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Fire up your engines: Pistons and Props is coming

From racing cars to aerobatics, it’s the big event that no petrol head or vintage fan can afford to miss. Time to get in gear for this year’s Footman James Sywell Classic Pistons and Props

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The average woman wears just five complete outfits on a loop

Emma Elsworthy

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WED2B of Wellingborough Road will open on Friday (July 28).

Popular bridal store to unveil new premises in Northampton

A new bridal retail shop, displaying gowns in a range of styles including boho and vintage, will open doors to brides-to-be this week in Northampton.

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Primark has recently started stocking size four clothing.

Northampton clothing retailer says eating disorders are not fuelled by size 0 clothes

A size six entrepreneur from Northampton started an online clothing store after finding shopping trips "unbearable" - as her favourite stores did not stock clothes in her size.

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More women are opting for trainers over heels

More women buying trainers than high heels

Women are swapping high heels for comfy trainers as they follow in the footsteps of fashion icons such as Victoria Beckham who have ditched skyscraper shoes.

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A survey says you should stop visiting Ibiza when you're 40

Taking selfies at 34 and visiting Ibiza at 40? You’re too old!

People should stop taking selfies at 34 and throw away their replica football shirts at 42.

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New women’s fashion boutique opens in Northamptonshire

Smart-casual women’s fashions at “fantastic prices” are being sold at a new shop in Wellingborough’s Nene Court.

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The first phase of Rushden Lakes is due to open next Spring

VIDEO: Another big name signs up for Rushden Lakes scheme

Joules is the latest name to sign up to the multi-million pound Rushden Lakes development.

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Debenhams will now stock XXXXXL clothing

Northampton department store to offer XXXXXL clothes

A Northampton retailer will now stock clothes to suit Britain’s expanding waistline - with sizes going up to XXXXXL.

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Nicos and Maria Firenze pictured in their leather goods shop, Nicola Firenze, Gold Street Mews. Nicos designs and makes the leather bags and coats on site.'Image: Ruth Supple'Photographs by Kelly Cooper NNL-160229-191720009

Bags of class...the talented designer who moved from Greece to Northampton to sell handmade leather goods

The economic crisis in Greece has led one talented designer and tailor to uproot his 30-year business selling handmade leather goods and bring it to Northampton, as Ruth Supple reports...

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Women are spending an average of five months of their working lives deliberating over what to wear according to a new survey

Women spend months of their lives choosing what to wear according to new survey

The average woman spends almost five months of her working life choosing what to wear, a study has revealed.

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International shoe designer to exhibit work in Northampton

An exhibition showcasing innovative and intriguing work by international shoe designer, Kobi Levi, will go on display at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery.

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Vintage glamour at Image Ball

Two hospices benefited from a night of glitz and glamour at the Image Vintage Ball held recently at Whittlebury Hall, near Towcester.

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Discover Northampton fashion finale puts town on map

FUNKY knits, plaids, fur and leather were all paraded on the catwalk at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate this week as a fashion show previewing autumn trends helped to put Northampton “on the map”.

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