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Remembering the Irthlingborough B-17 Collision: A Memorial Exhibition at Stanwick Lakes

A moving tribute to the airmen lost in the tragic 1944 B-17 collision over Irthlingborough is set to be unveiled at Stanwick Lakes, as a deeply researched exhibition brings their personal stories to life. On 22 February, it will be 81 years since two B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft—“Hells Angel II” from the 303rd Bomb Group at RAF Molesworth and “June Bug” from the 384th Bomb Group at Grafton Underwood—collided mid-air while preparing for a bombing raid in Germany as part of “Operation Argument.” Of the 20 crew members, only three survived. Now, thanks to the dedication of local volunteers and..

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Explore a month of creativity with Northants & Rutland Open Studios

This September, step into a world of artistic wonder beyond the ordinary in Northamptonshire and Rutland. The Northants & Rutland Open Studios (NROS) invites you on a journey to uncover the county’s hidden artistic treasures amidst its picturesque landscapes and charming countryside. As the premier visual arts festival of the region, NROS promises a vibrant celebration of creativity. Over 300 talented artists across Northamptonshire and Rutland will open their studios, homes, and gardens, offering an exclusive peek into their creative processes. From painting to textiles, ceramics to jewellery, sculpture to photography, NROS showcases a diverse range of mediums that cater..

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Looking for a lease deal? It’s good to talk

Come in, sit down. How can we help? Welcome to the Yellow Car Shop, taking vehicle buying and leasing back to the future. Looking for a new vehicle largely takes place online these days. We are fast becoming accustomed to trawling through innumerable websites looking for the right car, van or truck at the right price or with the right deal. Wouldn’t it be a joy if there were somewhere we could call into, sit down, enjoy a coffee and talk through exactly what we are looking for within the budget we have set for ourselves? The principle applies whether..

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John Lydon’s Public Image Ltd is coming back to the Roadmender

Feeling musically empty? There’s a PiL for that! It’s taken a while, but John Lydon’s Public Image Ltd (PiL) will be back on the Roadmender stage this summer. Nine years since the band last played the venue to a sell-out crowd and they will be doing it all over again on July 31, as part of their This Is Not The Last Tour, tour. Lydon formed the post-punk originators after fronting the Sex Pistols, guiding the band from their debut album in ‘78, through to ‘92 when they began what would be a long hiatus. Breaking the silence in 2009,..

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Charity challenge in memory of lifelong cyclist

The daughter of a lifelong cyclist who spent his final days at Cynthia Spencer Hospice will now take part in a cycling fundraiser in his memory. Holly Shannon’s father Simon Bown was diagnosed with cancer in January and died just a few weeks later on 23rd March 2024. His last two days were spent at the hospice where his family were housed overnight so they could be close by. Holly, 50, said: “The hospice was absolutely amazing. Dad was admitted very quickly, and a bed was found at short notice which was very much appreciated. “He went downhill very rapidly...

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What’s on at the theatre this January

Dazzling Diamonds, funny folks and a West End phenomenon... Fed up with pine needles in the carpet and the post Crimbo comedown? You need a night at the theatre! Escape the new year drear with some sun-drenched reggae cheer at the Derngate with Legend – the Music of Bob Marley (Jan 11). When it comes to a set list of solid sounds, Marley delivered, and so this celebration will do the same: Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting..

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