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Royal & Derngate Crowned UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre at 2025 UK Theatre Awards

Royal & Derngate’s Chief Executive Jo Gordon (left) and Artistic Director Jesse Jones (centre) celebrate their UK Theatre Award win When Northampton’s Royal & Derngate heard its name called at the UK Theatre Awards this weekend, there was no mistaking the pride in the room — and rightly so. The venue has officially been named the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre, a title that says as much about the people behind it as it does about the place itself. For more than 30 years, the UK Theatre Awards have celebrated the best in live performance across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern..

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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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Bells Kia brings Northampton the future of electric vans – Kia’s first ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ range

If you’ve ever thought your work van could do with a little more spark (and we mean the electric kind), Bells Kia has something exciting for you. The Northampton dealership has been chosen as one of Kia’s official PBV Centres – Platform Beyond Vehicle – introducing a brand-new line-up of fully electric vans right here in town. And this isn’t just one van. The first wave includes the PV5 Cargo, PV5 Passenger, Crew Cab, and a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. Even better, the range will keep growing, with the larger PV7 set to arrive in 2027. From late 2025, Northampton’s PBV..

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Step Back in Time for a Night of Swing, Sparkle and 1940s Glamour

If you’ve ever wished you could slip into a time machine and waltz right into the golden age of swing, here’s your chance — and all without leaving Northampton. This autumn, the Cynthia Spencer Hospice invites you to dust off your dancing shoes, don your finest vintage threads, and join them for the Big Band Bash, a celebration of the glitz, glamour and toe-tapping joy of the 1940s. A night made for dancing On Saturday 15th November, the Mercure Hotel Northampton will be transformed into a scene straight from a wartime dance hall. The star attraction? Jazz Colossus — a..

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Northampton’s Summer of Scrum: Where Rugby Meets Robots, Disco and Dinosaurs

Spoiler alert: This summer in Northampton is shaping up to be a bit of a belter – and it’s not just because of the Women’s Rugby World Cup (though yes, that’s very much a reason to get excited). From silent discos and stilt walkers to surfing simulators and poetry slams, the town’s Market Square is being transformed into an official Fan Zone that’s about a lot more than just rugby. We’re talking full-on festival vibes, cutting-edge tech, and enough family fun to make you wonder if someone slipped a theme park into the middle of town. And the best bit?..

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Murder at Midnight: A Killer Comedy-Thriller Comes to Northampton

A notorious gangster. A suitcase full of cash. A clown in the kitchen. What could possibly go wrong? Let’s set the scene. It’s New Year’s Eve in a sleepy corner of Kent, and while the rest of the country is popping prosecco and dancing to dodgy playlists, one house is bracing for something a little more… explosive. Welcome to Murder at Midnight, the darkly hilarious new play from Torben Betts (yep, the mastermind behind Murder in the Dark), which hits the Royal & Derngate, Northampton from 16–21 February 2026. Mark your diary. This one’s juicy. You’ve got gangsters. You’ve got..

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