The Queen

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Peter Kay has beaten Brian Blessed... as nation's dream bingo caller

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Live Review: Beverly Knight dazzles at Royal & Derngate

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World Premiere UK Tour of Peter James' 'Picture You Dead' Comes to Birmingham

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Queen's old Range Rover is sold - for twice as much as expected

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (C) stands with from left, Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain's Prince Louis of Cambridge, Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Britain's Prince George of Cambridge, Britain's Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, and Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, to watch a special flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony following the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Prince William's touching tribute to late Queen for special ceremony

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National Express announces 15 new coach routes

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Royal Mint unveils new collection celebrating 25 years of Harry Potter

The Queen Consort, Camilla, has revealed the Paddington Bear tributes will be donated to children’s charity Barnadosplaceholder image

Queen Consort Camilla with Paddington Bear tributes going to new home

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Buckingham Palace release new portrait of King Charles III with family

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UK Corgi prices double following the death of Queen Elizabeth

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TV crews spotted in Oundle as it is believed filming due to start on royal show

The Queen's Birthday Honours List has been released to coincide with her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.placeholder image

Queen’s Birthday Honours list: All the county recipients who have been awarded

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Six royal tipples to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

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Age UK Northamptonshire day centre honours The Queen’s legacy with tree planting

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The weirdest memorabilia released to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

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Sun set to shine on county's Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Forecasters predict ‘warming trend’ for the weekend

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Lift Tower turns red, white and blue to kick-off Queen’s Platinum Jubilee party

Paralympian Kadeena Cox kicked off the Queens Baton Relay last October — the baton will pass through Northampton and Corby on July 10 ahead of this summer's Commonwealth Games. Photo: birmingham2022.complaceholder image

Here's when to see Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay in the county

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Interactive trail in Northampton town centre brings Queen’s reign to life

Bambino Mio has received The Queen's Award for Enterprise, Sustainable Development.placeholder image

Northampton reusable nappy specialists win Queen’s Award

The Queen this year celebrates seven decades on the throne and we want your help to make our right royal coverage extra special. Her Majesty becomes the first British monarch to celebrate a platinum jubileeplaceholder image

Share your memories of meeting the Queen with us and make our coverage of her 70...

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Church's celebration to mark 70 years since The Queen’s accession to the throne

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The Queen will not attend Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday service at Whitehall - her...

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‘We need to act for our children’s children’: what The Queen told COP26 summit

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Queen 'irritated’ by lack of action on climate crisis - what she said

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Northampton lovebirds celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary

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‘You have our enduring thanks’: Queen honours NHS with prestigious George Cross ... Rhona Shennan

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Joan and Roy celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary after chance meeting led t...

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Here's when you can see The Queen's speech this VE Day bank holiday

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Watch as Northampton street sings happy birthday to veteran as he celebrates 100...

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103 year old We'll Meet Again singer Dame Vera Lynn has an uplifting message for...

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Former Northampton care assistant for St Andrews Healthcare turns 100 years old

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TOWCESTER RACES: Champion trainer Henderson delivers for Her Majesty at Towceste...

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Beano pays tribute to Harry and Meghan

George Smith has today received his telegram from The Queen.placeholder image

Army veteran born and bred in Northampton celebrates 100th birthday today

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Ex-boot and shoe clicker born in his upstairs bedroom gears up to celebrate 100t...

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Classical star Russell Watson plays Kettering date

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5 things to watch on TV this weekend

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Ofsted warms up to Northampton nursery with 'good' grade after addressing boiler...

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VIDEO: '˜See the abuse for yourself' - Muslim mum sets hijab challenge after sup...

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A world of books

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VIDEO: The Queen's life in 90 pictures - Happy Birthday Your Majesty

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Northampton school picks Angelina Jolie and The Queen for inspirational women aw...

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Litter pickers urged to sign up to Clean for The Queen campaign in Northampton

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If the shoe fits..! Manufacturer makes handmade bespoke shoe for Northampton Tow...

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Help tidy up Northampton so the town is clean for the Queen

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VIDEO: The Queen in numbers

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VIDEO: The Queen in numbers

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Northampton to join 200-beacon event to mark VE Day anniversary

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