Northampton

Abdhi Patel, of Northampton, died in the Air India crash yesterday. Image: Courtesy of the Patel family.

Northampton beauty therapist among those who tragically died in Indian air crash

Indian congress party supporters light candles as they pay homage to the victims of Air India flight 171 which crashed in a residential area near the Ahmedabad airport, in Siliguri, India on June 12, 2025.

Hindu Mandir to open this evening for prayers following Air India tragedy

Bell Plantation Garden Centre (pictured) in Towcester is preparing for a big expansion to meet growing demand

Plans unveiled to expand popular garden centre with new shopping areas

Stunited Free CV Health Check

Northampton-based platform Stunited CIC launches free CV health check to empower...

The Stuffed Olive, in Wellingborough Road, first opened way back in 2006

Husband and wife owners of well-known restaurant celebrate 19 years in business

Ed Prowse (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson hails 'exceptional journey' of prop-turned-lock Prowse

The charity was founded by Cynthia Tooley MBE in 2020, and she saw the opportunity to expand to Northampton in April 2023 in a bid to combat food poverty in the area.

Charity offering free food reflects on ‘astronomical uptake’ over two years

Farhan Uddin is passionate about honing his craft and providing quality grooming services, while also hoping to inspire others to consider a career in the barbering industry.

Aspiring barber, 21, says ‘not all young people are causing trouble’

Hample Italian Hampers, launched at the end of 2022, was founded by Adriana Staniscia who has more than a decade of experience specialising in Italian food.

Business owner prides herself on offering ‘best ever’ Italian food hampers

Life Expectancy West Northamptonshire. Credit WNC

Councillor calls for action as life expectancy largely different across area

The proposed property in Blossac Court, Duston, will be converted into a children's home.

Plans to turn property into children's home approved despite fierce objections

St Andrew's has launched a new fundraising appeal. Photo right, top: Sedona, a former patient and right, bottom: Dr Vivienne McVey, CEO of the charity.

Mental health hospital's fundraising appeal to ‘go extra mile for patients’

Moving up the slope

FoBRC volunteers in action

A row of 24 council houses in Northampton are still fenced off and vacant despite being completed months ago.

24 new council houses fenced off and vacant despite being completed months ago

Booth Lane South, outside Weston Favell School, where residents have raised safety concerns following a recent accident involving a child.

Residents call for action after CHILD is HIT BY CAR on busy road outside school

£20,000 was raised for Willen Hospice

Taylor Wimpey sponsors hospice fundraising Colour Run
Taylor Wimpey South Midlands proudly served as the headline sponsor of the Northampton Colour Run, held on Sunday 8th June 2025, contributing £1,500 to support the Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northampton.
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Lisa Neophitou (left) hands over the keys to new owner Mariola Fuller (right), marking a new chapter for Dreams Coffee Lounge on St Giles Street.

Meet the new owner of a ‘little gem’ café located in the ‘best street’ in town

Northampton train station

How London Northwestern Railway performed in the latest passenger survey

Sauls of Spratton has been a well-established part of the town for 99 years.

Award-winning butchers has already begun planning celebrations for 100 years

The deli is home to 10 metres of fridges containing food for all meals of the day. This spans across fresh bread and pastries in the morning and deep filled baguettes at lunchtime, to Indian, Italian, Thai and Chinese cuisine in the evenings. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

‘Community hub’ deli reflects on first 18 months in popular shopping centre

Patrick Sweeney being presented with his Rose of Northamptonshire award.

Dedicated volunteer who set up community centre honoured with award

Stagecoach East Midlands and Age UK's grand day out to Normanby Hall

Northampton bus operator gives local people a ‘grand day out’ to tackle loneline...

Nexus Fostering are welcoming more people to join us and become foster carers.

Urgent call for over 140 new foster carers across Northampton

Smurfit Westrock Foundation donated £25,238 to fund furniture in the hospice’s new Woodland Room

Three more years pledged by Smurfit Westrock Northampton

Lee Picket, partner at DWF, who led the DWF team

DWF advises West Northamptonshire Council on landmark Greyfriars regeneration sc...

White Mills marina manager George Wickham with co-founder and chief executive of Pink Rooster, Andrea Svajcsik

Marina open day so successful that they're already looking forward to next year

Michael before his 2023 walk to Peterborough

Michaels Walk: All Saints Choir Tour to Umbria
Two years ago I did a sponsored walk in aid of a choir tour to Spain. The choir was the Choir of All Saints Church right in the middle of Northampton. Many of the choir are aged between 8 and 18. At 71 I am one of the few older members.
Michael Waterfield

Bjorn Again will be playing live at the Towcester Fun Festival ahead of Saturday's Greyhound Derby

Free coach travel available as Towcester Racecourse stages Greyhound Derby

The story of Sleeping Beauty will be told in a dance and light show

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to catch on stage in the coming days

What's The Story? takes place next weekend at the Roadmender.

Daytime disco to celebrate Britpop and indie anthems at Roadmender

Drone footage shows major transformation well underway at ‘dangerous’ roundabout near Northampton. Credit: Richard Durham.

WATCH: Transformation works well underway at notoriously ‘dangerous’ roundabout

50 residents have so far objected to convert 5 Fienesgate, West Hunsbury, (far left), into a children's care home.

50 residents OBJECT to children’s care home plans in ‘peaceful’ cul-de-sac

Dinosaur World Live - photo by Pamela Raith

Dinosaur World Live returns to Royal & Derngate for summer holiday fun

Kelly Hart of Ray-Ban Meta, Amar Dave of TK&S and Sam Graves with the new Ray-Ban Meta AI frames

Pioneering AI glasses giving wrestling fan Sam a ringside seat for his new lease...

The quiet cul-de-sac at the centre of a row over plans to serve a 3,000-home estate with a new access road.

Quiet cul-de-sac to become access route for 3,000-home estate

Tomorrow (June 12) is the day that the Female Founders Summit 2025 is set to take the town by storm, after months of hard work towards its return for a second year. Photo: Chloe Court.

Female Founders Summit: Empowering event to take the town by storm from TOMORROW

Lindsey Scott-Walker established Feather Robins Gifts in September 2022, in the hope of becoming a one stop shop for all customers’ gifting needs. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Quirky gift shop owner proud to celebrate first year at popular shopping centre

The community turned out in full force on Sunday (June 8), with food, live music, stalls and a bar for attendees to enjoy.

PICTURES: Smiles as Duston Village Bakery celebrates 100 years as community hub

Zeynep Guzelkasap, the new Operations Director at Acorn Safety Services.

Health and safety consultancy appoints new director

West Northamptonshire Council Highways are consulting on reducing the speed limit on Berrywood Road (outside The Duston School) from its current 30mph to 20mph.

20mph speed limit could be implemented along busy road outside school

Only 4.8% of transport & storage firms plan to cut staffing levels to meet employment costs. That's reassuring news for everyone working in the Northants' logistics “Golden Triangle”.

Good news for Northants: Fewer transport & storage firms will axe jobs than any ...

Moulton School and Science College Student at Brampton View Care Home in Northampton

Local care home residents celebrate D-Day 81st Anniversary with Moulton School s...

Rush hour traffic in Northampton is congested due to reports of an incident in St James.

Main road into Northampton blocked during rush hour after two vehicle collision

Northants head coach Darren Lehmann

Lehmann hoping home will be sweet as Steelbacks gear up for Wantage Road return

Those taking part in the replacement of the refurbished Plaque

Lady Diana refurbished plaque replaced

Cadent has started more gas works in Harlestone Road which are set to last until August 22.

Thousands of motorists to face delays as gasworks begin along major route

A number of eateries have been rated three and below during the month of May.

10 takeaways rated three stars of below for food hygiene in May 2025

BN - A CGI street scene of the homes at Barratt Homes at Towcester Grange

Northamptonshire developer set to launch brand-new community in Towcester

The new venue is reportedly set to open this month, according to its social media channels

New restaurant and ‘luxury speakeasy’ bar set to open soon at historic building

Residents discuss the stories with a Student from Moulton School & College

Local care home residents collaborate with Moulton School students in reading in...

Northampton Jobcentre Employer advisers

Northampton jobcentre hosts successful recruitment event

Labour councillor calls for action over health inequalities in West Northants

Political Opinion: Labour councillor calls for action over health inequalities i...

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh talking with staff member Nabila Awais from BGN Nursery

Royal visit to Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery marks a decade of community im...

Since 2019, Paintvine has brought people together through creativity and the business is described as “the UK’s leading paint and sip experience”.

Popular paint and sip sessions to be introduced at town centre venue this month

The High Altar

Northampton’s unique round church open for visitors