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Page last updated at 18:29 GMT, Wednesday, 2 December 2009


THINGS TO DO

FROM BBC NEWS >>
War of Roses coins fetch £29,000
Coins buried in a field in Northamptonshire during the War of the Roses are auctioned by Morton and Eden.

FROM BBC SPORT >>
Luton v Kettering
Team news for Wednesday's Blue Square Premier match.

Northamptonshire Christmas lights
Electricity companies are rubbing their hands as Christmas lights go on around the county.


NATURE & OUTDOORS

Pocket Parks
Autumn is a very busy season for local Pocket Parks


MORE LOCAL NEWS

FROM BBC NEWS >>
Stolen wedding album owner sought
The owner of a stolen wedding album found in a play area in Northamptonshire is sought after it was handed in to police.

FROM BBC NEWS >>
Council plan to increase tax 3.5%
Northamptonshire County Council plans a tax increase in 2010 of 3.5% but the opposition claim this will be capped at 3%.

FROM BBC NEWS >>
Mutual set to close 10 branches
The Norwich and Peterborough Building Society closes 10 branches, including one in Northamptonshire.


RELIGION & ETHICS

Peace testimonial
Two Quakers explain how they try to be an example for peace


HISTORY

Pytchley Gates
An important county landmark has been restored


MORE LOCAL SPORT

FROM BBC SPORT >>
Burgess charges no shock - Stags
Mansfield say they were aware of the betting charges against former Rushden man Andy Burgess before they brought him.

FROM BBC SPORT >>
Hartley doubts his England form
Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley tells BBC radio Northampton he feels unable to recreate his club form in an England shirt.

FROM BBC SPORT >>
McKay sorry for Cobblers display
Northampton Town striker Billy McKay apologises for the 3-1 defeat by Hereford.


THINGS TO DO

It's a tree planting world record
As part of national tree week we're asking you to dig out your shovels and plant a tree.

Own Althorp House for £400
The Northampton version of the board game Monopoly has been launched.


PEOPLE & PLACES

Don Letts brings 'Carnival' back
Grammy award winner Don Letts previewed his latest documentary 'Carnival' at Northampton's Fish Market.

Honoured by Prince's Trust
Three Northamptonshire finalists have been honoured at a Prince's Trust award ceremony.


ARTS & CULTURE

Advent calendar
For Christmas, Northampton museum has built an advent calendar


BBC INTRODUCING

November tracks
Weekender plays tracks from local bands in the county


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