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Greg Coulson is headlining The Charles Bradlaugh next month.

Blues award nominee Greg Coulson to play album launch gig at Charles Bradlaugh

Struggling for that pick-me-up the moment the clocks go backwards in 2025? Perhaps try ordering your next playlist for the Autumn months with the following acts to pick up your spirits?

The best songs to beat the Daylight Savings blues in 2025

What hold music are people happy to sit through when making those all-important phone calls - and what music causes nothing but headaches and aggravation while on hold?

What scientifically is the least annoying hold music to sit through?

Angus Scott-Young scored for Saints at Bedford (picture: Ketan Shah)

'A good start' - Litchfield reflects on Saints' pre-season success at Bedford

Supporters will get to see new signing Anthony Belleau in training (picture: Northampton Saints)

Saints and Blues set for open training session at Goldington Road

One of the many stunning views from Jiva Beach Resort in Dalman

Here's why Turkey is more popular than ever with bargain hunting Brits

Much like when the clocks going backwards affect our music tastes, research suggests the same applies when the clocks 'spring forwards' later this month.

Why our listening habits change ahead of the clocks springing forward

Animals including hedgehogs need a bit of extra help during the winter - Animal News Agency

Five ways that Northants gardeners can help local wildlife thrive this winter

Festival goers enjoying the silent disco

Found Festival reveals full programme for 2025 debut event

Baroque music and starting your day's listening a couple of hours earlier - here's some tips how to get through Blue Monday in 2025.

Explainer How morning music can help boost your mood during Blue Monday in 2025

Surprising Deep South: Visit the USA's best fly-drive spot

Action from Kettering's hammering at the hands of Nuneaton (PIcture: Glyn Dobbs)

Victory number 19 sees 100 per centers Stewarts & Lloyds seal promotion

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Kettering celebrate their second try against Wellingborough. Pictures by Glyn Dobbs

Blues fight back to see off rivals Boro' in opening-day derby clash

Groundhogs founder Tony McPhee dies aged 79
Tony McPhee, founder of rock-blues band Groundhogs has died aged 79, eight years after officially retiring from the group
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Queen Elizabeth II

Chelsea Flower Show to pay tribute to late Queen and King Charles

The Wellingborough players and staff celebrate after they clinched the title with a win at Bourne. Pictures by Shaun Davis

It’s been a season to savour as Wellingborough are crowned champions

Action from Kettering's 17-15 home defeat to Peterborough. Pictures by Glyn Dobbs

Boro’ take a giant step towards the title after their crucial success

Ginsters release two new meat free slices - here’s how much they cost

The January blues are real for a lot of people across the country

Blue Monday: how to tackle January blues according to health experts

Wellingborough enjoyed a fine win on the road in their first game of 2023

High-flying Wellingborough return to action with an emphatic success

Rushden & Higham go over for a second-half try in their win against St Neots. Pictures by Glyn Dobbs

Oundle win again as Wellingborough march on at the top

Kevin Bryan reviews 10 CDs (photo: Adobe)

Top ten CDs... with Kevin Bryan - Rock, Power and Blues!

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester has honoured the Blues title winning triumph in brick form

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester honours Manchester City title success with ...

Piers Francis is joining Bath

Saints centre Francis to stay in the Premiership as his next club is confirmed

Kettering's Waverley Road home will stage a league match for the first time since March last year on Saturday

The long wait is almost over as Kettering get ready to return
Kettering Rugby Club will play their first league game for 18 months this weekend
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One in, one out at Saints as Samoa forward signs

These Wicked Rivers will guest on Blackwater Conspiracy tour to these UK venues

Piers Francis is using his head as he aims to avoid more injury issues

No fears for Saints centre Francis as he returns from his 'most severe' head inj...

Kettering Rugby Clubs members and players have been helping to raise money to ensure the club gets through the Covid-19 crisis

Blues show their spirit in big fundraising effort

There were mixed fortunes for Oundle and Wellingborough as the final Midlands One East positions were confirmed with the former being promoted and the latter dropping down

Ups and downs for local rugby clubs are confirmed

AFC Rushden & Diamonds enjoyed a comfortable win over Leiston back in August but the Suffolk team look set to pose a bigger threat to Andy Peaks' team in the reverse fixture this weekend. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Peaks wary of Leiston as Diamonds bid to keep up their good form

The celebrations begin after Kettering won the Midlands One East title with a 47-8 victory at local rivals Wellingborough. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Blues are crowned champions after derby success

Kettering go to Wellingborough tomorrow needing a point to seal the Midlands One East title

Kettering go into the derby just a point from the prize

Marcus Law's Kettering Town are hoping to clinch the Evo-Stik League South Premier Division Central title this weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies and Blues hope to make it a 'Super Saturday' for Kettering

Piers Francis has been starting at 12 for Saints in recent weeks (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Francis enjoying inside centre role at Saints

Nine Below Zero released their first record in 1980

Top blues band Nine Below Zero headline Roadmender

Piers Francis has started the past two matches at inside centre, with Stephen Myler at fly-half (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints see Francis as a centre, says Gaffney

Piers Francis secured his first Saints win last Friday (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Francis keen to kick on after ending his losing start at Saints

Piers Francis kicked well for Saints against Wasps but was forced off due to an ankle injury (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Francis suffers ankle injury in Saints' defeat to Wasps

Jim Mallinder has snapped up Piers Francis

Mallinder delighted as Francis signs on at Saints

Action from Wellingborough's win over Melton Mowbray last weekend.

Hopes stay alive as the Blues show their strength in depth

Brooke Weston Academy army cadets

Lord Lieutenant impressed by trust's successful cadet force

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