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The fountain being tested as part of the construction phase

WNC responds to fountain backlash and discusses washing up liquid issue

WNC's Market Square project manager alongside Conservative councillor Daniel Lister, in charge of town centre regeneration at WNC.

WNC says £12.4m Market Square project costings won’t be revealed for a year

Drone footage, captured by Richard Durham, shows the latest work on the NWRR by Persimmon Homes, which runs through part of Harlestone Firs.

Drone footage shows destruction of precious woodland to make way for new road

PD Ebby and PD Bryn have been helping to tackle motorcycle crime. Photo: X/Northants Police Dog Section.

15-year-old charged with four offences after police dog helps to make arrest

Operation Workforce is a campaign by Northamptonshire Police to tackle crime around Northampton's Market Square ahead of the reopening.

Five arrests made during crackdown on drug crime ahead of market reopening

The incident happened in Simons Walk.

Man in his 40s left with dislocated shoulder after attack by three males

The Church Northampton, steeped in 900 years of history at the bottom of Bridge Street, was successfully relaunched under a new owner back in June.

Dare to join a 12th century events venue for a Halloween banquet and ball

Lindsey Scott-Walker established Feather Robins Gifts in St Crispin Retail Village in September 2022, in the hope of becoming a one stop shop for all customers’ gifting needs. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

50 years of Favell: Latest business praises shopping centre as home from home

Police would like to speak to the man in the image.

CCTV released after men offer to help pedestrian to taxi before stealing bag

The Redbrick Day Nursery team opened their 70-place facility in Kingswell Road on Monday (October 14).

Second ‘home from home’ nursery now open to meet demand from families

Police would like to speak to the man in the CCTV image.

Shopper left with head cuts after challenging man believed to be shoplifting

One Angel Square, Northampton, headquarters of West Northamptonshire Council. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Council offices in town centre closed due to 'ongoing flooding incident'

There are lots of Christmas markets happening around Northampton in 2024...

20 Christmas markets and events taking place in and around Northampton in 2024

The man was found in Victoria Road, Northampton near to the Crown and Anchor pub.

Man in his 60s taken to hospital with head injuries after being found near pub

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Assault on police, drink driving, shoplifting from TK Maxx cases in court

Chloe's mum Louise reads her statement outside court surrounded by her family including dad Dave and brother Thomas. Image: National World

Neglect contrbuted to girl's death amid missed opportunities to save her life
Chloe Longster could have lived, had there not been a series of missed opportunities while she was being treated at Kettering General Hospital.
Kate Cronin

Police would like to speak to the two men pictured.

CCTV images released after woman sexually assaulted in Northampton town centre

Discarding waste on the street, not on an authorised collection day, is classed as fly tipping.

Continuous fly tipper prosecuted and hit with heavy fine during court appearance

Cliff Ebanks joined Weston Favell Shopping Centre as security in November 1998 and is the longest-serving centre team member. Photo: Christian Sinibaldi.

50 years of Favell: Longest-serving staff member says he has to ‘pinch himself’

The Eccentric Englishman, a quirky venue known for afternoon teas, cocktails and themed events in St Giles’ Street, first opened more than three years ago in September 2021.

Business says expanding from cafe to events venue will be ‘bigger and better’

The A43 between Kettering and Northampton scene of the fatal collision/National World

Passenger who died in A43 crash between Kettering and Northampton named

CGI illustration of the proposed assisted living apartments in Long Buckby.

Plans to build 68-bed care home met with 'overdevelopment' objections

North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire council offices.

Councils paid more than £60,000 to residents after complaints upheld by watchdog

Some of the stunning shots of the Northern Lights over Northampton, taken by readers...

25 of YOUR amazing pictures as Northern Lights dazzle onlookers in Northampton

Kids perform a Christmas Nativity play at Headlands Primary School on Bushland road.

Who do you know in these cracking retro pics of nativity plays around town?

@ashleyrich with Maff Sharman aka Maff from Kettering/National World

Meet mystery man Maff from Kettering and why he said 'find me'

Plans are set to be submitted by the Pegasus Group to built a solar farm and drive-thru restaurants on land just off the Welford Road.

Residents 'unanimously object' to proposed solar farm and McDonald's in area
More than 100 residents have ‘unanimously objected’ to a proposals for a new solar farm, McDonald’s, and a Starbucks to be built in their Northampton neighbourhood.
Logan MacLeod

Roadworks at Rushmere Road/Billing Road Junction are set to start on October 21 and finish on December 20

'CHAOS' until CHRISTMAS for many as roadworks at busy junction to start soon

These are the last photos Disco Henry took before the Bridge Street nightclub burnt down in January 2012

25 pictures Disco Henry took of revellers before a huge nightclub was burnt down

Police would like to speak to the man in the image.

CCTV image released after man uses stool to damage three machines in bookies

Independent celebrant Esther Underwood appeared on an episode of the hit E4 series Married at First Sight on Tuesday evening (October 8). Photos: E4.

Celebrant shares lowdown on Married at First Sight after appearing in episode

Cristina Mihalache and Nicu Staicu run Nails Boutique by KM and The Man Cave respectively from the same premises in Kettering Road.

Couple ‘so proud’ to run joint salon and promote ‘quality over quantity’

All of this could be yours for a guide price of £900,000.

Look inside Grade II listed Northamptonshire property with indoor swimming pool

Bradley Robertson tragically lost his mental health battle in January, and his mother Amanda has dedicated herself to keeping his legacy alive and making a difference ever since.

Mother shares ‘scary’ realisations about mental health following loss of son

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Man, 38, jailed for sexual assault among cases dealt with by magistrates

One of the aims of the transformation project is to create stronger links between Greyfriars and the rest of the town centre around Market Square.

Greyfriars redevelopment labelled 'biggest transformation since the great fire'

Graffiti on the side of the disused building.

Prominent disused listed building to be sold by council to boot and shoe maker

An artist's impression of the new school, which received planning approval in April this year.

Council agrees to cover £2.2 million shortfall so school is built on time

Northampton Crown Court

Man jailed for defying court order by 'engaging with lone females and children'

A petition has been launched calling for traffic lights to be installed at the Rushden Lakes roundabout on the A45

Petition calling for traffic lights at Rushden Lakes roundabout launched

Plans have been submitted to open a new Grill House restaurant at the former Barclay's bank in Weedon Road.

New grill house restaurant and takeaway plans revealed for former Barclay's bank

The landlady at the King Billy, Rachel Nash (pictured) has issued a 'USE IT OR LOSE IT' warning to patrons.

Future of rock bar in doubt as landlady issues 'USE IT OR LOSE IT' warning

One Angel Square, Northampton, headquarters of West Northamptonshire Council. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Pensioner slams WNC for 'putting him through hell' after wrongful court summons

Scarlett and Eliza Humphrey, who represented Great Britain in swimming at the Paralympic Games in Paris, led the parkrun's session on Sunday (October 6).

ParalympicsGB blind twins join Daventry Country Park parkrun event

Detectives from Northamptonshire Police are encouraging people who may have been victims of “sextortion” to come forward. (File picture).

Northamptonshire Police receives average of four 'sextortion' reports per week

Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground

Dealer caught with crack cocaine, heroin and weapon in Northampton park jailed

This Saturday (October 12) is your next opportunity to discover the best of the county’s independent traders at the popular Duston Bakery Market – which has established itself over the past year and five months.

Here’s what you can expect from this weekend’s Duston Bakery Market

The breast screening department is hosting an awareness day from 10am until 3pm next Saturday (October 19) in Area B of Northampton General Hospital.

NGH committed to making a difference this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Northamptonshire Police appealed for information on Crimewatch, after a spate of thefts targeting the elderly.

Crimewatch episode' useful' as number of calls received after spate of thefts

Jason Yongblah.

Northampton man found guilty of child sex offences including rape

A section of the A43 between Kettering and Northampton has been resurfaced following a crash in which two men died on Monday (October 7)

A43 between Kettering and Northampton fully re-opens after fatal crash

The team is proud of the rich history the shopping centre has built over the decades, and to have all units filled as they approach the impressive milestone.

50 years of Favell: Take a trip down memory lane with these 50 pictures

Police were called to The Wharf in Bugbrooke on Monday October 7.

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing released on bail

Radoslaw Zurek.

Man jailed for attempted murder after 'vengeful' attack on nine-month-old baby

Major gas pipe replacement works in Weedon Road, adjacent to Upton, are set to last until December, according to this sign.

'Delays likely' until CHRISTMAS for thousand of motorists due to roadworks