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Top council jobs at risk

TOP jobs could be axed at Wellingborough Council in an attempt to streamline its management structure.

David's got an eye for a snap

David Miller

AN amateur snapper from Wellingborough proved he has got 'the eye' when it comes to taking a photograph.

New order will take booze off the streets

Irchester ward councillors, Terry Perkins and Tim Maguire

AN ALCOHOL free zone is set to be launched in Irchester in November.

Re-using old paint

Revd Mark Lees

RE-USE, recycle and repaint are the themes behind a new community project in Rushden.

Ball rolling in bid to secure lottery fund

Cllr Graham Lawman

A PLAN to help regenerate Wellingborough town centre is being drawn up.

Council puts together its projects 'shopping list'.

Cllr Graham Lawman

A WISH list of improvements to open spaces and outdoors sports facilities has been drawn up.

£30 million new three-storey block gets green light

NHS

KETTERING General Hospital's £30million new development has now been given the go-ahead.

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Why Todd has Tucker to thank for his top jobs

Todd Carty as Patsy in Spamalot

TODD Carty has got a confession - Tucker Jenkins paid for his mortgage.

Sweeny has starring role in Webber hit

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CLARE Sweeney stars in this new version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's masterpiece of musical theatre.

TV stars join forces in powerful musical

country girl

The country girl Milton Keynes Theatre Until August 28 THIS Clifford Odet musical opens in MK today as part of a short national tour prior to opening in the West End in October.Almost three decades

Aasen realises his art dream

A man will fulfil an ambition when his new artist's studio is launched.After nine years of working as a mechanic, Aasen Stephenson, 30, started to embrace his creative side and to create works of art.

Chance to be part of theatre's festive show

lion witch wardrobe

YOUNG talent will get the chance to go on a magical adventure to Narnia as the theatre


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Jim Mallinder

Mallinder's looked forward to derby all summer

Director of rugby Jim Mallinder has named the Northampton Saints squad that will face Leicester on Sunday in front of a sold-out Franklin's Gardens



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Fire prank students are sentenced

Fire prank students are sentenced

Two students who set fire to a friend in a drunken prank that went horrifically wrong have been sentenced.


UK sport

Richards' relief at record

Richards' relief at record

Modest hero Pat Richards expressed his relief after equalling Andy Farrell's Engage Super League record for points in a season in Wigan's 34-12 victory over Bradford on Friday night.



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