this time of year

Northampton shoppers urged to support food drive to help meet need during tough ...

Overhead view of Millers’ Field illustrative proposal

Miller’s Field planning application submitted

Homes and Gardens

Midlands-based housebuilder takes home prestigious win at the Housebuilder Awards 2023

Spitfire Homes crowned Small Housebuilder of the Year
Spitfire Homes, which has two collections of design-led homes in Northamptonshire, has been crowned Small Housebuilder of the Year at the Housebuilder Awards 2023.

All of this could be yours for an offer over £1 million.

Look inside 'modern masterpiece' home on the market for £1 million

Northamptonshire Fire is urging people to clean their chimneys ahead of using them this winter

Residents urged to sweep and maintain chimneys after recent fires

Park View Stables brick damage. Credit: Talbot Homes

27 homes to be built in Northamptonshire despite controversy

Spend just £1 to reserve a spot on all-day course in property deals and investments. Picture - supplied

Ad Feature Learn how school drop-out became a millionaire and defied the sceptics

The house is just off the Harborough Road in Kingsthorpe (pictures via rightmove)

Three to four-bedroom Northampton house to go up for auction

All of this could be yours for £1.1 million, when completed, or offers over £850,000, as the property stands now.

Take a look at stunning lake house on the market for £1.1 million

Pets

The RSPCA branch in Newton Road, Rushden

RSPCA launches welfare hub in Rushden to help Northamptonshire pet owners

The charity is offering free welfare advice and veterinary vouchersStephanie Weaver

Peak Edge Hotel: a relaxing dog friendly stay in the Peak District

Taking your dog on holiday does them good (photo: Adobe)

Tips for taking your dog on holiday

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

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Dogs take on special wedding roles
Dogs are making their mark at our weddings

Food and Drink

Hotels.com is offering up to £100 for 100 guests to spend on their unusual room service requests

These are the top 10 wacky room service orders - including diet water

Some of the weirdest room service demands include 'diet water', melted ice cream - and rice bowls for dogs.

These are the UK’s top 10 unexpected food and drink pairings

Aldi has cut the price of one of its top selling drinks ahead of the May bank holiday

Aldi slashes price of prosecco to under £5 for bank holiday

Lucozade hint return of two past favoured flavours on TikTok

Lucozade hint return of two past favoured flavours

Pepsi’s new recipe contains 57% less sugar than previous versions.

Pepsi makes major recipe change to their classic drink

Staycation

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

Bike & Boot: Explore the countryside with stay in Peak District hotel

Retro

Here's an aerial photo of the Market Square works which was taken on November 16 from the top of the Grosvenor Centre car park

More discoveries dating back hundreds of years found under Market Square
“MOLA continues to unearth and study Northampton’s rich and mysterious history.”

Christmas lights switch on events through the years...

Looking back at Christmas lights switch on events through the years

Nostalgic pictures from a night out at Groove and Lava nightclubs 14 years ago

30 Disco Henry photos from a 2009 Saturday night out at Groove and Lava

Freemasons local head Mark Constant and veteran Phil Scrannage manning the stand in Peterborough.

Freemasons help out with Poppy appeal

Remembrance Day 2023, Northampton. (Pictures: Kirsty Edmonds)

41 pictures from Northampton's Remembrance Sunday parade 2023

Family

In West Northamptonshire, 23 pupils had to look for a new school after being expelled

Record number of suspensions at West Northants schools in autumn term last year

Elsie Celebrating with her Family

Ex WAAF care home resident celebrates her 104th birthday

The lights switch is not in Market Square this year because of the ongoing work. Instead it will be in Becket's Park and there will be plenty to do...

Everything that is on at the Northampton Christmas lights switch on 2023

What originally began as their preschool children singing carols and Christmas songs, and only their families being invited along, has now been opened up to the public.

Sisters who own nursery continue Christmas light switch on in memory of father

Louise Pentland and daughter Pearl with the new Paddington Happy Meal toys and books

Northampton based creator Louise Pentland launches Paddington Happy Meal

Families will be able to skate free of charge at Becket's Park on Saturday November 25.

Free ice skating rink this weekend as part of Christmas lights switch on

Cars and Motoring

Drivers are invited to be among the first to experience the brand-new Volvo EX30 in person

Car retailer invites drivers for look at smallest and most sustainable model

The Dacia Spring will go on sale in the UK in mid-2024

Dacia confirms Europe’s cheapest electric car is coming to the UK

The UK's best and worst service stations for EV owners have been named (Image: Adobe Stock/Gridserve)

The UK's best and worst motorway service stations for electric cars

The car was stolen from outside a hotel in Yorkshire (Photo: Wheeler Dealers)

Wheeler Dealers classic Fiesta stolen ahead of star appearance

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Small Business Saturday takes place on Saturday December 2 and residents are encouraged to support Northampton businesses.

Everything you need to know about Small Business Saturday in Northampton

Inspectors said the microwave and fridge were dirty.

Cockroaches found at Chinese takeaway handed zero star food hygiene rating

Hundreds of shoppers flocked to the official opening of the new store in St James' Retail Park on Saturday morning (November 25)

PICTURES: Hundreds flock to opening of massive new Home Bargains superstore

The festive event took place in Becket's Park on Saturday November 25 and saw plenty of family activities like ice skating, silent discos, live entertainment and more.

39 pictures of festivities as Northampton Christmas lights switched on for 2023

The huge new Home Bargains in St James' Retail Park, Towcester Road opens at 8am on Saturday November 25.

Sneak peek inside the eagerly anticipated huge new Home Bargains shop

Weston Favell Food Bank fundraiser, Julie Parsons.

Do something different this Christmas with food bank’s reverse advent calendar

Number 13 is hosting weekly wine nights from December.

Owner of new Northamptonshire bar Number 13 hails successful opening and announc...

For every Tree Buddy delivery, the business co-founder Andy Cohen goes dressed an 'Andy the elf'.

Christmas-loving couple back for sixth year delivering ‘premium quality’ trees

Pippa Reeve is pictured at the entrance of her shop.

Northamptonshire farm shop with ‘little courtyard’ sells ‘amazing’ local produce

Former musician Andy Shaw and Tom Neal, manager at The Garibaldi, launched the ‘Matinee’ project – which has seen live performances take place most Saturdays and Sundays since.

Organiser hopes to ‘up the ante’ of live music at ‘best backstreet boozer’

Craig Callaghan is the founder of Pizza At 75, which he has run from his home in Towcester since March 2022.

Pizza chef smashes fundraising target to feed the vulnerable this Christmas Eve

Bite Street's "winter warmer" street food event at the Bell Plantation is planned for this Friday (November 24) until Sunday (November 26).

Bite Street announces collaboration with garden centre for street food event

The illuminated woodland trail will run from this Friday until December 31 at the historic venue, which means there will be five weeks to enjoy the all new route for 2023. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Delapre Abbey’s Winter Light Trail to return THIS WEEK with ‘improved’ route

Number 13 by Ember opened to the public on Saturday

'Wellingborough has been crying out for a place like this'

Get your Christmas celebrations pencilled in the diary.

10 Christmas menus to try – from as little as £16.50 for three courses

A refreshed bar, new soft furnishings and an enhanced dining area has given the pub a “new lease of life”, with the hope of providing guests with a relaxed and welcoming environment to enjoy.

Venue welcomes pub-goers back following ‘extensive two-week refurbishment’

For almost two decades, the Rotary Club of Northampton Becket has enabled families to visit Santa who may not be able to otherwise – all while raising money that is donated back into the community. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Full list of ‘sleigh stops’ where Santa will visit leading up to Christmas

The new Home Bargains store in Northampton is almost ready to open its doors to the public.

Opening time revealed for huge new Home Bargains store in Northampton