Lifestyle

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

This stunning barn conversion could be yours for £1.395 million.

Look inside stunning barn conversion on the market for £1.4 million

Animals in Need

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for their forever home this week

Midlands-based housebuilder takes home prestigious win at the Housebuilder Awards 2023

Spitfire Homes crowned Small Housebuilder of the Year

In West Northamptonshire, 23 pupils had to look for a new school after being expelled

Record number of suspensions at West Northants schools in autumn term last year

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

Homes and Gardens

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All of this could be yours for £1.1 million, when completed, or offers over £850,000, as the property stands now.

Take a look at stunning lake house on the market for £1.1 million

Bellway’s Staverton Lodge development in October last year during the early stages of construction

A year of constant progress at Staverton Lodge in Daventry

All of this could be yours for an offer in excess of £1.5 million.

Look inside huge 10 bedroom Northamptonshire house with indoor pool and jacuzzi

Chairperson of Staverton Village Hall Jane Evans with Bellway Sales Advisor Lynne Muxlow.

Village hall refurbishment finished thanks to Bellway

Pets

Cocker spaniels have been named the most expensive pet to own in 2023

How much it costs to be a pet parent in 2023

Cocker Spaniels have been named the most expensive dog breed in the UK this year, according to new data.

Richard Jenkins

The Bellflower in Preston, Lancashire, won the accolade of the official best pub for dogs in the UK

Stick library and A La Barke Menu: Inside the UK’s best pub for dogs

Top 20 abandoned breeds: List of dogs most dumped as 50,000 ditched in last three years

Top 20 list of abandoned dog breeds as 50,000 dumped in three years

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs Amber Allott

Amber Allott

13 items dog owners should take on summer walks to avoid emergencies

13 items dog owners should always take on summer walks to keep pets safe - including tick tweezers & blankets

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

Tegu lizard that ‘runs like a T. rex’ currently on the loose

Katie Price is ‘numb and shocked’ after the death of dog Blade

Katie Price ‘numb and shocked’ over death of dog Blade

Cars & Motoring

Catesby Projects welcomed Ricardo Zeziola’s Huayra Pronello Ford racing car to Catesby Tunnel in Northamptonshire ahead of its performance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Huayra Pronello Ford racing car visits Catesby Tunnel for aerodynamic testing

The Dacia Spring will go on sale in the UK in mid-2024

Dacia confirms Europe’s cheapest electric car is coming to the UK

Retro & Heritage

Outreach courtesy of Chester House Estate

New outreach programme helps Daventry schoolchildren enjoy a unique taste of his...

The learning team at Chester House Estate has launched a new outreach programme, working with Northa...

Part of shopping village saved from heritage risk register due to regeneration

20 buildings across the region have been saved from the list this year...

There are several services taking place in West Northamptonshire on Remembrance Sunday.

10 services and events taking place on Remembrance Sunday

Plenty of services where members of the community can pay their respects

Community gathers for Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Daventry Catalina Constantin

Catalina Constantin

The Braunston Canal Strike 100th anniversary in Northamptonshire

The one-of-a-kind event features an hour-long performance of an ‘interesting’ and ‘inspiring story’...

Daventry creatives and crafters joined town museum's celebrations

Residents explored their creativity while learning about the local history and culture...

Staycation

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds
Stratton House Hotel and Spa is a peaceful haven and the ideal base for exploring this charming part of the UK

Bike & Boot: Explore the countryside with stay in Peak District hotel

The AmaViola

The big differences between river and ocean cruising

Hotel Indigo Exeter

Boutique hotel bliss in the charming cathedral city of Exeter

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These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

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Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

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More Lifestyle

Pippa Reeve is pictured at the entrance of her shop.

Northamptonshire farm shop with ‘little courtyard’ sells ‘amazing’ local produce

Laurel’s On The Roof has a great atmosphere (photo: Niall Clutton)

Travel: Embracing the best of London’s gritty East End

The ice rink is set to open at Whilton Locks Garden Village on Friday November 17 (picture: WLGV)

Ice rink set to open at Northants garden centre as Winter Wonderland returns

Falconer’s Hill Academy pupils pictured holding the Silver Primary Geography Quality Mark (PGQM) award.

Daventry school awarded ‘prestigious’ national accreditation

Father Christmas' reindeer friend pictured at last year's event.

Town prepares for Christmas with annual ‘festive’ and ‘popular’ event

Experience wine-tasting at the estate

Discovering the story of English sparkling wine

Sophie O'Ware, 25, has an inoperable brain tumour and was given a life expectancy of five years when she received her diagnosis three years ago.

Fundraiser set up to make mother’s ‘dream come true’ to take children abroad

NHS Digital figures show 940 of 4,720 Year 6 pupils measured in West Northamptonshire were classed as obese or severely obese in 2022-23.

A fifth of children in West Northamptonshire classed as obese last year

Charlotte Warren (Charlie), 32, owner of Charlie's Boutique in Saint John's Square, Daventry, pictured.

Daventry beauty salon owner invites residents to ‘Santa’s Grotto’ charity event

Karen Balloch, the Daventry parkrun co-event director, pictured at her 100th event.

Daventry parkrun is celebrating nine years of free ‘incredible’ events this week

The new shop is set to open in Bowen Square, Daventry, “later this week.”

Brand new shop set to open soon in Daventry town centre

The Northamptonshire course will be similar to other Go Ape facilities around the UK.
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Tree top adventure and high ropes to be built at Salcey Forest

There are already plenty of firework display events in the county's calendar, with more to come.

Bonfire Night: Firework displays taking place across Northamptonshire in 2023

The Haunted Castle is on at Warwick Castle over Halloween

Review: This castle offers up a shockingly good Halloween treat

Daventry Mayor, Councillor Ted Nicholl is pictured alongside members from Fight Klub Daventry.

In pictures: Daventry’s first Feel-Good Fest event left the town 'smiling'

Transport Minister and the Conservative MP for North West Durham Richard Holden, has been an MP continuously since December 2019.

Transport Minister Richard Holden at DIRFT’s Hub

There is plenty to do in the county this spooky season...

22 things to do with kids this October half term and Halloween

Joanne Diprose, Sheena Coyne, and Ruth Dillingham pictured at the NNBN Business Awards ceremony.

Daventry business made it to finals at Northamptonshire’s newest awards event