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Adoption services in Northamptonshire are inadequate according to inspectors from OFSTED. Their report says there are a number of weaknesses.

Christopher Cook from Northampton from the board of independent adoption agency AdoptionPlus offers his view, while Stuart talks to Councillor Catherine Boardman, the outgoing cabinet member for children's social care on Northamptonshire County Council.

Plus:

* there's been a big increase in the number of people living with HIV in Corby

* a Kettering borough councillor is calling on the government to change the rules about where new houses are built

* the future of Northamptonshire's community podiatry service and a service offering residential respite for people with neuro-degenerative conditions are both under review

* the Northampton-based charity Deaf Connect says deaf people are being left at the bottom of the pile

* marking the 50th anniversary of Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust with a county shepherdess

* thousands of people from all around the world will take part in Wellingorough's Waendal Walk, passing through villages including Bozeat, Great Doddington and Finedon

* Saints prepare to face Saracens in their play-off semi-final

* Cobblers Wembley tickets selling well

* Brackley head for their play-off Final

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