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Page last updated at 23:36 GMT, Friday, 4 December 2009


THINGS TO DO

FROM BBC NEWS >>
Police used in advertising scam
Northamptonshire Police are being used in a scam where victims are offered advertising space in a fictional force magazine.

FROM BBC SPORT >>
Cheltenham v Northampton
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Cheltenham and Northampton in League Two.

The Guide: weekend things to do
A what's on guide of things to do in Northamptonshire this weekend (4th December - 6th December 2009).


NATURE & OUTDOORS

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


MORE LOCAL NEWS

FROM BBC NEWS >>
Referendum 'waste of time'
A parish poll in a town in Northamptonshire has cost £8,000 to hold and registered a 6% turnout.

FROM BBC NEWS >>
Market lighting to cost £280,000
A plan for computerised lighting in Market Square, Northampton, is backed with a grant from the local development corporation.

FROM BBC NEWS >>
Firm fined for lorry crush death
A Northamptonshire garage must pay a total of £65,000 in fines and costs after one of its employees was crushed to death.


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 >>
Northampton v Bath (Sat)
Teams news for Saturday's Guinness Premiership match at Franklin's Gardens.

FROM BBC SPORT >>
Forest Green v Rushden & Diamonds
Team news ahead of Saturday's Blue Square Premier match.

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Kettering v Salisbury
Team news ahead of Saturday's Blue Square Premier match.


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.

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


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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