Emergency Incident

Victoria Park in Northampton where a man was found in the river (pic Nate Villette)

Man taken to hospital after police, fire and air ambulance all descend on park

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are currently on the scene of a fire at the Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC).

Tip reopens after firefighters find 'large' plume of smoke and fire in container

Emergency services were called to the A361 between Charwelton and Byfield on Monday (April 4) following a crash between two vehicles.

Crash forced closure of busy route as air ambulance landed

The cause of the fire was a lithium ion battery that had been incorrectly disposed of (pic / video by Sharon Miles)

Bin collections not impacted as waste management centre hit by battery fire

A magnetic fisherman who found nearly 400 ‘bombs’ in the River Nene in Northampton has spoken out about the ‘nerve-wracking’ discovery.

Magnetic fisherman who found nearly 400 'bombs' in the River Nene speaks out

(Left) Pictures from the scene on Sunday at 7pm. (Right) The railway detonators found by a member of the public.

Nearly 400 railway detonators found in the River Nene by magnet fisherman

Northampton residents are being advised to close windows and doors while firefighters tackle a blaze on Monday morning (April 14). Pic / video by Sharon Miles.

Seven fire crews tackled 'large' warehouse fire at waste management centre

A boy was in collision with a motorbike on a footpath in The Rylstone in Wellingborough/Google

Young boy injured in collision with off-road motorbike on 'footway'

In 2024, just over half of all incidents were attended to by the fire service within the current 10 minute standard.

Fire service proposes to attend house fires quicker as consultation opens

There are severe delays on the M1 just north of Northamptonshire.

Long delays on the M1 as air ambulance lands following collision

Part of Spencer Bridge Road is cordoned off by police this morning (Monday April 7) after officers were called to an incident in St James on Sunday (April 6). Photo: Dave Inwood.

Teenage boy airlifted to hospital after stabbing as police cordons in place

The incident happened in Weedon Road near to the junction with Spencer Bridge Road.

Boy, 16, remains in hospital after stabbing as road reopens

Rushton fire victims: Emma Conn and daughter Mayci Fox and Louie Thorn/ Family pictures

Tragic fatal fire 'non-suspicious' finds police and fire investigation

Chelsea Feole (right) rescued a family of seven and their dog from a fire at Delush Burger House in Gold Street on December 5, 2023. She is now set to receive an award for her bravery.

Hero mum awarded bravery honour for saving family of seven from burning takeaway

Emergency services were called to the canal in Braunston near to the Boathouse pub.

Emergency services called to sudden death of man on canal in Northants village

The huge fire in Sheep Street, which started on Sunday March 30. Picture: Patrycja Kowalska

Police treating huge fire at listed building as arson as road remains closed
A huge fire at a Grade II listed building in Northampton town centre is being treated as arson, police have confirmed.
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Victims of the house fire in Rushton Mayci Fox, Emma Conn and Louie Thorn

Fire victims' families warn fundraising pages are against their 'express wishes'

Traffic on the A45 in Northampton this morning (Thursday April 3).

Further rush hour delays on the A45 in Northampton as roadworks continue

Roadworks are currently underway on the Riverside roundabout.

Delays expected at Riverside as works underway to repair damaged traffic lights

Victims of the house fire in Rushton Mayci Fox, Emma Conn and Louie Thorn

Fire victims' families warn fundraising pages are against their 'express wishes'

The Grade II listed building has been significantly damaged by the huge fire in Sheep Street, Northampton. Photo: NFRS.

Firefighters leave scene of huge blaze which significantly damaged building

The Grade II listed building, in Sheep Street, has been significantly damaged by the huge fire. Photo: NFRS.

Road remains closed as police cordon still in place following huge blaze

This closure will affect the stretch from St Edmund’s Junction on York Road to the St Michael’s Road junction on Lower Mounts, extending up to Abington Square, according to West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).

'Delays likely' as busy route in town centre CLOSED for another two weeks

The incident happened in Harborough Road near the Cock Hotel.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital following collision on busy road in Northampton

Tragic Rushton fire victims Mayci Fox, Emma Conn and Louie Thorn. Image: NW / FB

Tributes to victims as community comes to terms with triple fire death

The collision happened on the A5 between the A43 for Towcester and the A508 for Old Stratford.

Air ambulance called after collision on A5 in Northamptonshire over the weekend

The fire in Sheep Street, Northampton. Photo: Tufael Hussain.

Work ongoing to reinstate power and assess damage after huge fire in Northampton
Work is ongoing to reinstate power and assess the damage, following a huge fire at a building in Northampton town centre.
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Tragic Rushton fire victims Mayci Fox, Emma Conn and Louie Thorn. Image: NW / FB

She was a 'great' mum - community in mourning

The scene of the fire in Sheep Street, Northampton this morning (Monday March 31).

PICTURES AND VIDEO: Firefighters remain on scene of huge town centre fire

Thick plumes of smoke could be seen for miles (pic: Rada Sergheevna Vornicescu)

Huge plumes of thick black smoke billowed across town centre

Firefighters in Rushton at the scene of the fire/National World

Kettering village house fire victims named after blaze tragedy in Rushton

The scene of the fire in Sheep Street this morning (Monday March 31). Photo: Logan MacLeod

Specialist school closed today after huge fire in Sheep Street

Firefighters were called to an office block on an industrial estate in a Northamptonshire village.

Firefighters called to industrial estate as blaze destroys room in office

The M40 is closed in both directions between Bicester and Tiddington.

Major motorway remains closed after double fatal collision

Firefighters were called to the M1 on Saturday (March 22) to a car fire. Photo: Bob Sketchley

Dramatic photos show car in flames in M1 layby as firefighters called

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Family pay tribute to 'much-loved' relative who died on A14 in Northamptonshire

Fire crews were called just before 7.10am this morning (March 21).

Two M1 lanes remain closed after firefighters extinguished blaze in layby

Two of the three lanes are currently closed on the A45 eastbound between the A428 Bedford Road (Barnes Meadow Interchange) to A43 Lumbertubs Way (Riverside) following a collision.

Miles of traffic backed up on and around A45 in Northampton following crash

The A45 eastbound was affected by three incidents on Tuesday March 18.

Broken down bin lorry, debris and collision led to traffic chaos on A45

A horse and a dog were rescued by Northamptonshire's animal rescue team last week. Photo: NFRS.

Busy week for animal rescue team as trapped horse and dog reunited with owners

The fire was seen by passing motorists /Facebook

Car fire at A45 petrol station between Wellingborough and Northampton

How the proposed fire station in Moulton could look.

Plans unveiled for new £17 million fire station in Northampton village

The woman who died in the early hours of Monday morning is believed to be 43-year-old mother-of-three Marta Bednarczyk

13-year-old girl arrested for murder of woman in Wellingborough

Missing Hasib. Picture: Bedfordshire Police

Picture released of missing teenager who could be in Northampton

The collision happened on the A5 between Kilsby and Watford Gap.

Three people hospitalised and road closed for six hours after serious collision

Sywell Reservoir

Works to improve Sywell reservoir to be discussed by North Northants Council

There are long delays on the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough due to a collision. Photo: AA Traffic.

Delays on A45 as motorcyclist take to hospital following collision

The fire happened off near the Pomfret Arms.

Canal boats fire on River Nene believed to have been started deliberately

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the A5 near Towcester.

Motorcyclist in his 30s dies at the scene of collision on A5 in Northamptonshire

The fatal collision happened on the A45 Flore bypass.

Man in his 40s dies at scene of two vehicle collision on A45 in Northamptonshire

Flore bypass is closed due to a two vehicle collision.

Emergency services called to two vehicle collision on A45 as road closed

There are long delays on the A14 in Northamptonshire after a collision.

Long delays and more than seven miles of congestion on the A14 after collision

Samuel who went missing on Saturday night in Wellingborough/Northants Police

Police recover body from River Nene in Wellingborough

Firefighters on scene at Nielson Road, Wellingborough/ NFRS

Firefighters on scene of Wellingborough fire as trains delayed past blaze

Samuel, last seen in Wellingborough /Northants Police

Hunt for missing man seen near Wellingborough Embankment continues