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…
17. The 'missing millions'
The football world was shocked in 2015 when the Chronicle & Echo first revealed a £10.5m Borough Council loan approved three years earlier to build a new stand for Northampton Town had gone missing. Photo: Northampton Chronicle & Echo
18. The 'missing millions'
Former NTFC directors David (pictured) and Anthony Cardoza were ordered to repay the missing millions by a judge who ruled they misused the loan to build lush homes but a seven-year police investigation is still ongoing. Photo: Northampton Chronicle & Echo
19. Greyfriars Bus Station
Opened in 1976, Greyfriars became one of the town’s biggest, ugliest and most recognisable landmarks until it was reduced to rubble in a spectacular demolition in March 2015. Photo: Northampton Chronicle & Echo
20. Greyfriars Bus Station
Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud said it resembled the "the mouth of hell" while tour guide Lonely Planet labelled it "infamously ugly." Seven years on, the site remains empty as a series of ambitious plans have so far produced nothing concrete. Photo: Sharon Lucey