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Testing testing………how to access the right testing for you across Northamptonshire

Since testing for COVID-19 first became available in Northamptonshire in May last year, the range and volume of testing sites has increased significantly.

Continued improvement for Northamptonshire children’s services

Children's services in Northamptonshire are continuing to improve despite the recent challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Step 1b on the roadmap out of Lockdown comes into effect today

Today, the second part of step one of the Government's four step plan to emerge from lockdown begins.

Public Health officials implore residents to ‘apply common sense’ when restrictions are eased

On Monday 29 March the constraints set out in law will lift further and allow up to six people or two households to meet outdoors. The 'Stay at Home' rule will end, outdoor activity facilities will open and formally organised outdoor sports will be allowed.

Extended opening hours at county’s household waste recycling centres

Three of the county's household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) will temporarily open for an additional day - on Mondays - to help cater for the current increased usage seen during the pandemic.

Northants Now podcast series success

Northants Now is a new podcast series from Northamptonshire County Council and Public Health Northamptonshire. Each episode offers advice and support on a range of public health and wellbeing issues for Northamptonshire residents.

As Northamptonshire’s COVID -19 cases show a slight increase, Public health officials issue reminder to stay at home

As Northamptonshire’s COVID-19 cases show a slight increase, Public Health officials issue a stern reminder to residents to stay at home until March 29 and strictly follow the guidance when at work, school, out for essential shopping or exercise.

Director of Public Health Northamptonshire's letter to parents

Easter break is now almost upon us, and with it the further easing of restrictions on 29 March, life suddenly feels as if it may soon be a little more 'normal'.

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Northampton Town Festival

The annual Northampton Town Festival will take place on the first weekend of August from Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8 at The Racecourse in Northampton. There will be a variety of delicious street food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a funfair and trade stands plus motorbikes and trucks on Saturday and Sunday. Friday, August 6 (Free entry 5pm - 11pm): ◾ 18:00-19:00 Balloons Launch ◾ 22:00-22:30 Night Glow ◾ 22:30-22:45 Firework Display Saturday, August 7 (11am - 11pm) ◾ 12:00 Bolddog Lings Freestyle Team ◾ 13:00 ‘Little Nippers’ ◾ 14:00 Stannage Stunt Team ◾ 15:00 Upshot Silks ◾ 16:00 Bolddog Lings Freestyle Team ◾ 17:00 ‘Little Nippers’ ◾ 18:00 Stannage Stunt Team ◾ 19:00 Upshot Silks Sunday, August 8 (11am - 8pm) ◾ 12:00 Bolddog Lings Freestyle Team ◾ 13:00 ‘Little Nippers’ ◾ 14:00 Stannage Stunt Team ◾ 15:00 Upshot Silks ◾ 16:00 Bolddog Lings Freestyle Team ◾ 17:00 ‘Little Nippers’ ◾ 18:00 Stannage Stunt Team ◾ 18:00-19:00 Balloons Launch ◾ 19:00 Upshot Silks Balloons will only fly and be tethering if the weather is permitting. Entry fees are £3 on the gate on Saturday and Sunday. https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Northampton/The-Racecourse/Northampton-Town-Festival-/35838131/ Tickets can be booked for £1.98 on the Skiddle website. There is free admission for children under one meter tall and there is free admission for the morning balloon launch on Saturday and Sunday 6am - 8am. More information can be found on the Northampton Town Festival website at https://www.northamptontownfestival.com/

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Cycle 4 Cynthia

Cynthia Spencer Hospice are holding their annual Cycle4Cynthia event again on 18 and 19 September There are 25 and 50 mile circular routes, starting from Lamport Hall. Plus a virtual option which you can do from your home. Register online at cycle4cynthia.co.uk or over the phone on 01604 973340

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Northampton Half Marathon

Revolution Radio are proud to support Go Beyond Events for the return of the Northampton Half Marathon on Sunday 26th September 2021 starting at 09:30.

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Seaside Special

A traditional seaside-style variety show at Northampton's Deco Theatre on 29 August, hosted by Revolution Radio's Chris Gregg

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Northampton Music Festival 2021

Revolution Radio are proud to be supporting Northampton Music Festival, a free annual event which takes place in the town centre, celebrating the town's rich music culture.

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Northamptonshire Sport’s ‘Find a Club’ function helps families browse all manner of local activities over summer holidays

Northamptonshire Sport is supporting local families over the summer holidays by making it easier to browse and find a wide range of local clubs and activities near them.