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Beavers may come back to St James End after half a millennium as charities campaign for free roam
Beavers may be seen back in St James End after almost 500 years of absence after the Wildlife Trust announced its beaver reintroduction...

Francesca Roche
Dec 15, 20234 min read
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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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The History of Franklin's Gardens
By Jessica McLoughlin You know Franklin's Gardens: The iconic rugby stadium and home of Northampton Saints, but do you know its history?...

Jessica McLoughlin
Dec 8, 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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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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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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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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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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