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Northampton's council tax payers foot £500,000 bill for getting recycling wrong Federica Bedendo, Data Reporter

Crime
The top 10 crime hotspots in the town centre in November, according to police Logan MacLeod

Business
Hair salon flooded with bookings ahead of reopening after being hit by pandemic Megan Hillery

People
Help find missing teenager Destiny last seen in Wellingborough Alison Bagley

Crime
Wellingborough man given unpaid work after stop and search finds knife Sam Wildman

People
Wellingborough DJ's latest track championed by BBC Radio 1 Alison Bagley

Lifestyle
Take a look inside this new French wine and beer shop in the town centre Logan MacLeod

Health
County A&Es 32 percent busier than 12 months ago, according to official figures Kevin Nicholls and #200bKatie Williams, Data Reporter

Crime
Judge sends convicted paedophile to prison for six years after he breached order Max Pearson

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Hundreds told to keep windows closed after gas leak in The Mounts Kevin Nicholls

Business
Mum enjoys new chapter of business with successful bookshop in Weedon Lucie Green

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Disabled woman speaks out about female safety after she was 'stranded' in town Logan MacLeod

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Police and health chiefs sound alert as county braces for five-day cold snap Kevin Nicholls

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Police sound winter warning for drivers after three crashes in Kettering area Kevin Nicholls

People
Northampton-Milton Keynes M1 smart motorway on hold until 2025 Kevin Nicholls

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Road closures: Dozens for drivers to steer clear of this week in West Northants Joseph Hook, data reporter

People
Nene crossing set to reopen after safety check — then close again Kevin Nicholls

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Corby boy jailed for minimum of 15 years for murder Kate Cronin

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CCTV appeal after break-in at home in village near Wellingborough Alison Bagley

Crime
Violent harasser's appeal denied after thrice breaching court order against ex Max Pearson

Crime
Face of a killer - how a Corby boy who has 'never been in trouble' was convicted... Kate Cronin

Crime
Teenage yob's £1,900 court bill for spitting in police officer's face Kevin Nicholls

Crime
Operation Orbit police arrest man, 34, following spate of town burglaries Kevin Nicholls

People
Harry Dunn's family keep 'full faith in CPS' after UK court date postponed Kevin Nicholls

Crime
Uninsured drink-driver caught three times over the limit on Christmas Day Kevin Nicholls

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Council call to get rough sleepers safe with temperatures set to plummet Kevin Nicholls

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Flood alert at holiday park as county rivers swell with 36 hours of rain to come Kevin Nicholls

Weather
Weather experts divided over chances of a white Christmas in Northamptonshire Kevin Nicholls

Christmas
The Winter Light Trail announces cancellation due to storm Barra Megan Hillery

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Business
Council offering new grant for hospitality and leisure but not everyone agrees Max Pearson

Lifestyle
11 cosy independent village pubs to visit in Northamptonshire this winter Megan Hillery

Politics
Shop owners and councillors 'relieved' as plans to open pizza takeaway REFUSED Logan MacLeod

Business
Northants entrepreneur is celebrated in new podcast series Megan Hillery

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Politics
Labour group calls for Boris Johnson to resign after 'shocking' party apology Max Pearson

Council
Deputy council leader shares vision of town's regeneration and plans for 2022 Logan MacLeod

People
Wellingborough MP Peter Bone's office targeted by vandals 'yet again' Kate Cronin

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Two hedgehogs move in to the University of Northampton campus Megan Hillery

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Coffee shop launches scheme to help those struggling to get back into employment Megan Hillery

Education
Submissions needed for LGBTQ+ History Month art exhibition in Towcester Megan Hillery

Education
University of Northampton's new music course receives industry accreditation Charlotte Langford

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Coronavirus
Healthcare staff face sack without exit payments under Covid jab plans Claire Schofield

Coronavirus
Plan B restrictions ‘to be scrapped this month’ as PM plots fightback Claire Schofield

Coronavirus
Carry on testing! Health chief's plea as county Covid cases fall Kevin Nicholls

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DEBBIE MURPHY COLUMN: Healthy range of herbs will spice up your 2022 Janet Bew (edited by)

Opinion
JOHN GRIFF COLUMN: Are we losing the crucial art of debate? Graham Tebbutt (Edited by)

Opinion
REV OLIVER COSS COLUMN: Slow down to change your life Graham Tebbutt (Edited by)

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School teachers to take on the 'Big Sleep Out' to raise funds for the homeless Charlotte Langford

People
Northamptonshire charities scoop share of £120,000 festive financial boost Charlotte Langford

People
CCTV appeal after criminal damage in Corby car park Alison Bagley

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One Rotary Northampton calls to reduce food waste to reduce CO2 emissions Max Pearson

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Novak Djokovic back in immigration detention ahead of visa appeal hearing Claire Schofield

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No 10 staff held regular ‘wine time Fridays’ during Covid rules Claire Schofield

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New year, new you, with productive morning routines Nigel Booth

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