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The Doddridge Centre from then to now
The Doddridge Centre in Northampton provides for the local community which has a wide range of facilities to be used. The centre is...

Natallia Evans
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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Do residents of St James feel safe walking around at night time?
With walking alone in the dark being a concern for many people, I wanted to find out whether St James residents feel safe walking around...

Olivia Hermans
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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How the library in the Doddridge Centre helps the local community of St James
On July 25th, 2022, the Doddridge Centre in St James opened its doors to the library. The County Council previously wanted to close...

Natallia Evans
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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Here are some of the things to do in St James this Christmas
There are many events happening in St James this Christmas time, with something for all the family! Here’s some events to add to your...

Olivia Hermans
Dec 12, 20231 min read
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A popular St. James community hub hosts Christmas Fair
By Jessica McLoughlin St. James End residents flocked to the Doddridge Centre on December 9 to enjoy the annual Christmas Fair. The...

Jessica McLoughlin
Dec 9, 20231 min read
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A Northamptonshire Band are Coming to St. James End
By Jessica McLoughlin Rock returns to St. James End as Eyes Wide Open are set to perform at Thomas 'A' Becket on Saturday December 9. The...

Jessica McLoughlin
Dec 8, 20231 min read
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History of the St James End National Lift Tower
The National Lift Tower in St James is used as an abseil tower and is currently the UK’s tallest lift tower. Before it was used as an...

Natallia Evans
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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How the Thomas A Becket Pub got its name
Thomas A Becket has a history that exceeds centuries in Northamptonshire, this led to a pub in St James End being named after him. Who...

Natallia Evans
Nov 29, 20231 min read
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A Historic St. James End pub has been sold
By Jessica McLoughlin Popular St. James pub Foundryman's Arms changed owners, with the keys being handed over on Monday. The drinking...

Jessica McLoughlin
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Could bad air be affecting those in St James?
St James End has been declared as an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA). An AQMA is an area in which the local air quality doesn’t meet...

Natallia Evans
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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Home Bargains megastore causes chaos as it opens on St James retail park
The queues to get into St James retail park this morning for the grand opening of the new Home Bargains, which opened in place of the old...

Olivia Hermans
Nov 25, 20231 min read
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St James' Historic Bus Depot has been sold to West Northamptonshire Council
By Jessica McLoughlin Campaigners are fighting for the legacy of St James Bus Depot, which West Northamptonshire council now own.

Jessica McLoughlin
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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St James floods of 1998
The Easter floods in 1998 hit Northamptonshire hard, especially St James End which was submerged in water. On April 10th, 1998, Good...

Natallia Evans
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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Riverside Walk's stunning and hidden landscape
St James Retail Park Riverside Walk is a slight hidden walkway which is surrounded by beautiful scenes. If you fancy a nice stroll by the...

Natallia Evans
Nov 4, 20232 min read
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Northampton’s Doddridge Centre is appealing for winter clothes
By Jessica McLoughlin The Doddridge Centre in St. James End is asking people to donate winter clothes to help people in need. The...

Jessica McLoughlin
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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Northampton Saints Foundation take home Charity of the Year award
Northampton Saints Foundation's hard work paid off as they won the Charity of the Year award from NNBN. They work with at risk children.

Jessica McLoughlin
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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