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The Britannia, in Bedford Road, is set to reopen to the public on Monday (December 4) after undergoing month-long transformation works

Sneak peek at this magical transformation of a popular pub just in time for Xmas

These are the faces of four fatal stabbings in Northampton in the past four years. Diana Dafter (top left), Kwabena Osei-Poku (top right), Reece Ottaway (bottom left), Fred Shand (bottom right).

Investigation reveals who the main suspects and victims are for knife crime

Marly Lyman of the 1,000 Voices campaign

Protesters demand council 'take action' on toxic air pollution

Drivers are warned to avoid the A45 near Northampton.

Rush hour delays due to multi-vehicle collision on A45 in Northampton

Joseph Martin James Arnold.

Man jailed after pleading guilty to sexual abuse linked to statue hang-out

A Co-op store is opening at the Shell garage on the A4500 between Kislingbury and Harpole

Here's why this petrol station has been closed for weeks and when it will reopen

Northamptonshire Police has launched its annual crackdown on drink and drug driving.

Police launch annual Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving

Ali Okur is wanted

Man wanted over alleged serious assault that took place 11 years ago

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Teenager threatens man with knife and demands money in underpass

Faces of a few of the most serious criminals jailed for offences in Northamptonshire during November 2023

Faces of 13 offenders jailed in November 2023 for crimes in Northamptonshire

Sport

John Mousinho

Opposition view: Pompey boss Mourinho only has one criticism after Cobblers win
Northampton Town 0 Portsmouth 3

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delighted with every aspect of Saints' superb showing at Saracens

Temo Mayanavanua made his Saints debut at Saracens (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints deliver statement win as they topple champions Saracens at StoneX Stadium

Jon Brady and Ian Sampson

Basic errors frustrate Brady after defeat to Portsmouth

Mitch Pinnock looks to start an attack for the Cobblers in their clash with Portsmouth at Sixfields (Picture: Pete Norton)

Cobblers suffer Sixfields defeat as high-flying Portsmouth cruise to victory

Northampton Town

Sixfields

Cobblers have provided an update on Sixfields pitch amid freezing weather
The Met Office have issued a weather warning for the UK as temperatures plummet

Matt Taylor

New man in the manager's seat at League One rival

Ryan Watson celebrates one of his two goals during Northampton's 4-1 win over Portsmouth the last time the two teams met.

James Heneghan's Portsmouth v Northampton Town preview

Jon Brady

Brady: Cobblers will 'never' play for a draw even against the best in League One

Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop looks set for a period on the sidelines after he injured his ankle in the Blues' 2-0 win at Burton on Tuesday night

Pompey set to be without their main man for Cobblers clash

Northampton Saints

Saracens beat Saints in the Gallagher Premiership play-off semi-final last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saracens v Northampton Saints: Big match preview
Fixture: Saracens v Northampton Saints

Temo Mayanavanua (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saracens v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Saturday's game

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson knows Saints must be at their very best against Saracens

Courtney Lawes at this week's media session (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Lawes yet to make any plans for next season

Chunya Munga (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints lock Chunya Munga

Crime

Valdi Isankovs is wanted by police.

WANTED: Police searching for 24-year-old after assault allegations

Fred walking home from school in the moments before he was killed.

WATCH: CCTV footage of moments before Fred Shand was 'senselessly' killed

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Simon Barnes.

'We need societal change' - police comments after 'needless' Fred Shand murder

Ian and Caroline Fox are still seeking answers, five years after their boy Shane Fox was killed in Wellingborough. Images: Supplied by Northamptonshire Police

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

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’

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

What's On

Northampton singer-songwriter Andy Crofts has released a Christmas single

Andy Crofts gets festive as Northampton singer-songwriter pens Christmas single

There are plenty of Christmas markets and fairs lined up in Northampton this year.

14 Christmas markets and events taking place this festive season

Take a look around the winter light trail, which is now open and will be until December 31.

Look around Delapre Abbey's 'new and improved' winter light trail

Ready for a smart move? Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Available NOW! Corby’s newest development, The Station Quarter

Retro

The Olde Sun

Rare items from closed down pub on sale at an 'everything must go' auction
“The sale of the contents is literally everything”

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

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

Health

Our Jay Foundation family pictured.

Family foundation installs public access defibrillators in Northamptonshire

The Community Midwifery Team outside their new community hub in Moulton Park.

£360,000 new community midwifery hub opens in Northampton

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

Homes & Gardens

This stunning barn conversion could be yours for £1.395 million.

Look inside stunning barn conversion on the market for £1.4 million
The accommodation is described as “well-appointed and spacious”

Overhead view of Millers’ Field illustrative proposal

Miller’s Field planning application submitted

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

Lifestyle

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

Children who started reception in September 2023.

First Class: Meet the children who started primary school in September 2023

Some of the babies born in town last month.

In pictures: 22 adorable babies born in Northampton in November 2023

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

People

CGI image of the entrance to the primary school.

Plans submitted for new 420-student primary school on huge housing estate
The school would provide two classrooms per year group, a large main hall and studio area, SEN and medical rooms, and outdoor play facilities

Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police, Nick Adderley, remains suspended.

Chief constable remains suspended amid ongoing gross misconduct investigation

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

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

Razor King barbers in St Giles Street has now opened

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

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

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

Charming village pub near Northampton sadly closes its doors for good

Hung Vo (left) and Nick Walters (right)

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

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These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

The best sideboards for maximum storage and style

Stylish, practical sideboards for house storage

UK Trending

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

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

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Ad Feature British Gas, Team GB and ParalympicsGB announce new 5 year partnership

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