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BN - AH-019 - Mollie from Barratt Homes with Alison (middle) and Kate (right) at Animals in Need

Animal Charity receives £1,500 donation from Northamptonshire homebuilder

DWSM - SGB-24151 - (L-R) Alex of David Wilson Homes with Zoe and Rachel of NDAS

Domestic Abuse Charity receives £1,500 donation from Northamptonshire homebuilde...

Wokswagon reopening 29/11/23

Chinese restaurant and takeaway re-opens on Corby’s Oakley Vale estate

The team at Bosworth's

Bosworth's Garden Centre leads GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards Customer Vote

Kensington Palace is beautiful at Christmas (photo: Historic Royal Palaces / SWNS)

Culture and festive sparkle in Kensington

Santa with some of the RAHC team

Santa makes his annual visit to Rothwell

Mayor of Wellingborough Cllr Valerie Anslow with staff from Curry Flavor/Mayor of Wellingborough

Wellingborough High Street 'alive and strong' as new Indian takeaway opens

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

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Health charity secure donation from national housebuilder

Homes and Gardens

Hanwood Park Community meeting

Looking to the future - Hanwood Park residents gather to discuss projects, prior...
More than 50 residents from Hanwood Park gathered at a community meeting this month to discuss the future of this Kettering housing led mixed-use development.

An aerial shot of the consortium at Priors Hall Park, where Vistry Group is building 264 new homes

New development in Corby set to open

Ex-magician turned property guru doesn’t miss a trick in business – meet him this month. Picture - supplied

Ad Feature From magician to millionaire: how property business does the trick

An aerial shot of the consortium at Priors Hall Park, where Vistry Group is building 264 new homes

New development to open at Priors Hall Park in Corby

DWSM - SGB-19953 - Pupils at Wilby C of E Primary School with the books donated by David Wilson Home

Anti-Bullying Week backed by Northamptonshire housebuilder’s book donation

Exterior photo of Bosworth's Garden Centre in Burton Latimer

Bosworth's Garden Company named Group Garden Centre Caterer of the Year

DWSM - SGB-20531 - James Kalicki of David Wilson Homes (L) with Nick Tite of Serve

Northamptonshire homebuilder donates £1,500 to support older people and adults w...

Pets

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

Who doesn’t love a snuggle with their beloved pooch at the end of a hard day?Fiona Evans
The RSPCA branch in Newton Road, Rushden

RSPCA launches welfare hub in Rushden to help Northamptonshire pet owners

Peak Edge Hotel: a relaxing dog friendly stay in the Peak District

Raunds family pay tribute to 'unique character' labrador with selfless act

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Food and Drink

The Starbucks logo. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

For one day only, Starbucks are giving NHS workers a free tall drink.

Hotels.com is offering up to £100 for 100 guests to spend on their unusual room service requests

These are the top 10 wacky room service orders - including diet water

These are the UK’s top 10 unexpected food and drink pairings

Aldi has cut the price of one of its top selling drinks ahead of the May bank holiday

Aldi slashes price of prosecco to under £5 for bank holiday

Lucozade hint return of two past favoured flavours on TikTok

Lucozade hint return of two past favoured flavours

Staycation

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

The AmaViola

The big differences between river and ocean cruising

Retro

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Looking back at 36 pictures of shops and businesses
We’ve looked through our archives

Wicksteed Park Water Chute 1991/National World

Record your Wicksteed Park memories for oral history project

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Remember these pubs, clubs, and eateries?

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We will remember them

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Pool, darts, snooker, dominoes and skittles in the 1970s and 1980s

Family

Animals in Need

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for their forever home this week

A previous year's 'baby roadshow' event held at KGH in the same venue.

Oh baby, our roadshow is back in Kettering

There are already plenty of firework display events in the county's calendar, with more to come.

Bonfire Night: Firework displays taking place across Northamptonshire in 2023

There is plenty to do in the county this spooky season...

22 things to do with kids this October half term and Halloween

The Family Hub opening event in Wellingborough

New ‘one stop shop’ family hub launched in Wellingborough

Rescues dogs in need of a forever home this week

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for their forever home this week

Cars and Motoring

Amazon Prime and YouTube are now available on Volvo's handy in-car entertainment hub

Entertainment on the go – local car retailer offers two new free apps in its lat...

The new Volvo EX30 has been named the Sun's 'Car of the Year'

A shining star! Local car retailer’s latest addition named The Sun’s Car of the ...

Drivers are invited to be among the first to experience the brand-new Volvo EX30 in person.

Car retailer invites drivers for exclusive look at its newest model

The cutting-edge AI technology is designed to make cars and the people in and around them safer

Safety first! Pioneering AI technology is coming to town

More Lifestyle

The Wadcroft car park in Kettering

Free parking for Christmas shoppers in Corby and Kettering

Tesco are calling on Northampton locals to support the Winter Food Collection appeal

Food donations needed for what could be the toughest winter for many years

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Picture special - Rushden Christmas lights switch-on with reindeer and Santa!

Fireaway Pizza is set to open its doors in Wellingborough in the coming weeks

See inside new pizzeria in Wellingborough town centre

Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign.

Nominate a charity and receive a festive financial boost

L-R Shanta (centre user), Fenella (Children's & Families Activity Facilitator)

Community spaces in Northamptonshire urged to apply for share of £500k fund to h...

Number 13 is hosting weekly wine nights from December.

Owner of new Wellingborough bar Number 13 hails successful opening and announces...

Christmas activities and events are aplenty this year

What's on in north Northants this Christmas

Carol singing at Glenvale Park

Goodwill at Glenvale – ‘Can for a Carol’ Christmas event returns to support Well...

Number 13 by Ember opened to the public on Saturday

'Wellingborough has been crying out for a place like this'

Laurel’s On The Roof has a great atmosphere (photo: Niall Clutton)

Travel: Embracing the best of London’s gritty East End

There's plenty of festive fun on offer at Rushden Lakes during November and December

What's on at Rushden Lakes this Christmas

Joules is offering an in-store embroidery event at its Rushden Lakes branch on December 9

Joules offering in-store embroidery event at Rushden Lakes in time for Christmas

(In order) William, Michael, and Stewart were gifted pints from Wellingborough locals, and decided to hand them out to people in the pub

Wellingborough army vets pay it forward after being gifted beers

Oakley Vale Community Centre Xmas Fayre - Saturday, December 2

Community Centre to host two Christmas events this festive period

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Job centre work coaches are helping employers fill vacancies

Welford Christmas Tree Farm, in Northampton Road, has been run by Will Miles for three decades and last year the site underwent a major transformation.

Popular Christmas tree farm NOW OPEN, with the largest selection of trees ever

Experience wine-tasting at the estate

Discovering the story of English sparkling wine