Well, these photographs are a snapshot in time 19 years ago and are just some of the news stories featured in the Chronicle & Echo.
From a French market in Market Square to a suspected bomb in the town centre, these images offer a fascinating insight into news from years gone by.
13. Looking Back September 2006 Special
New police recruits taking part in role plays with University of Northampton students, at Weston Favell Centre, to assess how they would deal with the situation for real. A scene where the police officer has to deal with people drinking in a public place. PC Katrina Poole, Mircea Big, Claire Harmsworth, Susan Nkala and Simon Clarke, from the University of Northampton. September 4, 2006 Photo: Sharon Lucey
14. Looking Back September 2006 Special
French Market in the Market Square Northampton. September 8, 2006 Photo: James Corbett
15. Looking Back September 2006 Special
The University Of Northampton Waste Management Centre's ' Waste World Cup ' football tournament, with teams from all over the country. Pictured: Warmnet, the team from the University Of Northampton's Waste Management Centre. September 8, 2006 Photo: Sharon Lucey
16. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Maureen Charlton fundraising fro the Northampton Lymphoma Support Group at the Sixfelds Charity car boot sale. September 9, 2006 Photo: James Corbett