Our communities have never been as important to us than they have been in the past ten weeks. This newspaper's reporters have been inundated with messages asking them to tell your stories of how special people have gone the extra mile for their neighbours and, in some cases, entertain them during the coronavirus lockdown. Our gallery shows some of those characters who have gone above and beyond their neighbourly and charitable duties and reflects how Northampton has still been able to come together and celebrate marvellous birthday and anniversary milestones in inventive ways...
9. May 20, 2020
Alfie Raines, from East Hunsbury, raised more than 100 through a bake sale for Timken Grange Care Home where his auntie Helen works because he wanted to make her proud. | jpimedia
10. May 22, 2020
Duston Village Bakery were the first case study to take part in the Chronicle & Echo's 'Your Town Needs You' campaign. The bakery has stayed open throughout lockdown to deliver hot meals to those in need. | jpimedia
11. May 24, 2020
VJ Day RAF veteran Eddie Habberley from Duston turned 96 and was treated to a military vehicle display, on his street, by the Royal British Legion, to mark his special day. | jpimedia
12. June 1, 2020
Headteacher Mark Currell of Roade Primary School tried to lighten the mood for the primary school children heading back to school by giving them a virtual hug on Monday at the school gates. | jpimedia