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Victoria Skinner at the launch of The Tor-Rox Foundation

New charity launch success for cancer warrior mum

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

Shopping bags.

Easter Monday opening hours for UK shopping centres

English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school term dates for 2025 - and when Easter holidays end

Henry Pollock scored twice against Castres last Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson backs Pollock's impassioned try celebrations

George Furbank made a long-awaited return to action last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Smith so happy to see 'classy operator' Furbank back in action for Saints

Alex Mitchell (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints can't wait to take on 'one of the best around', says Mitchell

England fast bowler John Turner is set to make his Lancashire debut against Northants

Fast bowler John Turner makes Lancashire loan move ahead of Northants clash

Curtis Langdon celebrating Henry Pollock's special try at Sale (photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Langdon eager to help Saints have enjoyable end to 'strange season'

Fin Smith (photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Saints star Smith back to his brilliant best after much-needed break

The launch party of the book about the life of Lady Milena Grenfell Baines

Escaping the Nazis and leading the air fryer craze: Lady Milena's life

Escaping from the clutches of the gas chambers aged just three - Lady Milena has reflected on her life as an adopted Prestonian ever since.

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George Furbank (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints skipper Furbank closing in on long-awaited return from injury

Raffle House hasn't said anything about its new Cotswolds home yet, but it looks fabulous

Win £2.8 million Cotswolds home with Raffle House’s two-for-one offer

Jodie Ounsley backs new campaign to challenge misconceptions

England's Zak Crawley has been named in the Kent squad for their trip to Northampton

England opener Zak Crawley in line to face Northants for Kent in season opener

Wheelie bins in Wellingborough

Northants homes could see new recycling bins and rules introduced from next year

Tommy Freeman scored for Saints at Sale (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Freeman feels Saints showed 'a lot of heart' during defeat at Sale Sharks

These are some of the most expensive neighbourhoods in England, outside of London, based on average house prices

The 13 most expensive neighbourhoods in England outside London

These outstanding homes for sale are in some of England's highest towns and villages

9 outstanding houses for sale in England's highest towns and villages

Tommy Freeman scored against Wales to complete a personal Grand Slam (photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Freeman's refreshed and ready to help Saints right some wrongs

Foxes are also one of the mammals PTES is asking volunteers to look out for this spring.

Daventry wildlife ‘detectives’ needed for spring mammal survey

Jude Bellingham

ITV start time for England vs Latvia - how to watch

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

A new report has found that over 20,000 dogs have been stolen in the UK between 2014 and 2024.

Top 10 loved dog breeds with the most reported thefts

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Skipper Dingwall admits it was a 'horrible night' for Saints against Tigers

Most of these schools, which had some of the lowest attendance rates in the country, were also extremely high performers

The 15 top state secondary schools in England for attendance named

England’s Harry Kane

What time the England match is on TV - and who are the commentators

School attendance can play a big part in a pupil's outcomes

1 in 5 pupils 'persistently' missing school - why it matters for GCSEs

Missing just two weeks of school can have a big impact on GCSE results 📝

Amber Allott

Fin Smith starts for Saints against Leicester on Friday night (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers: Full team news for Friday's game

Fraser Dingwall (photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Patience pays off for Saints and England centre Dingwall

Saints claimed Under-18s glory last month (picture: Andrew Fosker for Premiership Rugby)

Six Saints Under-18s players get England call for Six Nations Festival

Ollie Sleightholme (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury latest ahead of clash with Leicester

Henry Pollock (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Freeman full of praise for 'unbelievable' Saints team-mate Pollock

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get a diagnosis for endometriosis in England.

Endometriosis has cost me £400k - I was told I'm just 'unlucky'

It was a day to remember for Henry Pollock (photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

IN PICTURES: Super Saturday in Cardiff as Saints quintet impress for England

Henry Pollock scored two debut tries for England (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Two debut tries for Pollock as Freeman completes personal Grand Slam

Train.

The 10 British train stations with the most cancelled services

Workplace

Call for employers in the East of England to play their part in boosting access ...

Green Growth Awards announces winners

Henry Pollock (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Pollock set for England debut as Saints ace is named on bench against Wales

Tommy Freeman scored again last weekend (photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

'Still loads to get after' as Freeman and Co face huge Wales clash

Several complaints about Ofsted inspections in West Northamptonshire have been raised.

Several complaints made following Ofsted school visits, data shows

Fraser Dingwall made his England return against Italy on Sunday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'A fantastic human' - Mitchell full of praise for Saints team-mate Dingwall

Ollie Sleightholme scored twice for England against Italy

IN PICTURES: Saints stars shine again as England beat Italy

Northants head coach Darren Lehmann

Head coach Lehmann excited by potential of Northants squad

"I don't think I have been as excited as this since I took on my first coaching role."

Jeremy Casey

Supervised toothbrushing is a proven, evidence-based health intervention.

Schools asked to supervise toothbrushing in young children

Fraser Dingwall scored his first England try against Wales in last year's Six Nations (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dingwall happy to be surrounded by so many Saints team-mates for England return

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dingwall starts as five Saints stars get the nod for Italy clash

Site layout drawings for Station Court created by Urban Designs

New ‘gas free’ affordable homes set to replace outdated sheltered homes in North...

Wendy Goldie, Manager of The Arc Cinema Daventry

The Arc Cinema Daventry in Mulberry Place celebrates International Women’s Day w...

Henry Pollock (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints ace Pollock has 'wonderful future ahead of him'

George Hendy (photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Saints ace Hendy savoured England experience as he sets sights on more

Fin Smith kicked England to victory against Scotland (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Smith reflects on match-winning kick against Scotland

Tom James scored for Saints against Nottingham (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Spell on the sidelines gave Saints scrum-half James time to take stock

Fin Smith's long-range penalty proved crucial for England (photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Saints fly-half Smith the match-winner again as England edge out Scotland

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