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Trenery Way, Northampton

Silver BMW stolen from street overnight as police investigate

Northampton General Hospital

Breast cancer patients could be spared 10 hospital visits in NHS trial

Stoke Park, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, with a guide price of £5,250,000

Northamptonshire's most expensive house on the market for £5.25m

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) started phase two of its Abington Active Travel Scheme on Monday, June 8, focusing on Park Avenue South. Photo from June 11.

Council explains why busy road has been dug up AGAIN after active travel works

The best places to live in Northamptonshire have been revealed by Muddy Stilettos

Eight best places to live revealed in new 2027 guide

Crick Allotment Society is one of 25 groups featured in the short films

25 inspiring stories showcase charities changing lives across Northamptonshire

The former Turtle Bay in Gold Street is set to be a Continue Arcade franchise, which describes itself is a family-friendly retro gaming venue with an arcade and bar.

New venue to open at former Turtle Bay in town – target opening date revealed

The ladies charity skittles league has just finished another successful year having raised over £3,200 and gained two new teams, as it continues to surge in popularity post-pandemic.

Ladies charity skittles league has proudly raised over £13,000 in five years

Olena Stoianova is the founder of Ozornina, which she launched after nine years of experience in perfumery – having studied in Russia and France, as well as learning from British perfumers.

Perfume brand founder encourages community to come and make bespoke fragrance

For the first time, some of the most respected names in British shoemaking which reside in our county are coming together under one banner at a two-day festival.

First glimpse of festival celebrating county’s renowned shoemaking industry

Amazon’s new £500 million fulfilment centre at SERGO Park.

Amazon applies for 24-hour alcohol sales licence at Northampton Gateway

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Plans to turn student accommodation into 28-room HMO among latest plans

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Motorists face weeks of roadworks as new closures and diversions confirmed

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New parking restrictions to come into force on two Northampton roads next week

The incident happened in Ashton Road in Roade

Electric bike crashes into parked van on road in village

Seized tools in a warehouse, library picture

Almost one tool theft a day recorded as scale of crime revealed

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We asked WNC how Market Square is performing two years after its £13.5m makeover

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Mum raises funds to help son with cerebral palsy gain independence

Park Avenue Medical Centre

Healthcare inspectors rate Northampton GP practice 'good'

Traffic and Travel

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New cameras could detect dangerous near misses on roads under council plans

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Six in ten local council responses rate roads as unsafe, report reveals

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Pavement parking crackdown could be coming under new council proposals

The new ANPR camera, circled in red, has been installed at the right turn from Upton Valley Way East, near Pineham, on to Banbury Lane

"It's not about catching people out": New traffic enforcement camera to go live

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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

BBC presenter quits after 35 years for new career

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

The Gadget Agenda: Awkward plugs are driving me up the wall Gareth Butterfield

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

Northampton Magistrates' Court

COURT ROUND-UP: Driver who caused head-on crash among these 40 cases

England footballer Ivan Toney departs Southwark Crown Court, London, where he is charged with assault causing actual bodily harm over an incident at a nightclub in Wardour Street in Soho, central London, on December 6 2025. Picture Jordan Pettitt/Press Association

Former Northampton Town striker assault trial date set for 2028

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Police seek train passenger after man reportedly masturbated and took photograph

Northamptonshire Police

Police step up patrols to tackle robberies over Halloween and Bonfire Night

Bradley Taylor, aged 28, and Rjay Richards, aged 22

Car thieves jailed after targeting homes in villages

Deon St Vie

Drug dealer who tried to flee from police officer jailed

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

Dr Frights' Halloween Nights will be at White's Nurseries in Earls Barton until October 31

REVIEW: Dr Frights' Halloween Nights delivers plenty of scares

For 16 years, Dr Frights' Halloween Nights has been terrifying visitors in Northamptonshire, establishing itself as one of the county's best-known attractions d...

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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?

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

I went to an undiscovered smokehouse restaurant – here’s what it has to offer Katie Wheatley

Katie Wheatley

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

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

Politics

West Northamptonshire ranks among England’s worst councils for issuing education plans to special needs children on time

WNC among England’s worst for issuing special needs children's education plans

Council officers found evidence of a widespread rat and mouse infestation at The Turnpike Beefeater

Rat infestation found at long-standing restaurant before summer closure

Shalom Christian Fellowship – Northampton, which is currently based in West Hunsbury, has applied for permission to change the use of 86 Bridge Street from a retail showroom, formerly PMT, to a place of worship.

Plans submitted to turn former music shop in prominent location into church

An exclusive computer generated image shows what the site could look like once completed. This is looking at the development from Wellington Street.

Plans submitted for next stage of £70m town centre development

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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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

Persimmon Midlands and the team from CoppaFeel! receive the cheque at the Northampton office

Housebuilder raises more than £11,000 for breast cancer awareness charity

Business partners Mike Chase and KJ Bradshaw launched The Comedy Crate in November 2016, alongside mutual friend Connor Fitzhenry who introduced the pair and was part of the founding trio.

Northampton’s ‘best kept secret’ approaches 10 years of quality comedy

Oaklodge Care Home, in Duston, marked the milestone on October 16

Care home celebrates three decades of care – with oldest resident aged 104

UK Trending

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

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

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

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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

Drop-in sessions will take place in November at the Church Hall

'The village can't cope': Anger over plans for another 150 homes
Plans for another 150 homes in Earls Barton have prompted dozens of objections, with residents warning that further development could overwhelm village services and change its character.
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Nostalgic photos from a spooky night out in town 14 years ago

Look back at 34 Disco Henry photos from a Halloween 2012 night out in town

Megan Leyman’s debut book The Trip Between The Two, which is an LGBTQ fantasy story inspired by the thoughts she had before coming out as a transgender woman, was hybrid-published in April 2025. Photo: Khandie Photography.

Meet the creative author working hard towards self-publication of second book

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More than 130 people killed or seriously injured on region's roads in one year

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Popular curry house nominated for Best Indian Restaurant in the East Midlands

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

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

What is Nurosym? The wellness device featured in Netflix’s Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

What is Nurosym and how does the wearable wellness device work?

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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Take part in creative classes as part of your autumn holiday

These £99 grown-up UK getaways offer activities for adults

Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

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