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The aftermath of the blaze at Delush Burger on Wednesday (December 6)

Hero woman in her 30s rescues family of five from blaze at burger house

Pallets of with boxes in a warehouse

£2.7 million illegal vapes seized from Northampton warehouse

St Giles' Street was closed to traffic to allow shoppers to walk freely down the road, which created a welcoming, community feel.

PICTURES: Businesses praise atmosphere as performers took to St Giles’ Street

Jo Gordon is the chief executive of Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust and its venues – including the Royal & Derngate.

Royal & Derngate CEO says it has been ‘brilliant’ to welcome audiences back

The ARTea Room, located in Wakefield Country Courtyard in Potterspury, Towcester, is a traditional vintage tearoom.

Tearoom says it is service and homemade food that keep customers coming back

Andrew Knott with the album

Copy of first ever Panini World Cup sticker album makes £2,000 at auction

Smoke was seen pouring from the building as people ran for safety

Gold Street reopens as fire crews try and work out what caused takeaway fire

Police are appealing for witnesses to the break-in

Burglars force open patio doors to try and get into Mawsley house

Police want to speak to this man

Man wanted after harassment victim receives anonymous letters and emails

Andrew Kenneth Williamson

WANTED: Police hunt man, 40, in connection with assault in Northampton

Sport

Robbie Smith is ready to return (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Smith 'buzzing to be back' as Saints forward gets set for return to Glasgow
Robbie Smith is 'buzzing' to be back - and the Saints hooker says his return to action has come at the perfect time.

Sam Hoskins scored three times in November, including the winner at Blackpool.

Cobblers pair nominated for League One awards after impressive November

Paul Digby and Sam Sherring challenge for the ball

Cambridge United player fined and warned for behaviour during Cobblers defeat

Alex Coles had to come off against Saracens last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers latest injury update ahead of Saints' trip to Glasgow Warriors

Lee Burge

Burge remains a major doubt for Cobblers

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Northampton Town

Chris Wilder gestures to supporters on the pitch after the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on February 4, 2022. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Title-winning Cobblers boss returns to management with Premier League club
‘He is the best guy on planet earth to take over the club right now in these circumstances.’

Northampton Town have won 26 points at the 60 minutes mark this season.

Here's where Cobblers would be in League One if games only lasted 60 minutes

Jon Brady

Cobblers have 'bigger fights to fight' after Pompey disappointment

Jon Guthrie

Guthrie thrilled to finally return after frustrating spell on the sidelines

Jon Brady

Brady refuses to make excuses for 'sloppy' Cobblers after Pompey loss

Northampton Saints

Huw Jones could return for Glasgow against Saints (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

URC variety will help Glasgow Warriors against Saints, says coach Murchie
Defence coach Peter Murchie insists the variety of the United Rugby Championship will work in Glasgow Warriors’ favour when they host Saints in the Investec Champions Cup opener on Friday night.

Teimana Harrison is already at Provence, and now George North is joining the French club (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

North will become second Saints double-winner to join Provence

Saints stopped Saracens in their tracks last Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Radford's defensive revolution is taking shape at Saints

Mark McCall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Saracens 'second best in all areas' against 'fantastic' Saints

Saints celebrated a superb win at StoneX Stadium (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saracens 12 Northampton Saints 18: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Crime

The gang, led by Freddie Allen, dealt cocaine around Kettering and did many of their exchanges at The Wayfarers Inn. Image: National World

Kettering cocaine boss ran gang that used local pub as base for exchanging drugs

Northants Police arrest 11 motorists during first weekend of annual drink and drug driving campaign

Police arrest 11 motorists during annual drink and drug driving campaign

Christopher Prosser, aged 28, sentenced to three years 8 months in prison

Drug dealer sentenced following dramatic arrest by officer on a bike

Gold Street is shut following a fire

Gold Street and Bridge Street closed as fire takes hold at takeaway burger house

Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could assist with their investigation and are appealing for him or anyone who may recognise him to get in touch.

Police hunt as £132 worth of alcohol stolen from a Northampton shop

The incident happened in Kettering Road North

Boy, 13, pushed, punched and slapped by two men during attack in Northampton

What's On

Pure genius and Jo Whiley

Rockin Roadrunner nightclub for people with disabilities

This is the groups 2nd and final Xmas show of 2023

Musical magic in Moulton

wellbeing day leaflet

Community Wellbeing Event

The Arc Cinema, Daventry

The Arc Cinema in Daventry spreads holiday cheer with special charity screening ...

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

Almost ten per cent of 11 to 15-year-olds nationally use vapes, despite the potentially life-altering implications.

Northampton vape shop owner notices 'massive change in the market' post-pandemic

World Aids Day Ribbon

West Northants comes together to raise awareness of Worlds Aids Day

Get your winter vaccinations in Northamptonshire before online appointments end

Our Jay Foundation family pictured.

Family foundation installs public access defibrillators in Northamptonshire

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”

Ready for a smart move? Picture – supplied

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

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

Lifestyle

Kensington Palace is beautiful at Christmas (photo: Historic Royal Palaces / SWNS)

Culture and festive sparkle in Kensington

Kingsthorpe Spice

Family-run curry house wins award for 'best takeaway' in the county

The Britannia pub has reopened following a major refurbishment

'Charming' riverbank pub reopens following major renovation

The new Yumas is set to open in Buckton Fields on December 16

Here's when a popular takeaway is set to open its second shop in the town

People

Tingdene Homes Ltd in Bradfield Road Wellingborough/National World

Tingdene Homes goes into liquidation as staff told 'register as unemployed'
Employees were sent a letter telling them they had lost their jobs

Drone footage of Main Road in Duston on December 1

Amazing drone footage shows Duston on a frosty morning during the Xmas period

Emergency services remain on the scene at the fire in Gold Street (pictures Benwell Peter)

Six people rescued from a burning building in Northampton’s Gold Street

Opinion

A crystal calm workshop for teens

“How can we support sensitive children and teens with their mental health and we...

This is the question that many parents, carers, and teachers are asking right now, especially as so much in our world is changing.Gabrielle Rafello
The Mayor and Mayoress joined Northampton Town Council for their official light switch on event

Mayor's Monthly - November 2023: Here's what Northampton's Mayor has been doing

Mass migration is undermining societal cohesion

'Mass migration is causing us harm': Andrew Lewer MP column

Opinion: Backing Northampton's small businesses to thrive

Lucy Rigby, Labour Parliamentary candidate for Northampton North

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

Khalessi and Aurora

Twins to donate their hair to The Little Princess Trust

Business

BN - 001 - A typical street scene at Glenvale Park

Housebuilder 'invests in Northamptonshire'

Harrison Baxter and Katie Newman

Dynamic duo rewarded with directorships

The Bosworth's Team

Bosworth's garden centre leads GTN's greatest Christmas awards customer vote

Brian Tompkins with Billy Lockett wearing his new Kirk & Kirk frames from TK&S Optometrists

Singer Billy Lockett eyes up chart success thanks to new designer specs

Recommended

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

Retailer calls on psychic to aid customers find the perfect gifts

Check out the full Christmas Day schedules across main channels.

Christmas Day 2023 TV schedules - soaps, movies, and specials

Giant Willy Wonka sculpture is made entirely out of chocolate

Fancy watching something a little different this Christmas? Look no further.

Christmas Day 2023 - Alternative watch guide

IKEA is selling a giant meatball for Christmas - and we're not sure how to feel about it

IKEA launches turkey-sized meatball for Christmas

The home in Sandringham Avenue in Walsall which was built without planning permission - and must now be torn down Picture: SWNS

'Monster mansion' with no planning permission has to be demolished

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Ad Feature Learn how school drop-out became a millionaire and defied the sceptics

Ad Feature Households urged to prepare for first cold snap

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