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The countdown is over as the county’s esteemed Weetabix Food & Drink Awards are returning this Thursday (October 15) for the eighteenth year. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

REVEALED: Finalists have just days to go to learn fate at Food & Drink Awards

Cyclists will stop off at Queen Eleanor Cross in Northampton

33 cyclists to visit on 219-mile ride retracing Queen Eleanor's final journey

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire on the embankment of the A45, close to the Queen Eleanor Roundabout in Northampton today (July 21).

Cigarette thrown from passing vehicle sparks grass fire on A45 in Northampton

Outdoor Cinema at Delapré Abbey in Northampton

Grab tickets for Mamma Mia and Bohemian Rhapsody at Delapré Abbey

Queen Elizabeth II watches from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade the Trooping the Colour parade on June 2, 2022 (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Public encouraged to contribute to Queen Elizabeth memorial project

Rattle through the complete works of Shakespeare in madcap style

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to see around Northants in the coming days

Concerns have been raised about the road markings on the recently reopened Queen Eleanor Roundabout

WNC dismisses motorists' concerns about recently reopened roundabout

total, the works involved laying 25,000 square metres of new road surface – the equivalent of more than four full‑sized football pitches

Extensive improvement work to Queen Eleanor Interchange now complete

The Queen Eleanor roundabout has been undergoing major improvement works since March last year.

‘Exercise caution’ on roundabout says WNC after driver labels it a ‘death trap’

The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation

Northamptonshire Community Foundation Community Hero of the Week

Several roads in and around Northampton will be closed in February. (Library picture, Getty Images).

Drivers warned of February disruption as multiple roads set to close

Lumina Arts Alliance

Northamptonshire Community Foundation Community Hero of the Week

Cherelle Cobley has made the exciting leap to take over The Queen Adelaide, located on Manor Road in Kingsthorpe.

Village pub owner takes on second venue and hopes to find out what regulars want

Freddie Mercury's sister, Kashmira Bulsara, holding the new Royal Mint commemorative coin. The design features Mercury mid-performance, his signature, and details like his Live Aid outfit (Photo: Royal Mint)

Freddie Mercury fans rush for Royal Mint coin tipped to soar in value

The Voice That Makes a Difference is focused on eliminating the boundaries faced by autistic, disabled, Deaf, blind or Deaf blind young people.

Northamptonshire Community Foundation Community Hero of the Week

Work continues on the Queen Eleanor roundabout

Four-night bridge closures at busy Northampton roundabout
Four nights of diversions will be in place at the A45 Queen Eleanor Interchange from Tuesday October 14.
Alice Dyer

Aisha Khan & the Rajahs

Aisha Khan & the Rajahs wing their way to the Concorde Club

New chair Stephen Morales, left, with outgoing chair Kevin Crompton

East Midlands Academy Trust announces New Trust Board Chair

The Veterans Community Network use a mentorship approach to encourage their beneficiaries to reach out for support.

Northamptonshire Community Foundation Community Hero of the Week

A room at The Terrace, in Ventnor, the Isle of Wight. Credit: The Terrace

'I visited the sunniest place in the UK - here's where to stay'

Victorian private country home and estate Winwick Hall will host its annual summer fundraiser next Saturday (September 13) in aid of its charity The Bruce Green Foundation.

Don’t miss out on open-air cinema and fireworks event in aid of worthy cause

Sakhi Milap provides vital wellbeing services tailored to the needs of Asian women in Northamptonshire. Photo: Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Northamptonshire Community Foundation - Community Hero of the Week

Fireworks during the Shambala’s closing ceremony.

Thousands celebrate '25-years of Adventures in Utopia' at Shambala Festival

Fat Dog on stage at Shambala Festival, Friday, August 22, 2025. Photo by David Jackson

In Pictures: Fat Dog and Digable Planets among Shambala’s live performances

Weetabix and Warners are two local companies powering Northamptonshire’s food and drink growth surge, according to a new report

Weetabix helping fuel Northamptonshire's food and drink growth surge

(Photo: DANIEL SORABJI/AFP via Getty Images)

Last £1 coins with late Queen enter circulation, and may be worth more

Fat Dog are playing at Shambala. Photo by Frank Fieber.

Shambala Festival to celebrate ‘25 years of adventures in utopia’ this week
Shambala returns this week, with a limited number of tickets remaining to the festival’s 25th anniversary event.
David Jackson

VCL Productions Summer Youth Project Rehearsals

VCL Productions Summer Youth Project underway

Pupils enjoyed representing their heritage during the school's Culture Week.

Queen Eleanor Primary unites cultures in a week of joy and celebration

Davfest returns next week.

Tribute acts to rock Davfest when event returns for fourth year next week

THE MIDNIGHT BELL by Bourne. Picture by Johan Persson

Review: Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell

Dancing away the night

Wappenham Charity Beer & Music Festival

DOT Productions at The Arches Theatre

Quirky outdoor theatre returns for 8th summer season

It was reported to this newspaper that contractors working for Duston Parish Council cut down saplings planted along the St Luke’s Playing Field border with Sussex Close.

Resident seeking answers after removal of trees as parish council issues reply

The Queen Eleanor roundabout is undergoing major works due to be complete towards the end of 2025.

Upcoming overnight closures on roundabout moved to avoid Grand Prix weekend

Britain’s choirmaster Gareth Malone to bring singalong tour to Northampton Royal & Derngate

Britain’s choirmaster Gareth Malone to bring singalong tour to Northampton Royal...

LEIDEN, THE NETHERLANDS - NOV 27, 1980: Queen during a concert in the Groenoordhallen in Leiden in the Netherlands

Queen beats Rihanna and Oasis to nation’s top song for drive to work

Works are said to be 'progressing well' at the Queen Eleanor

Full list of closures on the Queen Eleanor roundabout

Motorists are hitting out at ongoing works at Northampton’s Queen Eleanor Interchange, claiming the lack of temporary traffic lights is creating a dangerous free-for-all at one of the town’s busiest junctions.

Motorist calls for safety measures on busy roundabout in Northampton

Young Performers from Northamptonshire

We Will Rock You Young@Part Summer Youth Project

VE Day 80th Celebrations at Elm Bank Care Home in Kettering

Kettering care home celebrates the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in style

The external dining space

Northamptonshire designers create vibrant central hub for school

The Queen Eleanor roundabout is undergoing major improvement works.

Council release statement following long delays as work begins on roundabout

The Queen Eleanor interchange is undergoing major improvement works.

Here's what to expect from the roadworks at busy Northampton junction

Silent disco at Butlin's

Revealed: The song lyrics people are most likely to get wrong

The Notorious B.I.G's works have been sold to Primary Wave Music, after previous negotiations with the rapper's late mother, Voletta Wallace.

The Notorious B.I.G’s musical legacy sold after deal finally reached

Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan are this year's Polar Music Prize recipients.

Explainer What is the Polar Music Prize, as Queen earn the prize in 2025?

Deborah who also appeared on the front pages of the royal news as the flag bearer of the Kenyan nation during the commonwealth celebrations

Miss Northampton who won Miss Africa GB 2024, graces the front pages of the Roya...

Improvement works will take place at the Queen Eleanor roundabout in Northampton, starting at the end of the month.

Months of roadworks to begin at busy roundabout to improve efficiency

New research reveals Britain as a nation of ravers and the top twenty tunes guar...

VCL Productions

Are you ready to rock? We are thrilled to announce auditions for our Summer Yout...

Shirley Ballas

Shirley Ballas: Bring me the Royals

Asian Dub Foundation.

Shambala organisers reveal first 15 acts who will play at this summer’s festival

Free coins are available in limited quantities - you just need to pay a small postage fee

How to order a free 'gift to the nation' commemorative coin

Danny Dyer is working to launch the Pack Our Pubs initiative

Former Eastenders actor Danny Dyer lends support to struggling pubs

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