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Popular sandwich shop sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ as builders go ‘full steam ahead’ following hit and run

The team behind a popular sandwich shop are “starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel”, as its road has reopened following a hit and run and their builders are “working full steam ahead”. Spread in Adnitt Road was left with structural damage after a stolen car hit another vehicle which ploughed into the building.
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Make the most of final days of reduced ticket prices at Northants family farm – plus affordable weekday soft play

Be sure to make the most of the final days of reduced summer ticket prices at a Northamptonshire family farm, plus their affordable weekday soft play which is here to stay. Mini Meadows Farm, on the border of our county and Leicestershire in Welford, evolved from the owner’s hobby to an attraction that holds a special place in the hearts of its 80,000 annual visitors.
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‘It’s a slap in the face’: Stalwart town centre business owner speaks out on WNC’s ‘premium parking zones’ coming into effect

A stalwart town centre business owner has spoken out on West Northamptonshire Council’s ‘premium parking zones’ coming into effect, which she described as a “slap in the face”. Four of the most popular streets in the town, which include St Giles’ Street, Abington Street, George Row and Mercer’s Row, were earmarked by the Reform-led WNC as being some of the most popular on-street parking locations.
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Meet the passionate founders hoping to redefine what success means to Northampton’s female business community

Meet the passionate founders hoping to redefine what success means to Northampton’s female business community, through unique events and networking opportunities. Friends Hattie Turner and Zoe Chatley are both business owners. Hattie has been running her women’s wellness supplement brand Her.9 since the end of 2021, and Zoe launched technology recruitment agency The Channel Recruiter in July of the same year.
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Here’s everything you need to know about unique event Japan FEST coming to Northampton this October

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the unique event Japan FEST coming to Northampton for the first time this October. Japan FEST is taking place at Franklin’s Gardens from 11am until 6pm on October 17, and the family-friendly festival will bring Japanese food, live music, taiko drumming, theatre, kendo, origami, manga workshops, anime and pop culture entertainment to the town.
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Free day of fun for all the family at Towcester Racecourse next month – here’s everything you need to know

Towcester Racecourse is hosting a free day of fun for all the family next month, and here is everything you need to know ahead of the event on September 12 from midday until 6pm. You can reserve your free tickets for ‘Fun at the Finish Line’ now, where there will be funfair rides, bouncy castles, artisan stalls, a raffle, face painting and traditional sports games – as well as food stalls and trucks, a bar and greyhound racing on as normal throughout the day.
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Two men jailed for controlling prostitution for gain after shutdown of Northampton brothels making £3,000 per week

Two men have been jailed for controlling prostitution for gain, following the discovery of two Northampton brothels which made £3,000 per week. Forty-two-year-old Chang Xian Wu, of Charminster Road, Bournemouth, was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment and 52-year-old Yong Wang, of Bective Road, Northampton, was sentenced to 17 months imprisonment.
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