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Meet the meritorious masters of melancholic metal

Katatonia, Stockholm’s ‘architects of existential dread’ launch a busy month for the ‘mender on November 1, and the meritorious masters of melancholic metal (their words, not ours) have had more than 30 years to ripen their sounds, from doom and death metal to soul-gripping post rock. Sky Void of Stars, their latest long-player, is the band’s 12th album, ‘...a dynamic journey through vibrant darkness,’ the band promises, ‘Born out of yearning for what was lost and not found, the very peripheries of the unreachable, but composed and condensed into human form and presented as sounds and words true to the..

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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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Drive Your Independence: Experience Freedom with Bristol Street Motors

Nothing should stop us from living a full life, with independence and freedom. Welcome to The Motability Scheme, worry-free motoring through an all-inclusive leasing package that helps disabled people, their families and carers to get on the move and enjoy their independence. When you have a condition or disability, being able to get around can mean the difference between living a full and happy life or not. At Bristol Street Motors Vauxhall/Citroen Northampton, we have a passion for helping people find that freedom. The Motability Scheme is so simple. Exchange all or part of your mobility allowance to lease a..

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Live music in Northampton this October

We did mention it last month, but here’s your timely reminder that The Subways visit The Black Prince (Oct 1) for SBD Promotions. They’ve spent two decades touring internationally, and accumulated a right load of nice moments; supporting AC/DC, Foo Fighters and Oasis, appearing on Live at Abbey Road, TOTPs, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and the Late Show with David Letterman. They’ve commanded at more than 100 festivals, including on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, main stage performances at Reading & Leeds, Rock Im Park, Rock Am Ring, Hurricane, Southside, Lollapalooza and Rock En Seine. So, erm yeah, they know how..

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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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Hello Giggles

LOL this summer... The Comedy Crate has been stacked over the past few weeks with a veritable feast of cracking nights, and the funny times keep on rolling through to the end of July with much still to enjoy. Scott Bennett and Sara Barron visit The Lamplighter (July 8) and Scott’s turn in the spotlight, Blood Sugar Baby, tells the amazing true story of how his infant daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition. It mightn’t sound very funny, but Scott has managed to make it so – and it comes with a happy ending. The blurb goes like..

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