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Teresa McCarthy-Dixon MBE

'Profound privilege': Teresa McCarthy-Dixon awarded MBE

Victoria Park in Northampton where a man was found in the river (pic Nate Villette)

Man taken to hospital after police, fire and air ambulance all descend on park

Northamptonshire Police. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

More than 3,000 drink driving arrests by Northants Police in three years

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday

A certificate and engraved stainless steel hand trowel to Emma Wise and Fiona Alexander of Old Rectory, Quinton; Sue and Geoff Woodward of Woodcote Villa, Long Buckby Wharf; John Hunt of Vale View in Spratton and John Forbear of Stone House in Spratton for opening their gardens for 10 years.

Northamptonshire National Garden Scheme garden owners raise £66,000 for charity

Speeding drivers in Northamptonshire head to magistrates court for sentencing

Court bans Northampton driver caught speeding on M1 four times in two weeks

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Who’s been in court from Northampton, Daventry, Brixworth, Overstone

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Shoplifter who ignored ban from Greggs among these cases in court

Speed camera vans are popping at new locations along the A4500 just past Upton.

New speed camera van location REVEALED as SIX-MONTH targeted crackdown begins

Traffic enforcement cameras are set to go live in the Gold Street area as soon as next week.

Two new traffic enforcement cameras set to go live in busy streets in town

Crime

The incident happened in Tovey Drive on April 15 on at about 9pm when the man in his 60s was punched multiple times, causing him to fall and lose consciousness.

Man, 60s, knocked unconscious after being punched multiple times

Arjel Gjana, 19, jailed

'Selfish and reckless' driver, 19, drove at 100mph JAILED of 12 months

Auditor Simon Tilley will stand trial at Stafford Crown Court next year. Image: NW

Northamptonshire-based police blogger appears before judge on nine charges

Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could assist with their investigation and are appealing for him or anyone who may recognise him to get in touch

Bridge Street CCTV released as police say they're investigating sexual assault

John Greatrix, owner of Cafe Continental on the Market Square, has spoken out about the past six months on the newly-refurbished space.

Long-standing food trader slams new £12.5m Market Square as 'NOT GOOD ENOUGH'

Paedophile David Andrews/ West Mercia Police/ Facebook

Paedophile ambulance technician jailed for 25 years for 'sickening' sex offences

Your World Northampton

BG - Barratt Homes Sales Advisers holding tea and cakes

Northamptonshire builders spill the tea: Coffee is site favourite ahead of Natio...

St John Ambulance has issued choking advice for children under 12 months old.

Easter first aid advice for children over 12 months old from St John Ambulance

Deafconnect

Northamptonshire Community Foundation - Community Hero of the Week

Jonathan next to the 1976 Jaguar

'A dream come true' for Brackley Care Home resident

Josh training for the marathon.

Doggy Dad Dennis inspires Northampton teenager to run London Marathon for charit...

NEVER BIN BATTERIES

Never bin batteries! Residents urged to recycle batteries safely to prevent fire...

Edwin Everett served at the Redbank brickworks in Measham, Leicestershire

Brickworks remembers former employee who fought in WWII

Sport

Kevin Nolan hands the ball to Kayne Ramsey

Nolan to serve touchline ban against Shrewsbury

Kevin Nolan will be banned from the touchline for Easter Monday's game against Shrewsbury Town after receiving his third yellow card of the season against Charlton Athletic.

James Heneghan

George Carline got the winning goal for Brackley (picture: Pete Keen)

Cowan 'very happy' as Brackley grind out another crucial victory

The Falcons secured a try bonus point and a losing bonus point at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Dickens feels Falcons took 'big step forward' against Saints

Dara Costelloe fist pumps towards the away end after scoring from the spot

Charlton Athletic 2 Northampton Town 1: James Heneghan's player ratings

Tom James led the charge at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle Falcons 34 Saints 35: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

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Northampton Town

Luke Mbete in action against Charlton

Nolan provides Sam Hoskins and Luke Mbete update

Kevin Nolan is hopeful of having Luke Mbete available for Easter Monday’s home game against Shrewsbury after the defender was taken off as a precaution at half-time during Friday’s defeat at Charlton.

James Heneghan

Cameron McGeehan squares up to former Cobbler Lloyd Jones at the end of Friday's game

Nolan explains why he was booked at half-time - and what upset him so much

Kevin Nolan

Nolan baffled by decision not to send off Charlton player

Nathan Jones

Opposition view: Charlton boss praises Cobblers and blasts 'ridiculous decision'

Kevin Nolan

Nolan calls on 'amazing' players to 'take responsibility' after Charlton defeat

Northampton Saints

Phil Dowson on arrival at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

'It's the joy of the game' - Dowson delighted as Saints hold on to beat Falcons

Phil Dowson praised the mindset of his Saints players after they held their nerve to edge out Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park on Friday night.

Tom Vickers

Tom James scored for Saints at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Injury-hit Saints show fight as they claim long-awaited Premiership away win

Saints have not won a regular-season away game in the Gallagher Premiership since beating Exeter Chiefs back in January 2024 (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Newcastle Falcons v Northampton Saints: Big match preview

Burger Odendaal (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Newcastle Falcons v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Friday's game

Sam Matavesi (left) helped Saints to claim Gallagher Premiership glory last season (photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Saints title winner Matavesi 'buzzing' as he gets ready to return to the Gardens

What's On

The Last of Us season two will premiere on April 13

What time The Last of Us is out this week

Personal finance expert Rebbeca Bebbington (pictured) shares her advice how to save money at Glastonbury, as the price of attending this year's event is revealed.

The true cost of attending Glastonbury, and how you can save money

Adam and Ryan Thomas host new ITV challenge show 99 To Beat.

99 To Beat presenters call show a ‘dream come true’

Electric Umbrella made Simon break the rules and issue a second Golden Buzzer

Who are the BGT golden buzzer acts in 2025

Retro

These are some of the most valuable rare Lego sets today, worth up to £13,000 each

The 14 most valuable Lego sets - including one worth £13K

Lego is one of the world’s best-loved toys, with the building bricks as we know them having been fuelling children’s imaginations since 1958.

Robert Cumber

These were some of the most popular toys of the 1960s

14 toys you'll almost certainly remember if you were a 60s child

A trendy looking DJ Noel Edmonds is pictured here in 1974 beside his Ford Capri Mk II. The Capri was the seventh best-selling car of the 1970s, with 378,310 registered, according to startrescue.co.uk, which described how it 'fused simple mechanics with sporty styling and an affordable price tag'. It was known as a 'pony' car - like a 'muscle' car, but smaller.

The most popular cars of the 1970s in photos

Do you remember these popular children's TV shows of the 90s?

15 much-loved children's TV shows of the 90s you may remember

Midland Bank began life as the Birmingham and Midland Bank in 1836 and grew rapidly, becoming Midland Bank in 1923. Between the end of the First World War and the 1940 it was reportedly the biggest bank in the world. It was bought in 1992 by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in what was then one of the largest deals in banking history and was renamed HSBC Bank in 1999. This photo shows a Midland Bank branch on White Lane, Gleadless, Sheffield, in June 1986.

9 famous banks we've lost over the years amid latest closures

Health

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, which can have serious health consequences.

Warning signs of measles and how to avoid getting the virus

Trudy and Kerry Evans lost their husband and father Antony after he took his own life in November 2020, and they set up Evans House Cleaning seven months on from his passing.

Duo praise starting business four years ago as ‘best decision’ during grief

The Easter holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor's surgery.

Are GPs open over the Easter weekend? What to do if you get sick

Luke Abrahams sadly died in January 2023

Dad to walk 70 miles to West Ham stadium in memory of son Luke Abrahams

Homes & Gardens

Tom Lord outside the house he bought with his ex before their relationship ended.

Should you sign a mortgage prenup? Expert's advice to homebuyers

After one couple’s joint homebuying dream ‘fell apart’, an expert has offered advice on mortgage ‘prenups’ and what happens if you break up

Robert Cumber

Thinking of selling? Take a few simple steps to maximise your return

Sell your Northamptonshire home fast and boost your valuation

Cordless lawnmowers make cutting the grass such a quick and easy job

This cordless electric lawnmower is incredibly cheap at the moment

Steeple View Chase development

Last chance to buy at popular Irchester development

An artist's impression of the Ayleford at Taylor Wimpey's Glenvale Park in Wellingborough

Taylor Wimpey to host show home launch weekend

Lifestyle

Easter Sunday supermarket hours: When UK stores close and opening times

Which UK supermarkets will be closed on Easter Sunday

Easter eggs can be potentially fatal if eaten by our dogs/

The life-threatening warning signs your dog has eaten chocolate

There is plenty to do this Easter...

15 Easter events and egg hunts taking place over the bank holiday weekend

TGI Fridays two-course dining & cocktails deal from £34.99

People

M&G Butchers' cabin at the Market Square has been empty for a number of weeks now, according to sources.

Mystery surrounds future of longstanding butchers at Northampton's Market Square

A mystery surrounds the future of a well-known butchers in Northampton’s Market Square after 40 years in the town.

Logan MacLeod

Lucienne Shakir brought the Female Founders Summit to Northampton for the first time last year, with the support of charity co-founder Lorraine Lewis, marketing agency co-founder Hannah Brady, and public relations firm director Kim Hughes. Photo: Chloe Court.

Female Founders Summit 2025: Champions praise event for aiding connection

Animals In Need is having its annual Spring fair this weekend (Sunday, April 20)

Animals In Need hoping for its 'best ever' Spring fair this weekend

Opinion

From far and wide they came - car enthusiasts gathered at Bicester Motion to show and shine.

The John Griff Column: Got a hobby? Good!

Over the weekend as the Cobblers earned themselves a point in League 1 and The Saints a place in the Investec Cup semi-finals, Cambridge beat Oxford in the Boat Races (male and female) and Oscar Piastri won a first Grand Prix for McLaren in Bahrain. Golf enthusiasts went on an emotional rollercoaster ride before roaring Rory McIlroy to an equally emotional first Masters title too. But not me.

John Griff
African Diaspora

OPINION: Turning Point: Why Africa must rethink its trade dependencies

London trades with the world, taking advantage of being sited on the Prime Meridian. Pic Fas Khan

The John Griff Column: When it’s good to plan ahead…

The Father Oliver Coss Column: True hope is Easter hope

Oliver Coss

Lucy Rigby KC MP, Member of Parliament for Northampton North.

Political Opinion: Changing our town for the better

Mike Reader MP addressing students on mental health

Mike Reader Column: The Diary of an MP

We enjoyed home-made smoothies by the poolside at Rockcliffe Hall and Spa

My unexpectedly wonderful girls spa staycation to Rockcliffe Hall Nicola Adam

Business

Authorities in the UK have intensified efforts to tackle illegal streaming devices such as modified Fire TV sticks and IPTV services

Modified Fire TV Stick users warned this is how police detect them

The former Aspers Casino has closed down again while under new ownership. A mystery surrounds the future of the site.

Mystery surrounds future of major casino in town centre as it closes down again

The Chronicle and Echo has conducted its annual High Street health check to take stock of what is currently on offer in the town centre.

''I took a walk around town to see how our businesses are bearing up in 2025'

Azure Horizons, Billing Aquadrome Glamping Pod

Billing Aquadrome unveils luxury hot tub glamping pods

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A cruise on Crystal Symphony sailing from India to Seychelles paradise

Dyson's dehumidifier and heating range is cutting-edge

Save up to £150 on Dyson air purifiers in spring sale

Antler spring sale: 20% off top cabin and large suitcases

The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet now £69.99 at Amazon

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Watch: Man caught carrying knife "disguised as a credit card"

Kenny Higgins, 48, lost 22 stone after frightening wake-up call

I recorded a goodbye message to my family...then I lost 22 stone

Driver travels towards oncoming traffic on dual carriageway.

Watch: Driver travels towards oncoming traffic on dual carriageway

The Jonathan Ross Show

Full list of guests on The Jonathan Ross Show tonight

Britain's Got Talent

When the BGT live shows start in 2025 - and changes

Britain's Got Talent - the judging panel and presenters Ant and Dec. Picture by BGT

ITV confirms exactly when BGT will be on TV this weekend

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St Dalfour is bringing an indulgent twist to the chic patisserie

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Gamma Horizon has over 20 years of expertise in the industry

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35 per cent of Brits will power wash this Easter weekend

Ad Feature Over half of Brits will use the Easter weekend to tackle DIY projects

Olympic Champion Joe Fraser launches gymnastics club in Lichfield, UK

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