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Veg out with The Daft Turnip!

Pulse’s Sammy Jones takes us through marvellous May’s stage attractions in the ‘fampton... Sometimes less is more, and a case in point is the upcoming production of Treasure Island at the Royal (May 2 & 3) which delivers Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale with just a cast of four. The show is a version the likes of which you won’t have seen before; laced with a host of contemporary comedic twists, including an unusual motley crew of pirates, a parrot called Alexa and a mermaid you will never forget. You have leading physical comedy company La Navet Bete (aka The Daft..

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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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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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The Prince and the Moths

Some bands get about, don’t they? Originating in Vancouver, Yeti Valhalla are now based out of Tokyo. What will they make of the ’fampton when they roll into The Black Prince (April 17)? Music-wise, think classic hard rock meets modern metal sensibilities, with ‘much guitar shredding and double bass blast beats.’ You know you want some, and this Thursday night will lead onto a Good Friday. Literally. Which means no work. Go let your hair down and get a portion of the Yeti. Support comes from heavy grungers from this Shire, LOKI, and Silence Mutant. Marisa and the Moths are..

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The new LCS stand at Northampton Town FC is open for business

The new LCS Stand at Sixfields has begun a phased opening process! The club are required to stage a gradual opening of the new facilities, and this process began at the Birmingham City game on Saturday when the general admission seats (available via ntfcdirect.co.uk), first floor lounge and boardroom and second floor executive boxes were open for the first time. Over the coming weeks, other parts of the new stand will open including the new raised wheelchair viewing area and the concourse and the club will communicate those dates in due course. Supporters and guests enjoyed watching the Cobblers draw..

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What’s on at the theatre in Northampton this April

There is so much in theatre-land for April – from sea shanty sessions to historic stories about decay, a smidgen of Christie-inspired fun, Sinatra songs forming a backdrop on an emotive drama and some truly stalwart comedians. And much more. Pulse’s Sammy Jones takes you through the best of the bunch... Strictly star turned judge, and all round nice fella Anton Du Beke visits the Derngate with his new show At The Musicals (April 1), which brings together an exemplary band, guest singer and dancers. We’ve seen a few of Anton’s solo shows, and they are akin to a cosy..

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