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John Gerard Boyle was allegedly killed by John Mills at his Leatherland Court flat in October last year. Image: IMG / Alison Bagley / family handout

Kettering grandad was killed in a 'brutal cowardly' attack, court told

Northampton residents could face £500 fines under new anti-social behaviour rules

Residents could face £500 fines under THREE new anti-social behaviour rules

Steve Reid

Market trader told to leave £13.5m square days after submitting complaint

The CGI images show how 11 areas of Northampton could look under West Northamptonshire Council’s billion-pound town centre masterplan, with proposals ranging from new homes and public spaces to improved walking and cycling routes, riverside attractions and restored heritage buildings. The pictures offer a glimpse of how the town could be transformed in the years ahead.

PICTURES: Look at how 11 areas could be transformed under WNC's masterplan

TMI Foods, Lodge Way, Northampton

Fire at major food manufacturing company on Northampton industrial estate

Michael Weston, Kelly Robertson and Craig LeMare

Three jailed for 47 years after £80m cocaine haul uncovered in layby

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

Legal challenge launched against controversial solar farm approval

The GoFundMe page for Towcester Young Farmers

Tractor run raises £5,247 for hospice celebrating 50th anniversary

Northamptonshire Police received a report of criminal damage and burglary at a business premises – DSV – in the Brackmills area of Northampton on Friday (October 30).

Warehouse operated by logistics giant targeted by reported Palestine protesters

The University of Northampton has launched a debate about the future of the county

University asks residents what town should look like in 20 years

Silent disco walks

Northampton residents dance through town on silent disco walks

Abington Street Poundland

Poundland crisis puts future of Northampton stores in doubt

Weston Favell Shopping Centre was awarded diversity and inclusion scheme of the year at the Retail Destination SCEPTRE Awards 2026.

Popular shopping centre wins diversity award for wellbeing groups

Northampton Saints Foundation Jordan Letts speaking to MPs in Parliament

Foundation chief gives evidence to MPs on children's mental health

Kathleen Faulkner will turn 104 on November 15, and it is the plan of daughter-in-law Tammy and care home manager Christie to give her a special surprise.

Help this soon-to-be 104-year-old receive 104 cards on her birthday

The motorcyclist travelling through Northampton town centre

Biker jailed after dangerous ride through Market Square and park

Founded by Nicola Griffiths, the first WomenKin event was hosted at the end of last month as part of the Breathfolk offering – which launched in the town in October 2026.

Breathwork business offers women chance to step away from life demands

Annie Marriott receiving a cheque from Tony Oconner from Kingsthorpe Waitrose

'Delighted': Northampton shoppers help raise £4,500 for Animals In Need

West Northamptonshire Council

Men urged to seek mental health support as councils launch campaign

Traffic and Travel

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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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

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

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Clapped out? A carriage owned by Northern

Every train in northern England is ‘clapped out’, minister says

Subway to open 70 new stores inside major supermarket

Subway to open 70 new restaurants in Asda

Dean Mayhew, left, got his unusual Clubcard tattoo in July 2022 after months of considering the idea. He’s here with tattoo artist Dan Rossetter

Tesco tattoo dad says supermarket is too expensive

A snake spotted in a sewer pipe by Thames Water.

Giant snake among bizarre sewer discoveries

Crime

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Facial recognition and targeted arrests planned in retail crime operation

The misconduct hearing was hosted by Northamptonshire Police, at Wootton Hall.

Police officer drove at 106mph and lied to escape speeding prosecution

Bridge Street, Northampton

Man, 36, arrested for assault after approaching mother and young child

A national campaign poster

Residents urged to stay vigilant at events amid severe UK terror threat

The campaign poster by Crimestoppers

Major new campaign launched to tackle knife crime and save lives

Police were called to Duston Community Centre where 150 teenagers arrived thinking there was a Halloween party at the venue

Police issue dispersal order after 150 teenagers turn up to fake Halloween party

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

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

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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

West Northamptonshire Council is asking councillors to approve a new plan for Northampton town centre, which includes proposals for new homes, improved streets and public spaces, and a major makeover of the riverside.

Billions needed to transform 11 areas of Northampton in council's new masterplan

Mike Reader MP outside Downing Street.

MP threatened with stabbing after confronting passenger playing loud music

Al Madina Store, in Kettering Road

Shop told to remove large walk-in freezer after planning refusal

West Northamptonshire Council has revealed its vision for Daventry town centre

Major plans to breathe new life into town centre as council reveals vision

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

Tamsin Shawe launched Scribe & Sign in August 2024 and hosted her first ScribeFest event in June this year.

Days to go until readers and authors will flock for this book festival

Ryan Grigg runs Pat-a-Cake Man from Pineham, which specialises in bespoke celebration cakes for every occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.

Award-winning baker prepares for international cake competition return

Delapré Abbey prides itself on being a place that belongs to its community and every visit, volunteer hour, wellbeing session and restored building tells a story of people coming together.

Wellbeing activities at iconic landmark boasting 900 years of history

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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

Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

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

Your ultimate fireworks guide across Northamptonshire for 2026

Northamptonshire fireworks displays 2026: Your ultimate guide
It’s that time of the year when the sky will soon be lit up with fireworks for Bonfire Night!
Alice Dyer

Kaspa’s Desserts, in The Drapery, was given a food hygiene rating of just one out of five following an inspection by West Northamptonshire Council on April 16.

Why popular dessert shop was given one-star hygiene rating

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Man who took his own life was 'let down' by mental health services

Syl Rielly organiser of the community Corby Fireworks display /IMG

Northamptonshire fireworks event cancelled at 11th hour over safety concerns

Mark Crowther is raising money for Every Mind Matters

Charity cyclist 'blown away' by support after bike stolen in Northampton

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

Pictured with Lorraine Lewis is Tom Sinclair, who has worked at Michael Jones Jeweller for the past 18 years and has been the manager of the Grosvenor Centre store since 2017 – which is also when he became charity co-ordinator.

The Lewis Foundation: Long-standing jewellers proud to support since pandemic

Northampton General Hospital

Teen and 92-year-old man among those forced to wait 48 hours in A&E

Northampton General Hospital

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

Park Avenue Medical Centre

Healthcare inspectors rate Northampton GP practice 'good'

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