Across Northampton, a lot has happened in the 12 months of 2023.
Businesses have opened, and closed, market traders were moved off the historic Market Square, A-list celebrities visited the town for a huge gig and there was even a massive Postcode Lottery win, as well as so much more.
To reflect on the year, Chronicle & Echo has put together a year in review for Northampton in 2023, by selecting one of the biggest, or one of our most read stories, from each month of the year.
Here are stories from each month of 2023, which made headlines in Northampton.
To reflect on the year, Chronicle & Echo has put together a year in review for Northampton in 2023, by selecting one of the biggest, or one of our most read stories, from each month of the year.
![A new all-day diner opened in Far Cotton on the site of the former Super Sausage Cafe in St Leonards Road. The building underwent months of refurbishment works and now offers dine-in fish and chips and traditional British food, where you can "enjoy a bit of tv/music, sit down have a chat and enjoy your meal".](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk2NmZmODJlLTI0MmUtNGI3NS04ZmZlLWFiNmNjZGY3YTlmYzo1M2NmZjQxYy1lYzNhLTQyNDMtYTUyMC1mNzRhYjI1ZDVhZWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. April
A new all-day diner opened in Far Cotton on the site of the former Super Sausage Cafe in St Leonards Road. The building underwent months of refurbishment works and now offers dine-in fish and chips and traditional British food, where you can "enjoy a bit of tv/music, sit down have a chat and enjoy your meal". Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
![Dozens of street parties were held across Northampton on the weekend of May 6 - May 8, 2023 to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. From homemade cakes, to dogs in Royal themed costumes, there was a lot of joy across the weekend. This photo was take on Sunday May 7 in Greenfield Avenue.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM2ZjA1MGUwLTljYTAtNGI0My05OGNlLWNkZWZhZWY4ZGY1YzpkMDliYTcwZS1iMjE4LTQ2OGQtYmUzNC1jZjIxODkxYWQyMWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. May
Dozens of street parties were held across Northampton on the weekend of May 6 - May 8, 2023 to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. From homemade cakes, to dogs in Royal themed costumes, there was a lot of joy across the weekend. This photo was take on Sunday May 7 in Greenfield Avenue. Photo: Megan Hillery
![Summer came, and June saw the arrival of an A-list headliner for a Franklin's Gardens show. Rod Stewart was joined by Culture Club on Wednesday June 28, 2023. It was the artist's second how of his UK tour and he entertained thousands of Northampton fans.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBjZGRkZjNiLWE4ZjUtNDVmYy1hNGJmLTZjYmExZjgyZGYyZjphMzc1OGY3YS0wZTFlLTQ4NzgtOGQxMC0xZWMzZjA3OTcwNmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. June
Summer came, and June saw the arrival of an A-list headliner for a Franklin's Gardens show. Rod Stewart was joined by Culture Club on Wednesday June 28, 2023. It was the artist's second how of his UK tour and he entertained thousands of Northampton fans. Photo: David Jackson
![12 neighbours in Brixworth won a share of £1 million when their street was announced on the Postcode Lottery on Saturday July 15, 2023. The neighbours all won £77,000, which they said was life changing. Adventures around the world, a wedding, a bigger car and more are now on the cards.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjcxMzMyYTIxLTJiZjEtNDM0My1hMTVhLTViMWNiODFiZTBhYTpjZDkxMjNiZS1jNzVjLTQzZmYtOWYyNi0yNWUyNDYyZjgyNzI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. July
12 neighbours in Brixworth won a share of £1 million when their street was announced on the Postcode Lottery on Saturday July 15, 2023. The neighbours all won £77,000, which they said was life changing. Adventures around the world, a wedding, a bigger car and more are now on the cards. Photo: Postcode Lottery