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Studentss from Northampton Academy head to prom at Kettering Hotel and Spa in 2012.

See if you know anyone in this gallery of school prom nights down the years

The Briar Hill Walk resident has handed these CCTV images to police of two men may have information about the car break-ins in Briar Hill Walk

Car break-ins 'getting crazy' in Far Cotton as Christmas fast approaches

Kerala hygiene breaches

Northampton restaurant found guilty of hygiene breaches

The White Horse, in Harborough Road, has been sold after being put on the market for £500k

'Eyesore' former pub is sold after being put on the market for £500k

After learning of the residents' enthusiasm for biking, The King Billy Rock Bar regulars travelled from the pub to Ashurst Mews Care Home to make their day.

‘Pub family’ surprise bike-loving care home residents with rally

Gurjeet Sapal, pictured, plans to cycle 5,747 miles between January 1 and April 18 to raise funds and awareness for the Stroke Association.

Man to cycle more than 5,700 miles in charity fundraiser for Stroke Association

Crane placing the market stalls.
Credit: WNC

Market stalls fitted in Northampton Market Square as part of £10m revamp

Northampton Town FC Community Trust

Northampton Town FC Community Trust announced as Hubbub's Eat It Up Fund winner

Russ King will be missed

Russ King’s funeral will be later this month

Picture: RSPCA Northamptonshire

Could you share your Christmas with an RSPCA rescue foster dog?

Long-standing business looks forward to celebrating 125 years

The campaign by the NSPCC

Child cruelty and neglect offences more than quadruple in five years

More than 75 representatives from partner organisations, community groups and voluntary sector organisations attended an event hosted by the Northamptonshire Serious Violence Alliance (NSVA).

Serious violence and knife crime to be tackled ‘as one’ across Northamptonshire

North Northants Council staff with the gifts donated to Mother Christmas appeal /National World

Northamptonshire toy and gift appeal ‘heart-warming’ success

Chelsea Feole (right) rescued a family of seven and their dog from a fire at Delush Burger House in Gold Street on Tuesday

Hero mum acted on 'impulse' after saving family of seven from burning takeaway

The Greyfriars site is a 14-acre bit of land and the largest brownfield opportunity in West Northants

Public invited to have their say on redevelopment of Greyfriars site
“Greyfriars holds the potential for transformative change.”

The site opened today (Thursday)

Supermarket opens store inside petrol station

Councillor Julie Davenport celebrates the reopening of a popular footpath in her ward

Popular footpath reopens to the public two months after it was closed off

One eyewitness said the chase on the A45 near Grange Park was 'like a scene from Grand Theft Auto' the videogame

Two men arrested after 'Grand Theft Auto' police chase on major road out of town

Past and present pupils and guardians rallied together on Sunday, December 3, to save Southfield School.
Credit: Vivienne Rhymes

Parents continue to fight to save village school already earmarked for closure

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Assault, dangerous driving, burglary, possession of drugs cases in court

The team at Barker Shoes

Shoe factory joins in on Christmas Jumper Day to support children in need

Olive and Baker opened its doors in Weston Favell Shopping Centre in September, hoping to become a “premium grab and go” for customers. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Owner pleased deli is ‘big part’ of shopping centre two months on from opening

HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough

Police crackdown on prison 'throw overs' at Wellingborough's HMP Five Wells

DWSM - SGB-24151 - (L-R) Alex of David Wilson Homes with Zoe and Rachel of NDAS

Domestic abuse charity receives £1,500 donation from Northamptonshire homebuilde...

Patron Paul Grayson with ex-Saints winger Chris Ashton and broadcaster Chris Jones

International rugby stars raise £15k for Home-Start Northampton

The production of ‘Mr Apple’ took place in June and was filmed over six days in Long Buckby, which saw people from different communities brought together.

Emerging producer sees ‘surge in demand’ for tickets to upcoming film premiere
“The amount of support has been incredibly overwhelming. The premiere is almost sold out and that is insane”

Guildhall, Northampton.

Council proposes to raise council tax by the maximum amount

PFCC Stephen Mold presenting to local businesses

Procurement framework supports local business and gets the job done

Artist Aasen Stephenson - seen through the lens of Gavin Wallace

The John Griff Column: Pictures and Words - or Words and Pictures?

Nina Gandy of Cynthia Spencer Hospice launches the Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme

Northamptonshire's innovative Christmas tree recycling service benefits local ho...

Nostalgic pictures from a night out at NB's 14 years ago

30 Disco Henry photos from a 2009 Saturday night out down Bridge Street

Despite the cold winter weather making an appearance, the traders powered on and were delighted to welcome visitors in to see what they had to offer.

Take a look at how Delapre Abbey’s Christmas fair embodied the festive spirit

Tummy Yummy Ltd in Kent Road was found to be using the venue for some of its employees to stay in

Chinese restaurant found to have converted bedrooms in basement

There are plenty of Christmas markets and fairs lined up in Northampton this year.

9 Christmas markets and events taking place this festive season

The panel quizzed preferred candidate Jonny Bugg (right) on what he would do in his postition of chief executive (Picture credit: Nadia Lincoln)

Decision on Northamptonshire's new fire chief delayed

Fire at Red Hot World Buffet in Northampton. 18.12.13 Picture: Ryan Merrey

PICTURES: Massive fire which destroyed popular restaurant happened 10 years ago

This is what the site looks like 10 months into the major redevelopment

Pictures show the progress being made 10 months into Market Square refurbishment

George Fury was witnessed performing wheelies on a Surron electric motorcycle in Malcolm Drive, Northampton, shortly after 7.10pm on Saturday, May 20, before colliding with a brick wall.

Seriously injured man admits drink drive charge

l-r Micah Thomas, aged 34, Marlie Ashby, aged 29 and 22-year-old Twvarnai Riviere/Northants Police

Wellingborough drugs gang members issued with 10-year Prevention Orders

The former Lloyds Bank in Wellingborough Road has closed down

Former major bank building goes up for rent after branch closes down for good

The man in the image could assist police with their enquiries so he, or anyone who recognises him, should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.

CCTV appeal following affray in Northampton

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 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

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

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

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

Annual Awards winners & judges celebrating on stage

Charities become award winners at Northamptonshire Community Foundation Annual A...

Andrew Kenneth Williamson

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

Tingdene Homes Ltd in Bradfield Road Wellingborough/National World

Tingdene Homes goes into liquidation as staff told 'register as unemployed'

Jamie Payne wants to make precious memories with wife Joanne, who has incurable cancer.

Dad's plea for terminally ill wife facing final Christmas