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Hobbycraft Northampton is celebrating 30 years of serving local makers this World Mental Health Day, Saturday October 10

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Households urged to act quickly as pest infestations linked to anxiety

The second annual fundraiser was hosted on Sunday (August 30) at Bugbrooke St Michaels Football Club, once again in aid of mental health charity Mind in Northampton.

PICTURES: Dad honoured once again at charity football match hosted by loved ones

Former particle physics student Sam McCormack with Anwesha Sahu, researcher Pratishtha Rawat and professors Danny Steeghs and Elizabeth Stanway

Star wars: researcher launches national fight against astronomy cuts

Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5 - Keeping kids hydrated this summer is easier with Disney Toy Story bottles

Make hydration fun with these Disney Toy Story Thermos bottles

To celebrate Toy Story 5 arriving in cinemas, ODEON is launching the 'Play Them Forward' toy collection campaign this weekend.

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The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

Northampton Bhangra classes start on April 20 at Northampton High School

New Bhangra fitness classes launch as community charity drive continues

Gagan (left) and Kamil (right) will run four miles every four hours over the weekend of March 27 - 29 for mental health charity Mind Northamptonshire.

Runners to take on ‘David Goggins 48-Hour challenge’ for mental health charity

Over 50s say these stereotypes still exist because younger people make assumptions without experience.

The stereotype over 50s find most irritating is they’re bad with tech

We’ve found some of the best dual-drawer air fryer deals out there

The best cheap dual-drawer air fryer deals to buy this winter

Ashley Riley speaking in Northampton on International Men's Day 2025

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Sadly, Natalie Wood’s younger brother Sam, who fought a long battle with mental health challenges and addiction, lost his fight in March 2023 aged 30.

Sister hopes fundraiser will be as successful as the first in memory of brother

Women’s biggest barriers to participating in sport include the cost of participation, lack of access to suitable spaces – and equipment designed for men.

Women's biggest barriers to sport include the cost, access & equipment

80 per cent of Brits admit to being particular about things around their home.

Brits fume over ‘big light’, towel folds and seat snatchers

ThermoPest wants to highlight the proven success of controlled, high-temperature heat systems

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Experts have revealed a ‘go-to’ solution for tackling the emergence of bed bugs in the UK - it completely gets rid of them
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Women were more likely than men to feel worried about money, research reveals

One in three Brits say hiding money worries damages relationships

Troy Deeney and Taylor Gardner-Hickman met football fans to discuss club community projects that help them support each other

Troy Deeney eyes up a move to MasterChef or The Great British Bake Off

45 per cent of Brits believe they spend more time talking to people digitally than they do in person

Gen Z most often experience feelings of loneliness, study reveals

Pictured (L-R) are Kev, Richard and Brian crossing the finish line together at a previous running event

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Dual-drawer air fryers are perfect for family-sized meals - and they're cheap as chips right now

Best dual-drawer air fryer deals: family-sized air fryers from £39

Google Maps is a treasure trove of data

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The fundraiser was hosted on Sunday (August 24) at Bugbrooke Football Club and the hope was to raise £5,000 for mental health charity Mind.

PICTURES: Father honoured at football match hosted by loved ones in his memory

Tim Linford sadly passed away in April from an illness and the best man at his wedding, Danny Mackintosh, has organised this fundraiser in his memory.

Daughter issues tribute to ‘brave’ dad ahead of football match in his memory

42 per cent have skipped a running warm-up or cool-down

New runners are falling into common traps - here's how to spot them

Jamie Laing records a new spoken word track titled Morning People

Jamie Laing releases track to turn mornings into turbocharged triumphs

Many have turned tp tools such as spreadsheets to help them keep track

Brits' go-to money hacks revealed - and it includes 'no spend days'
Finance-savvy Brits have revealed their go-to money hacks - including having ‘no spend days’, opening bank accounts to take advantage of intro offers, and reverting to physical cash.
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Tim Linford sadly passed away on April 4 from an illness and the best man at his wedding, Danny Macintosh, is organising this fundraiser in his memory.

Charity football match being hosted in memory of ‘kind and generous’ 50-year-old

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Alexandra Buckle is a former Royal Academy Exhibitor and Artfinder bestseller.

Stowe House launches summer series blending creativity and wellbeing

This group of friends will be walking from Hunstanton to Northampton, completing 25 miles per day from next Wednesday (May 21).

Friends walking 100 miles to support loved one after mental health diagnosis

Martin Lynch taking a cold water bath in his wheelie bin

Man dips in cold water wheelie bin every morning for 222 days

Taylor Shaw is campaigning for football referees to wear body cameras after receiving verbal abuse

Top 20 rules changes football fans would like to see implemented

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

Olympic Champion Joe Fraser launches gymnastics club in Lichfield, UK

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73 per cent don’t know how much their employer currently spends on their monthly bills

A third of employees admit to being more wasteful at work than at home

Fitness expert Laura Williams devises age-based fitness plans

Fitness expert, Laura Williams, devises age-based fitness plans

The annual event is dubbed ‘the Oscars of the charity world’

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The Party Princess posing as Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift cafe and Harmonic Egg unveiled

Breast cancer survivor turns trauma into successful swimwear business

BN - Mental health first aider Claire Buswell

Northamptonshire housebuilder lays the foundations for mental health discussions...

Time to Talk Day #TimeToTalk

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62 per cent of people couldn't live without a washing machine

Over half of Brits could not live without a washing machine, new study

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed over half get a boost from having something to look forward to

Having a holiday to aim for is key to mental wellbeing, survey shows

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Funding awarded to four voluntary organisations to support mental health initiat...

A poll of 1,000 over-65s revealed that some want to get better at using technology - but feel held back

Over 65s are nervous to adopt new technology

25 per cent of families find the traditional process time-consuming and overwhelming

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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

The Winter Ball aims to raise much-needed funds for mental health services.

Northamptonshire Mind marks 60 years of mental health support with Winter Ball f...

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

Contestants from Dance Floor Heroes, and inset: Ian Waite and Vincent Simone hosting the charity event at Blackpool Winter Gardens.

64 year old Strictly superfan lives her dancefloor dream on TV

Sarah Hillier, CEO (middle) with Will Sparrow, CSM and Jess Pullen, Culture and Engagement Lead

Mind celebrates 60 years but warns charities are facing financial pressures

Boomers save most, but Gen Z reckon they make their money work harder

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Giant pill box reminder for meals

The infinity pool outside my room at Mayia Exclusive Resort and Spa.

I never saw point of all-inclusive holidays but this place seduced me

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