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Northampton man's African family left homeless after fire destroys their compound

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Andrea Leadsom

Andrea Leadsom resigns from cabinet over Brexit

Politics

Ben Cohen and Kristina Rhianoff are set to open Soo Yoga on June 13.

Kristina Rhianoff and Ben Cohen prepare to open massive yoga studio in the centre of Northampton next month

People

The award-winning restaurant kitchen is headed by chef Sam Squires.

Fine-dining restaurant nestled in Northampton theatre awarded prestigious AA Rosette

People

'Housing First' model should be adopted to tackle Northampton homelessness says council report

Politics

Northamptonshire health boss reveals plans for the future

Health

Man set to appear in court over death of 'kindhearted legend' Stephen 'Swanny' Swann one year ago in Northampton

Crime

Northamptonshire pupils as young as five permanently excluded this school year

Education

Six young people have been charged over a stabbing in Blackthorn in February.

Six young people charged over 'life-threatening' stabbing in Northampton

Crime

The tribunal was told Mr Hastings works at St Luke's Primary Care Centre in Duston

Nurse at Northampton GP surgery cautioned by police after prescribing Class C drug to wife

People

Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Overturned van causes major delays around Northampton

Traffic and Travel

Major engineering works at nearby train stations might affect Northampton train passengers this bank holiday weekend.

Passengers warned as train routes near Northampton station affected this bank holiday

People

Passengers should plan their journeys ahead of the late May Bank Holiday

Rail disruptions on Northampton to London line on May Bank Holiday

People

The A14 remains closed in Northamptonshire

A14 expected to be closed for most of the day following serious crash involving two lorries

People

Crime More Crime >>

Man set to appear in court over death of 'kindhearted legend' Stephen 'Swanny' Swann one year ago in Northampton

Crime

Six young people have been charged over a stabbing in Blackthorn in February.

Six young people charged over 'life-threatening' stabbing in Northampton

Crime

Amilah Talukdare

Missing Kettering girl, 17, last seen in Wellingborough

Crime

A prosecutor has argued the killers of Joshua Bains (above) were trying to move up in the drugs supply chain.

Prosecutor: Joshua Bains' killers wanted to 'move up the chain' of drugs supply in Northampton

Crime

The first incident happened in Waingrove, Blackthorn

Northampton women robbed in their homes by fake window cleaner

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Northamptonshire Easter bank holiday weekend weather: Temperatures set to soar

Weather

Temperatures are set to reach 22C over the Easter weekend

Easter heatwave: Temperatures set to soar to 21C across Northamptonshire this weekend

Weather

A severe weather warning is currently in place across much of the UK

Storm Gareth: Winds of up to 46mph continue to batter Northamptonshire

News

The weather of late has turned wet and windy, with the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings for wind to Northampton as Storm Gareth sweeps the UK.

Hour-by-hour forecast: This is when Storm Gareth will hit Northampton with strong winds

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Politics More Politics >>

Andrea Leadsom resigns from cabinet over Brexit

Politics

The council report recommends adopting the Housing First model, and also setting up a publicity campaign around giving money to rough sleepers

'Housing First' model should be adopted to tackle Northampton homelessness says council report

Politics

This is the second time in the cabinet for Cllr Bowen.

Northamptonshire County Council has a new deputy leader

Politics

Among the proposals being put by Northampton Forward as part of a Government funding bid is a plan for a large park at Greyfriars. But Labour says the process by which the plans are being drawn up is not democratic.

'Quango' should not be allowed to put forward Northampton masterplan without council's backing says Labour

Council

The committee has been looking into adult social care in Northampton

Adult social care needs to be 'more integrated' when unitary takes over control in Northampton

Politics

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Education More Education >>

Ofsted has raised concerns about the number of children permanently excluded from Northamptonshire primaries.

Northamptonshire pupils as young as five permanently excluded this school year

Education

Northampton International Academy has won a national architecture award.

Northampton school built on former 'eyesore' mailing office wins architecture award

People

The staff at The CE Academy are celebrating after earning their fourth outstanding rating in a row.

Outstanding scores for Northampton school where pupils find 'a new lease on life'

Education

Health More Health >>

Toby Sanders has been leading the county's two clinical commissioning groups since November.

Northamptonshire health boss reveals plans for the future

Health

The tribunal was told Mr Hastings works at St Luke's Primary Care Centre in Duston

Nurse at Northampton GP surgery cautioned by police after prescribing Class C drug to wife

People

Angela Hillery will be adding another chief executive role to her existing workload.

Northamptonshire health chief takes on additional role

Politics

23 Northampton GP surgeries with 'unsafe' levels of air pollution

Health

Opinion More Opinion >>

FARMING MATTERS: Supporting rural mental health

Opinion

Ladies in Beef co-founders Minette Batters and Jilly Greed

FARMING MATTERS: Banging the drum for British beef

Opinion

FARMING MATTERS: Seeking fitness in mind and body

Opinion

SellMyLivestock Tudder app for matching cattle, launched Valentine's Day 2019

FARMING MATTERS: Online matchmaking for cattle

Opinion

People More People >>

An electrical pole destroyed Robert Johnson's family home in Africa, leaving 15 people homeless.

Northampton man's African family left homeless after fire destroys their compound

People

Ben Cohen and Kristina Rhianoff are set to open Soo Yoga on June 13.

Kristina Rhianoff and Ben Cohen prepare to open massive yoga studio in the centre of Northampton next month

People

The award-winning restaurant kitchen is headed by chef Sam Squires.

Fine-dining restaurant nestled in Northampton theatre awarded prestigious AA Rosette

People

Toby Sanders has been leading the county's two clinical commissioning groups since November.

Northamptonshire health boss reveals plans for the future

Health