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Misplaced Northampton artist featured in art history lecture series
Published on Friday, 21 September 2018 in Museums news
Northampton Museums and Art Gallery’s eighth art history lecture series will explore selected works of Ben Mathews.
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Northampton awarded Gold in East Midlands in Bloom competition
Published on Thursday, 20 September 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Northampton has achieved a Gold Award in the East Midlands in Bloom competition for the second year in a row, with two community groups receiving Judges Merit Awards for their efforts.
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Traders wanted for popular Christmas market
Published on Thursday, 20 September 2018 in News news
Northampton Market is calling out for local traders and crafts people to join them for their popular Frost Fair on Sunday, 2 December.
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Partnership grants help increase support for nights out
Published on Tuesday, 18 September 2018 in News news
Night time support at weekends has increased in the town centre thanks to the help of Northampton Borough Council’s Partnership Grants.
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Give your views on Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Published on Monday, 17 September 2018 in News news
People in Northampton are being asked to have their say on how proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction scheme may affect them.
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Could you volunteer for the Northampton Nightshelter?
Published on Friday, 14 September 2018 in Housing news
Northampton’s Nightshelter is currently recruiting volunteers to support its guests during opening hours, with shifts available from 8.30pm – 10.45pm, 10.30pm- 7.00am and 6.45am – 9.30am.
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Local male role models wanted!
Published on Thursday, 13 September 2018 in News news
The search is on to find positive male role models as part of exciting new plans for celebrating International Men’s Day in Northampton this year.
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Museum contractor confirmed – work starts this month
Published on Thursday, 13 September 2018 in News news
Northampton Borough Council has just appointed the main contractor for its museum expansion project, with construction set to start this month.
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Important aspects of Northampton life revealed
Published on Wednesday, 12 September 2018 in News news
Parks, heritage, town traditions, libraries and the market square are top five in a list of things that Northampton residents consider important.
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Autumn Food Fair at Abington Park Museum
Published on Monday, 10 September 2018 in Museums news
Over 30 food and drink producers from Northamptonshire and beyond will showcase their culinary delights during the Autumn Food Fair on Saturday, 22 September, at the historic Abington Park Museum.
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Changes to your waste and recycling collections are coming soon!
Published on Monday, 10 September 2018 in News news
From 17 September, residents in Northampton may see changes to their waste and recycling collection, as Northampton Borough Council and Veolia further improve the services.
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Environmental service contract making positive changes in Northampton
Published on Wednesday, 05 September 2018 in Street care and cleaning news
The new environmental services contract with Veolia has seen positive changes being introduced in the town since 4 June.
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Getting to the roots of Kinky Boots
Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
A celebration of the Kinky Boots story and its roots in the Northamptonshire shoe industry will take place on Saturday, 22 September, between 10am and 12.30pm at The Guildhall.
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Dog walkers encouraged to walk this way
Published on Monday, 03 September 2018 in News news
Northampton dog walkers are being encouraged to clear up after their pets with the help of a ‘Walk this way’ trail in Bradlaugh Fields.
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Local government reform proposal agreed by majority of Northamptonshire councils
Published on Friday, 31 August 2018 in Your council news
A proposal for local government reform in Northamptonshire has been agreed by seven out of eight councils in the county.
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Planned improvements at Delapré to begin following a successful summer
Published on Friday, 31 August 2018 in News news
Improvement works at Delapré Abbey are to begin next week following a busy summer season.
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Discover Northampton’s history during open days
Published on Tuesday, 28 August 2018 in News news
Over 30 historic buildings, churches and venues across Northampton will be open to the public for free from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 September, as part of the national Heritage Open Days event.
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Parking permit applications made easier
Published on Friday, 24 August 2018 in News news
A new online permit application system has gone live, enabling customers to apply for parking permits 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Partners working together to make a point of staying safe
Published on Thursday, 23 August 2018 in News news
A community safety project that makes a point of how young people can stay safe will be launched at an event on the Market Square, Northampton, on Wednesday, 29 August.
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Funding to boost local knife crime initiative
Published on Thursday, 23 August 2018 in News news
An initiative that aims to reduce knife crime and anti-social behaviour amongst local young people has been given a funding boost this week.
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Waste and recycling collections on Thursday, 23 August
Published on Tuesday, 21 August 2018 in News news
Due to a bereavement in the organisation, waste and recycling collections may vary on Thursday, 23 August as staff attend the funeral.
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Proposals for future of Northants now online
Published on Friday, 17 August 2018 in News news
The proposed local government reform submission papers are now live on Northampton Borough Council's website.
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Summer days of action creating a safer town centre environment
Published on Friday, 17 August 2018 in News news
A weekly partnership initiative is helping to create a safer town centre environment for families and visitors to enjoy during the summer holidays and beyond.
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Expert team of conservators to assess repair works for Eleanor Cross
Published on Thursday, 16 August 2018 in News news
A specialist lead consultant and an expert team of conservators have now been appointed to review the repair works need to Northampton’s Eleanor Cross.
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Report on future of Northants out Friday 17 August 2018
Published on Thursday, 16 August 2018 in News news
The proposed local government reform submission papers will be available on Northamptonshire councils’ websites from 3pm on Friday 17 August 2018.
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Scheme teaches children to care about their community
Published on Friday, 10 August 2018 in News news
A Junior Warden scheme that helps to teach children to care more about their local community, has successfully been trialled in the Eastern District.
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Community forums looking for new members
Published on Thursday, 09 August 2018 in News news
Northampton’s Community Forums are calling out for new members this summer.
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Kinky Boots in the Park
Published on Wednesday, 08 August 2018 in News news
A free event celebrating Northampton’s shoe heritage and Kinky Boots The Musical coming home will be taking place in Becket’s Park on Sunday 12 August.
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Discover delicious delights at the Love Northampton Summer Food Fair
Published on Wednesday, 08 August 2018 in News news
The Love Northampton Food Fair is returning to the Guildhall this summer to celebrate and showcase a range of local businesses, producers and makers.
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Edwardian Extravaganza at Abington Park Museum
Published on Wednesday, 08 August 2018 in News news
Families will be able to step back in time at an Edwardian themed family fun day at 1pm on Saturday, 11 August, at Abington Park Museum.
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