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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 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

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

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

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
Past and present pupils wrote letters to the Prime Minister and King Charles asking for their help

Northampton Magistrates' Court

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

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

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

Guildhall, Northampton.

Council proposes to raise council tax by the maximum amount

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
New bespoke fixed permanent stalls are set to be craned into place on Thursday (December 7)

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

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

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'

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

Kingsthorpe Spice

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

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

The former Riverside House block of flats has been converted into 60 council flats

Residents move into brand new 'quality' council homes just in time for Christmas

The full council meeting of WNC took place on Thursday, November 30.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln

Council shoots down motion to express concerns about no fault eviction ban

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

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

Patisserie Valerie at Rushden Lakes

Patisserie Valerie given shocking zero-star food hygiene rating

The Britannia pub has reopened following a major refurbishment

'Charming' riverbank pub reopens following major renovation

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

A 'much-loved' teacher at Abbeyfield School sadly died yesterday (Monday, December 4)

Tributes paid to 'much-loved' and 'hugely-respected' teacher who sadly died

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

The man in the image may be able to help police with their enquiries so he, or anyone who recognises him, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101.

Woman assaulted on a bus in Northampton