Take a look at photographs of some of Northampton’s biggest stories and momentous events of 2022.
13. Disappointment felt across Northamptonshire as Salcey Forest’s Tree Top Walkway closed for good
Forestry England announced on September 27 that it did not have the funding to restore Salcey Forest's iconic treetop walkway and that, if it did, it would cost more than £1 million - money the organisation says could be better spent. The attraction had been closed since 2018 due to safety concerns, but there was always hope that funds would be found to restore the attraction. Photo: Kelly Barnes
14. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II dies
Buckingham Palace released a statement on September 8 to announce The Queen died peacefully surrounded by family at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96. Tributes from Northamptonshire's businesses, officials, organisations and residents poured in throughout the day. Photo: NW
15. A memorial service is held for well-known Northampton homeless man, George Murray
A memorial service that remembered a well-known Northampton homeless man, George Murray, took place on Sunday, October 9. George, who had been homeless for more than a decade, reportedly died in September after going into critical care. Stan Robertson, of Northampton homeless organisation Project 16:15, conducted the service, which also remembered other individuals who have lost their lives on the streets. A tribute said: "Everyone knows him and how lovely kind and polite he always was, he never asked for a thing and was grateful for even a smile or a conversation. He touched a lot of hearts. Town won’t be the same without him." Photo: BBC
16. Former Debenhams store in Northampton town centre is DEMOLISHED to make way for hundreds of student flats
The former high street giant department store in the Drapery was brought to rubble and dust after being there for more than 140 years in the Drapery. This follows after Debenhams went into administration in 2020 and was later bought by Boohoo in January 2021.The Northampton store closed down in May 2021 and it stood vacant ever since. Developer Zone submitted a planning application to part demolish and convert the three-storey building into 201 student flats and the plans were approved. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds