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Corby Christmas lights switch-on 2026/ (inset) the previous full-scale event in 2006/IMG

Corby Christmas lights switch-on event and market returns to town centre

Cathy Armstrong cuts the cake to mark 25 years of The Business Exchange in Rockingham Road, Kettering/IMG

Kettering business centre marks Queen’s visit with celebration

The new sign, which replaced a stolen one, has been burned

Burning of recently-installed Rushden Pride sign ‘devastating’

The banner was on railings near Spencer Park, outside Asda/UGC

Rushden Pride banner removed from prominent spot in town park

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

The event is being organised by local community group, I-Grow

Enjoy ‘traditional May Day celebrations’ in Irthlingborough this weekend

On his 65th birthday weekend Brian Mallon will sleep on a bench outside Cranford Village Hall as part of The Great Tommy Sleep Out /National World

Brian's 65th birthday sleep out on bench to raise funds for homeless veterans

Orlingbury Drama Group: The Stranger - the cast - Kath Gosling, Jane Pipkin, The Stranger, Ellen Hobday, and bar manager John 'Norty' Norton /National World

Villagers invited to solve mystery in Northamptonshire village

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

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

East Midlands Academy Trust announces new Trust Board Chair

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'

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

Davfest returns next week.

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

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

The Ultimate 70s Show

The Ultimate 70s Show at The Old Savoy

VE Day 80th Celebrations in Elm Bank Care Home

Local care home celebrates the 80th anniversary of VE Day in style

Wellingborough Gang Show is back for its 37th show

Wellingborough Gang Show is back for its 37th show

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 Mungai at Westminster Abbey Commonwealth 2025 celebrations

Miss Northampton who won Miss Africa GB 2024, graces the front pages of the Roya...
Deborah Mungai was among other special guests invited to join the King and the Queen to celebrate the best of the commonwealth during the Commonwealth Day Event 2025, from its music, people, sport achievements and contribution to world peace.
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Outdoor screening

Adventure Cinema returns for 2025 with over 300 open-air cinema shows across the...

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

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

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

Ben & Jerry's has launched a new flavour which will honour rock music legend Freddie Mercury (Photo: Hope & Glory/Getty)

Ben & Jerry's launches Queen-inspired flavour to raise funds for AIDS

Ben & Jerry's has launched a new flavour which will honour rock music legend Freddie Mercury (Photo: Hope & Glory/Getty)

Ben & Jerry's launches Queen-inspired flavour to raise funds for AIDS

Madness return to the region next summer.

Ska pop legends Madness set for summer gig at Tofte Manor

Danielle Haynes is reopening the Queen's Head at Bulwick, Northamptonshire. Image: National World

Bulwick village pub set to reopens today with new landlady behind bar

The line-up for Christmas in Corby is here. Image: Corby Town Centre shopping

Here's what's in store in Corby town centre this Christmas

Corby's new B&M store in Queen's Square. Image: B&M

Corby's newest B&M store opens its doors to shoppers in Queen's Square

Members of the Matisse project. Professor Eunice Lumsden on the right, Samantha Weeks next to her

Children see the bigger picture using famous paintings to develop their communic...

Youth Brass 2000

Youth band's Corby concert set to raise funds for Polish flood victims

Corby's new B&M Store in Queen's Square is opening in October. Image: National World

Corby's new town centre B&M store opening date revealed

Vic Farm Fest 2024 will raise funds for Ups N Downs on August 31 at Gleneagles Social Club

Vic Farm Fest in Wellingborough to raise cash for Ups N Downs

Pokemon characters, like those pictured, are among toy deals at Aldi (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Cowabunga! Iconic 1990s retro toys comeback in supermarket deals

Winners in last year's Artisan Local Product Category at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards.

First finalists in three categories revealed for prestigious Food & Drink Awards

Enjoy the modern classic Bohemian Rhapsody in the glorious surroundings of Cranford Hall.

Cransley Hospice Trust presents a special outdoor screening of Bohemian Rhapsody

Nick Adderley leaving at the end of the first day of his gross misconduct hearing

'Bare-faced lies' of top cop Nick Adderley

Fay Wickett and Maria Hutchinson from Serenity meeting Her Majesty The Queen

Serenity team ‘honoured’ by Queen’s invite to Palace

The Magic Flute, Nevill Holt Festival

Mozart’s The Magic Flute at Nevill Holt Festival this June

Victoria Exhibition

11 Monarchs & Holdenby Exhibition this weekend

Eternal Star of Queen will play at All Hallows Church on April 13 for the mayor's last charity event of the year

Queen tribute act in April for Wellingborough mayor's final charity event

Wellingborough Gang Show is back for 2024

Wellingborough Gang Show presents 'Showtime' as it returns for its 36th show

The Scribes will play at The Music Barn Festival this summer.

The Scribes, Aphrodite and Dub Catalyst among acts to play Music Barn Festival

Wellingborough District Hindu Association hosted its Community Diwali dinner on November 15

Wellingborough District Hindu Association given King's volunteering award

Northamptonshire winter solstice celebrations see Witchmen mark shortest day

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