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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

The pumpkin patch in Overstone is now open. Photo: Overstone Grange Farm.

'Our biggest ever' - pick your own pumpkin patch returns to Northants village

A notice at the venue.

Sudden closure of hotel "not taken lightly"

The Midwives Circle and Wellness Centre Ltd Logo

Exciting New Midwife Led Pregnancy and Wellbeing Centre Open In Kettering

There is plenty to do across the county this weekend.

Seven exciting things to do this weekend as the sun is finally set to shine

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

Maternity Wellbeing Festival at KGH this month

Francesca and daughter Thea

Wellingborough family backing Rainbows Hospice's summer fundraising appeal

The Maternity Wellbeing Festival is taking place on August 24

Maternity Wellbeing Festival at Kettering General Hospital

Rescue dogs looking for a new home this week in Northants

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

The sunflower field and maize maze is now open for family days out during the summer holidays.

In pictures: Farm opens pick-your-own sunflower field and maize maze

Karen Parsons of Rainbows Hospice will be helping families in Northamptonshire

New role will see Rainbows Hospice supporting families in Northamptonshire

Debbie before and after losing 6st in 45 weeks

Family life motivates Rushden mum as she celebrates losing 6st in 45 weeks
Debbie asked herself: "How had I got to this size and not done anything about it”

Hands of an adult and a child playing

Research to help develop new family hub for north Northamptonshire

There is plenty to do in the county to keep the little ones entertained...

10 Northamptonshire days out for all the family to do this summer holiday

Swimming at the Nene Centre swimming pool in Thrapston /Library photo

How and where to go swimming for free this summer

There is plenty to do in the county this weekend...

10 exciting events taking place this weekend in Northamptonshire

The team at The Mum Club who have been working with Kate Coulson

Northamptonshire HR expert helps businesses improve support for working families

Rescue dogs looking for a forever home this week in Northants

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

James Saunders Watson Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire (inset) with Coronation Day with Ant and Dec in Westminister Abbey

Northamptonshire children's works of art could earn them £100

Wellingborough's Embankment Splash Park

Everything you need to know about Wellingborough's Embankment Splash Park

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Mawsley

Have a look around Ashbourne Day Nurseries in Mawsley at open day

Bambino Mio's Rebellious Rebrand

Rebellious rebrand for Northamptonshire nappy experts Bambino Mio

There's lots going on at Rushden Lakes during June

Eight things to do at Rushden Lakes this June apart from just shopping
There’s lots going on besides just clothes shopping or watching a film!

North Northants Council

Council could spend £15,000 promoting safer sleeping with babies

Half-term fun at Chester House Estate

Hundreds of children having fun in the sun at Chester House this May half-term

Half-term fun with Outside In Theatre

Free half-term magical adventure and activities

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

Maintaining a regular exercise routine can be difficult (photo: Adobe)

Getting the most out of your workout

If you want to keep the kids entertained while you have a peaceful drink, look no further for inspiration...

13 county pubs with outdoor play areas to keep the little ones entertained

Staff at PACT's head office in Reading celebrate the adoption charity's outstanding rating from Ofsted

Adoption services provided by PACT rated outstanding for third time

Rebecca and her children with Alan Titchmarsh and the Love Your Garden team

Revamp for Raunds garden as part of ITV's Love Your Garden show

Rescue dogs in Northamptonshire looking for their forever home this week

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

The project will be discussed next week

Family Hub and Start for Life programme set to establish first two networks

Pick your own tulips this Spring at Overstone Grange Farm in Northampton.

See in the Spring by picking your own tulips at this family-run Northampton farm

See the most cost-effective activities according to Go Outdoors research

Most instagrammable free attractions in the UK

The Holiday Inn Corby/Kettering A43 will get a golf course and high ropes adventure area

July opening for hotel's golf course, high ropes assault course and zip wire

There are plenty of events and activities taking place in Northamptonshire this Easter.

13 egg-cellent things to do to keep your kids entertained this Easter

Can you find the Golden Egg?

Magical Easter weekend promised at Holdenby House

L-R: Laura Nunn and her daughter - residents at Weldon Park, Sean Barratt - Technical Director at Persimmon Homes North Midlands, Cllr Angela Page - Chair of Weldon Parish Council

Persimmon Homes opens play areas at Corby development Weldon Park

Rushden Lakes has plenty of family entertainment on offer this spring

Free family fun at Rushden Lakes with springtime activities starting soon

A youngster feeding the lambs at Chester House Estate

Spring has sprung at Chester House Estate

Arts and crafts are one of the best budget activities that kids love to take part in, with Easter being an excellent opportunity to get creative

Ideas for entertaining the kids on a budget this Easter

Year 1-6 Boys Novice: Jacob Bond, Dayton Wigley, Jacob Dickinson

Northamptonshire students shine at National Schools Trampoline Finals

The ‘No School Fines’ petition was presented to Downing Street on Tuesday (March 21).

‘A fire in our belly’: Success in presenting petition to Downing Street

Susan Liverman (left) and Maddie Roberts (right) first set up the 'No School Fines' petition in February 2022.

‘SEND families are being fined when their children can’t attend school’

Many dogs still love the chance to go out on adventures during the colder months (photo: Adobe)

​Protect your pets from the frosty winter chills

Mother's Day this year will be celebrated on Sunday March 19

How and why we celebrate Mother's Day

Corby swimming pool

Free swimming for under-18s at north Northants pools during Easter holiday

More than half of vets (52 per cent) said the number of clients reporting difficulty covering the cost of preventative veterinary care for their animal had increased compared to 2021 (photo: Adobe)

Vet concerns as one in five pets not receiving veterinary treatment in time

As long as reading together is fun and educational, there is no reason to stop

The nation's top five favourite bedtime stories

There are plenty of farms in Northamptonshire where little ones can see newborn lambs.

Where you can meet and bottle feed adorable lambs in Northants this spring

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