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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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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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St James End, an overlooked community
Overshadowed by its neighbours Duston and the town centre, St James End sits on the west and deprived side of town. And unless you’re an...

Francesca Roche
Dec 12, 20232 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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Looking for a walk in St James? Why not try Victoria Park?
Victoria Park is a public park in St James which is said to be a quiet 16-acre retreat. It is located near the train station in St James...

Natallia Evans
Dec 7, 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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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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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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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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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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