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An instructor is on a mission to attract a new generation to the sport.
30/07/2024

An instructor is on a mission to attract a new generation to the sport.

Stars of sport and television are sharing memories of sports coach and Gladiators referee John Anderson.
29/07/2024

Stars of sport and television are sharing memories of sports coach and Gladiators referee John Anderson.

Local people love taking photographs of Salem as he visits shops, banks and the hairdressers.
29/07/2024

Local people love taking photographs of Salem as he visits shops, banks and the hairdressers.

The former Co-op has been empty since 2016.
29/07/2024

The former Co-op has been empty since 2016.

The Village Hopper service will serve people across Northamptonshire from the end of July
28/07/2024

The Village Hopper service will serve people across Northamptonshire from the end of July

The pilot archaeology wellbeing scheme hopes to roll out to all blue lights services, says founder
28/07/2024

The pilot archaeology wellbeing scheme hopes to roll out to all blue lights services, says founder

The new timetable will "improve work and leisure travel links" for residents, says a councillor
28/07/2024

The new timetable will "improve work and leisure travel links" for residents, says a councillor

The University of Northampton is hosting the Gay Outdoor Club for its annual outdoor gathering
27/07/2024

The University of Northampton is hosting the Gay Outdoor Club for its annual outdoor gathering

The app lets families hunt for dinosaurs and see them flying, walking and roaring on their phones
27/07/2024

The app lets families hunt for dinosaurs and see them flying, walking and roaring on their phones

The 17 riders are wearing bracelets to commemorate their former colleagues who died while on duty
27/07/2024

The 17 riders are wearing bracelets to commemorate their former colleagues who died while on duty

Wellingborough Castle is hosting celebrations next year, alongside a new production of Annie
27/07/2024

Wellingborough Castle is hosting celebrations next year, alongside a new production of Annie

Adrenaline Alley has trained previous Olympic medal winners and world champions.
26/07/2024

Adrenaline Alley has trained previous Olympic medal winners and world champions.

The best friend of a teenager who died while swimming in a river describes how the 17-year-old tried to save himself.
26/07/2024

The best friend of a teenager who died while swimming in a river describes how the 17-year-old tried to save himself.

Dr Audrey Tang says burlesque dancing classes are a safe space for people to be themselves.
26/07/2024

Dr Audrey Tang says burlesque dancing classes are a safe space for people to be themselves.

Fethi Kavas will serve over four years for causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving
25/07/2024

Fethi Kavas will serve over four years for causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving

A police force has been asked to check its vetting records after it emerged a chief constable who lied on his resume use...
25/07/2024

A police force has been asked to check its vetting records after it emerged a chief constable who lied on his resume used to work for it.

Phil Dowson says they have had enough time to digest their title win as they sign an ex-Sale ho**er.
25/07/2024

Phil Dowson says they have had enough time to digest their title win as they sign an ex-Sale ho**er.

The cafe will be staffed by volunteers and will be funded by donations.
25/07/2024

The cafe will be staffed by volunteers and will be funded by donations.

Swifty, a break dance teacher who has worked with Olympic hopefuls, says it is "art and sport".
25/07/2024

Swifty, a break dance teacher who has worked with Olympic hopefuls, says it is "art and sport".

The delivery firm is scrapping its trains but says its hub, which can handle 90,000 parcels an hour, will stay.
24/07/2024

The delivery firm is scrapping its trains but says its hub, which can handle 90,000 parcels an hour, will stay.

It's even won him praise from the Reverend Richard Coles. Full story here: https://bbc.in/3LAibcX
24/07/2024

It's even won him praise from the Reverend Richard Coles. Full story here: https://bbc.in/3LAibcX

It was one of five companies to be given a rating of two stars.
24/07/2024

It was one of five companies to be given a rating of two stars.

The Rev Richard Coles says "bravo" to Rob Smith, who made the model using more than 2,500 pieces
24/07/2024

The Rev Richard Coles says "bravo" to Rob Smith, who made the model using more than 2,500 pieces

The pigeons are struggling to walk but they can still fly, so they are difficult to catch.
24/07/2024

The pigeons are struggling to walk but they can still fly, so they are difficult to catch.

Lucy Rigby says she wants the council to drive improvements forward - and stop wasting money.
24/07/2024

Lucy Rigby says she wants the council to drive improvements forward - and stop wasting money.

23/07/2024

Gold medalist Chris Boardman stopped off in Northampton en route to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games.

The 550-mile (885km) ride from Manchester to Paris aims to highlight how climate change is impacting sport and the need for more action.

Full story: https://bbc.in/46jKHJ6

It will provide a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists between a railway station and a town centre. Full story here:...
23/07/2024

It will provide a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists between a railway station and a town centre. Full story here: https://bbc.in/3Ly1E9g

A new technique that involves reusing the old road surface will be tried out. Full story here: https://bbc.in/4bUeqK2
23/07/2024

A new technique that involves reusing the old road surface will be tried out. Full story here: https://bbc.in/4bUeqK2

The company says changes it has already made will take time to be reflected in its rating.
23/07/2024

The company says changes it has already made will take time to be reflected in its rating.

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Olympic climate awareness ride through Northamptonshire
Olympic climate awareness ride through Northamptonshire

Gold medalist Chris Boardman stopped off in Northampton en route to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. The 550-mile (885km) ride from Manchester to Paris aims to highlight how climate change is impacting sport and the need for more action. Full story: https://bbc.in/46jKHJ6

Alfie supports Take That
Alfie supports Take That

He didn't need to 'Pray', and something he'll 'Never Forget'...yes ok enough of the puns ๐Ÿ™„...supporting Take That has been "an experience of a lifetime" for 20-year-old Alfie Castley from Mawsley ๐Ÿคฉ Full story: https://bbc.in/46k701p

Celebrations at Delapre Abbey earlier as England go through to the Euro final โšฝ๏ธ

Euro cheese penalties!
Euro cheese penalties!

Gouda ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ v Cobblers Nibble ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Our nerves can't take any more penalties ๐Ÿซฃ so we got Leo and Barney to take 'cheese penalties' instead! ๐Ÿ˜† You can follow the real game here: https://bbc.in/4eQzDax

Kettering: Your Voice, Your Vote
Kettering: Your Voice, Your Vote

What's important to you in this election? We asked some people in Kettering ๐Ÿ“ฒ to find out the candidates standing in your area https://bbc.in/4bumoJD

Election issues in South Northants
Election issues in South Northants

What's important to you in this election? We asked some people in South Northants. ๐Ÿ“ฒ to find out the candidates standing in your area https://bbc.in/3xylyh2

Coroner criticises US government in Harry Dunn case
Coroner criticises US government in Harry Dunn case

"The fact that we have got that prevention for future deaths approved is amazing." A coroner has criticised the US government for a lack of training provided to employee Anne Sacoolas prior to the crash which killed motorcyclist Harry Dunn. Read more here: https://bbc.in/45mqBxo

Big hug for Lennie!
Big hug for Lennie!

It was all too much for Lennie Newman as the final whistle blew! Northampton Saints are champions and the tears start to flow. Luckily Daisy Hibbert-Jones was there with a hug for the big man!

What an incredible day. You can relive it in full here: https://bbc.in/3XinrZE

Here's a moment to give you goosebumps! ๐Ÿ† Full story here: https://bbc.in/4cv92xR

An incredible day in Northampton. Full story here: https://bbc.in/4edWaO8

Northampton Saints Premiership Champions
Northampton Saints Premiership Champions

Did that really just happen? ๐Ÿ˜‡๐ŸŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ† It looks like it did! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› Northampton Saints victory parade starts at 1400 from Cinch Stadium, arriving at the Guildhall. Everything you need to know ๐Ÿ“ฒ https://bbc.in/3yQSt0L

Here's some reaction from Saints players to claiming their first Premiership title since 2014. Read about plans for the victory parade here: https://bbc.in/4aYDsai

What a day for Saints fans. ๐Ÿ‰ ๐ŸŽ‰ You can relive the Premiership final win as it happened and all the reaction here: https://bbc.in/3KDcCdf

Northampton Saints Premiership Champions
Northampton Saints Premiership Champions

Northampton Saints. Premiership Champions 23/24 ๐Ÿ†

And weโ€™re off! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› Come on you Saints ๐Ÿ˜‡

The Saints have arrived! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› Letโ€™s go! #COYS

Northampton Saints tops for the final
Northampton Saints tops for the final

It's the big day! ๐Ÿ‰โšซ๏ธ๐ŸŸข๐ŸŸก Look for the extra detail on the tops this afternoon ๐Ÿคฉ Mark in Brixworth has been working hard to get these ready for Northampton Saints ๐Ÿชก๐Ÿงต More on Saints here: https://bbc.in/3ViAqbh

Premiership final means the world to me
Premiership final means the world to me

"It means the world to me." Northampton Saints Tommy Freeman says they'll give it their all at Saturday's premiership final. More Saints news here: https://bbc.in/3yYCFJ6

Northampton Saints Premiership Final
Northampton Saints Premiership Final

"We owe it to ourselves, the supporters, coaches, family and friends." Northampton Saints flanker Tom Pearson says he's ready for the big day ๐Ÿ‰ More Saints news here: https://bbc.in/3VyszaZ

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