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Poppy Crosses ceremony in Abington Square Memorial Garden
Published on Monday, 22 October 2018 in Events news
A ceremony to lay poppy crosses in the Abington Square Memorial Garden will take place on Friday, 26 October at 11am.
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Pioneer of Medical Imaging to become Freeman of Northampton
Published on Monday, 22 October 2018 in News news
A Northampton-born professor who led a team of scientists responsible for inventing the MRI scanner, is to be made a Hereditary Freeman of the Borough of Northampton, at a Guildhall ceremony.
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Specialists recommend spring start for Eleanor Cross work
Published on Friday, 19 October 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Specialist advisors have recommended a spring start for repair and conservation work to Northampton’s Eleanor Cross.
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18th Annual Diwali Lights celebrations to light up Northampton Market Square
Published on Thursday, 18 October 2018 in News news
New models for the procession and live entertainment are set to take centre stage at the annual Diwali celebrations on Northampton Market Square this November.
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Bringing Nasty Northampton alive this half-term
Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Looking Glass Theatre will bring alive a series of tales from Northampton Museum’s summer exhibition at the Grosvenor Centre to keep families entertained this half term.
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Dallington Grange Planning application briefing to take place this week
Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 in News news
A pre-committee technical briefing session about the Dallington Grange planning application will take place at 5pm on Wednesday, 17 October 2018.
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Enjoy fireworks on Northampton Racecourse
Published on Thursday, 11 October 2018 in News news
Northampton Racecourse will once again host a spectacular fireworks display and entertainment on Sunday, 4 November between 2pm and 7.30pm.
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Northampton in Bloom winners announced
Published on Wednesday, 10 October 2018 in News news
Keen gardeners from across the town were honoured for their efforts at the Northampton in Bloom awards ceremony at the Guildhall last week.
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Food businesses reminded to provide allergen guidance
Published on Monday, 08 October 2018 in News news
In the wake of recently reported fatal allergic reactions the Borough Council is reminding food and drink businesses of their legal requirement to provide allergen information about products they sell
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Become an equality ally to celebrate diversity
Published on Thursday, 04 October 2018 in News news
Celebrate Northampton’s diversity this Hate Crime Awareness Week (13 to 20 October) by signing up to become an equality ally.
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Armistice Day centenary activities at Abington Park Museum
Published on Wednesday, 03 October 2018 in Museums news
Activities marking the 100 year anniversary of the end of the First World War are taking place at Abington Park Museum, ahead of Armistice Day.
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Preparatory work under way while Secretary of State's decision is awaited
Published on Monday, 01 October 2018 in Your council news
Chief executives and leaders of the eight councils in Northamptonshire are now meeting weekly in order to prepare for the possible creation of two new authorities in the county.
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Experience the best of Northamptonshire this weekend
Published on Friday, 28 September 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Northamptonshire Day is fast approaching and will give visitors to Delapre Abbey a host of experiences highlighting some of the great things our county has to offer.
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More European funding gets Vulcan Works off the ground
Published on Friday, 28 September 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Work will start by next summer on Northampton Borough Council’s Vulcan Works project after it won a further £3.06 million from the European Regional Development Fund.
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Campaign offers students tips for staying safe at night time
Published on Thursday, 27 September 2018 in Community safety news
New students in Northampton are being offered easy tips for staying safe at night time as part of an ongoing personal safety campaign.
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Roll-out of #SaveLivesNoKnives education programme begins
Published on Wednesday, 26 September 2018 in News news
The roll-out of the #SaveLivesNoKnives knife crime awareness project to local schools began this week at Kingsthorpe Community College.
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Experience the best of Northamptonshire this weekend
Published on Wednesday, 26 September 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Northamptonshire Day is fast approaching and will give visitors to Delapre Abbey a host of experiences highlighting some of the great things our county has to offer.
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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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