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Crime Prolific shoplifter and burglar begs court judge for mercy before imprisonment Megan Hillery

People PICTURES: Here are five 'super happy' dogs looking for a forever home this week Logan MacLeod

Politics Councillor Dennis Meredith appointed as Northampton’s 782nd Mayor Megan Hillery

Things To Do 35 life-sized dinosaurs coming to Northampton’s Delapré Abbey this summer Carly Odell

People Charity unveils new memorial bench at Delapré Abbey to honour legacy of member Carly Odell

Crime Drug addict shoplifter stole 16 hats from town centre stores Kevin Nicholls

Health County hospitals beating new government targets on cancer diagnosis wait times Patrick Jack, Data Reporter

People Northampton charity’s last call for adrenaline junkies to help raise money lost ... David Summers

Crime Three arrested after knife gang seen fighting in Wellingborough Road Kevin Nicholls

Arts and Entertainment Everything you need to know about Northampton Music Festival 2022 David Summers

Cars Fuel retailers accused of hiking profits as drivers face record prices Matt Allan

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News Roadworks: Here's where to watch out for cones on the M1, A45, A5 and A43 Joseph Hook, data reporter

People Police get behind Global Road Safety Week after 12 deaths in county in 2022 Kevin Nicholls

News Drivers face weeks of disruption as busy roundabout gets a makeover Kevin Nicholls

News Two drivers sustain ‘minor injuries’ in another collision on A5 Carly Odell

People UPDATED: A5 to remain closed overnight following fatal smash near Weedon Kevin Nicholls

News A5 shut both ways between Towcester and Weedon following 3.20am crash Kevin Nicholls

CrimeSee more

Crime Man, 21, to appear in court after pellet gun used to shoot at vehicles Carly Odell

Crime Burglary detectives plea to identify bobble-hatted man following break-in Kevin Nicholls

Crime Probation service rated as ‘requires improvement’ by national watchdog Carly Odell

Crime ‘Cannabis gardener’ avoids jail after 91 plants uncovered at Northampton house Megan Hillery

Crime Man charged with bomb hoax after incident at Sol Central in Northampton David Summers

Crime Man imprisoned for possessing bags of cocaine worth up to £25,400 in Northampton Megan Hillery

Crime Three teens arrested after group seen with blade day after Knife Angel leaves Carly Odell

Crime In court: Who’s been sentenced from Northampton, Daventry, Wootton and Flore Court Reporter

WeatherSee more

Weather Weather watchers hoping for a May mini-heatwave next week Kevin Nicholls

Weather Weather watchers pour cold water on hopes of Easter heatwave Kevin Nicholls

Weather Gusts of 50mph-plus to hit county, more frosts and Easter washout all forecast Kevin Nicholls

Weather Rain, snow and ice forecast as end of March signals start of five-day freeze Kevin Nicholls

BusinessSee more

Business The world's most recognised reusable nappy brand celebrates anniversary David Summers

Homes and Gardens 59 new homes to be built Alice Dyer

Consumer When 'iconic' 231-year-old Northampton town centre pub is due to reopen Logan MacLeod

Politics Council scraps pitch fees in bid to appease Northampton market traders David Summers

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Health St Andrew's hospital responds after 58 allegations of assault made against staff Megan Hillery

Council 'FLATHAMPTON': Here's what YOU said about the onslaught of planning applications... Logan MacLeod

Council Plans unveiled to convert 'abandoned' supermarket into shops and flats Logan MacLeod

EducationSee more

Education Continuing a culture of kindness, one Northampton student’s journey to help in U... David Summers

Education ‘Children are bored, safety is compromised': Ofsted on 'inadequate' pre-school Megan Hillery

Education Explicit Tinder messages inspire Northampton student’s fashion collection Megan Hillery

People How university graduate helped to rejuvenate Northampton community centre Carly Odell

HealthSee more

Recommended The 7 best wetsuits for women 2022, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon Sian Lewis

Health How does your GP rate? Customer reviews for doctors' surgeries in Northampton David Summers

Health ‘Desperate’ Headfest attendee says festival experts have given him ‘hope’ David Summers

OpinionSee more

Opinion Warm welcome home for Alan Carr including a Friday night altercation Alice Dyer

Lifestyle Scallops, steak and cheesecake in heavenly Hellidon Lucie Green

Opinion ANDREW LEWER MP: Ripples of instability being felt around the world Graham Tebbutt (edited by)

PeopleSee more

People Teen impresses at Esports competition to win prize to train to become F1 driver Carly Odell

People Weston Favell Shopping Centre donates £500 to mental health charity David Summers

News Main route between Northampton and M40 blocked after chicken truck overturns Kevin Nicholls

People Family of crash victim, 18, speak out after drug-driver was 46 times over limit Logan MacLeod

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Read This Millions of adults are losing sleep because of the temperature, noise levels, in... Richard Jenkins

Read This The most valued work perks include flexible hours and a strong sense of ‘family’... Richard Jenkins

Read This Parents are most proud of their child’s ability to be compassionate, display kin... Richard Jenkins

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Read This Burger King is giving away free Whoppers across the UK tomorrow Claire Schofield

Read This Aldi introduces new ban on popular product - which will impact every UK store Isabella Boneham

Homes and Gardens Try these simple ideas to uplift your home for the summer Sally Burton

Read This M&S launches fired earth homeware collaboration Christine Emelone