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.
21. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Students at the Northampton School for Boys putting on a musical, Songs for a new world, for charity. Pictured left to right, Tom Brady, 17, Ally Demicoli, 18, Siobhan Prigeon, 18, Daniel Thomas, 17 and Antony Hewitt, 18. September 1, 2006 Photo: Tracey Chambers
22. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Phyllis Harlin and Chris Newham, who both completed a course at Northampton College. September 5, 2006 Photo: Tracey Chambers
23. And finally...
BBC Northampton ran a competition to find the nearest phone box...and there was actually one outside their offices off Abington Street. September 28, 2006 Photo: Louise O'Callaghan