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Fancy going out for a drink in St James? Here are some of the top rated pubs in the area
St James has a selection of pubs and bars you can go for a nice evening out, whether you just want to chill and have a drink with your...

Olivia Hermans
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Do you want a new pet? Why not take a trip to Northampton Reptile Centre in St James
St James is home to the Northampton Reptile Centre, where you can purchase a large range of new reptile friends to add to your home. They...

Olivia Hermans
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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St James End couple bring back traditional crafting to a tech-ridden world
With the rise of social media, traditional journaling is now considered well past its peak. Despite this, St James End couple Jason and...

Francesca Roche
Dec 3, 20232 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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The history of the Abbey of St James
The Abbey was founded in 1104-1105 by William Peverel, a Norman Knight and alleged son of William the Conqueror, as a house of...

Olivia Hermans
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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Gotta Catch 'em All! A Pokémon Go Guide to St. James End
With Pokémon Go bigger than ever, this is your go-to guide for PokeStops and Gyms in St. James End!

Jessica McLoughlin
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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The history of the Northampton Saints and their home in St James
The Northampton Saints currently play in Englands top division of rugby in their home stadium Franklin's Gardens, with their current...

Olivia Hermans
Nov 22, 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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Black History Month in St James
October is Black History Month, and St James is the home of the Northamptonshire Black History Association. Black History Month has been...

Olivia Hermans
Oct 24, 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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Is vandalism having a negative impact on Foot Meadow visitors?
It is notable that Foot Meadow has a large amount of vandalism. Is this something that may have a negative impact on visitors?

Natallia Evans
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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It ‘put Northampton on the map’. The history of St. James Bus Depot, and the fight for its future
With the recent sale of St. James Bus Depot, Jessica McLoughlin takes a deep dive into the history of its importance to Northampton.

Jessica McLoughlin
Oct 11, 20233 min read
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Litter in Foot Meadow
In Foot Meadow, located opposite the train station, there is a large amount of litter scattered throughout the area. It is one of the...

Natallia Evans
Oct 9, 20231 min read
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