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6 days ago | 
bbc.com | Kris Holland
Road closures for international walking eventKris HollandBBC News, NorthamptonshireWellingborough Town CouncilAmateur and professional walkers from 35 countries will take part in a range of events from 9-11 MayDetails of road closures have been confirmed for a 44th annual international walking event.
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6 days ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Kris Holland
Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Searches were being carried out at an address in CorbyBBC News, NorthamptonshireA teenage boy and a woman have been arrested as part of an investigation into the suspected sale of home-made pyrotechnics on social media. Northamptonshire Police said the boy, 15, and the woman, 38, both from Corby, were being questioned on suspicion of possession of an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose and selling reportable explosive precursors.
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6 days ago | 
bbc.com | Kris Holland
Boy and woman arrested in pyrotechnics probeKris HollandBBC News, NorthamptonshirePA MediaSearches were being carried out at an address in CorbyA teenage boy and a woman have been arrested as part of an investigation into the suspected sale of home-made pyrotechnics on social media.
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6 days ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Kris Holland
Image source, GoogleImage caption, The postponed election is for the ward of Higham FerrersBBC News, NorthamptonshireA new date has been set for an election which had to be postponed following the death of a candidate. The death of John Ratcliffe, who was standing for the Liberal Democrats in the Higham Ferrers ward of North Northamptonshire Council, was announced on the eve of last Thursday's local elections in England.
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6 days ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Kris Holland
Image source, Pete Cooper/BBCImage caption, Work on Abington Street and Fish Street was paused during the winter monthsBBC News, NorthamptonshireAn end is in sight for a delayed town centre regeneration project which has meant restrictions in a main shopping area. The redevelopment of Abington Street and Fish Street in Northampton began in February last year and was due to be finished in early 2025.
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1 week ago | 
bbc.com | Kris Holland
End in sight for delayed town centre worksKris HollandBBC News, NorthamptonshirePete Cooper/BBCWork on Abington Street and Fish Street was paused during the winter monthsAn end is in sight for a delayed town centre regeneration project which has meant restrictions in a main shopping area. The redevelopment of Abington Street and Fish Street in Northampton began in February last year and was due to be finished in early 2025.
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1 week ago | 
bbc.com | Kris Holland
New date for town election after candidate deathKris HollandBBC News, NorthamptonshireGoogleThe postponed election is for the ward of Higham FerrersA new date has been set for an election which had to be postponed following the death of a candidate. The death of John Ratcliffe, who was standing for the Liberal Democrats in the Higham Ferrers ward of North Northamptonshire Council, was announced on the eve of last Thursday's local elections in England.
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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.
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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.
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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.
