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Northampton singer-songwriter Andy Crofts has released a Christmas single

Andy Crofts gets festive as Northampton singer-songwriter pens Christmas single

Andy Crofts releases his new LP Live At The 100 Club on Friday (Nov 17)

'Magical' night at 100 Club captured on record as Andy Crofts releases new LP

Andy Crofts performs live at The Black Prince pub in Northampton on Sunday night

Andy Crofts excited ahead of Northampton homecoming gig at The Black Prince

Russ Hickman, 75, organiser of the centenary of the Braunston Canal Strike event and the chairman of the community section of Unite the Union, pictured.

The Braunston Canal Strike 100th anniversary in Northamptonshire

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England (photo: Marc Brenner)

Review: Dear England puts Gareth Southgate on the West End stage

Nicky Pritchard pictured with her sister, Suzanne Hill, at The Moon in the Garden.

Northamptonshire florist and event stylist launching a new business this Friday

The Northamptonshire shopping village pictured in its central location at the heart of England.

Northamptonshire shopping village set to double in size by next year

Lorraine and Lee Lewis, co-founders of The Lewis Foundation, outside Fawsley Hall

Charity ball set to raise thousands for adult cancer patients

Northants Open Studios launch at Lamport Hall

Northants Open Studios 2023 launch exhibition sees sales boost for local artists

Northants Open Studios exhibition will launch the annual festival celebrating art and artists in the county

Explore secret studio spaces in Northamptonshire’s biggest ever arts festival
Northants Open Studios brings together more than 220 artists

Residents enjoyed Daventry’s festival and its various family activities on Saturday, July 29, on the rugby pitch, at Daventry Sports Club in Western Avenue.

In pictures: DavFest music festival returns for residents

Eliza Dickson at Heathrow Airport Departures

Daventry Scout's goes on a once in a lifetime trip to South Korea

The trebuchet experience is new for 2023 at Warwick Castle

Enjoy the best summer in history at Warwick Castle

Sophie Good, museum officer, and Roderick Viveash, volunteer museum curator, with the Highly Commended Award for its ‘Borough Hill and its History’ exhibition at the Northamptonshire Heritage Forum Awards.

Daventry Museum’s Borough Hill exhibition receives a Highly Commended award

The surprise performance was put on by 30 dancers from a local dance troupe, Syndicate Dance.

In pictures: Daventry town marks Pride month with a new event for the community

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

Casualty star Zitta Sattar opening the very first Rally in 2003 aboard the then re-restored President. Zitta is the the great-great granddaughter of the first captain of President, following its launch in 1909. (Tim Coghlan)

Music mogul Pete Waterman’s sails into Braunston for narrowboat rally

Hari outside The George at Kilsby.

Brand new garden and al fresco dining area at refurbished pub in Kilsby

Music-lovers get ready for Freddie.

lN PICTURES: Crick Boat Show

Spectators enjoying the Daventry Motorcycle Festival's previous motorbike display.

Join the community for the motorbike riders' adventures

Phil Moss, site supervisor and runner, together with co-founders Darren James and Scott Wilkinson from Lockdown Events Ltd.

Second year of joy as DavFest music festival returns this summer

‘Coronation Town Trail’ sign poster on board in the town centre.

Daventry Town Council's celebratory events

Pat Phoenix who loyally stood by Peter Dudley (photo: Getty Images)

​Corrie scandal as Peter Dudley put his career in jeopardy 40 years ago

Ultimate Queen Tribute will rock guests at Crick Boat Show as thousands prepare for weekend of fun.

Queen tribute will rock guests at Crick Boat Show as thousands prepare for fun

Milly Fyfe.

Milly's meaty recipe is just in time for Great British Beef Week

Judy Garland who played the character Hannah Brown in the movie Easter Parade (photo: Getty Images)

Memorable holiday film Easter Parade recalled 75 years after release

Eclectic sounds reviewed by Kevin Bryan (photo: Adobe)

​Veterans and best newcomers in harmony
​Interesting assortment of veteran performers and aspiring newcomers, including former Byrd and Crosby, Stills and Nash stalwart David Crosby and a re-issued Sting delivering one of his most impressive solo sets.

Kevin Bryan CD reviews (photo: Adobe)

New releases and reissues

Niki Colwell-Evans as Mrs Johnstone with the Blood Brothers cast (photo: Bill Kenwright Productions Ltd)

Triumph on stage for former X factor star in Willy Russell smash

Kevin Bryan CD releases (photo: Adobe)

Veterans and music newcomers releases

Kevin Bryan's eclectic mix of CDs

Archive material and ​fresh sounds

Kevin Bryan CD review from Americana to folk and blues rock (photo: Adobe)

Interesting ‘Evergreen’ to folk and blues rock

Going mad with Coco Pos at Bongo's Bingo

Bongo’s Bingo is the definitive bingo experience

Moana performs for Disney on Ice (photo: Disney)

Family Day Out: Disney On Ice is skating into the UK

Have a go at Milly's recipe.

Yelvertoft food and drink guru Milly shares rhubarb recipe in latest feature

Lucy in her glider.

Brinklow teenager encourages more people to discover thrill of gliding

HiFi Sean & David McAlmont announce their new album Happy Ending

Hifi Sean & David McAlmont - Announce New Album 'Happy Ending'

Peggy, the winner of the Ugly Dog contest

Ugly dog contest: winner revealed

Search is on for top paintball villain (photo: Getty Images)

Fire paintballs at the UK’s biggest villain

Embracing musical variety (photo: Adobe)

Treat your ears to this variety CD collection

(left to right) Francesca Gonshaw, Gordon Kaye and Vicki Michelle of British sitcom 'Allo 'Allo! (photo: Getty Images)

Why, after four decades, UK remains occupied by risqué sitcom ’Allo ’Allo!

The pub has been transformed inside and out.

Major transformation for Barby pub

Find your inner racer at the Butlin's race track

Enjoy the Christmas season with Butlin’s festive day visits

Milly Fyfe.

Royal seal of approval for Yelvertoft author's new e-cookery book
HRH The Princess Royal is behind Milly’s latest project

The Rolling Stones on tour in summer 2022 (photo: Getty Images)

The Rolling Stones announce release of the definitive live best of

Tik Tok blog header

TikTok ’n’ roll – highest charting viral music hits

Kenova Pumpkin House

First News: Here is the Pumpkin House

Postmodern Jukebox on tour

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox hits the UK in 2023

Level 42 on song at the Derngate on Tuesday night

Level 42 rock a sold-out Derngate

Fireworks display at Blackpit Brewery on Bonfire Night 2021. Photo by Ania Shrimpton.

Bonfire Night: Fireworks displays taking place in Northamptonshire in 2022

Mr and Mrs Claus at Lotherton (photo: Lotherton: The Christmas Experience)

Mr & Mrs Claus will return to Yorkshire for festive fun at Lotherton

Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic (photo: Disney On Ice)

Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic skating into the UK in 2023

In celebration of the black cat - National Black Cat Day (photo: Adobe)

Stating the case for dark felines as treasured pets – National Black Cat Day

With spooky season well and truly upon us, what better way to is there to get yourself in the Halloween spirit than with the perfect playlist?

Top 10 songs to play at Halloween