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Jeanette Walsh aka Mother Christmas needs your help collecting gifts for needy children and young people in Northamptonshire/IMG

Mother Christmas launches annual gift appeal to help our children in need

Flames and smoke coming from the area around the allotments could be seen across the town.

Blaze captured on camera as crews battled multiple fires for four hours

Car cruisers caught on film on the A43 near Aldi in Overstone

Car cruisers caught on camera driving dangerously up and down dual carriageway

Your ultimate fireworks guide across Northamptonshire for 2026

Northamptonshire fireworks displays 2026: Your ultimate guide

Signs saying “coming soon” have appeared at a Northampton town centre car park where Enterprise Rent-A-Car has been given permission to open a new rental vehicle site.

‘Coming soon’ signs appear at car park set to become Enterprise rental site

Nostalgic photos from a Friday night out in town 16 years ago

Take a look back at 28 Disco Henry photos from a 2010 Friday night out in town

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Thief stole prostate cancer charity box among these 38 cases in court

Lucy Connolly was jailed for stirring up racial hatred against asylum seekers in the aftermath of the Southport murders in 2024

Man given community order for ‘dangerous’ Facebook post about Lucy Connolly

This was the police cordon following that machete fight on the Weedon Road / Spencer Bridge Road Junction on April 6 2025.. Photo: Dave Inwood.

Shocking CCTV shows machete fight months before Mason Miller murder, court hears

Bridge approaching Althorp, A428, has been struck by a lorry

Delays as lorry crashes into low bridge on A428 near Althorp

Residents say the land off Ladybridge Drive and Teal Close regularly floods

‘It defies common sense’ - fury over plans to build on flood-hit space

Patients at the hospital are still talking about the visit.

Miniature therapy ponies brighten the day of poorly children

Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show

Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show celebrates raising £2million

Pyjama Yoga Club, launched by Jess Claringbold in 2023, offers live online yoga classes every weekday for half an hour from 6.30am and wearing pyjamas is encouraged among this welcoming community of women.

Business making yoga accessible is proud to begin monthly charity donation

Zoe Chatley is the author of ‘Jack Lantern - The Happy Halloween Pumpkin’, which is worlds apart from her day job as the founder of consumer electronics and IT specialist recruitment agency The Channel Recruiter.

Founder takes leap to follow creativity to write Halloween children’s book

Boombastic Events is bringing its first Halloween House Party to The Charles Bradlaugh on October 31, with two floors of music running from 8pm until 1am the following morning.

Events business keeps Halloween tradition going after shock Picturedrome closure

The A43 between the Mawsley roundabout and Broughton will be closed for six hours

Main road between Northampton and Kettering to close for six hours

Jack Moore

Man jailed for 22 years after child sex offences

The legendary de Havilland Mosquito, nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', is the subject of a £229.99 limited-edition Corgi model supporting a project to return a British-built example to the skies.

Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model

Traffic and Travel

Some of the proposals for the strategy include mobility hubs (top left), autonomous shuttle buses (top right), and a tram system (bottom).

Your chance to quiz council chiefs over major plans to transform travel

The OOONO Co-Driver No1 traffic alarm alerts drivers to speed cameras

Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

Members of NAB Sight Support for Northamptonshire

Blind and partially sighted passengers highlight issues with bus stop displays

Library picture (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Taxi drivers face changes to safety checks, English tests and vehicle rules

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SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

Gareth Gates who did he date and does he have kids?

Who did Gareth Gates date and does he have kids?

Last month, H&M said net sales had increased £4.4 billion between June and September (Yui Mok/PA)

H&M, Asos, Hobbs and Whistles face cyber security crisis

The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

Crime

Noah Campbell. Image: Submitted

Woman 24, to stand trial in Northampton over hit and run death of boy, 13

Mercers Row, Northampton

Two men assaulted in 'unprovoked attack' in town centre as police hunt suspects

Dell Crescent, Northampton

Silver Honda CRV vandalised in street as police appeal for witnesses

Mason Miller

Mason Miller killed in alleged two-versus-two machete fight at park, court hears

The damaged tree at the Fawsley Estate

Man attacked 89-year-old oak tree with two axes after walk was ruined by rain

Daventry Contact

Daventry charity faces pausing operations after vans are stolen

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 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

After watching the closure of a highly successful business last week, which I would have banked on remaining open for years to come, it shows no founder can res...

Katie Wheatley

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

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

John Griff

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

SUKU Saunas, a Scandinavian-inspired experience set on Pury Hill Business Park just outside of Towcester, began as an invitation to slow down in nature in May 2024 – and has grown into a much-loved wellness spots.

I braved a sauna and cold plunge experience – here’s what I really thought

Alex Zanardi, pictured in 2019 in Cervia, Italy. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

The John Griff Column: Learning from the quick… and the departed

Politics

West Northamptonshire Council, One Angel Square

Council awards £310,000 to groups after receiving £1.3 million in requests

Reform councillor Jeffrey Johnson (left) and council leader Mark Arnull (right)

Reform councillor returns after absence that left party clinging to majority

The Local Plan includes 1,500 homes in Boughton

Parish council calls in independent expert to scrutinise Local Plan

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

Developer behind huge solar farm responds to fears over impact

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

SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

The finalists have been named...

21 pubs named as finalists in the Daventry Constituency Best Pub Awards 2026

From black forest hot chocolate to french toast latte, there are autumn specialty drinks for everyone – and walking around the autumnal gardens with a warming beverage is encouraged.

Halloween afternoon tea available at landmark for one week only – don’t miss out

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Trending holiday destinations for 2027 include California, Japan, and Uruguay

Expedia's 2027 trending travel hotspots include California and Japan

The nation's favourite card games of all time are blackjack, poker and patience

Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

Environment

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

The family-run Colready Highlands Farm first opened its doors to the public in July 2023, originally as a six-week holiday highland cow experience, and it has since gone from strength to strength.

Here’s what award-winning Colready Highlands Farm has planned for rest of 2026

The clean-up operation on the A45 between Wellingborough and Raunds

'UNSIGHTLY': 420 sacks of litter cleared from A45 in Northamptonshire

Fridge-freezer storage capacity has been increased at Enva's Corby site / Residents can only dump one fridge-freezer per trip/ NNC

ID must now be shown at all tips in north Northamptonshire

People

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Residents urged to have their say on future of health and wellbeing services
Residents across West Northamptonshire are being invited to help shape the future of health and wellbeing services as part of a major review of existing support.
David Summers

Spar Shop 1963

Northampton nostalgia: 26 charming pictures of long-gone shops

Dana Nazam, aged 27, of Abington Avenue, was charged with rape on the evening of Tuesday, October 13 following an alleged incident on Lea Road between 3.30am and 4.30am on Sunday, September 27.

Man, 27, charged with rape appears in court following alleged sexual offence

The site covers about 70 hectares of mainly farmland just off the A4500 between Harpole and St Crispin's

Work set to begin on huge 1,400-home new estate in Northampton by 2028

Northampton’s new county mortuary which cost £9.4m has been named as a finalist in two categories at the National Building and Construction Awards 2026.

Council's mortuary project scoops prestigious national building award

Education

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

Ellis and Valentina Potter from Riverside Hub

Schools see increase in attendance...here's how it happened

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Four schools account for 80% of children missing out on their first choice

Health

The family's last photo of Diane, taken at the end of summer.

Fundraiser launched to help family stay together after mum's death

April marked a decade of Lorraine and Lee Lewis’ dedication to bringing comfort, dignity and human connection to adult cancer patients across the region through free gift packs and support visits. Photo: James Warren Photography.

Lewis Foundation to mark 10th anniversary in style at gala ball – don’t miss out

Zoe Cole

Patients claim they were left in ‘agony’ and ‘begging’ for help at NGH

East Midlands Ambulance Service

Two ambulance stations to be brought together in new £4m-plus hub

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Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

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The Sentier Calendar has a cherry perfume I want to buy in full size

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

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