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Customers claim restaurant's closure is a 'tragedy'
A RESTAURANT tipped for a Michelin star has been forced to close for financial reasons. Owners of The Albero, on Lower Mounts, Northampton, said it had not generated enough cash to continue. They
Dog training a dedicated art
BUDDING 'Ashleighs and Pudseys' inspired by the duo's win have been warned such skills are not achieved overnight. Treasurer of Wellingborough Dog Training Club, Phyl Spencer, has enough experience to
Mayor's big invite to dazzling duo
ASHLEIGH and Pudsey are set to meet Wellingborough's equivalent of royalty. An invitation will be winging its way to them from the new Mayor, Councillor Ken Harrington. He will be writing to them to
MP tackles schools
A NORTHAMPTON MP has written to the county council about the "unfairness" of the primary school allocation system. Michael Ellis, MP for Northampton North, said he received a number of complaints from
Introducing Our New Wedding Blogger!
Hi, I'm Julie and I am delighted to be part of the wedding team. It's sure to be a superb resource for local brides, who I can't wait to write for. I thought my first blog might start with a little background on The Wedding Genie
'I knew I'd do it' says author Glendeen
A first time author has hit the bookshelves with her debut novel. Glendeen Scantlebury, 65, from Wellingborough, has used her own life experiences, combined with those of her work in the financial
The ride is set to get tougher for top cop
IT'S not been an easy ride being chief constable of Northamptonshire Police these last few years. And Adrian Lee is under no illusions - the going will get even rockier. Mr Lee admitted he feels
Thumb loss lands firm £8k court fine
A FIRM was fined £8,000 on Wednesday and ordered to pay costs of £14,736 after an agency worker's thumb was severed in a machine at its factory. Latrave Ltd, based in Park Farm Industrial Estate,
Nearly 500 pupils miss out on chosen schools
NEARLY 9,000 pupil places have been allocated to children starting school this September. Northamptonshire County Council received 8,828 applications - a rise of 416 from last year but 476 pupils have missed out on their preferred school.
Latest sport headlines
Charles gets one-year Cobblers contract
Anthony Charles has agreed a new deal that will keep him with Northampton Town for next season after impressing in his short-term spell.
Three-year extension for Saints boss Mallinder
Jim Mallinder has agreed a new three-year contract with Northampton Saints that keeps the director of rugby at Franklin's Gardens until at least the end of 2015.
Capel wants more to roar like Lion Jack
David Capel hopes that more Northamptonshire players can follow in the footsteps of Jack Brooks after the fast bowler's impressive performance for the England Lions against the West Indies.
Boothroyd: We don't want boom and bust
Aidy Boothrord has been quick to temper any expectations of mounting a promotion challenge that Northampton Town's supporters may have ahead of next season.
Life and Leisure
Drink up to help raise funds
There will be a coffee morning and table top sale on Saturday at All Saints Church Hall in Midland Road, Wellingborough. It is in aid of the Mothers' Union and diocesan funds. Doors open at 9.30am
Audition for part in pantomime
Wellingborough pantomime Society is on the lookout for actors who like to help Jack defeat the giant. The group's next production, Jack and the Beanstalk, will take to the stage in January 2013 but
One night only of music hits
The irchester Players are getting on stage for one night as part of the town's celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The 'One Night Only' show will be a collection of songs from old time music
Alexandra set to tinkle the ivories
The first in the summer series of lunchtime music sessions will feature pianist Alexandra Vaduva. Born in 1991, Alexandra started her musical education when she was four years old in Romania with the
Carnival is all set for celebration
Northampton carnival Various locations Saturday, June 9 from noon to 7.30pm. THE carnival countdown has begun with the colourful annual attraction just weeks away. Dubbed the 'multicultural community
Steve reveals his Wild Life!
A man of action is set to bring his adventures to a theatre. The star of the BBC's Deadly 60, Steve Backshall, will be at Northampton's Royal & Derngate with his one man show 'A Wild Life'. The
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Ed McKeever held off Spaniard Saul Craviotto to claim World Cup gold in Poznan, while K2 pair Liam Heath and Jon Schofield also held their nerve to win a nail-biting silver medal.
