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Althorp Coaching Inn in Little Brington won the Most Dog Friendly Pub.

REVEALED: All the winners in the Daventry Constituency Best Pub Awards 2026

Quinton Green has been accused of being a serial domestic abuser. Inset: Mayor of Wellingborough Sylvia Erskine, who expressed public support for Green.

Council in safeguarding vote amid mayor's support for 'serial domestic abuser'

The Amazing Northampton Run

91 PICTURES: Thousands of runners hit streets for popular half-marathon

The Red Ensign was raised outside The Guildhall in Northampton.

Why the Red Ensign was raised outside the Guildhall

Boxer Chantelle Cameron holding her Freedom of the Town award. Picture: Stu Vincent Photography

‘Northampton is so proud of you’: Mayor hails boxing superstar Chantelle Cameron

The Mayor of Northampton, Cllr Mike Hallam, with the Kerry School of Irish Dance during the annual Mayor Making ceremony- Stu Vincent Photography.

Councillor Mike Hallam becomes 786th Mayor of Northampton

The UK side of Globus Medical moved from Elstree in Hertfordshire to Northampton in March, with other parts of the business migrating all over the globe.

‘Revolutionary’ national company makes big move to bring business to Northampton

It's Here!

Kingsley Park Terrace gets a Trinket Treasure swap box - take a trinket, leave a...

Saffron will be handing free hot meals to takeaway to the homeless community to mark Ramadan

Homeless community to be given free curry as restaurant marks Ramadan with gener...

The newly planted trees are the latest addition to St Giles Churchyard

New trees boost Northampton town centre churchyard’s ‘green’ credentials

Paulerspury Players will support a county charity with their pantomime this year. Photo: Lucy Wood

Drama group to support town mayor’s chosen charity with 2026 pantomime

“Probably” not the best pint in the world. the Mayor of Northampton, Councillor Jane Birch alongside the Landlord of The Old Bank, Markie Prendiville.

Northampton Town Mayor visits Kingsley Park Terrace to judge Christmas spirit

Saffron will be dishing out free curries on Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Homeless community to be given free curry to mark Christmas and New Year

The festive event took place on the Market Square on Saturday November 22.

22 pictures of festive cheer as Christmas lights turned on for 2025

Some of the pictures from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo

41 pictures of how town centre Christmas lights looked in years gone by

Henry Lumley (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lumley ready to kick on after getting 'unbelievable' Saints opportunities
For some at Saints, last season’s final-day game at Gloucester may have felt a bit after the Lord Mayor’s show.
Tom Vickers

Glory Church in St Giles’ Terrace launched Cellar Community Cafe during the first weekend in November.

‘Amazing turn out’ at the opening of new community cafe at the heart of town

The unveiling of the bench in Moulton Leys brought together members of the community.

Suicide prevention bench unveiled to help those who could be 'struggling'

Some of the guests at the latest Social Circle MK event.

Networking event inspiring business boom

(Pictured above is the ‘Restaurant of the Year, Northampton’ Award being presented by The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg and Warinder Jess MP to the Jomidar Lounge Restaurant representatives.)

National Curry Awards honours curry industry talent at The House of Lords

West Northants Council's £2.3 million project, located on the site of the former Chalk Lane Car Park, opened to the public on Saturday (October 18).

In pictures: New £2.3m heritage park opens on former car park in Northampton

Loz Anstey and Rob Gee who run Creative Minds at Kettering Arts Centre

Comedy for wellbeing in Kettering

Duck image carved on the wall of Centre Block at County Hall

Opinion: County Buildings in Northampton

Mystery Tour Actors at the Guildhall

History of the Great Fire brought to life at Heritage Open Days

The Northampton Guildhall.

Northampton Town Council seeks legal advice in fight to remain in the Guildhall

Pro Tiler Tools Management team with the Mayor of Northampton.

Pro Tiler Tools marks official opening of Northampton HQ with a celebratory even...

Iain Standen, CEO of Bletchley Park Trust, was the guest speaker at the first Social Circle MK event at Challenge House

New networking initiative to boost business growth
A new networking initiative aimed at boosting business growth has successfully launched in the region.
Amanda OHare

The team at Pro Tiler Tools.

Pro Tiler Tools celebrates official opening of new Northampton HQ with launch ev...

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Celebrate Armed Forces Day at Northampton Market Square

Armed Forces Day (Stu Vincent Photography)

Celebrate Armed Forces Day at Northampton Market Square this Saturday

Community celebrations at last year's Eid Festival (Sara Kennedy)

Celebrate Eid in Northampton at Becket’s Park

The ceremony and procession took place in and around All Saints Church on Thursday May 29.

Oak Apple Day ceremony in kickstarts 350th anniversary of Great Fire

Mayor of Northampton Cllr Jane Birch opens the new Cynthia Spencer Hospice Big Charity Shop

Big fanfare for Big Charity Shop

The Northampton Guildhall

Residents invited to meet the Mayor Q&A session with Northampton Town Council

The Mayor of Northampton, Cllr Jane Birch

Councillor Jane Birch becomes 785th Mayor of Northampton

Mavis Matthews has had a positive impact on Daventry over the decades, and her daughter Annie wanted to celebrate her 90th birthday with the community through a newspaper feature.

Loved member of Daventry community and former Mayor celebrates 90th birthday

Northants Parkinson's People has VIP visitor in Abington Park

Mayor joins Northants Parkinson's People for park walk

Lord Mayor of Kettering with Dr James Harding at Veincentre in Kettering

Lord Mayor of Kettering welcomes Veincentre to the town

Daniel Soan with St George & his dragon outside The Guildhall, Northampton during last years celebrations.

Pride & Unity: St George's Day in Northampton

Hardingstone Academy unveils its news outdoor classroom The Discovery Den

Hardingstone Academy unveils new outdoor classroom to enhance learning opportuni...

Lee and Lorraine Lewis (far left), The Lewis Foundation. Photo by Jamie Cooper.

Mayor’s Charity Gala gives The Lewis Foundation a welcome boost

The Chair of West Northamptonshire Council and the Mayor of Daventry joined members of the local community to mark the opening of a new community hub created by local housing provider Orbit

Local dignitaries help celebrate the opening of new Orbit community hub

Mayor of Brackley, Cllr Elaine Wiltshire with her husband, Cllr Paul Wiltshire at the 2024 Brackley Classic Car Show.

Mayor to open Classic Car Show at Brackley Care Home

Leader of West Northamptonshire Council Adam Brown (left) and Leader of North Northamptonshire Council Jason Smithers will lead an urgent discussion on the devolution options next Thursday (January 9).

Northants councils to host special meetings to discuss future devolution deals

Complimentary takeaways will be offered to Northampton's homeless community on Christmas Day

Homeless community in Northampton won't go hungry on Christmas Day

Ann Williams is inviting visitors to her home in Lumbertubs Lane once again on Sunday (December 22) from 3.30pm until 6pm.

Extra day added to Christmas display as nearly £1,000 already raised for charity

Residents and Staff meet the Mayor at Claremont Parkway

Mayor of Kettering Visit to Claremont Parkway Care Home

Grand opening of the newly refurbished home with the Kettering Town Mayor, Cllr Craig Skinner

Local care home celebrates start of a new era

The Mayor of Rothwell with children from New Leaf Learning

Mayor of Rothwell visits Courteenhall Estate to see work being done by education...

Northampton Mayor Cllr Paul Joyce, pictured with his Mayoress Mylissa Joyce, has quit the Labour party.
Credit: Northampton Town Council/ Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Northampton Mayor and longstanding Labour councillor quits group

The newly refurbished Market Square played host to a range of festive activities during the town's Christmas lights switch on event on Saturday November 30.

30 very festive pictures of Northampton's Christmas lights switch on 2024

All the fun of Collingtree Park's Christmas Fayre

Care home’s Christmas Fayre brings local community together

Age UK Northamptonshire trustee Joanna Marovitch with Cllr Jon Paul Carr, Mayor of Wellingborough and Cllr Tom Patridge-Underwood from Bozeat

'Last year we did more for more people,' says Age UK Northamptonshire’s chief ex...

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"Celebrating 112 Years of Albanian Independence: Preserving Culture and Heritage...

Xhubleta: A UNESCO Cultural Heritage The Xhubleta is a traditional Albanian garment recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Known for its unique design and intricate embroidery, it symbolizes Albanian history and cultural identity. Traditionally worn by women, the Xhubleta represents the rich craftsmanship and regional styles of Albania, with efforts ongoing to preserve its making for future generations.

"Celebrating 112 Years of Albanian Independence: Preserving Culture and Heritage...

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