Northamptonshire

American

[nawr-thamp-tuhn-sheer, -sher, nawrth-hamp-] / nɔrˈθæmp tənˌʃɪər, -ʃər, nɔrθˈhæmp- /

noun

a county in central England. 914 sq. mi. (2,365 sq. km).

Northamptonshire British

/ nɔːθˈhæmp-, nɔːˈθæmptənˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

Northants. a county of central England: agriculture, food processing, engineering, and footwear industries. Administrative centre: Northampton. Pop: 642 700 (2003 est). Area: 2367 sq km (914 sq miles)

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NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board also said it was "deeply sorry" for the family's loss.

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Yet, for Mr Derby, from Kislingbury, near Northamptonshire, the greatest joy is finding ancient artefacts.

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Hollie M, 13, from Daventry, Northamptonshire, had been on the waiting list for three years while Hollie B, 12, from Bangor, County Down, was on the urgent transplant list for just 24 hours.

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More than 200 venues including libraries, village halls, churches and community hubs across Northamptonshire are offering support in a "non-judgemental" environment.

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North Northamptonshire Council said the funding from Northamptonshire NHS Integrated Care Board would help people "who need it the most" fight tooth decay.

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