The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.

Terry Whenham is researching the fallen soldiers of the Northamptonshire Regiment

Chairman Kelvin Thomas says the project is running to schedule and should finish early next year.

Jenni Norey says activities like origami are beneficial for mental wellbeing.

BBC Radio Northampton is bringing wellbeing professionals together for 'Headfest'.

Rizzle Kicks' Jordan Stephens has written a memoir: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs.

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Dee Harrison thought she saw a "mystical" aurora above Suffolk but it turned out to be LED lighting.

The big button-eyed, fluffy baby is one of 128 pups to have been born at Donna Nook this year.

Two incidents involving Ryan Nicholls are alleged to have taken place in Cleethorpes last month.

Charlie Eve aka the History Magpie, tells the tale of the last Viking raid.

Bob goes out on street sweeps with Cornerstone to support the homeless.

Hartlepool United appoint caretaker boss Lennie Lawrence, 76, as manager until the end of the season.

The black Labrador goes out on street sweeps to help a charity speak with vulnerable people.

Achieving Championship survival this season will "taste all the better for the suffering" Portsmouth are currently experiencing, says winger Matt Ritchie.

Why Southampton boss Russell Martin remains calm despite nine defeats in 11 games leaving them bottom of the Premier League.

Colby Bishop has described the months that followed his open heart surgery as "horrific" after making a goalscoring return to the Portsmouth team.

Leeds and Liverpool Canal bosses appeal for help funding the maintenance of the network.

Sheffield Wednesday fan holds up sign saying 'Where's Baldock?' during match with Sheffield United.

Mayon's karate championship dreams ‘jeopardised’ due to pending passport application

Sipho Pfukani is told he must serve at least 18 years for the murder of 26-year-old Lazarus Makono.

A "credible international operator" has been found for the site, South Yorkshire leaders are told.

Airport bosses are predicting further growth in 2025

Buckmore Park is proposing a centre with racing simulators, a restaurant and bar and roof terrace.

An anti-spiking charity says it has not seen a fall in reports although official figures are down.

Richard Foord MP says there are no NHS dentists available in Devon for adults.

Work is under way to try and reduce traffic through the centre of St Ives, in Cornwall.

Charity Action on Smoking and Health says deprivation and higher smoking levels are linked.

BBC Radio Stoke’s Matt Weigold went to try his hand at apple wanging for Alton Apple Day.

Middleport Pottery has been given £250,000 by the National Lottery's heritage fund.

BBC Radio Stoke’s Matt Weigold visited Men Who Make Things at Hartshill's B Arts Centre.

BBC Radio Stoke’s Stuart George discusses the unveiling of Vale Park's John Rudge statue.

Port Vale eject a home fan at Tuesday's EFL Trophy tie with Wrexham for alleged homophobic abuse.

An ex-footballer says the players' union will continue supporting retiring players into new careers.

Former Wycombe and QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth is appointed as the new head coach of League One bottom club Shrewsbury Town.

A review identifies aspects of poor care and issues with the neonatal service.

Transport for Wales says the service will not operate on Tuesday due to trains needing repairs.

The Advertising Standards Authority rules an artificial grass firm's billboard "objectified" women.

Watch highlights as a Kyle Wootton goal in extra time gives League One Stockport County a narrow victory over National League high-fliers Forest Green Rovers in the first round of the FA Cup.

Gloucester-Hartpury's game against Sale will be a "test of their true character" after two defeats, said flanker Bethan Lewis.

The Gloucester centre is eager to emulate the exploits and travel of idol Jamie Roberts.

Leonard Stanley School to reopen pool after fundraising drive, Mark Smith reports.

The event is designed to show how the joy art can bring people.

Sisters Alice, Chloe and Lucy will be part of the Children in Need Choir on Friday.

Counterterrorism police say the officer is suspected of expressing support for the proscribed group online.

Police say no life-changing injuries were reported in the incident.

A farmer warns the future of an ancient tradition of cows grazing on a city's commons is in doubt.

Lantern parades, fire festivals and light trails mark the start of the festive season in the region.

Blackpool's £65m regeneration depends upon planning permission being granted, a public inquiry hears.

Rachel says adopting her daughter has been exciting and scary but she wouldn't have it any other way.