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Northampton is a local government district in Northamptonshire, a large market town in the East Midlands region in central England.

Northampton, traditionally known for its shoemaking industry, has now developed into an important regional business centre for many of Britain's top companies, due largely to its unbeatable geographical location, (67 miles (108 km) north of London) and superb road links with M1,M6,A1 and A14, all in close proximity to the town. In recent years over 200 companies, including 70 from overseas have moved into the town including National Panasonic, Wells Soft Drinks, Barclaycard's Head Office, Avon Cosmetics, Carlsberg-Tetley and British Timken. Others that have joined them are Coca Cola Schweppes, MFI, Scholl, Tesco, Black and Decker and Nationwide.

Whilst Northampton has a wide variety of shops it also has great nightlife. There are a number of bars and clubs throughout the city and as it has an excellent University it is therefore a popular place for students.

Northampton is also in the fortunate position of being able to cater for a vast number of sports enthusiasts. With top flight Rugby with the Northampton Saints, Football with the Cobblers, Motor Racing with the world famous Silverstone Circuit and many high quality golf courses

Northampton is not just about shoes and Motor Racing.

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