Sailors who braved treacherous conditions on missions vital to Britain's World War Two victory have been invited to receive their medals officially at a Northampton ceremony.
Around 3,000 foodies, a celebrity chef and almost 100 businesses attended the annual Northamptonshire Food and Craft Fair, held in the grounds of Holdenby House this weekend.
Thousands of teenagers enjoyed music from local bands, Britain's Got Talent finalists and queued to meet a Hollyoaks' hunk at a festival to celebrate the redevelopment of Northampton College this afternoon.
The director general of the Camping and Caravanning Club has revealed he was "absolutely stunned" to have been recognised with a MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.