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Briar Hill Skate Park the day after the incident. Photo: Logan MacLeod

Teen who inflicted fatal blow to Mason Miller ‘was fighting for his life’

Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted at a fireworks display in the village of Yardley Gobion

Police investigating alleged assault on teenage boy at fireworks event

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Northants man, 33, arrested after three-hour A14 chaos

Some of the students at Abbeyfield School taking part in the pre-recorded ceremony

Students lead poignant Remembrance ceremony for whole school community

Northampton General Hospital is supporting the charity Against Breast Cancer

Hospital collects 1,000 bras for breast cancer research appeal

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Four overnight burglaries prompt police warning to residents

Moulton Football Club

Football club set for expansion with pitches and 150-space car park

A networking lunch at Riverside Community Hub in Towcester

Major revamp planned for community hub as long-term future secured

Obelisk House

WNC say 'change painless' as two care homes and supported living close

Northamptonshire Police has developed training materials and lesson packs for schools

More than 3,000 online crimes against children reported in two years

The long-established Jones Wholesale, on Heathfield Way, has confirmed its final day of trading as Friday, November 20 and invites everyone to make the most of the final closing down sale.

Fourth generation family business reveals closing date after 107 years

Delapré Abbey is providing eight winter-themed, chalet-style cabins that will host businesses from Friday to Sunday every weekend from November 27 until January 3.

Delapré Abbey hosting Market chalet cabins and cocktail masterclasses

Our campaigning reporter, Katie Wheatley, who has passionately fought for independent businesses for more than four years, responds to the opinion piece published yesterday from the leader of West Northamptonshire Council, Councillor Mark Arnull.

WNC leader stating Chron campaign is ‘easiest headline’ is insulting

Anjona Roy, Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council

Free immigration and citizenship advice available to people in county

Councillor Laura Couse, WNC's cabinet member for adult social care and public health

Council prepares for rise in older prisoners needing social care

Dr Navin Leanage

NGH under 'significant pressure' as patients urged to use alternatives

The Fox and Hounds in Whittlebury

Tributes paid to much-loved pub chef after death from rare cancer

Danielle Inman will take over Baby Sensory Northampton from Saturday, November 28

Mum takes over baby sensory classes after going to just three sessions

HMP Five Wells early release

HMP Five Wells early release sees 49 men freed

Traffic and Travel

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Village road to close for 12 days for electricity works

Councillor Richard Butler, the council's cabinet member for transport and highways

More than 60,000 square metres of roads repaired since April

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Roads face closures and one-way restrictions as works planned

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

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A collection of childhood drawings, school photographs and heartfelt letters from King Charles has emerged

King Charles’ childhood drawings could fetch thousands

Four major brands banned over 'misleading' green delivery claims

David Beckham's favourite Ninja gadgets with up to £200 off

David Walliams' four-bed London townhouse which is on sale for £10.5million amid claims he preyed on teenage fans for sex.

David Walliams' £10.5m London mansion goes up for sale

Crime

Northampton Crown Court

Barrister tells jury teenager acted in self-defence in Mason Miller murder trial

Pictures from the scene at Briar Hill Skate Park in February this year

Teenager who killed Mason Miller 'acted in self-defence', court hears

Officers from Northampton Neighbourhood Policing Team were joined by police cadets for Operation Thief

More than 200 vehicles checked in police operation targeting thefts

Leatherland Court, where Mr Boyle's body was discovered in November last year. Image: NW

Model of 'collapsed' skull of elderly victim shown to murder trial jury

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Nearly 2,000 uninsured vehicles seized by police this year

The incident happened in Lorne Road, Northampton

Man allegedly exposes himself after altercation outside shop

Weather

The sun illuminates fog and silhouettes a tree in Clapham Common as the sun rises on 29 December 2016 in London, England.

New fog warning issued for Northamptonshire with advice for drivers

Mist and fog lingers over the Cheshire countryside as low overnight temperatures bring mist and fog on 16 September 2024 in Northwich, England.

Where and when weather warning will be in force in Northamptonshire

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

Opinion

Deep South Smoke Shack is the new American-style smokehouse restaurant, located within the long-standing Plough Hotel on Bridge Street, and is available on food delivery apps for customers to enjoy from the comfort of their homes.

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

I went to a Northampton town centre hotel’s new undiscovered smokehouse restaurant, and here is what it has to offer.

Katie Wheatley

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

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?

Andy Burnham: Journalism is vital part of our national infrastructure David Summers

David Summers

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

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

Politics

Park the Charges is calling for free parking at all council-owned multi-storey and surface car parks, as well as the premium on-street parking, on Saturdays and Sundays from November 21 until December 20 – as well as Christmas Eve for last minute shoppers.

‘The town centre is going to die,’ says founder if changes aren’t made

Green Hill Solar Farm was approved by the Planning Inspectorate on October 8

Residents 'deeply concerned' by the sheer scale of proposal of huge solar farm

The Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), a business-led partnership and non-profit organisation created to make the town centre a more vibrant place, is the latest to issue their response to the Park the Charges campaign.

BID ‘supportive’ of measures to make town centre ‘more attractive’

Our Park the Charges campaign is calling for free parking at all council-owned multi-storey and surface car parks, as well as the premium on-street parking, on Saturdays and Sundays from November 21 until December 20 – as well as Christmas Eve for last minute shoppers.

WNC says scrapping parking charges is ‘not a sustainable solution’

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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Business

The Event Man is fully booked from November 12, with up to four Christmas doors per day, some huge Christmas installations and three weddings.

Fully booked business prepares for Christmas door installation chaos

Maggie’s Northampton is kickstarting the festive celebrations with its first ever Christmas fair, taking place from 9am until 3pm next Thursday (November 19) at Towcester Racecourse.

Christmas shopping experience with a difference coming to market town

The business was run by husband and wife Ali and Zohreh

Smokehouse restaurant on the River Nene closes after six months in business

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The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Environment

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Ancient woodland covers just 2% of region, new analysis reveals

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

People

McKenzie Adams

Man found dead in Northampton canal named as family raises money for funeral
A man whose body was found in a Northampton canal has been named, as his family raises money for his funeral.
Logan MacLeod

Lakeside Close estate just off Mill Lane in Dallington

Council threatens enforcement action against housing developer over £80,000 debt

Nene Walk, Daventry | Loveitts

Cheapest house on the market in West Northants set to go to auction

SWNS

Outpouring of praise and respect for Prince Harry from Northants community

Revealed: The 20 Northamptonshire schools with the most pupil suspensions. Malcolm Arnold (top) and Abbeyfield (bottom) are in the top two.

Revealed: The 20 Northamptonshire schools with the most pupil suspensions

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 can help you get a better night's sleep

What are Nurosym users saying about the wearable device?

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

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.

Just days to go until The Lewis Foundation’s fourth annual gala ball

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

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