Racecourse

The annual fireworks display was held at the Racecourse on Sunday November 5.

In pictures: Fireworks display lights up Racecourse in Northampton

The 90-year-old was met by hundreds of people cheering him on as he reached the milestone at the Racecourse.

90-year-old overwhelmed to have completed 500th park run, 11 years on from first

Northampton Balloon Festival returned to the Racecourse this weekend.

‘I went to the Balloon Festival at the Racecourse – here’s what I thought’

Hot air balloons take to the skies from the Racecourse on Sunday (August 20).

Hot air balloons take to the skies during Northampton Balloon Festival 2023

Pictures taken at the event on Saturday August 19.

23 pictures of Northampton Balloon Festival 2023 as iconic event returns

First early morning balloon flight.

Looking back at Northampton Balloon Festival through the years

Basketball player Andre Arissol, the face of the ‘carry a basketball not a blade’ campaign, will be involved at some NN Streetballerz sessions – as well as other experienced coaches.

Basketball initiative to encourage youngsters to be ‘best version of themselves’

The Northamptonshire Health Charity troupe launched their fun run event at Northampton Carnival

Registration opens for Health Charity’s Superhero Fun Run & Family Day

The sun shone as the carnival parade made its way through Northampton town centre on Saturday June 10.

In pictures: Colourful floats and ice lollies as sun shines on town carnival

A number of town centre roads will be closed on Saturday (June 10).

Full list of road closures ahead of Northampton Carnival 2023

The Epsom Derby has concluded amid threats from protesters to cancel or disrupt historic event

Everything you need to know about Epsom Derby Day

Epsom racecourse are on high alert for activists ahead of Derby Day

Epsom racecourse on high alert as animal activists threaten Derby

Tickets are now on sale for August 18, 19 and 20.

Here’s the progress that’s been made towards Balloon Festival relaunch

Proposals relating to car parking charges at Daventry and Brixworth Country Parks have been amended.

Proposed parking charges at country parks reduced as council makes amendments

Firefighters were delayed responding to an emergency due to double parking in Northampton. Photo: NFRS.

Plea issued after firefighters responding to blaze delayed by double parking

Business owners have been outraged by the proposed car parking increases, and believe it could be the start of the end for many if the plan goes ahead.

Here’s how long is left to stop town centre car park increases
You only have until next week to make your voice heard

Free parking for weekend shoppers in Northampton town centre will be scrapped from April if council plans to raise around £1 million in extra revenue get the go-ahead

Councillors plan to scrap weekend free parking for town centre shoppers

Northampton Balloon Festival will return to the Racecourse next August 18, 19 and 20.

Northampton Balloon Festival to be relaunched at the Racecourse next August

Thousands of runners took on the 13.1 mile route around Northampton on Sunday (September 25).

Pictures of thousands of runners taking on the Northampton half marathon

WWII Avro Lancaster Bomber

World War Two bomber spotted ‘flying under the radar’ over Northampton

Basketball Northants held a 3x3 tournament for male, female, junior and wheelchair basketball teams on Sunday July 31. It was the first event on the new courts.

In pictures: 3x3 tournament officially opens new Racecourse basketball courts

Lynn Wilson accepts the 1980 Manns Cup after Saints' final victory

FEATURE: Well batted! Ton-up for Northampton cricket club Saints

Northampton Town Festival returns this weekend.

Everything you need to know about Northampton Town Festival

The home in St Georges Avenue

It needs completely renovating, but this Northampton house is ripe for a project

Hundreds of Santas take on a fancy dress fun run at Northampton's Racecourse on Sunday December 12. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Hundreds of Santas give Dasher a run for his money in Santa Fun Run 2021

(L-R) Northampton town councillors Enam Haque, Jane Birch and Jamal Alwahabi

'I am so pleased': Eid celebrations added to Town Council events calendar

Ashleigh Johnston-Conway and Dean Donnelly with their son, Leo Martin James Donnelly, who was stillborn at Northampton General Hospital on June 14

Northampton couple organise charity football match for hospital cold cuddle cots...
Ashleigh Johnston-Conway and Dean Donnelly want more families to be able to create special memories

Our reader snapped the tesco van blocking the footpath in Trinity Avenue

Tesco driver called "downright dangerous" for parking on footpath near Festival

The tour/litter pick will start from the Charles Bradlaugh statue.

Litter pick meets historical tour to urge more people to look after our town

Daniel Sullivan died on the Racecourse in June last year.

Man, 38, who died last year 'let down by mental health services', inquest hears

The basketball courts at the Racecourse are well used.

Planned improvements to Racecourse basketball court welcomed

Jaw-dropping displays from the Racecouse could be seen for miles across the town last year. Pictures by Kirsty Edmonds.

No council-funded firework displays in Northampton this year as coronavirus lock...

The Avenue campus at the University of Northampton. The part of the Maidwell building behind the sign will be retained as part of the new housing development.

Plans APPROVED for 170 homes on University of Northampton’s Avenue campus

Almas' design for an ecology centre on the Racecourse could become a reality- - but it needs your help.

Help Northampton student Almas win £15,000 prize to make dilapidated Racecourse ...

Peter Kennedy's drone got this bird's-eye view of the parched Racecourse in July 2018

Missing the sunshine? Here's how Northampton sizzled in July two years ago

Library picture

'Why Northamptonshire's air ambulance needs you more than ever to keep flying af...

A University of Northampton student has won a national prize for her designs for the dilapidated building on the Racecourse.

Student's plans to scrap dilapidated white building on Racecourse in place of co...

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Emergency services and police helicopter attend incident in Northampton

Picture: Leila Coker

Hundreds of people march to Northampton's Racecourse for second Black Lives Matt...

Police sealed off roads at the White Elephant after a gas leak last night

Ancient gas pipe identified as source of leak which closed roads for 4½ hours in...

Northampton Carnival is premiering online this year to keep the spirit alive during lockdown.

Northampton Carnival will return as 'The Online Edition' next week to keep spiri...

Dots on the ONS map reflect numbers of victims in Northampton neighbourhoods

REVEALED: Northampton's hotspots where Covid-19 has claimed most lives

Baileigh Murray is hoping to raise as much money as possible for Northampton General Hospital.

Northampton teen plans to Irish dance around the Racecourse to raise money for N...

The building is currently used for storage, but could be turned into a community facility.

Storage unit on Northampton’s Racecourse could be turned into a community facili...

Lewis Ludlam

Self-isolated Saint: Lewis Ludlam

Rowan has outgrown his wheelchair, so a group of runners are fundraising to buy him a new one.

Northampton runners aiming to raise £6,000 for ‘parkrun legend’ who needs a new ...

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Man beaten and robbed in The Racecourse