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The man in the image could assist police with their enquiries so he, or anyone who recognises him, should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.

CCTV appeal following affray in Northampton

Jo Gordon is the chief executive of Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust and its venues – including the Royal & Derngate.

Royal & Derngate CEO says it has been ‘brilliant’ to welcome audiences back

The ARTea Room, located in Wakefield Country Courtyard in Potterspury, Towcester, is a traditional vintage tearoom.

Tearoom says it is service and homemade food that keep customers coming back

Andrew Knott with the album

Copy of first ever Panini World Cup sticker album makes £2,000 at auction

St Giles' Street was closed to traffic to allow shoppers to walk freely down the road, which created a welcoming, community feel.

PICTURES: Businesses praise atmosphere as performers took to St Giles’ Street

Smoke was seen pouring from the building as people ran for safety

Gold Street reopens as fire crews try and work out what caused takeaway fire

Police are appealing for witnesses to the break-in

Burglars force open patio doors to try and get into Mawsley house

The aftermath of the blaze at Delush Burger on Wednesday (December 6)

Hero woman in her 30s rescues family of five from blaze at burger house

Pallets of with boxes in a warehouse

£2.7 million illegal vapes seized from Northampton warehouse

Traffic and Travel

The collision happened on the A45 between Billing and Riverside.

Driver taken to hospital after collision on A45 which caused rush hour delays

A bus collided with a bridge at Northampton General Hospital. Picture from X/@D2O0J02

Entrances reopen at Northampton General Hospital after bus collides with bridge

Drivers are warned to avoid the A45 near Northampton.

Rush hour delays due to multi-vehicle collision on A45 in Northampton

Drivers are warned of delays on the A14.

Lanes closed on A14 as emergency services called to five vehicle collision

Crime

Police want to speak to this man

Man wanted after harassment victim receives anonymous letters and emails

Andrew Kenneth Williamson

WANTED: Police hunt man, 40, in connection with assault in Northampton

The gang, led by Freddie Allen, dealt cocaine around Kettering and did many of their exchanges at The Wayfarers Inn. Image: National World

Kettering cocaine boss ran gang that used local pub as base for exchanging drugs

Northants Police arrest 11 motorists during first weekend of annual drink and drug driving campaign

Police arrest 11 motorists during annual drink and drug driving campaign

Christopher Prosser, aged 28, sentenced to three years 8 months in prison

Drug dealer sentenced following dramatic arrest by officer on a bike

Gold Street is shut following a fire

Gold Street and Bridge Street closed as fire takes hold at takeaway burger house

Weather

Flood alert area: Low-lying undefended areas of the River Nene between Daventry and Billing. Tributaries may also affect Daventry, Weedon, Badby, Nether Heyford, Bugbrooke, Blisworth, Collingtree, and Moulton.

River Nene placed on flood alert as Northampton is hit with heavy rain

Stunning pictures as the northern lights lit up our skies for a second night.

‘Stunning’ northern lights spotted over Northamptonshire skies

A fleet of 12 gritters are ready for the winter in West Northamptonshire.

Fleet of gritters and stockpile of 5,500 tonnes of salt at the ready

The Met Office weather warning is in place for all of Northamptonshire from Thursday October 12 to Friday October 13.

Met Office heavy rain warning extended to include whole of Northamptonshire

Opinion

A crystal calm workshop for teens

“How can we support sensitive children and teens with their mental health and we...

This is the question that many parents, carers, and teachers are asking right now, especially as so much in our world is changing.Gabrielle Rafello
The Mayor and Mayoress joined Northampton Town Council for their official light switch on event

Mayor's Monthly - November 2023: Here's what Northampton's Mayor has been doing

Mass migration is undermining societal cohesion

'Mass migration is causing us harm': Andrew Lewer MP column

Opinion: Backing Northampton's small businesses to thrive

Lucy Rigby, Labour Parliamentary candidate for Northampton North

The Mayor and Mayoress at the High Sheriff's Court Service. Picture: Stu Vincent Photography

Northampton Mayor’s Monthly Update

This weekend many will consider past conflicts - Standing With Giants at Stowe Gardens might help.

John Griff column: When reflecting on the past might help secure the future

Khalessi and Aurora

Twins to donate their hair to The Little Princess Trust

Politics

The former Riverside House block of flats has been converted into 60 council flats

Residents move into brand new 'quality' council homes just in time for Christmas

The full council meeting of WNC took place on Thursday, November 30. Credit: Nadia Lincoln

Council shoots down motion to express concerns about no fault eviction ban

Almost ten per cent of 11 to 15-year-olds nationally use vapes, despite the potentially life-altering implications.

Northampton vape shop owner notices 'massive change in the market' post-pandemic

Buckton Fields Primary School is set to be demolished due to issues with its 'structural integrity'

Recently built school set to be demolished and rebuilt due to "poor workmanship"

Cost of Living

Business
Brewery impacted by the cost of living heading into the winter months
Northampton brewery impacted by the cost of living heading into the winter months
The new business hopes to provide more cost effective cuts in Earls Barton

Station Barber opens in Earls Barton

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

In survey Audi A1 was car with the lowest running costs (photo: Adobe)

Data reveals UK’s favourite cars that cost you most and least to run

Start the year off by downloading a digital budget planner (photo: Adobe)

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living

Business

Tingdene Homes Ltd in Bradfield Road Wellingborough/National World

Tingdene Homes goes into liquidation as staff told 'register as unemployed'

BN - 001 - A typical street scene at Glenvale Park

Housebuilder 'invests in Northamptonshire'

Harrison Baxter and Katie Newman

Dynamic duo rewarded with directorships

UK Trending

British Gas electricity customers can claim half price electricity on Christmas Day.

British Gas offers half price electricity on Christmas Day

Retailer calls on psychic to aid customers find the perfect gifts

Check out the full Christmas Day schedules across main channels.

Christmas Day 2023 TV schedules - soaps, movies, and specials

Giant Willy Wonka sculpture is made entirely out of chocolate

Fancy watching something a little different this Christmas? Look no further.

Christmas Day 2023 - Alternative watch guide

IKEA is selling a giant meatball for Christmas - and we're not sure how to feel about it

IKEA launches turkey-sized meatball for Christmas

Environment

1000 Voices is a campaign supported by multiple local campaign groups and organisations.

Council commitment to Clean Air Summit “totally inadequate” say 1000 Voices camp...

Marly Lyman of the 1,000 Voices campaign

Protesters demand council 'take action' on toxic air pollution

This vacant former boot and shoe factory in Clare Street is set to be converted into 14 flats with six parking spaces

Plans to convert another boot and shoe factory into flats set for approval

Tree strategy consultation

Help shape the development of the West Northamptonshire Tree Strategy

People

Drone footage of Main Road in Duston on December 1

Amazing drone footage shows Duston on a frosty morning during the Xmas period
“Looks amazing”

Emergency services remain on the scene at the fire in Gold Street (pictures Benwell Peter)

Six people rescued from a burning building in Northampton’s Gold Street

Kingsthorpe Spice

Family-run curry house wins award for 'best takeaway' in the county

Patisserie Valerie at Rushden Lakes

Patisserie Valerie given shocking zero-star food hygiene rating

The Britannia pub has reopened following a major refurbishment

'Charming' riverbank pub reopens following major renovation

Education

Dr Praveen and Catherine West share ways to improve mental health through breathing techniques

Northampton High School host their inaugural annual PSHE day

EMAT deputy chief executive Paul Wheeler has been awarded a national award for school leadership

#EMATter Paul Wheeler honoured for contribution to educational excellence

A 'much-loved' teacher at Abbeyfield School sadly died yesterday (Monday, December 4)

Tributes paid to 'much-loved' and 'hugely-respected' teacher who sadly died

Cultural Inclusion Committee member Atifa led a tour of the school

Lord-Lieutenant visits Northampton International Academy

Hawthorn Primary family enjoy a story at school's 'toast and tales' event

Hawthorn Primary hosts 'Toast and Tales'

Rothwell pupils enjoying Effective Maths

Making maths magic

Health

World Aids Day Ribbon

West Northants comes together to raise awareness of Worlds Aids Day

Get your winter vaccinations in Northamptonshire before online appointments end

Our Jay Foundation family pictured.

Family foundation installs public access defibrillators in Northamptonshire

The Community Midwifery Team outside their new community hub in Moulton Park.

£360,000 new community midwifery hub opens in Northampton

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