- Capello: Gerrard relishing new role
- Higgins fined and suspended
- Hamilton eyes back-to-back wins
- Team orders review pleases Ferrari
- Wozniacki breezes into last four
- Balotelli to undergo surgery
- Unflappable Federer forges on
- Wales await Toshack decision
- Houllier ready for Villa challenge
- Capello will exit after 2012
- Gunners await Walcott assessment
- Barry hails City slickers
- Villa confirm Houllier appointment
- KP asks to play in South Africa
- Ferrari escape further sanction
- Sussex secure promotion
- Call to set out spending plans
- One in five households 'workless'
- Shooting attack 'was not random'
- Case put forward to save RAF bases
Local
BREAKING NEWS: Woman arrested over fire tragedy
A woman from Northamptonshire has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a mother and her young daughter were killed in a house fire in Milton Keynes.
Council wins injunction against persistently abusive tenant
A tenant who bombarded Northampton Borough Council with offensive emails has been issued an injunction.
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800 homes planned on contaminated land site in Northampton
A MAJOR scheme to clear a “highly contaminated” 57-acre site in the centre of Northampton and build up to 800 new homes could finally move forward after being on the cards for more than six years.
3 commentsCare home is in line to be closed
A CARE home for elderly people with learning disabilities is due to be closed by Northamptonshire County Council.
One of town’s oldest businesses could make former tram garage its permanent home
A FORMER tram garage in the middle of Northampton’s main shopping street is due to be sold to one of the town’s oldest businesses.
Crime
Taxi drivers ‘in fear of their lives’ says industry leader after another attack
A MINICAB driver with 30 years’ experience has warned Northampton’s cabbies are now facing more dangers than ever following another knife attack in the town.
1 commentGang rob taxi driver in knife point ordeal
THREE teenagers were part of a gang accused of robbing a taxi driver at knife point on Saturday morning.
Smell gives away drug factory site
THOUSANDS of pounds of cannabis plants have been discovered inside a Victorian terrace house in Abington as police continue their “war against drugs factories”.
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Crisis centre helps growing number of rape victims
RAPE is no new crime.Since the dawn of humankind, it is probable that people have been using forced sex as a way to wield power, carry out aggressive desires or simply instil fear.
Taxi drivers living in fear after attack as police step up patrols in Northampton
TAXI drivers have voiced concerns colleagues could be killed, following reports one cabbie suffered serious wounds to his face and hands after he was subjected to a terrifying knifepoint ordeal by a gang of three women.
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Business
Plans for Aldi could finally win approval
PLANS to build an Aldi supermarket on the outskirts of Northampton could finally move forwards next week, more than a year after they were first proposed.
Two thirds of new road now almost complete - but middle section remains missing
THE LATEST section of a road which should one day create a new bypass around the western edge of Northampton, will open in the next few weeks.
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Tudor manor house is a rare feature on market
A CENTURIES-OLD Grade I-listed Tudor manor house in a Northamptonshire village, believed to have once been the home of a relative of William Shakespeare, has gone on the market with a price tag of more than £1 million.
Runway delayed until 2012
OWNERS of Sywell Aerodrome have asked for an extra two years to complete work on extending one of their grass runways.
Controversial £20k school crossing faces the axe following residents’ protests
PLANS for a pedestrian crossing near a village school have been halted following protests from local residents.
Education
New vice-chancellor outlines vision for University of Northampton
THE University of Northampton’s new vice-chancellor Nick Petford has said he wants to move the institution up the league tables and develop closer links with businesses in the town.
EXCLUSIVE: County schools spend £10 million on temporary staff
SCHOOLS across the county spent more than £10 million on temporary staff during the last financial year.
Children in care are being failed
SHOCKING figures obtained by the Chronicle and Echo have revealed only three children in care in Northamptonshire are known to have got five GCSE grades A to C.
Controversial £20k school crossing faces the axe following residents’ protests
PLANS for a pedestrian crossing near a village school have been halted following protests from local residents.
Politics
Plans for Aldi could finally win approval
PLANS to build an Aldi supermarket on the outskirts of Northampton could finally move forwards next week, more than a year after they were first proposed.
Borough council hits back and tells Northampton Saints to stop talking and ‘get on with it’
THE MOUNTING war of words between Northampton Borough Council and the Saints over plans to build an Asda at Franklin’s Gardens has stepped up a gear, with both sides accusing the other of being obstructive.
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Winners and losers as Northampton Borough Council announces pay review
ALMOST a third of Northampton Borough Council’s employees could face a drop in their wages as part of a pay review announced by the authority.
Vulnerable face increase in bills
PEOPLE who pay for social care services from Northamptonshire County Council could soon see a 15 per cent rise in their bills under plans being considered by County Hall.
Sick council staff must call a nurse to prove they really are ill
STAFF at Northampton Borough Council who call in sick will now have to describe their symptoms to a nurse, rather than their boss.
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Travel & Transport
Two thirds of new road now almost complete - but middle section remains missing
THE LATEST section of a road which should one day create a new bypass around the western edge of Northampton, will open in the next few weeks.
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Runway delayed until 2012
OWNERS of Sywell Aerodrome have asked for an extra two years to complete work on extending one of their grass runways.
Controversial £20k school crossing faces the axe following residents’ protests
PLANS for a pedestrian crossing near a village school have been halted following protests from local residents.
Health
Brave Betty takes to charity catwalk
A PENSIONER who battled breast cancer will take to the catwalk to show women they can “still feel feminine”.
Elderly mother died after routine hernia operation at Northampton General Hospital
THE family of a beloved mother and wife who died after an “extremely rare” complication arose during a routine hernia operation, have spoken of their devastation.
Men in Northamptonshire face massive disparities between amount of harm caused by alcohol
MEN in Northamptonshire are facing massive disparities between the amount of harm caused to them by alcohol, a new study shows.
Birthday celebrations for boy who had open heart surgery at just 20 days old
A BOY who had open heart surgery at only three weeks old is nearing a normal life, his family have said.
Patients have say on health reform
PATIENTS and the public are being urged to have their say on future powers for Northamptonshire’s health watchdog.
Opinions
John Dickie : Season of mists and memories
Peter Mandelson’s memoirs seemed a piece of fiction too far this year. I have been toying with Blair’s anecdotal history of his life as master of the universe, but on reflection I will probably wait for the Alan Moore version.
John Grosvenor : Prisons overcrowded? Then build more!
IF I was the victim of a violent assault I would expect the punishment on the offender – if caught – to fit the crime and not one in which they can lead the life of Reilly.
Hilary Scott : Bonnie is delighted with new Bookstart books
POOR little Bonnie. She’s not been involved in all the back-to-school excitement and now has a raging cold which has left her with a sore nose and grumpy disposition.
Kristin Hallenga : I know how lucky I am to have wonderful people in my life
When I was given the news of my breast cancer, I was alone in the consultation room with 2 doctors and one nurse. The news hit me hard; harder than a lorry. As usual, my mum had struggled to find a car park that morning so by the time she arrived, I was trying to process what had just been said. As she was told about my diagnosis, she immediately threw her arms around me as tears rolled down her cheeks. Her first words were ‘It should be me, not you’.
Celebrating in style
NORTHAMPTON’S totesport Ebor-winning team have pulled out all the stops to salute the men who made their glory possible this week.
Regional
Roundabout to get cycle lane
A busy Leicestershire roundabout is set to get its own cycle lane to boost pedal power and cut accidents.
Stuffed creatures may go under hammer
Northampton council is considering auctioning an unusual collection - of 170 stuffed animals.
Council carries out canvas for voting
Shropshire Council is starting its annual canvass this weekend, when forms go out to properties in the Shrewsbury & Atcham, North Shropshire and Ludlow constituencies.
County budget ideas sought from residents
Leicestershire's residents will be asked to help the county council plan its budget as the Government unveils its spending plans for the nation.
Heroin user dies after anthrax injection
A drug user from Loughborough has died after injecting himself with heroin containing traces of anthrax, a health watchdog said.
National
Bass and Feltz evicted from show
Michelle Bass and Vanessa Feltz have been booted out of the Big Brother house in a double eviction ahead of Friday night's grand finale.
Capello will quit after Euro 2012
England manager Fabio Capello will quit as national coach after Euro 2012 to enjoy "life as a pensioner", the Italian has confirmed.
Interest rates set to be held again
Signs of a weakening recovery are expected to see the Bank of England deliver its 18th consecutive decision to hold interest rates.
Business jet 'took avoiding action'
A business jet had to take avoiding action to prevent a potential mid-air collision with a Heathrow-bound airliner with 232 passengers aboard, an accident report has revealed.
'Quarter ready to borrow for pets'
One in four people would be prepared to take on debt in order to pay for veterinary treatment for their pet, a survey has suggested.
Showbiz
Man denies Paris burglary attempt
A man accused of showing up at Paris Hilton's house wielding two knives has pleaded not guilty to attempted burglary.
Ono: John's still with me in spirit
Yoko Ono has recalled the tender relationship she shared with husband John Lennon and said she still felt his spirit with her 30 years after his death.
Kimberley denies Strictly rumours
Kimberley Walsh has brushed off rumours that she will be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year.
Steve not fussed about live TV
Steve Backshall has admitted he is not daunted by filming his new animal show Live 'N' Deadly live.
Steve scared son with Schmucks look
Steve Carell's son was scared by his look in Dinner For Schmucks.
- Borough council hits back and tells Northampton Saints to stop talking and ‘get on with it’
- Teenage yob banned from park after dark, but magistrates voice concerns over how he can tell whether it’s actually dark
- 800 homes planned on contaminated land site in Northampton
- Two thirds of new road now almost complete - but middle section remains missing
- Smell gives away drug factory site
- Borough council hits back and tells Northampton Saints to stop talking and ‘get on with it’
- Two thirds of new road now almost complete - but middle section remains missing
- Teenage yob banned from park after dark, but magistrates voice concerns over how he can tell whether it’s actually dark
- 800 homes planned on contaminated land site in Northampton
- Smell gives away drug factory site
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Thursday 09 September 2010
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