Take a look at photographs of some of Northampton’s biggest stories and momentous events of 2022.
5. Woman, 48, charged with murder after police discover body buried in Northampton back garden
Detectives discovered the body of missing 42-year-old Nicholas Billingham after being called to a Kingsley home on March 16 and spending four days digging up the back garden. A 48-year-old primary school teacher was subsequently charged with a single count of murder. Her trial is yet to be heard. Photo: SWNS
6. Born To Perform wins the nation's hearts on Britain's Got Talent
A show-stopping performance from 14 members of Northampton dance group, Born To Perform, persuaded Britain's Got Talent judge, David Walliams, to push his golden buzzer and send them straight to the semi-final. Photo: ITV
7. Forensics team dig up 1,400-year-old human bones in garden at Northampton home
Forensic teams spent five days digging outside a house in Beechwood Avenue, Westone, following the find by a local builder. The remains were sent for analysis and it was confirmed on July 6 that the bones dated back to Anglo-Saxon times. Historians believe a settlement - on what is now Northampton - was an administrative centre of the kingdom of Mercia during the seventh century. Photo: Chron
8. REJECTED! Northampton fails in 'once in a generation' bid to become a city
West Northamptonshire Council voted unanimously to back a city status bid for Northampton in December 2021. Councillors hoped that becoming a city would bring massive economic and cultural benefits, labelling it a "once in a generation opportunity". However, on May 20, ministers confirmed eight new cities are to be created for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and - whilst our neighbours Milton Keynes succeeded - our beloved Shoe Town missed out. Better luck next time. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds