Northamptonshire

[nawr-thamp-tuhn-sheer, -sher, nawrth-hamp-]

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noun

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

Northamptonshire

/ 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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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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Organised by West Northamptonshire Council, the events will bring together organisations to provide practical help, from home energy efficiency to debt advice - and mental health support.

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The Northamptonshire side said it was "deeply concerned and disappointed".

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It was only two years after Larter had made his first-class debut for Northamptonshire.

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A 45-year-old woman from Northamptonshire, who was also arrested as part of the investigation, remains on police bail.

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