Northampton
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a town in central England, administrative centre of Northamptonshire, on the River Nene: footwear and engineering industries. Pop: 189 474 (2001)
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short for Northamptonshire
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John Henry, 71, from Northampton, who is on holiday with his family, was at a shopping centre when they got an air raid alert.
From BBC
Elsewhere, George Furbank has returned to Northampton and will play in the Premiership Rugby Cup this weekend, and could provide a creative outlet from full-back if he proves his fitness with the Saints.
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The Northampton back row was included in the starting XV for the first time after seven enterprising cameos as a replacement.
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Northampton's club shop does a roaring trade in sales of black head tape, which Pollock wears to protect his ears.
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The University of Northampton and West Northamptonshire Council said student safety was a priority and both organisations would continue working together to assess options.
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