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Plans for a new development of 67 homes next to Deanshanger have been refused (Image: Google Maps)

Major plans to build 67 homes as extension to Northamptonshire village REFUSED

Berzerk Active Play, in Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, was inspected by West Northamptonshire Council on April 15, 2026, and given the worst possible rating.

Soft play centre working to regain five-star hygiene rating

The Mailcoach is set to reopen on Friday (October 30) at 4pm

Meet the 'excited' new landlady reopening a prominent pub in town this weekend

The M1 motorway at Watford Gap (Photo by Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Two arrested in police operation targeting organised immigration crime on M1

Donny and Sula Mazrreku run Truva Lounge Cocktail Bar at the heart of Towcester in White Horse Yard, which opened to the public in February 2022.

Market town venue delighted to be named county’s best world cuisine restaurant

Tree Buddy was a family-run business, set up by husband and wife Andy and Kelly Cohen in 2018, and they took to social media to make the sad announcement that it will not be returning this Christmas.

Couple make difficult decision to stop selling Christmas trees after eight years

Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa is a historic country house hotel set in the Northamptonshire countryside, and has supported The Lewis Foundation for more than half the time it has been making a difference. Photo: Khandie Photography.

The Lewis Foundation: Meet the proud venue hosting 10th anniversary gala ball

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Dad scoops £500,000 Thunderball prize after playing late father's army numbers

Royal & Derngate's Unforgettable Gift appeal

More than 5,500 free tickets given away as theatre launches Christmas appeal

Northamptonshire Police has released a video of some of the offences caught on camera

Police catch 41 driving offences in just 30 hours during road safety crackdown

The campaign poster by Is Your Vision Roadworthy?

Drivers face roadside eyesight checks as police launch week-long safety campaign

Councillor Mark Arnull

Leader warns government that more powers will not solve financial pressures

Christmas in the Park will take place at Santa Pod on December 5 and 6

Christmas event sells out as organisers plan for UK's biggest festive market

Richmond Villages Northampton organised the collection to support Weston Favell Centre Foodbank

Care home residents donate more than 60 essential items to foodbank

The Grosvenor Centre

'Looks lovely': New shop opens in Northampton's Grosvenor Centre

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WNC submits plan to repair boarded-up building which has cost taxpayers £200k

Wild and Wooly charity motorbike scramble organised by Northampton Motorcyclists Club to raise money for local charities.

Organisers of Wild and Woolly appeal for farmers to save event

Conway Close, Kings Heath

Angry residents demand halt to plans to build access road serving 100 new homes

Tresspass in the Grosvenor Centre is advertising an 'everything must go' closing down sale

Grosvenor Centre shop advertises ‘everything must go’ closing down sale.

Traffic and Travel

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Drivers warned of disruption as more than 20 roads face temporary closures

Drivers have been paid more than £68,000 in compensation for vehicle damage caused by potholes and highway defects in West Northamptonshire since Reform UK took control of the council in May 2025.

Top 10 roads where drivers received compensation for pothole damage

Stats for West Northants show 3 per cent of the network is in poor condition

Figures show 3% of major roads in ‘poor condition’ across West Northants

A section of the A43 near Towcester was closed for nearly two hours

Busy dual carriageway closed for nearly two hours

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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

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Why can't we just agree on a direction for plugs to point in, and then stick to it?

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Crime

Northamptonshire Police said an altercation took place at Bar Serengeti in Wellingborough Road

Person injured after reportedly being struck with shoe during assault at bar

Police believe this man may have information about the incident

Appeal after a man threatens store staff with a knife

Morrisons in Kettering Road

Man arrested after attempted robbery in Morrisons car park

The man’s body was discovered on Tuesday, October 20, in the canal near St James Mill Road, close to B&Q in Far Cotton.

Police issue update on investigation into body of man found in canal

Ben Fox

Man jailed for stalking woman from prison cells with letters and calls

Piotr Baranowski

Final member of £2million cigarette smuggling gang jailed for 14 months

Weather

A Met Office thunderstorm warning has been issued for Northampton today (Sunday 30 August).

When new Northampton thunderstorm warning will be in place until

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Council crews placed on standby as heavy rain forecast

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Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorms head this way

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EXACTLY when heavy rain is forecast to hit as showers bring 90% chance of rain

Opinion

The countdown was over last Thursday (October 15) when the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards returned to the Royal & Derngate for their eighteenth year and we met the newly-crowned gold winners. Photo: Photocall Events.

I went to my fifth Food & Drink Awards – what’s it really like to attend?

I attended my fifth Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards, so let’s lift the lid on what it’s really like to go to a prestigious ceremony that welcomes ...

Katie Wheatley

Seasons change, but when do the Autumn years of our lives start?

]Autumn may be upon us, but I'm not ready to slow down just yet

The team behind Potz Ceramic Studio took to social media last Wednesday (August 12) to say the business had ceased trading due to unforeseen circumstances. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

I watched a successful business shut – no founder can rest on their laurels

REVIEW: Dr Frights' Halloween Nights delivers plenty of scares

William Carter

Why not choose three businesses to support for the first time over the coming months? You never know who or what you will discover.

Here are three more businesses I’ll be supporting for the first time this summer

I was lucky enough to be gifted the most beautiful looking biscoff cake by founder Mindy Robinson after speaking to her about SophistiCake Creations for the Chronicle & Echo’s latest instalment of We Mean Business.

I tried the yummiest cake – here’s why you should support this award-winner

Roll it back to February 2026 when the Chronicle & Echo launched its We Mean Business campaign and since then, 27 business owners have featured and shared their insight with us.

I’ve spent months speaking to businesses – here’s the most poignant message

Politics

Councillor Mark Arnull

Council leader hits out as Government rejects plans for wider devolution deal

Ten new traffic enforcement locations are being introduced by WNC in Northampton - and it's costing nearly £500k to implement, with a yearly running costs of £150k

Council to spend nearly half a million pounds on new traffic cameras

Mike Reader outside Downing Street.

Government changes to stop 'ripping off' drivers welcomed by MP

Parking enforcement began here, behind shops on Kingsthorpe Front, in August

Reform councillor calls for review of parking enforcement behind row of shops

Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Bills are going up again - unless you act now

Cut energy bills by £388 with this free tool before the cap jumps

You might have spare cash sitting in your energy account - here's how to get it back

Explainer Claim energy refunds and save on bills with hidden account credit

Business

Momo Land Ltd, based at House of Momo, 324 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, pleaded guilty to four offences following an investigation by West Northamptonshire Council

Business fined more than £4,300 after admitting four fly-tipping offences

The national retailer opened its new showroom at Riverside Retail Park over the weekend (October 24)

Take a look inside Oak Furnitureland's new showroom now open at retail park

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

UK Trending

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Environment

Kim Tegg launched Beautiful Borders 13 years ago in what was a complete career change after returning to college to train in horticulture, and she is now the proud founder of Beautiful Borders Plants Ltd too.

Founder of nearing decade-and-a-half proudly launches wholesale plant venture

Anglian Water is installing hundreds of kilometres of new pipes across its network and progressing plans for two new reservoirs and a desalination plant

Hosepipe ban to remain in place as drought conditions look to continue into 2027

Library picture of a solar farm (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Developer behind huge solar farm responds to fears over impact

The group's aim is working collaboratively to conserve and enhance the Billing Road Cemetery to create a safe, accessible, enjoyable and sustainable place for the benefit of all.

Friends of Billing Road Cemetery invite town to discover history of 13-acre site

People

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued fireworks guidance

Fire service issues safety warning ahead of Bonfire Night celebrations
Northamptonshire residents planning to hold their own fireworks displays this Bonfire Night are being urged to take extra precautions to prevent injuries and fires.
David Summers

French Bulldog Meet & Walk Northamptonshire Halloween special

In pictures: Adorable French bulldogs dress up for Halloween walk

High Street, Weston Favell, Northampton

Inside the £1.8million home with indoor swimming pool

Oak Furnitureland will open a new showroom at Riverside Retail Park in Northampton on Saturday, October 24, creating seven local jobs. The 12,500 sq ft showroom will feature furniture for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and home offices.

Oak Furnitureland to open new showroom this weekend

The new stickers being released by West Northamptonshire Council and Northampton Town Centre BID

Businesses encouraged to welcome dogs as pet-friendly window stickers launched

Education

Green Party MP Hannah Spencer (third left) and actor Anna Maxwell Martin (fifth left) with parents and campaigners from No School Fines delivering a petition to number 10 Downing Street, London, calling on the government to stop fining parents for their child's non-attendance at school. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/Press Association

Mother takes campaign to scrap school absence fines to Downing Street

Students at Northampton School for Girls celebrate recent results

School celebrates ‘academic excellence’ after topping rankings

Olivia Crouch joined the team at Bosworth Independent School on July 1, after building a teaching and leadership career across UK and international education.

Former student comes full circle to become Northampton school’s new deputy head

Ken Howlett of Northampton’s Interfaith Forum.

Message of wellbeing and happiness spread at primary schools

One of the Northampton School for Boys teams

Two schools secure places at national debating showcase after success

2011 - St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road.

Nostalgic pictures of children starting primary school 15 years ago

Health

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Nimble Studio, located at Spring Hill Farm in Pitsford, was launched by Leisha Mulvey on October 5 and she is passionate about the fact pilates has been used in physiotherapy rehabilitation for decades. Photos: You & Me Collective.

New wellness studio offers pilates, physiotherapy and massage under one roof

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More than 'one in four five-year-olds have experienced tooth decay'

Maggie’s Northampton is getting ready for a season full of Christmas cheer, with tickets now on sale for its annual carol gathering and the launch of its first festive fair. Photo: Alex Maguire Photography.

Tickets on sale for Christmas carols as charity prepares for first festive fair

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