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Rohan Shand, known affectionately as Fred, died after being stabbed near the Cock Hotel in Harborough Road at about 3.35pm on March 22 while on his way home from Kingsthorpe College.

15-year-old given 13 year life sentence for ‘brazen’ murder of Fred Shand

Rohan Shand, known affectionately as Fred, died after being stabbed near the Cock Hotel in Harborough Road at about 3.35pm on March 22 while on his way home from Kingsthorpe College.

Fred Shand’s father describes ‘insufferable pain’ of losing 16-year-old son

Rohan Shand, known affectionately as Fred, died after being stabbed near the Cock Hotel in Harborough Road at about 3.35pm on March 22 while on his way home from Kingsthorpe College.

Teen sentenced murder says ‘somebody has lost their son and that was my fault’

The witness police want to trace who was seen outside the Well Cafe at the time Shane was murdered. Image: Northamptonshire Police

Five years on from Shane Fox's murder and his family are still in the dark

Razor King barbers in St Giles Street has now opened

Take a look inside this brand new Turkish barber shop now open in town

Kerry Prosser, Tina Gillespie, Samantha Edwards (barmaid), Shannon Bentley (barmaid), Roxi Chalk (barmaid), Hannah Oliver, and Stephanie Reid, are featured on the calendar page for January.

‘Brave’ Northamptonshire village pub staff bare it all for ‘festive’ calendar

The Olde Sun

Rare items from closed down pub on sale at an 'everything must go' auction

Police believe this man could help with their enquiries.

CCTV image released after e-bike stolen from front garden in Northampton

Police are appealing for witnesses to the burglary in Kettering

Thieves steal wallet after smashing patio door to get into Kettering house

Volunteers receiving their long service awards at the Guildhall last week

Volunteers thanked for their service at award-winning visitor attraction

Sport

Jon Guthrie

Cobblers to make late call on duo - but defender suffers significant setback
‘It’s unfortunate but we wish him all our best.’

Sam Sherring with goalkeeping coach James Alger

Sherring 'nowhere near the finished article' despite impressive start to season

Jon Brady

Brady labels Blackpool win as one of Cobblers' best during his time at the club

Jack White has was a star performer for Northamptonshire in 2023, and has signed a new deal with the club (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

John Sadler hails Jack White's 'success story' as bowler signs new deal

Northampton Town have received one red card so far this season.

Where Cobblers rank in this season's League One fair play table

Northampton Town

Jon Brady fist pumps after full-time on Tuesday.

Brady reveals the game plan that shocked Blackpool
‘They throw it away to try and get it back but we knew that was probably going to happen and we had a game plan to deal with it.’

Paul Digby drags down Louis Appéré before being sent off

Cambridge man hit with FA charge following incident in fixture against Cobblers

Kieron Bowie enjoyed winding up the Blackpool fans after scoring his goal on Tuesday, although it did earn him a yellow card.

Blackpool 1 Northampton Town 2: James Heneghan's player ratings

Mark Bonner

League One club sack long-serving boss days after defeat to Cobblers

Neil Critchley

Opposition view: Blackpool boss gives his verdict on shock defeat to Cobblers

Northampton Saints

Chunya Munga (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints lock Chunya Munga
When London Irish were suspended from the Gallagher Premiership for financial reasons in June, Saints moved quickly to give jobs to some of their stars.

Lewis Ludlam celebrated scoring a try against Harlequins last Friday night (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury update and responds to latest Ludlam links

Sam Vesty (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Vesty reflects on 'cracking' Quins clash and salutes Saints duo

Ollie Sleightholme scored twice for Saints against Harlequins (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Hard work pays off as Sleightholme stars in first Saints start of season

Alex Coles scored a key try against Harlequins (picture: Ketan Shah)

Northampton Saints 36 Harlequins 33: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Crime

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Carrying a ‘rambo’ knife, drink driving, theft from vehicles cases in court

Odise Hajdari.

Drug dealer jailed after cannabis and cocaine worth up to £114,000 found

PD Rosie has been on the job in Northamptonshire for 12 months now.

Celebrating one year of Northamptonshire's digital detection Police Dog Rosie

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Burglars break into Northampton home in early hours incident

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Church Street, Wellingborough

Man suffers facial injuries in fight outside Wellingborough club

Rushden Lakes/National World

Passer-by foils Rushden Lakes robbery after teenager threatened by two boys

What's On

The garden centre, tucked away near Daventry, just off the A5 at the border between Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, has been open since 2004.

Northamptonshire family-owned business offers ‘mind-blowing’ Christmas events

James Acaster at Wicksteed Park with Wicky Bear/National World

James Acaster set for three-night hometown gig run at Wicksteed Park

Peterborough teacher takes Bake Off title!

This year's Christmas lights switch-on took place in Beckets Park and attended by thousands of people

CONFIRMED: Christmas lights switch-on 2024 will come back to town centre

Retro

Cricketer Gwladys Joan Davis, team captain and left-arm medium-fast bowler for the Northampton Ladies Cricket Club team, instructs players in the forward defensive stroke during batting practice in the nets on 6th May 1938 at Northampton cricket ground.

29 fascinating pictures which show life in Northampton over the last 100 years
This retro gallery brings you some cracking images which show the changing face of life in our town over the last 100 years.

Here's an aerial photo of the Market Square works which was taken on November 16 from the top of the Grosvenor Centre car park

More discoveries dating back hundreds of years found under Market Square

Christmas lights switch on events through the years...

Looking back at Christmas lights switch on events through the years

Nostalgic pictures from a night out at Groove and Lava nightclubs 14 years ago

30 Disco Henry photos from a 2009 Saturday night out at Groove and Lava

Freemasons local head Mark Constant and veteran Phil Scrannage manning the stand in Peterborough.

Freemasons help out with Poppy appeal

Health

Our Jay Foundation family pictured.

Family foundation installs public access defibrillators in Northamptonshire

Members of the Northampton Prostate Cancer Support Group volunteering at the event.

Successful PSA testing event thanks to the Northampton Prostate Cancer Support G...

Lorraine Lewis, Charles Breen and Lee Lewis in charity will writing partnership

Northamptonshire financial firm offers free wills to adult cancer patients

Last year's Restart Round

Northampton Saints take part in rugby mental health charity fundraising weekend

Homes & Gardens

Overhead view of Millers’ Field illustrative proposal

Miller’s Field planning application submitted
Profit-with-purpose developer SME TOWN has submitted an outline planning application for Millers’ Field, a site in Oundle, Northamptonshire. The application seeks permission for a high quality, custom-build community of 14 homes.

Midlands-based housebuilder takes home prestigious win at the Housebuilder Awards 2023

Spitfire Homes crowned Small Housebuilder of the Year

All of this could be yours for an offer over £1 million.

Look inside 'modern masterpiece' home on the market for £1 million

Northamptonshire Fire is urging people to clean their chimneys ahead of using them this winter

Residents urged to sweep and maintain chimneys after recent fires

Park View Stables brick damage. Credit: Talbot Homes

27 homes to be built in Northamptonshire despite controversy

Lifestyle

Nostalgic pictures from a night out at Isola Bar and NB's 14 years ago

33 Disco Henry photos from a 2009 Saturday night out down Bridge Street

Animals in Need

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for their forever home this week

The Olde Sun in Nether Heyford has closed its doors for good

Charming village pub near Northampton sadly closes its doors for good

The town centre is looking very festive following the lights switch on.

In pictures: Northampton town centre lit up for Christmas 2023

People

Community heroes were celebrated at the awards night. Here are photos of all the winners and additional pictures from the night.

In pictures: All the amazing winners at Community Foundation awards
The awards celebrate charities, community groups and unsung heroes who are dedicated to bettering the lives of residents in Northamptonshire

North Northamptonshire Council, based at Corby Cube (Pic credit: Nadia Lincoln)

£953 million disaggregation figure contended by Northamptonshire councils

Firefighters protesting outside The Guildhall in Northampton earlier this year.

Northamptonshire firefighters attend Westminster amid fire service ‘chaos’

Opinion

Mass migration is undermining societal cohesion

'Mass migration is causing us harm': Andrew Lewer MP column

On the same day as the UK annual net immigration increase of 672,000, plus 745,000 for last year was announced, the north city centre of Dublin erupted in flames and rioting following the attempted stabbing of two young children and a nursery worker by an Algerian immigrant.Andrew Lewer
The Mayor and Mayoress at the High Sheriff's Court Service. Picture: Stu Vincent Photography

Northampton Mayor’s Monthly Update

This weekend many will consider past conflicts - Standing With Giants at Stowe Gardens might help.

John Griff column: When reflecting on the past might help secure the future

Mayor's Monthly - November 2023: Here's what Northampton's Mayor has been doing

Lizzie Hawkins

Khalessi and Aurora

Twins to donate their hair to The Little Princess Trust

World Mental Health Day 2023 - Mental Health Is A Universal Human Right

World Mental Health Day: 'Mental health as a fundamental human right in the UK'

Image Source: Rahul Chakraborty via Unsplash

Behind the Filtered Life: The damaging effects of social media

Business

Hung Vo (left) and Nick Walters (right)

Market traders speak out about their Groundhog Day' existence in quiet car park

Small Business Saturday takes place on Saturday December 2 and residents are encouraged to support Northampton businesses.

Everything you need to know about Small Business Saturday in Northampton

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West Northants businesses celebrated in run up to Small Business Saturday and al...

Inspectors said the microwave and fridge were dirty.

Cockroaches found at Chinese takeaway handed zero star food hygiene rating

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Stylish, practical sideboards for house storage

UK Trending

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Stormy has been announced as the headline act for Boardmasters Festival 2024.

Everything you need to know about Boardmasters Festival 2024

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

More than a fifth of adults have dozed off – while at their desk

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The Northamptonshire shopping village pictured in its central location at the heart of England.

Northamptonshire shopping village set to double in size by next year