The Chronicle & Echo has brought its readers local news for more than 90 years — throughout Her Majesty’s reign. But there’s been more than one occasion since 1952 when eyes of the nation have focused on Northampton for good and bad reasons. Here’s just a few…
5. Supergran
When a bungling gang of jewel thieves hit Michael Jones jewellers in 2011 armed with sledgehammers, they were no match for handbag-wielding hero Ann Timson. Photo: Northampton Chronicle & Echo
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Ann, 71, was hailed as Supergran after video of the retired market trader setting about the gang went viral, earning her a Queen's bravery award. Photo: Northampton Chronicle & Echo
7. George Best
More than fifty years on, Best’s double hat-trick to help Manchester United beat Northampton Town 8-2 in the FA Cup fifth round on February 7, 1970, remains one of football’s most famous moments. Photo: Joe Bangay
8. George Best
Even against a Fourth Division Cobblers side and on a bog of a pitch, Best’s genius was never greater than that day in front of 21,771 privileged fans at the old County Ground and TV cameras which were thankfully there to immortalise it. Photo: Joe Bangay