Sam Read

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Politics Reporter, BBC Lookeast at BBC

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Lego museum with five million pieces opens

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Danny Fullbrook |Sam Read

Lego museum with five million pieces opensDanny Fullbrook & Sam ReadBBC News, BuckinghamshireBBC/Sam ReadLego from over the years is on display at a museum in Milton KeynesA museum featuring more than five million Lego pieces has been opened by a collector. Jason Joiner, 55, who has been collecting the plastic bricks since he was seven, is the curator of Brickz in Milton Keynes. In recent years he has travelled around the world to find rare sets to display in his museum.
'Northampton Neurodiverse music group saved me'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sam Read

'Neurodiverse music group saved me' - Billy Lockett Sam ReadBBC News, NorthamptonshireReporting fromNorthamptonSam Read/BBCBilly is proud of his links with his hometown of NorthamptonA singer-songwriter said helping at a group for people with learning disabilities "saved" him. For several months, Billy Lockett has been going to sessions for adults who live with neurodiverse conditions like autism or ADHD in his home town of Northampton.
The 'frightening' Northamptonshire junction villagers avoid using

2 months ago | bbc.com | Sam Read

The 'frightening' junction villagers say they avoid usingSam ReadBBC News, NorthamptonshireSam Read/BBCThe junction is on a busy stretch of the A43 dual carriageway between Towcester and NorthamptonConcerns have previously been raised about the turn for Tiffield on the A43 in Northamptonshire, with a new special school planned for the village. But why is the junction seen as so dangerous and what can be done about it?
Northampton homelessness sleep-out raises half of 2024's amount

2 months ago | bbc.com | Sam Read |Aimee Dexter

Sleep-out donations for homeless charity dip to £8kSam Read & Aimee DexterBBC News, NorthamptonshireSam Read/BBCPeople took part in the 12-hour Big Sleep-Out to raise money for The Hope Centre A charity that supports homeless people with a sleep-out saw its donations halve to £8,000 for this year's event on Friday night. The Hope Centre, in Northampton, has been running The Big Sleep-Out for over a decade, raising money and awareness on homelessness.
Inside the Art Deco bingo hall before renovation

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Sam Read |Pete Cooper

The developer behind a plan to renovate a disused former Art Deco bingo hall, cinema and theatre said was his biggest project yet. The Ritz building in Rushden, Northamptonshire, first opened in 1936 and was most recently Flutters Bingo and Social Club. It was bought by Oliver Mcloughlin from Investment Street for £400,000 after it was put up for sale for £625,000 in late 2022. He said he was "going out on limb" by taking on the building.
Pupils meet astronaut in 'awesome' encounter

Jan 10, 2025 | yahoo.com | Sam Read

A Nasa astronaut has given a talk to children near his near his former university, describing it as an "incredible experience". Cdr Jack Hathaway, a past student of Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, began working for the US space agency in 2022 but is still waiting for his first mission. During a visit to the UK, he gave a talk to about 180 Year 5 pupils at nearby Holywell School.
Niece who stole £200,000 from uncle avoids jail

Dec 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sam Read

A woman who stole £200,000 from her elderly uncle to buy drugs rather than pay for his care has been given a suspended prison sentence. Sacha Goulden from Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, was given access to the victim’s bank account in order for her to pay his care home fees. The case featured in the Channel 4 programme 24 Hours In Police Custody where Goulden, 47, was seen admitting to stealing the money.
Torch-lit vigil held for murder victim Harshita

Nov 29, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Sam Read |Shivani Chaudhari

A torch-lit walk and vigil has been held to commemorate a 24-year-old woman who police believe was murdered by her husband. Harshita Brella is believed to have been killed by her husband in Corby, Northamptonshire, before her body was found dumped in a car in east London. A large crowd turned out for the walk from Corby Boating Lake to Corby Cube on Friday night. "Serious crime like this in Corby is very, very rare, so this has hit us hard," said Lou Cory, who organised the vigil.
Talks to provide 'spark' for women in motorsport

Oct 27, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Read

A female racing driver said "representation matters" if more women are to take up careers in motorsport. Caitlin Wood hosted one of a series of events at Silverstone Museum designed to encourage participation. The Northamptonshire circuit, which hosts the British Grand Prix, has invited leading women to speak to visitors. A study in 2023 found female participation in motorsport worldwide was about 10%, while no woman has raced in Formula 1 since the 1970s.
Ex-England cricketer backs development in village

Oct 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sam Read

A former England cricketer has backed plans for 16 new homes and a spa in a village that could benefit its cricket club. Devon Malcolm, who is president of Brixworth Cricket Club in Northamptonshire, said the development would unlock new funding. People in the village are divided on the proposals for land off Northampton Road, with the local parish council opposing the scheme.