Annabel Amos

3 days ago | bbc.com | James Grant |Annabel Amos

Families criticise 'poorly thought-out' Pip changesJames Grant & Annabel AmosBBC News, NorthamptonshireMelanie PringleMelanie Pringle, whose nephew has serious learning difficulties, said she was concerned about the impact of proposed changes on vulnerable familiesFamilies of disabled people have spoken out against proposed changes to key disability benefits.

3 days ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath |Annabel Amos

Farmers 'will take whatever rain we get'Martin Heath & Annabel AmosBBC News, NorthamptonshireOllie Conopo/BBCTim Hankins who farms in Aldwincle, Northamptonshire, said the dry weather was bad for the crops themselves, and pasture for livestockFarmers say they "desperately" need wet weather after the sunniest April on record. One farmer from Northamptonshire said he would take whatever rain he could get as both his arable crops and his fodder grass were gasping for water.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Annabel Amos |Kris Holland

Image source, Caroll Weston/BBCImage caption, Eric Page served in the Royal Engineers during World War TwoBBC News, NorthamptonshireBBC News, NorthamptonshireA 102-year-old war veteran has recalled how he marked Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) by eating an unappetising savoury snack. VE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe and huge crowds took to the streets on 8 May 1945 to sing, dance and rejoice.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Annabel Amos |Kris Holland

Veteran recalls raw onion sandwiches on VE DayAnnabel Amos & Kris HollandBBC News, NorthamptonshireCarroll Weston/BBCEric Page served in the Royal Engineers during World War TwoA 102-year-old war veteran has recalled how he marked Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) by eating an unappetising savoury snack. VE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe and huge crowds took to the streets on 8 May 1945 to sing, dance and rejoice.

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Annabel Amos |Kris Holland

Eric Page served in the Royal Engineers during World War Two [Carroll Weston/BBC]A 102-year-old war veteran has recalled how he marked Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) by eating an unappetising savoury snack. VE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe and huge crowds took to the streets on 8 May 1945 to sing, dance and rejoice. Eric Page left his job at a corset factory in his hometown of Desborough, Northamptonshire, to serve in the Royal Engineers from 1943 until 1948.