Community

Director Ashley Samuels-McKenzie

Major grants initiative relaunches with £150,000 in funding for community groups

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esbs Announces Q2 Charity Beneficiaries

Landlord Chris Bracegirdle rides into the Bloomfield Brewhouse on horseback for St Georges Day.

Moment patriotic landlord rides into pub and orders pint...on a HORSE

Thank you to Poppy

Local youngster raises funds for community litter picking group

It premiers Monday 5th May at 10 PM

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82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growth

Family firms need four relatives of all ages to thrive, study finds

Olympic Champion Joe Fraser launches gymnastics club in Lichfield, UK

Ad Feature Olympic champion Joe Fraser launches UK gymnastics club

Harvey Dale.

Ex-landlord's epic mission to save beloved UK boozers

The volunteers of Trawden, Lancashire.

Britain's 'most community-minded village' owned and ran by residents

IOLLA, was founded in 2015

Ad Feature Leading UK eyewear brand celebrates 10 years - with product expansion

The Axe and Compass pub biker group with Jeanette Walsh/UGC

Cracking start to Northamptonshire Easter egg appeal

Farzana Aldridge who is campaigning to become MO of the Kingsley Ward in Mays local elections with the Easter Bunny

Northampton pub giving back to children of the community

The Gower Peninsula in Swansea is one of the best places to live in the UK, according to the Sunday Times. This fabulous four-bedroom house looks out over Langland Bay, with its lovely sunny beach, and the nearby golf course.

11 remarkable homes as best places to live in the UK are named

HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, is now in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard home

National Lottery Open Week is back and it's bigger than ever

Footage released by Warwickshire Rural Crime Team shows the moment a lorry driver smashed into the 5ft-tall William Gladstone memorial cross in Lea Marston, Warwickshire, in August 2024.

Watch: Moment trucker smashes into 1905 memorial causing £40k damage

Hedgerow and tree planting, led by RAIN and Woodland Dwelling

Community invited to join hedgerow and tree planting events in Wootton and Sudbo...
Local residents, schools, and community groups are invited to take part in a series of tree and hedgerow planting events this week as part of ongoing efforts to boost biodiversity and improve natural flood management in two Northamptonshire catchments.
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Five inspirational women shortlisted for awards ahead of International Women’s D...

Mark Seymour (Right) in action coaching at a Pan Disability session for Northampton Town FC Community Trust.

Northampton Town Hero recognised by EFL Community Heroes Campaign

There is a DKMS Donor Drive being held at Empowerment Training Centre and the Picturedrome this weekend 21-23 February 2023

Community takes on 4x4x48 Challenge to save lives

Bristol Cathedral

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BG - 001 - A typical street scene at a Barratt Homes development

Developer celebrates contributions to Northamptonshire communities this New Home...

Veterans can have their independence and continue living comfortably in their own homes

Ad Feature UK veterans can claim 'discount' for more affordable mobility care

Cynthia Spencer Hospice supporters ready for the Twilight Walk

Walk, glow and make your own light show in Twilight Walk

Banbury United FC

Banbury United FC to play first match in newly named ‘Spencer Stadium’ this week...

Gen Z is increasingly turning to the divine to help them cope with an ever-complex world

Young people are bigger believers in God than their elders, study

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Silent Crime Documentary: The untold stories of victims

By providing fathers with tips, advice and a supportive network of people with similar experiences, SENDS 4 Dad has allowed some families to stay together and improved men’s mental health.

Community for fathers with SEND children entering 10th year of ‘vital’ support
A community group for fathers and male carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has entered its tenth anniversary year of providing “vital” support.
Katie Wheatley

A volunteer helping out at Cynthia Spencer Hospice donation station.

Calling all volunteers: Northampton, we need you

Colin Richards owner of T.V.L Allstar Video rental store in Haverhill, Suffolk.

People bring grandkids to my DVD rental shop for the retro experience

Otto the cat being rescued from a 40 feet-tall tree by Knighton Countryside Management in Weymouth, Dorset.

Heartwarming moment terrified cat gets rescued by workmen

Happy Piranha store owner Martin Gaunt (centre) outside his store with sons Sam and Josh.

Shopkeeper makes 50 citizen's arrests to tackle town crime "epidemic"

Paul Roberts created an interactive display which sings and talks to visitors.

Our village has over 200 snowmen...including a newlywed snow couple

Sally Jane Jordan said that community is the essence of what we do and hopefully Santa will visit us for years to come.

Santa Claus to return to Ecton Brook!

More than 24 houses signed up to take part in Upton, and they are encouraging families to come and make the most of this free and feel-good activity throughout December.

Community pulls together to offer wholesome ‘window advent calendar’ walk

Asda sells 60k of its £1 winter warmer deal - where you can get it and end date (Photo: Alan - stock.adobe.com)

Asda relaunches £1 winter warmer deal for over 60s

CCTV captures a tractor driving fast through floodwater in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.

Watch: Man arrested after driving tractor through flooded town

Shares range from as little as £25 to £70 and investors can buy up to £10,000 worth of shares.

Ad Feature Gallop into Christmas with the perfect gift for horse lovers

Trees are decorated to a different theme each year

Community comes together for Christmas Tree Festival

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Be part of Northampton’s new photography project: The Human Tapestry

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Gareth chose a mushroom pasta dish for one of his four meals

I've just ordered four meal kits for £3 and I can't wait to try them

Great-grandfather Vin Wardman has turned his mobility scooter into a real-life Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, inspired by the 1968 film.

Watch: Man, 92, converts mobility scooter into Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

A cannabis farm with an estimated street value of around £2.7million was discovered on Friday 8 November in Telford.

Watch the moment chainsaw-wielding police smash £2.7m cannabis factory

Ad Feature Change your retirement life with one-bedroom homes in Daventry

Leon Marseglia (left), Co-founder and CEO of Youth Group UK, and Jack Parsons (right), Co-founder and Group CEO of Youth Group.

Ad Feature Youth Careers Launches to Support Social Mobility Youth

Futures Housing Group colleagues, customers and partners on one of their community project events.

East Midlands housing association hosts community project week

As an Official Partner, the brands will gain global visibility throughout the Premier League season at all home matches, including 19 Premier league matches and domestic cup games

Ad Feature Nottingham Forest FC lands another sponsorship deal

‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

Invitation to the festival for the general public and Co-op members.

"Our Town: The Festival" improving our Northamptonshire community, together

Molly Bulmer and Alicia Richards have been given official commendations for their bravery in stopping an intruder at Birley Academy, preventing 'what could have been the most unimaginable tragedy'. Photo: South Yorkshire Police / PA

Teacher tackled glass-wielding school intruder to prevent tragedy

The landlady at the King Billy, Rachel Nash (pictured) has issued a 'USE IT OR LOSE IT' warning to patrons.

Future of rock bar in doubt as landlady issues 'USE IT OR LOSE IT' warning

The concept of Ma'rket was launched three months ago by Olivia Sear, who moved to the town from Stafford two years ago and is a first-time mother to her daughter.

Meet the mother behind a new pre-loved shopping event and community for families

Dr Pinball Mark Squires at his home in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire where he fixes and restores pinball machines.

I've fixed over 500 retro gaming machines...I get called 'Dr Pinball'

Blend until you have a paste, before adding EEVO and water.

I attempted to recreate the vegan pesto I had at an Italian restaurant

Macmillan event at unitarians

Northampton Unitarians Meeting House opens its doors